"What We Do in the Shadows" Season Finale Ends With a Big Question, But There Are Plenty of Laughs Along the Way
"What We Do in the Shadows" season two finale has the usual laughs, along with an ending that will have ramifications for the next season
One of the newest and under the radar comedies just wrapped up its second season, and there’s every reason to believe “What We Do in the Shadows” will keep entertaining viewers for years to come. The show is based off a 2014 German film of the same name, and while the characters are different the show carries on the spirit of the film by being a mockumentary about vampires who live together.
The cast of “What We Do in the Shadows” consists of lesser-known actors, most from England, who have never had a more prominent role. The most noteworthy of the bunch is Mark Proksch, who previously had recurring roles on “The Office” and “Better Call Saul.” Proksch plays Colin Robinson, an “energy vampire”, on the show; a socially awkward, almost-human creature who drains humans of their energy whenever they are in uncomfortable situations. Colin Robinson is often the one putting humans in uncomfortable situations, and as a result he usually gets the best lines in the show.
But the season finale revolves around Guillermo De la Cruz, played by Harvey Guillén. Guillermo is a familiar, a human being who assists a vampire in the hopes of one day becoming a vampire themselves, and is constantly treated poorly by the vampires he lives with. As the second season progressed we began to see Guillermo get more and more fed up with the way he was being treated, and we also learn about his previously undiscovered abilities as a vampire hunter.
By the beginning of the season two finale Guillermo has abandoned his duties as a familiar to go live with his mother. Meanwhile the vampires receive an invitation to an incredibly prestigious vampire event called Nouveau Théâtre des Vampires, although they are unaware of the fact that the invitation was sent by the Vampire Council as a trap to execute the vampires for past misdeeds. Luckily Guillermo stops by the vampire residence and sees the invitation, recognizing immediately that it is a trap. He makes his way to the event and intervenes just in time to save the vampire crew, although in doing so he had to slay dozens of vampires and reveal his true skills as a vampire hunter. Although we are not given a lot of time to see how the vampires process this new revelation, the episode ends on a very funny note that demonstrates they may be rather indifferent about it.
How the new revelation is addressed by the vampires and changes Guillermo’s role in the group will be the biggest question heading into the next season. FX announced on May 22 that the series will be renewed for a third season, although it likely will face delays due to the coronavirus pandemic. In the meantime, the first and second seasons of “What We Do In The Shadows” are available for Hulu, YouTube TV and Sling TV subscribers.
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Report: Michael Rosen
A New Supreme Is Here: AHS Is Getting A Spinoff Series
While several TV shows are delaying or halting production because of the pandemic, the TV industry is still planning ahead.
While several TV shows are delaying or halting production because of the pandemic, the TV industry is still planning ahead. Ryan Murphy, creator of popular TV series such as, Glee and Nip-Tuck, recently announced on an Instagram post on Monday, that a spinoff of his show American Horror Story is in the works.
AHS is an anthology horror series that has been airing on FX since 2011. Each season focuses on a different premise and storyline, usually played by a reoccurring cast of actors. This series has promoted actors like Sarah Paulson, Jessica Lange, and Evan Peters to A-List status, and even megastars like Kathy Bates and Lady Gaga have appeared on the show. AHS has also had another spinoff, American Crime Story, which is a historical drama anthology series, that started in 2016 with a depiction of the OJ Simpson trial.
While Murphy has not released any details about the spinoff's premise or genre, he did say that instead of each season having a storyline, the spinoff will have "one hour contained episodes." Murphy reportedly hosted a Zoom call with AHS' cast and crew, where they reminisced about the fun times on set, and when people could actually meet up in person. During the call, Murphy announced the exciting news of a spinoff. While the call has not been publicly released, fans are hoping that it will appear on YouTube or some other platform. Especially with the recent Zoom reunions of other TV series, like Lizzie McGuire and Jessie.
Report: Anna Bechtel
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