Director Of What We Do In The Shadows

Okay, hear me out. We all love What We Do in the Shadows, right? Vampires being hilariously awkward in modern Staten Island? Genius.

But I have a confession. An unpopular opinion, perhaps. It’s about the "director," or rather, the directors.

Wait, There's More Than One?

Yes! Shocking, I know. Each episode often has a different director. That's television for ya.

But do they really get enough credit? I'm not so sure.

Think about it. These folks are responsible for bringing the scripts to life. They wrangle those crazy characters.

They decide how Nadja dramatically throws open a door. They guide Guillermo's exasperated sighs. They make it all work.

Yet, when we praise the show, we usually gush about the writers and the actors, and rightfully so. They're brilliant!

But what about the people behind the camera, shouting "Action!" and "Cut!"?

My (slightly) controversial opinion? The rotating directors of What We Do in the Shadows are secretly the glue holding it all together.

Imagine trying to maintain the show's unique comedic tone. Episode after episode. With different people at the helm each time!

It's like trying to herd feral cats, but those cats are vampires with centuries of baggage.

Okay, I can't name every single director off the top of my head. There have been quite a few!

But let’s give a shout-out to some notable ones. People like Taika Waititi, who directed the pilot episode. He kind of set the whole tone!

And Jemaine Clement! Another comedy genius behind the scenes. These are the comedy gods.

They helped establish the mockumentary style. The dry wit. The utter absurdity that we all adore.

Let's think about the mockumentary format for a second. It seems simple, but it's actually quite difficult to pull off well.

The directors have to make it look like a real documentary. Imperfect. Spontaneous. While also being hilariously funny.

That's a tricky balance! Especially when dealing with vampires who sparkle... I mean, don't sparkle.

So, the next time you're binging What We Do in the Shadows, spare a thought for the directors.

They're the unsung heroes. The masters of comedic timing. The visionaries who brought those vampires to life (so to speak).

Maybe it's time to start a "Director Appreciation Society" or something. Who's with me?

Maybe my opinion isn’t that controversial. Maybe everyone secretly agrees with me.

But even if I’m alone on this hill, I'll happily defend it. The directors deserve more love!

Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go re-watch my favorite episodes. With a newfound appreciation for the directorial choices.