Nandor From What We Do In The Shadows

Okay, let's talk about Nandor the Relentless. But honestly? "Relentless" is like, the last word I'd use to describe him, and that's exactly why we love him.

He's the ancient warrior, right? Supposedly. But really, he's more like your sweet grandpa who accidentally signed up for a Warhammer LARP and is trying his absolute best.

He's Got the Spirit (Mostly)

Nandor wants to be scary. He really does. He tries to be intimidating, he commands respect, he even has a loyal familiar, Guillermo! It's just that things... never quite work out the way he plans.

Imagine trying to bake a cake from a super complicated recipe you found online, but all the ingredients are slightly wrong and your oven is, like, a campfire. That's Nandor's life in a nutshell.

He's a Big Softie (Don't Tell Him I Said That)

Underneath all that faux-threatening bluster, Nandor is a huge softie. Like, marshmallow soft. Remember when he went through his eternal bachelor phase? Poor guy just wanted to find love!

It was like watching a really tall, muscular puppy try to figure out dating apps. Hilarious and heartbreaking at the same time. His attempts at romance are truly something that makes Nandor...Nandor.

And Guillermo? Don't even get me started. Nandor acts like Guillermo is just his servant, but deep down, he absolutely relies on him. It's the most awkward, endearing bromance ever.

His Hobbies Are... Unique

Let's not forget Nandor's hobbies. He loves to... well, do things from his homeland. Sometimes things get lost in translation.

Trying to start a local chapter of the Night Market? Noble! Using zombie thralls to do it? Slightly less noble. But hey, he's trying!

Remember his obsession with trying to find his perfect wife? It was almost touching, until you remembered all the questionable methods he employed. Nandor's heart is in the right place, even if his brain occasionally takes a vacation.

Why We Adore Him

Ultimately, Nandor is relatable because he's trying. We all are. We all want to be successful, loved, and respected.

He might not be the most competent vampire, or the most intimidating warlord, but he's got heart. And that's what makes him so darn lovable.

He's basically the vampire equivalent of that friend who's always trying to organize the perfect party but ends up setting off the smoke alarm. We laugh, but we appreciate the effort.

So, the next time you're feeling like a bit of a failure, just remember Nandor the Relentless. If he can bumble his way through centuries of undead existence, you can definitely handle that awkward Zoom meeting.

He is a reminder that it's okay to be a bit of a mess, as long as you're trying your best. And who knows, maybe one day you'll find your own Guillermo to clean up after you.