Shadows - Season 2 - What We Do In The
Visually and tonally, Season 2 refines the mockumentary style. The first season occasionally relied on gore for shock value; the second season uses violence as punchlines. The recurring gag of the "Vampiric Council" and the cameo of a cursed witch’s hat are shot with the deadpan eye of a The Office episode, making the supernatural feel hilariously bureaucratic. The season finale, which sees the vampires fighting a pack of rabid theater-goers (the "Eurotrash" werewolves) while Guillermo disposes of bodies, is a perfect synthesis of practical effects, witty dialogue, and character-driven chaos.
Character dynamics are the blood-pumping heart of Season 2. The show wisely pivots away from the "will they/won't they" tension between Guillermo (Harvey Guillén) and his master, Nandor, instead focusing on Guillermo’s secret identity as a vampire killer. Guillermo’s arc is the season’s emotional and comedic spine. As his body count of vampires rises (hidden in the backyard septic tank), the audience watches a sweet, long-suffering familiar transform into a reluctant badass. The irony is Shakespearean: Guillermo dreams of becoming a vampire, but he is biologically destined to be the greatest vampire slayer in history. Harvey Guillén’s performance is a symphony of anxiety and exhaustion, perfectly counterbalancing the vampires’ oblivious narcissism. What We Do in the Shadows - Season 2
In an era of prestige television dominated by ten-hour movie arcs and grimdark antiheroes, the mockumentary sitcom What We Do in the Shadows offers a refreshingly juvenile antidote. Season 1 introduced audiences to the vampire roommates of Staten Island: Nandor, Laszlo, Nadja, and the energy vampire Colin Robinson. However, it is Season 2 (2020) where the series truly sharpens its fangs, transforming from a clever expansion of the 2014 film into a masterclass in comedic pacing, character development, and the absurdity of immortal existence. While Season 1 established the premise, Season 2 succeeds because it embraces the core comedic tension of the show: what happens when terrifying creatures of the night are reduced to petty, incompetent, and deeply bored housemates? Visually and tonally, Season 2 refines the mockumentary
Season 2 also introduces the most chaotic element of the vampire household: the energy vampire Colin Robinson (Mark Proksch). While a funny side note in Season 1, Season 2 elevates Colin to a force of nature. The episode "Colin’s Promotion" is a masterpiece of workplace satire, showing him ascending the corporate ladder of a mundane office not through competence, but through the sheer psychic draining of his coworkers’ will to live. Furthermore, the introduction of his "energy vampire" cousin, Evie Russell (a phenomenal Vanessa Bayer), who feeds on emotional validation, expands the show’s mythology without burdening it with lore. These episodes prove that the show’s villains aren't ancient sorcerers—they are the guy who talks too slowly in meetings and the friend who guilt-trips you for not calling enough. The season finale, which sees the vampires fighting
The Undead, the Unhinged, and the Unemployed: How What We Do in the Shadows Season 2 Perfects the Sitcom of Immortal Boredom
The central achievement of Season 2 is its deep dive into the mundanity of immortality. The series’ thesis is that living forever doesn’t make you wise; it makes you stagnant. The season opens not with a gothic battle, but with a “Superb Owl” party—a pathetic, misspelled homage to the Super Bowl. The vampires don’t hunt for glory; they hunt for validation. Nandor (Kayvan Novak), the once-great warrior, spends an episode trying to join the local branch of the Illuminati, only to discover it is a front for a chain of mattress stores. Laszlo (Matt Berry), a 17th-century dandy, dedicates himself to breeding a "topiary" of erotic shrubbery. The season’s brilliance lies in lowering the stakes to near-zero, proving that the funniest hell for a vampire is the crushing, eternal weight of a Tuesday afternoon.
In conclusion, What We Do in the Shadows Season 2 is not merely a good season of television; it is a comedic high-water mark. It understands that the secret to a great sitcom is not high stakes, but low expectations. By trapping immortal beings in the eternal small-talk of domestic life—disputes over the thermostat, passive-aggressive notes on the fridge, and the horror of a surprise visit from a human familiar’s mother—the series achieves something rare. It makes us laugh not at the monsters, but at ourselves. After all, we are all just energy vampires, waiting for a promotion, trapped in a house we cannot leave, and desperately trying to look cool for the cameras. For fans of horror and farce alike, Season 2 is a feast. Just remember to wipe your mouth—and watch out for the garlic.
