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What We Do in the Shadows Ends After Six Seasons
FX's hit horror comedy series concludes its acclaimed run.
Jan. 31, 2026 at 11:55am
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After six seasons, FX's horror mockumentary fantasy series What We Do in the Shadows has concluded. The show, created by Jemaine Clement and based on a New Zealand film of the same name, premiered in 2019 and quickly gained popularity for its excellent casting and amusing plotline. While the series earned 29 Primetime Emmy Awards nominations, including Outstanding Comedy Series, and received high praise from critics and audiences, FX has confirmed that the sixth season will be the final one.
Why it matters
What We Do in the Shadows has developed a devoted fanbase over its six-season run, with viewers praising the show's unique blend of horror, comedy, and mockumentary storytelling. The decision to end the series after six seasons, while disappointing for some fans, was made by the network and creators, who felt the show had reached a natural conclusion.
The details
The series follows the lives of four vampires - Nandor, Laszlo, Nadja, and Colin Robinson - who have lived together in Staten Island for over 100 years. Nandor is the group's self-appointed leader, and his familiar Guillermo maintains their residence in the hope of one day becoming a vampire. Throughout the series, each vampire has tried to overcome their own challenges. In the sixth season finale, the documentary crew ended their shooting, stating they got what they needed, which did not make much of an impact on the vampires except for Guillermo, who ultimately left the house to start a fresh life.
- The sixth season of What We Do in the Shadows premiered on October 21, 2024 and the finale aired in December 2024.
- FX's chairman, John Landgraf, announced the decision to end the series after six seasons during the network's TCA panel in 2024.
The players
Jemaine Clement
The creator of What We Do in the Shadows, best known for creating the HBO series Flight of the Conchords.
Kayvan Novak
The actor who portrays the character of Nandor in the series.
Matt Berry
The actor who portrays the character of Laszlo in the series.
Harvey Guillén
The actor who portrays the character of Guillermo in the series.
John Landgraf
The chairman of FX, the network that aired What We Do in the Shadows.
What they’re saying
“The show came to a natural conclusion. It was a great six-year run.”
— John Landgraf, FX Chairman
“It's the perfect time, I think. It's ending as good as it ever was, and that's all you ever want.”
— Matt Berry, Actor
“And if everyone's O.K. and everyone's happy with it... but everything happens for a reason, and the way we ended things, I think it will be great. It's going to be perfect.”
— Harvey Guillén, Actor
The takeaway
What We Do in the Shadows has developed a loyal fanbase over its six-season run, with viewers praising the show's unique blend of horror, comedy, and mockumentary storytelling. While the decision to end the series after six seasons may disappoint some fans, the creators and network felt it had reached a natural conclusion, leaving the show to end on a high note.
