TV series
Don't ask what they do outside the shadows.
A documentary-style look into the daily (or rather, nightly) lives of a group of vampires in Staten Island who have “lived” together for hundreds and hundreds of years.
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Checked Sep 4, 2026
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A documentary-style look into the daily (or rather, nightly) lives of a group of vampires in Staten Island who have “lived” together for hundreds and hundreds of years.
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Episode 1
Guillermo's fate hangs in the balance as the vampires receive a promotion.
Directed by Kyle NewacheckWritten by Paul SimmsGuest stars Kristen Schaal, Karly Bon, Kae Kae Lee, Bianca Melchior, Holly Horner, Indiana Mehta, Taika Waititi
Episode 2
A forbidden artifact is used to help Nandor court a health club employee.
Directed by Yana GorskayaWritten by Sam Johnson, Chris MarcilGuest stars Kristen Schaal, Tyler Alvarez, Lauren Collins, Nicolas Grimes, Mercedes Morris, Nabil Rajo, Karly Bon, Kae Kae Lee
Episode 3
An old flame returns, and an ancient vehicle is resurrected.
Directed by Kyle NewacheckWritten by Marika SawyerGuest stars Kristen Schaal, Aida Turturro, Derrick Beckles, Justin Bigelli, Ro Manning, Kelly Penner, Hannan Younis
Episode 4
The vampires embark on a road trip from which they may never return.
Directed by Yana GorskayaWritten by Sarah NaftalisGuest stars Kristen Schaal, Michael Vincent Dagostino, Chris George, Michael Lamont-Lytle, Dennis Lafond, Richard Lee, Chris Locke, Reon Lucas
Episode 5
Justice is served, both vampirically and also in small claims court.
Directed by Kyle NewacheckWritten by William MenyGuest stars Kristen Schaal, Gavin Fox, Chadwick Allen, Andy Hull, Al Maini, Chelsea Preston, Brenda Robins, Michael Tabal
Episode 6
An ancient beast escapes and threatens the existence of all vampires everywhere.
Directed by Yana GorskayaWritten by Jake Bender, Zach DunnGuest stars Kristen Schaal, Julie Klausner, Cole Escola, Julius Cho, Tim Beresford, Mairi Babb, Keethan Krish, Sheila Isaro
Episode 7
Two travelers are shipwrecked and a doll runs away from home.
Directed by Yana GorskayaWritten by Shana GohdGuest stars Kristen Schaal, Scott Bakula, Catherine Cohen, Nour Hadidi, Sharjil Rasool
Episode 8
Nandor is persuaded to reject vampirism and pursue a healthier lifestyle.
Directed by Yana GorskayaWritten by Stefani RobinsonGuest stars Kristen Schaal, Cree Summer, Tamina Pollack-Paris, Scott Dion Brown, Derick Agyemang, Joseph Samuel Arrigo, Megan Caines, Chas Conacher
Episode 9
Colin has a birthday and a vampire says goodbye.
Directed by Tig FongWritten by Paul Simms, Marika Sawyer, Stefani Robinson, Sam JohnsonGuest stars Kristen Schaal, David Cross, Samantha Helt, AJ Risi, Khandi Alexander, Donal Logue
Episode 10
The housemates grieve the loss of one of their own.
Directed by Yana GorskayaWritten by Paul Simms, Stefani Robinson, Sam Johnson, Lauren WellsGuest stars Kristen Schaal, Joseph Daly, Vaios Skretas, Donal Logue, Taika Waititi, Doug Jones, Jean-Michel Richaud
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
Kayvan NovakNandor the Relentless
Matt BerryLaszlo Cravensworth
Natasia DemetriouNadja
Harvey GuillénGuillermo de la Cruz
Mark ProkschColin Robinson / Baby Colin
Kristen SchaalFloating Woman / The Guide
Gloria LainoBaron's Familiar
Beanie FeldsteinJenna
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