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 Jul 22, 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
The vampires return from their world travels to find their mansion on the verge of collapse, and a freakish new creature in the house.
Directed by Yana GorskayaWritten by Paul Simms, Stefani RobinsonGuest stars Kristen Schaal, Faisal Butt, Jesse Camacho, Emily Mitchell, Griffin Wurster, Jason Sklar, Randy Sklar
Episode 2
Nandor's search for love is finally successful, and Nadja realizes her lifelong ambition of opening a vampire nightclub.
Directed by Yana GorskayaWritten by Wally Baram, Aasia LaShay BullockGuest stars Kristen Schaal, Sam Al Esai, Kamiran Aldeo, Willow Astbury, Christina Dixon, Nadine Djoury, Tig Fong, Laiko Foroughi
Episode 3
The opening night of Nadja's vampire nightclub is threatened when the big musical guest cancels.
Directed by Kyle NewacheckWritten by Chris Marcil, Sam JohnsonGuest stars Kristen Schaal, Affion Crockett, Fred Armisen, Mustafa Bulut, Anoop Desai, Parisa Fakhri, Sam Duncan, Violet Tinnirello
Episode 4
The vampires take a trip to the secret Night Market, where all the supernatural creatures gather to barter and haggle.
Directed by Yana GorskayaWritten by Paul Simms, William MenyGuest stars Kristen Schaal, Susan Applewhaite, Steve Bidwell, Peggy Calvert, Nick Corirossi, Shel Goldstein, Nicolas Grimes, Michael Hough
Episode 5
The vampires endure the private school admissions interview process.
Directed by Kyle NewacheckWritten by Shana Gohd, Ayo EdebiriGuest stars Peter Francis James, Sal Vulcano, Jael Obasi, Evie Loiselle, Anoop Desai, Anthony Atamanuik, Myrna Cabello, David Boyce
Episode 6
Guillermo loses his mind trying to help Nandor plan the perfect vampire wedding.
Directed by Tig FongWritten by Paul Simms, Marika Sawyer, Sam Johnson, Sarah NaftalisGuest stars Kristen Schaal, Peter Bou-Ghannam, Doug Jones, Chris Sandiford, Anoop Desai, Louis Adams, Leeann Ball, Jason Sklar
Episode 7
Nandor and Laszlo air out their differences on a hunting trip at an isolated cabin, Nadja has a girls' night, and Guillermo reconnects with his family for the first time in twelve years.
Directed by Kyle NewacheckWritten by Sarah NaftalisGuest stars Kristen Schaal, Anthony Atamanuik, Myrna Cabello, Parisa Fakhri, Emma McCoslin, Frankie Quiñones, Jean-Michel Richaud, Socorro Santiago
Episode 8
The mansion gets a makeover.
Directed by Yana GorskayaWritten by Marika SawyerGuest stars Craig Burnatowski, Nick Kroll, Shawn Klush, Michael Dara, Jason Sklar, Randy Sklar, Tina Morasco, Parisa Fakhri
Episode 9
Guillermo has a visitor from overseas.
Directed by DJ StipsenWritten by Zach Dunn, Jake BenderGuest stars Kristen Schaal, Al Roberts, Anoop Desai, Parisa Fakhri, Joseph Franco, Sofia Coppola, Jim Jarmusch, Thomas Mars
Episode 10
Baby Colin reaches that awkward age.
Directed by Kyle NewacheckWritten by Paul SimmsGuest stars Kristen Schaal, John Balabik, Chris Sandiford, Chris Mark, Jean-Michel Richaud, Anthony Atamanuik, Yashia Allen, Felipe Aukai
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Kayvan NovakNandor the Relentless
Matt BerryLaszlo Cravensworth
Natasia DemetriouNadja
Harvey GuillénGuillermo de la Cruz
Mark ProkschColin Robinson
Kristen SchaalFloating Woman / The Guide
Gloria LainoBaron's Familiar
Beanie FeldsteinJenna
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