Late to the party but What We Do in The Shadows is among the funniest TV shows I've ever watched

Submitted by AudioCinematic t3_10lfolh in television

The amount of scenes in it that cripple you from laughter are endless.

Jackie Daytona, taking the Baron out on the town, the acting from all the main cast, the cameos, Colin Robinson, the hilarious one liners and the list goes on had me dying from laughter constantly.

I'm a huge fan of the movie but the TV show personally took it to another level.

I know a lot of people in here will have already watched it but here's hoping even a few people watch it after seeing this thread.

Pizza pie? Worth it!

Edit: Also finished Our Flag Means Death which was very good and currently watching Toast of London. The IT Crowd will probably be next and I've heard great things about Wellington Paranormal.

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LostInStatic t1_j5wjtbx wrote

And then it stops being funny once you reach Season 3!

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KneeHighMischief t1_j5wkx13 wrote

The movie was something I felt like it should be in my wheelhouse but I just couldn't get into it. The show though I really enjoy so much. Matt Berry is the MVP IMO. The most recent season had a far more emotional arc for something so ridiculous.

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BrewKazma t1_j5wld90 wrote

You cannot miss Garth Marenghis Darkplace.

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HauntingTeacup t1_j5wlo15 wrote

Because I love the movie, I was a bit dubious about watching the series when I found out it had a new cast and a new location. When I finally got to it, I absolutely loved it. It retained the same level of humour as the film and was just as funny. I've enjoyed each season and am eagerly awaiting season 5.

Also, Nadja is the best character. She's so relatable. Except for the whole immortal vampire part.

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bros402 t1_j5wo0ee wrote

> Colin Fucking Robinson

fixed it

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rocker2014 t1_j5wr6dt wrote

Replying to LostInStatic (#1,497,022)

I remember some people saying this while it was airing, I rewatched the first 3 seasons before Season 4 aired and season 3 was just as good as the first two seasons. Maybe expectations were too high after Jackie Daytona, maybe some people just don't like new things, who knows. But go rewatch Season 3, it's great.

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FormABruteSquad t1_j5wt52n wrote

I watched Toast last year and while I liked bits of it, mostly it just felt dated. I think it's one of those things that had a specific moment in time.

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KO620181 t1_j5wuxrl wrote

It is truly some of the best comedy writing on television, I say. The writing and then the delivery, it’s just so so good.

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TheNerdChaplain t1_j5wwubf wrote

I don't know where it's available in the States, but also check out Toast of Hollywood when you're done with Toast of London, and also Year of the Rabbit.

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mikexmachina t1_j5wx6nw wrote

WWDITS is one of the best recent sitcoms, and that cast continues to knock it out of the park, IMO.

The IT Crowd is one of my favorite shows, and if you're a Matt Berry fan you're in for a great time (though just FYI his character doesn't show up until season 2).

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LostInStatic t1_j5wxmwc wrote

Replying to rocker2014 (#1,497,929)

Jemaine Clement leaving this show's writing room has hurt it irreversibly, no way rewatching it will make the Guide not annoying (how do you add Kristen Schaal to a comedy and make her a straight man to the cast) or make the baby Colin Robinson arc not completely idiotic. Literally the only good part of season 3 worth rewatching was the atlantic city episode. For some reason they put all the funny they could muster into just that.

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Sassydemure t1_j5x1sji wrote

You’ll love the IT Crowd. We’ve watched four times through. Great cast snd writing.

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KYWizard t1_j5x262j wrote

It's really fucking good. I don't know if there are really cult shows anymore, because everything is so widely available, but this is a very underrated show to say the least.

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ananbd t1_j5x3ghu wrote

Check out the sub! Always lots of good quotes and weird fan theories.

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Lwe12345 t1_j5x4ms4 wrote

Replying to Sassydemure (#1,499,291)

Does it start to catch its stride a few episodes in? It seemed a little over the tops sitcom cheesy for me the first two episodes. I LOVE Richard ayoade, so I want to like the show

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GiantRobot0 t1_j5x5xav wrote

Replying to HauntingTeacup (#1,497,233)

Always good to be suspicious of shows based on films/books/games you enjoyed. I went in worried this may ruin the movie for me, but "creeepy paper" really sold it for me, and it just kept getting better the more you got to know these characters.

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january_stars t1_j5x9rds wrote

I just discovered this show as well a couple of months ago, and caught up really quickly. It's just so damn funny, one of the best sitcoms in many years. I had never heard of the movie (still haven't seen it) so I can't really compare there, but the show is really something special.

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Quarbit64 t1_j5xb7cx wrote

Personally I couldn't get into it. I loved the movie, but the show fell flat for me. I think it was simply that the concept worked better in a short 2 hour movie than a multi-season TV show.

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HauntingTeacup t1_j5xfbtr wrote

Replying to kathryn13 (#1,500,556)

That whole scene where she's just following him and watching him through the window while he's amusing himself. When she brought out that massive camera, I nearly wet myself.

Sorry if that was a bit too graphic...

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itstheropers t1_j5xlhyw wrote

The Curse is undeniably a perfect episode of sitcom television.

"Bloody fucking Mary! That little piss snake thinks she can send a curse to us?!?"

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didyousayhello t1_j5xmfe9 wrote

Then you should watch Wellington Paranormal. Hilarious!

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syfqamr32 t1_j5xwmx4 wrote

ITS BEEN, ONE WEEK SINCE YOU LOOK AT ME hssjhaahhaa i will never “see” the song the same way again

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vaxene t1_j5xzrmn wrote

It's the only show I truly look forward to every season.

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DenseVoigt t1_j5y2soc wrote

You will absolutely LOVE Toast and IT Crowd. IT crowd just gets better and better, especially with Matt Berry introduced.

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Cichlidsaremyjam t1_j5y52tt wrote

I need to giving it another shot. For through some of the first season then stopped.

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37Schmeckles t1_j5y6z2r wrote

Replying to Quarbit64 (#1,500,424)

Here with ya buddy. I hit all the standard comedy fares and absolute love them. Parks and rec, Community, iasip, the league, curb - whatever. I love all the well rated highly recommended Comedies.

This show just doesnt hit for me. At all. I dont think i laughed out loud once the entire first season. And the movie was a solid 8-9/10.

No idea why. I might even try and push theough the second season. But looking at the ratings, I just think its one of those ‘not for me’ shows.

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osmlol t1_j5y9o2w wrote

Check out the movie it. Was based on. It's just as solid.

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nosht t1_j5ybjtu wrote

Replying to 37Schmeckles (#1,503,411)

> I dont think i laughed out loud once the entire first season.

As somebody who loves the show... first season was more of a background thing for me. I did not laugh too much, but I felt it had the potential to be good.

Season 2 onwards, however: worth your time. Give it a try sometime.

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Y0y0y000 t1_j5yj29c wrote

The most devious bastard in New York Citaaaayyy!

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Queen_Red t1_j5yjdvb wrote

I love Matt Berry.

I didn’t care for the movie but loved the tv show.

IT crowd is also one my favorites! The whole cast is amazing! Matt berry doesn’t come on into season 2.

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Federico216 t1_j5yrv4r wrote

Replying to CDuddng (#1,505,977)

It's pretty close to a perfect sitcom episode. The way everything gets progressively worse and in the end it all comes neatly together is just beautiful. And there's so many iconic jokes, the episode is super tight.

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MrX16 t1_j5ytxcn wrote

If you want to see some pure Matt Berry weirdness, check out Snuff Box if you can find it and Gareth Marenghi's Darkplace is on Prime.

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ComplexToxin t1_j5yu6nt wrote

Definitely one of my favorite shows. When the baron pulled up in his little pink Mercedes I fucking lost it.

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M0therFragger t1_j5yvjj5 wrote

Its a great show, although the most recent season was quite weak when compared to the earlier ones

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Earthwick t1_j5yvpdy wrote

The first two seasons are among televisions best comedies three and four are also good but not as good.

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coppit t1_j5ywt48 wrote

Vladislav: Leave me to do my dark bidding on the internet!

Viago: What are you bidding on?

Vladislav: I am bidding on a table

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xxRonzillaxx t1_j5yz1rx wrote

watch the movie. it really sets up the shoe nicely

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I_might_be_weasel t1_j5z2rop wrote

I love how they can take a bad joke so far that sheer absurdity makes it funny again. The ending to Go Flip Yourself was one of the best moments of television I've ever seen.

Also, have you seen the original What we do in the Shadows movie? Because, fun fact, Wellington Paranormal is a spinoff of it.

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Quarbit64 t1_j5z8twp wrote

Replying to LetzPlayGameplay (#1,505,717)

I think I watched 3 episodes. That's not much, but I didn't see any discussion online about how the first few episodes are dull (e.g. Seinfeld), so I decided to drop it. I might give it a second chance one day.

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st_nick1219 t1_j5z8x7w wrote

As a Wisconsinite and someone who is a Packer fan, Nandor's impersonation of the Packer fan family was both hilarious and spot on.

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jellybelly326 t1_j5zmlrs wrote

Omg - WWDITS became such a comfort show of mine. Absolutely hilarious. Our Flag Means Death, Toast, and IT Crowd are HUGE favorites in my home and constantly quoted. I was unsure of Our Flag Means Death at first, but glad I stuck around. Loved it!

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