"What We Do in the Shadows" is a comedy series with elements of horror, based on the popular film of the same name. It was created by Jemaine Clement, who co-directed the original film with Taika Waititi. The plot revolves around several vampires living together in a house in a small town, sharing their everyday problems with a documentary crew. In addition to the classic blood-sucking vampires, the series introduces a recognizable character known as the energy vampire.