In the finale of "What We Do in the Shadows", the Staten Island vampires decide to retire their fangs. Originally a spinoff from the 2014 mockumentary by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi, the FX produced comedy show concluded its final season with continuing amusing chaos, signaling endless antics even after the show concluded.
The episode unraveled the immortal vampires' disregard for the ending filming. It followed Guillermo, the human servant of the house, preparing to leave his thankless task of keeping Nandor's house clean and serve him. Guillermo regrets the filming team's departure, as it marked an era of documentation of their unconventional lives.
Interestingly, it is revealed to Guillermo that they've been previously documented in a never-released 1958 series, "Vampires". Ultimately, this erstwhile series was shelved owing to its monotonous depiction of the characters' lives.
One of the standout moments of the episode was the humorous parody of the climax of "The Usual Suspects". Nadja mesmerizes the viewers to help them perceive a satisfactory ending. The episode closes with Guillermo's announcement of leaving the house for self-discovery and his minutes-last return, stating his wish to remain friends with the vampires despite the cessation of their professional alliance.
Lastly, the vampires and Guillermo are seen reviewing the debut episode of the documentary. Guillermo remains the sole character engaged with the footage as his housemates retire in apathy.
In a sea of intricate storylines and substantial character development, "What We Do in the Shadows" marked its existence and finale as an amusing and irreverent comedy sitcom.
