What We Do in the Shadows Season 1 Episode 7

Ep 7. The Trial

  • TVMA
  • May 8, 2019
  • 24 min
  • 9.3  (4,480)

The Trial is the seventh episode in the first season of the American television series What We Do in the Shadows. The show delves into the lives of four vampires cohabiting in Staten Island, New York. The Trial continues the show in the same vein as the prior episodes but takes the humor up a notch.

In this episode, the Vampiric Council discovers that Baron Afanas (Natasia Demetriou), one of the four vampires living in the house, has not been successful in his efforts to dominate the human world. The Council decides to put him on trial, and the other three housemates have to defend him in order to prevent him from being executed.

As the episode progresses, the main characters move through a series of increasingly absurd situations. They are stuck with trying to prove the Baron’s innocence in the court while simultaneously dealing with internal issues. The episode provides a glimpse into the mythology of the show, how politics among the Vampire Council works, and what the consequences of being absent from their duties could be.

Despite the absurdity of the show, the narrative never loses its grip on the characters, who are written with relatable flaws and endearing qualities. The episode takes some unexpected turns, but they are all consistent with the show's style. The cast's performances are pitch-perfect, including Kayvan Novak's Nandor, who outshines the rest of the cast with his performance. Matt Berry, Mark Proksch, and Natasia Demetriou also deliver entertaining performances that continue to redefine their characters.

The different plots of the episode are well-balanced, and the events have a clear impact on the storyline of the entire series. The Trial isn't just filler – it continues the all-important character development, and it sets up the show to move in a new direction beyond season one.

Finally, The Trial features a few of the show's set-pieces, including the group's crazy antics inside the courtroom, which is quite entertaining. There is a cat present in this episode, the same cat that all the characters seem to be obsessed with. The cat continues to be a running joke throughout this episode and the rest of the series. The show makes use of a lot of visual humor and gags, which can be both subtle and in-your-face.

In conclusion, The Trial is a fitting addition to the first season of What We Do in the Shadows, delivering more engaging characters, comedy, and interesting plot developments. Despite the absurd situations, the show continues to be entertaining and engaging, thanks to its stellar writing and top-notch performances. Fans of the show are in for a treat with this episode, and it serves as a good example of what the show can offer in its future seasons.

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  • First Aired
    May 8, 2019
  • Content Rating
    TVMA
  • Runtime
    24 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    9.3  (4,480)