Reunited (What We Do in the Shadows)
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| "Reunited" | |
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| What We Do in the Shadows episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 4 Episode 1 |
| Directed by | Yana Gorskaya |
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| Cinematography by | DJ Stipsen |
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| Production code | XWS04001 |
| Original air date | July 12, 2022 |
| Running time | 23 minutes |
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"Reunited" is the first episode of the fourth season of the American mockumentary comedy horror television series What We Do in the Shadows, set in the franchise of the same name. It is the 31st overall episode of the series and was written by executive producer Stefani Robinson and executive producer Paul Simms, and directed by co-executive producer Yana Gorskaya. It was released on FX on July 12, 2022, airing back-to-back with the follow-up episode, "The Lamp".
The series is set in Staten Island, New York City. Like the 2014 film, the series follows the lives of vampires in the city. These consist of three vampires, Nandor, Laszlo, and Nadja. They live alongside Colin Robinson, an energy vampire; and Guillermo, Nandor's familiar. The series explores the absurdity and misfortunes experienced by the vampires. In the episode, the vampires return to the house, discovering what Laszlo was hiding.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.504 million household viewers and gained a 0.18 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received extremely positive reviews from critics, who praised the humor, tone, performances and set-up.
One year later, the documentary crew return to the vampire house. They encounter Laszlo (Matt Berry), who has been taking care of baby Colin Robinson (Mark Proksch), referring to him as "boy." The boy has grown in size, although Laszlo still cannot call him Colin Robinson as he does not really see him in the boy's face. Laszlo has been training the boy, in order to avoid him from becoming an energy vampire like Colin Robinson.
Laszlo is surprised when Nandor (Kayvan Novak) and Nadja (Natasia Demetriou) return. Nadja is angry at having abandoned her for their planned journey to England, while Nandor visited the country before going back to Al-Quolanudar. They find that due to Laszlo's recklessness, the house is falling apart due to a gas leak. When Laszlo mentions a noise coming from a crate, Nadja remembers that she sent Guillermo (Harvey Guillén) back in the crate, where he has been locked for one week. Guillermo is angry at his treatment, and considers leaving the vampires behind. However, Nandor asks him to be his best man at his upcoming wedding, despite not having found a bride yet, and Guillermo accepts it. Guillermo is also shocked at Laszlo's treatment of Baby Colin, prompting him to stay to ensure the boy's safety.
As Colin Robinson paid the bills, the house's services are falling. Unable to access Colin Robinson's account, Nadja comes up with the idea of opening a vampire nightclub to raise money, something that she has wanted to do for years. They inform the plans to the Guide (Kristen Schaal), also telling her they will open the nightclub at their Vampiric Council headquarters, much to her chagrin.
Production
Development
In June 2022, FX confirmed that the first episode of the season would be titled "Reunited", and that it would be written by executive producer Stefani Robinson and executive producer Paul Simms, and directed by co-executive producer Yana Gorskaya. This was Robinson's eighth writing credit, Simms' eighth writing credit, and Gorskaya's ninth directing credit.[1]