The Chamber of Judgement
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Episode 5
| "The Chamber of Judgement" | |
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| What We Do in the Shadows episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 3 Episode 5 |
| Directed by | Kyle Newacheck |
| Written by | William Meny |
| Cinematography by | DJ Stipsen |
| Editing by |
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| Production code | XWS03005 |
| Original air date | September 23, 2021 |
| Running time | 25 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"The Chamber of Judgement" is the fifth episode of the third 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 25th overall episode of the series and was written by William Meny, and directed by co-executive producer Kyle Newacheck. It was released on FX on September 23, 2021.
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, Nandor and Nadja preside their first Tribunal, while Laszlo tries to help Sean with a problem.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.399 million household viewers and gained a 0.14 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances and callback to previous episodes.
While Nandor (Kayvan Novak) and Nadja (Natasia Demetriou) prepare to preside over their first Vampiric Council Tribunal, Laszlo (Matt Berry) and Colin Robinson (Mark Proksch) join Sean (Anthony Atamanuik) for a "boys night out" at his house. Colin Robinson also brings along a board game, intending for them to play for hours.
As the Tribunal requires someone on the throne, Guillermo (Harvey Guillén) manipulates his way in convincing Nadja and Nandor in letting him sit. As they begin the sentences, Guillermo is shocked when they bring Derek as a prisoner, a former member of the Mosquito Club of amateur vampire hunters. After the raid at the vampire house, he was turned into a vampire, and has now brought public attention to the vampires, even buying a hellhound. Despite Guillermo's suggestion of mercy, they sentence Derek to be sent to the Well of Daylight, where he will be exposed to the sunrise and die. Feeling guilty, Guillermo provides him a wardrobe to cover himself from the sunlight. Meanwhile, Sean tries to get his friends in buying a pillow he recently bought, which is priced at $49.99. When no one complies, Sean angrily leaves. Laszlo talks to him, discovering that Sean got involved in a pyramid scheme. After he failed to repay the man for the enormous amount of pillows he acquired, Sean is being taken to a small claims court.
Laszlo decides to help Sean at the court, presenting himself and Colin Robinson as his representatives. Nevertheless, Sean loses the case, forced to pay $12,700. Angry, Laszlo feeds on drunk people, causing him to get drunk himself. Seizing this, Guillermo has him act as Derek's attorney, explaining that he will guide Derek through his vampire process. Although reluctant, Nandor and Nadja agree to the terms and allow Derek to walk free. Guillermo also decides to unleash the hellhound, which is revealed to be a normal dog. Despite the vampires' fear of the dog, Guillermo decides to adopt it. As part of the deal, Derek is assigned to sell all of Sean's pillows in order to recoup the investment, using hypnosis on many residents.
Production
Development
In August 2021, FX confirmed that the fifth episode of the season would be titled "The Chamber of Judgement", and that it would be written by William Meny, and directed by co-executive producer Kyle Newacheck. This was Meny's second writing credit, and Newacheck's eighth directing credit.[1]