Missing WWDITS? Watch These Similar Shows

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For the first time since 2018, there will be no new season of What We Do in the Shadows. The FX comedy-horror series saw its series finale on Dec 16. The mockumentary following a house of vampires living in Staten Island...in "New York Citayyyyyy" was truly one of a kind, and gave us big laughs. Don't be sad because it's over, be happy because it happened!
That leaves an open slot for a lot of TV watchers, so if you loved WWDITS, you should check out these other hilarious shows:
Wellington Paranormal (2018–2022)
If this mockumentary comedy-horror seems very similar to WWDITS, well, that's because it's a spinoff of the What We Do in the Shadows film. Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement are also the brains behind the operation.Officers Minogue and O'Leary (from the original WWDITS movie) lead investigations of supernatural activity in New Zealand. Watch it on Hulu.
Reservation Dogs (2021–2023)
It's another FX series like WWDITS, co-created by, you guessed it, Taika Waititi. Reservation Dogs is the first American series directed and written entirely by Indigenous people. The humor is very dry, and the punchlines are delivered similarly to WWDITS.Follow the misadventures and struggles of Indigenous teens living in rural Oklahoma.Watch it on Hulu.
People of Earth (2016–2017)
This leans more sci-fi than supernatural, but People of Earth checks all the boxes for ridiculous comedy. Wyatt Cenac, Brian Huskey, and Ana Gasteyer are just a few of the great actors in this hilarious show. A journalist investigates a support group in New York for people who believe aliens abducted them.Watch it on Prime Video.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005—present)
A little raunchier than WWDITS, but if "meme-ability" is your metric of choice, this series is filthy with content. As a sidenote, Danny DeVito would have made an excellent vampire in WWDITS.Misadventures of a group of friends, called "The Gang," stoop to the lowest of lows inside Paddy's Pub and beyond.Watch it on Hulu.
Merlin (2008–2012)
I think "cheeky" is an appropriate word for Merlin. Although not as direct in the comedy genre as other shows on this list, the spirit of WWDITS is present.A young sorcerer befriends a prince, and the two set off on adventures that mold them into two legendary figures.Watch it on Tubi.
Reginald the Vampire (2022–2024)
Maybe it's too on the nose because it's a vampiric comedy, but this should definitely be on the radar of any WWDITS fans. Starring Jacob Batalon, the show feels, at the very least, inspired by WWDITS.Reginald seeks to be a hero and navigate a world of vampires where his image doesn't quite fit the norm.Watch it on Hulu.
Trailer Park Boys (2001–2007 and 2014–2018)
Another mockumentary with a lot of raunch and a lot of beer. It's not a one-size-fits-all shoe, but if you like it, you'll love it. It was so loved that Netflix revived the series.Three felons document their trailer park lives.Watch it on Netflix.
Extraordinary (2023–2024)
Vampires technically have powers, so a comedy series like Hulu's Extraordinary might be right up your alley. An ordinary woman lives in a world where everyone else has a superpower.Watch it on Hulu.
Brassic (2019–2024)
A buddy comedy that has that WWDITS feel to it. Which is to say: that wit and grit.Inseparable, lifelong friends face a wedge between them in the form of one of their girlfriends, who is moving in.Watch it on Hulu.
Workaholics (2011–2017)
The stoner comedy to end all stoner comedies. It was Adam Devine's big introduction to the world, but Blake Anderson and Anders Holm elevate this trio to legendary status.Friends work together and live together, never getting a break from each other or their stoner habits and shenanigans.Watch it on Hulu.
Our Flag Means Death (2022–2023)
Another Taika Waititi work that is as awkward as it is funny. A lot of heart in this one. If you can go into it blind, I highly suggest it.Based on the true stories of the "Gentleman Pirate," Stede Bonnet confronts both his mid-life crisis and terrifying pirate waters ruled by the legendary Blackbeard.Watch it on HBO Max.
The Righteous Gemstones (2019–2025)
Danny McBride is an acquired taste, but there is no arguing he has earned the right to say he is one of the funniest creators in TV comedy. This dark comedy has a surprising amount of drama.Follow a televangelist and his entire family's greed and sins.Watch it on HBO Max.
Mid Morning Matters with Alan Partridge (2010–2016)
If you've never watched anything by Steve Coogan, he's a genius at dry and witty comedy. His recurring character Alan Partridge will keep you on your feet and give you plenty of belly laughs.The always awkward Alan Partridge hosts a local radio mid-morning show at North Norfolk Digital, where he fights to deliver relevant and topical news.Watch it on Prime Video. (This show is not available in the US for streaming.)
Abbott Elementary (2021–present)
Okay, so this sitcom doesn't exactly scream WWDITS. That said, it's probably the greatest sitcom of the 2020s, so it's worth mentioning if you're looking to watch a comedy.A group of passionate teachers collaborates at a Philadelphia school to help their students and each other overcome the odds stacked against them.Watch it on Hulu.
Which of these series do you think is a suitable replacement for WWDITS? Comment below!
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