What I’m Watching: What We Do in the Shadows

What We Do in the Shadows: Season 3, Episode 5 “The Chamber of Judgment” (B+)

It seems that a lot of this season is going to be about Nadja and Nandor quibbling over who should be the number one on the council, and Guillermo will continue to use that to his advantage. Unfortunately, things didn’t work out too well for him as Derek ended up being one of the first vampires put on trial. He wasn’t ever much of a risk to Guillermo since the other vampires never pay much attention to the specifics of what he and anyone else says. Derek did manage to be even more hapless and clueless than Guillermo’s usual companions, unaware of any of the rules and unable to understand that he shouldn’t stand in the sun because it would burn and eventually kill him. Guillermo repeating that he thought it would have been common sense was entertaining and another great instance of him standing in for the audience to express their sarcastic frustration at the idiocy of those who have been around for centuries and should know much better. Laszlo trying to help his poor friend get out of the Guy Pillow rabbit hole was fun, and I also like that he made a romantic advance that was not returned and promptly made sure that he would forget all about it. Acting as a lawyer for him by donning a wig and repeatedly objecting while insulting the judge under his breath was a humorous defense, one that didn’t work at all, and I enjoyed Colin’s excitement at getting to carry his briefcase which was apparently mostly full of pornography. Colin attempting to bore the judge to death didn’t work too well either, but it was fun to watch.