SDCC 2024 Preview: A Glimpse into Season 6 of What We Do in the Shadows
Unveiling the Unseen: The Human Crew Behind the Lens in 'What We Do in the Shadows'
For five seasons, we've been laughing at the eccentric vampire roommates and almost-vampire Guillermo in What We Do in the Shadows. But, as the FX show reaches its sixth and final season, there's a new twist: the human camera crew that captures every blood-sucking moment.
During San Diego Comic-Con’s What We Do in the Shadows panel, fans got a sneak peek at the season premiere, set to air on October 21. The episode features a surprising moment: an outsider questioning why the vampires allow their traditionally secret lives to be documented by humans. The query resonates with the characters and viewers alike, as the show is curiously styled as a mockumentary, often forgetting the unseen human crew is part of its setup.
Producer and director Kyle Newacheck revealed from the SDCC stage that the relationship between the vampires and the film crew evolves as the season progresses, offering a "meta" exploration of the documentary's existence. "It's a question we always asked ourselves: what does the documentary crew know? How much do we know about them, and whatnot?" Newacheck shared.
Mark Proksch, who plays Colin Robinson, expressed excitement about the crew's increased presence in Season 6. Filming mockumentaries being his forte, as he starred in The Office, Proksch found it fitting to have the unseen crew members around. "We actually highlight the idea that it's a documentary this year in a really interesting and fun way," he added.
Curious about the human crew, but never actually seen throughout the series, including the final season? You're not alone! They play a crucial role in the show's narrative, filming the vampires' escapades and providing an essential narrative device for viewers. However, these unseen characters remain undeveloped, allowing the limelight to stay on the vampires.
With the show nearing its conclusion, the human crew's presence diminishes slightly. As noted in Season 6, Guillermo laments that the documentary team has shot enough footage and won't be visiting the vampire's home anymore[2]. The crew's absence from the narrative allows the vampires and their dynamic relationships to remain the central focus of the show. The main unseen characters are most likely the director, producers, and camera operators who operate behind the scenes but are never shown on-screen. Their role in Season 6 is to wrap up the documentation of the vampires' lives, leading to the show's conclusion without directly influencing the plot with their character development.
So kick back and enjoy the final ride with What We Do in the Shadows when it returns on October 21 for its culminating season on FX. And ponder over who's behind the camera capturing all the vampires' hilarious antics! Or perhaps, you'll find yourself wondering who's not behind the camera...
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- As the documentary's existence is explored meta-narratively in What We Do in the Shadows' sixth season, fans might find themselves pondering the human crew that captures the vampires' antics, remaining undeveloped characters despite their crucial role in the show's narrative.
- Similar to Mark Proksch's past role in The Office, filming mockumentaries, the unseen human crew members in What We Do in the Shadows are highlighted in an interesting and fun way during the final season.
- The human crew's presence diminishes slightly as the show nears its conclusion, allowing the spotlight to remain on the eccentric vampire roommates and their dynamic relationships.
- While Guillermo laments the departure of the documentary team from the vampire's home in Season 6, their role is to wrap up the documentation of the vampires' lives, leading to the show's conclusion without directly influencing the plot with their character development.
