How to watch What We Do in the Shadows in the UK
All episodes are readily available now – on two streaming services!
All good things must come to an end, and sadly for comedy fans, that includes What We Do in the Shadows!
The hit sitcom delighted viewers with its quirky and macabre take on vampire life in the modern day, introducing us to undead housemates Nandor (Kayvan Novak), Laszlo (Matt Berry), Nadja (Natasia Demetriou) and Colin (Mark Proksch).
Over six hysterical seasons, the world of the show expanded in unexpected and exciting ways, adding more comical spins on the various ghouls and monsters that have helped to define gothic horror as a genre.
In the process, it attracted a number of high-profile guest stars, with the final season boasting the likes of Steve Coogan (How Are You?), Alexander Skarsgård (Pillion) and Zach Woods (Silicon Valley), among others.
Now, at long last, What We Do in the Shadows season 6 is airing on BBC Two from tonight (Thursday 8th January 2026), although you may have caught it earlier courtesy of another major streaming platform.
Wherever you choose to tune in, read on for details on how to watch What We Do in the Shadows in full from the UK.
How to watch What We Do in the Shadows in the UK
All episodes of What We Do in the Shadows are now available on BBC iPlayer.
The sixth and final season landed on the streaming platform on Thursday 8th January 2026, coinciding with its broadcast premiere on BBC Two (for anyone who prefers to tune in the traditional way.
What We Do in the Shadows will be available on iPlayer for "over a year" from season 6's release date, so you don't need to worry about rushing through – although binge watching may come naturally, regardless!
Alternatively, you can also stream all seasons of What We Do in the Shadows on Disney Plus, which is home to various other FX television shows. Sign up to Disney Plus from £5.99 per month to gain access to the streamer's catalogue.
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What is What We Do in the Shadows about?
What We Do in the Shadows is a mockumentary-style sitcom about four vampires who share a house in New York City.
The series explores their relationships with one another and the broader supernatural community, including fellow vampires and other dangerous beings, such as werewolves.
In addition to revealing how the monstrous underworld functions, the show also features some fish-out-of-water comedy as the centuries-old vampires attempt to navigate and understand an ever-changing modern world.
What We Do in the Shadows cast
The key characters in What We Do in the Shadows are Ottoman Empire warrior Nandor the Relentless (Kayvan Novak), British nobleman Laszlo Cravensworth (Matt Berry), his Greek Romani wife Nadja of Antipaxos (Natasia Demetriou) and "energy vampire" Colin Robinson (Mark Proksch).
Nandor is frequently accompanied by his long-suffering familiar Guillermo de la Cruz, played by Harvey Guillén, who wants nothing more than to join the immortal ranks of the undead.
Kristen Schaal (Bojack Horseman) is a later addition to What We Do in the Shadows, with her recurring character of The Guide – an envoy of the Vampiric Council – eventually joining the main cast for seasons 5 and 6.
The show has had plenty of other big-name cameos over its run too, including Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy), Benedict Wong (Doctor Strange), Mark Hamill (Star Wars) and Evan Rachel Wood (Westworld).
What We Do in the Shadows seasons 1-6 are available to stream on Disney Plus and BBC iPlayer in the UK. Sign up to Disney Plus from £5.99 per month.
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David Craig is the Senior Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering the latest and greatest scripted drama and comedy across television and streaming. Previously, he worked at Starburst Magazine, presented The Winter King Podcast for ITVX and studied Journalism at the University of Sheffield.
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