What We Do in the Shadows The Trial (Season 1, Episode 7)
TV-MA
TV Episode | 26 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror

What We Do in the Shadows

The Trial (Season 1, Episode 7)

TV-MA

TV Episode | 26 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Horror

The vampires must defend themselves as an international vampire tribunal gathers to judge them for their transgressions.

Showrunner

Paul Simms

Director

Taika Waititi

Writers

Jemaine Clement (created for television by) (based on the film "What We Do in the Shadows" written by) (written by) | Taika Waititi (based on the film "What We Do in the Shadows" written by)

Producers

Hartley Gorenstein (produced by) | Paul Simms

Composer

Mark Mothersbaugh (score by)

Cinematographer

D.J. Stipsen

Editors

Yana Gorskaya (edited by) | Shawn Paper (edited by)

Casting Director

Gayle Keller

Production Designer

Kate Bunch

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Edit Released

Updated May 8, 2019

Release date

May 8, 2019 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 1 Primetime Emmy Award. Another 17 wins & 161 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
39 cast members

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