How many days to binge What We Do in the Shadows
Pick the pace that matches your life. Days are rounded up, so the last day is usually a short one.
| Pace | Days | Weeks |
|---|---|---|
| One episode a day | 61 | 9 |
| 1 hour a day | 31 | 4 |
| 2 hours a day | 16 | 2 |
| 3 hours a day | 11 | 2 |
| 4 hours a day | 8 | 1 |
| 8-hour marathon days | 4 | <1 |
| Non-stop, no sleep | 1 day, 6 hours | |
What We Do in the Shadows runtime by season
| Season | Episodes | Avg runtime | Total | First aired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | 30 min | 5 hours | March 27, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 10 | 30 min | 5 hours | April 15, 2020 |
| Season 3 | 10 | 30 min | 5 hours | September 2, 2021 |
| Season 4 | 10 | 30 min | 5 hours | July 12, 2022 |
| Season 5 | 10 | 30 min | 5 hours | July 13, 2023 |
| Season 6 | 11 | 30 min | 5.5 hours | October 21, 2024 |
About What We Do in the Shadows
Set in New York City, What We Do in the Shadows follows three vampires who have been roommates for hundreds and hundreds of years.
How to get through What We Do in the Shadows faster
- Skip the intro. Roughly a minute and a quarter per episode adds up to about 1 hour, 16 minutes across the whole run.
- Bump the speed. At 1.25× the total drops to 24.4 hours; at 1.5× it's 20.3 hours.
- Watch with a comment section. A running conversation pinned to each moment makes long stretches feel shorter, and it's the reason TalkAbtIT exists.
What We Do in the Shadows FAQ
How long does it take to watch all of What We Do in the Shadows?
1 day, 6 hours of screen time. That's 61 episodes at about 30 minutes each. At two hours a night it takes 16 days.
How many episodes of What We Do in the Shadows are there?
61 regular episodes across 6 seasons (2019–2024). Specials and recap episodes are not counted.
How long is an episode of What We Do in the Shadows?
Episodes average 30 minutes. The per-season table above shows where runtimes change.
Is What We Do in the Shadows still running?
No. What We Do in the Shadows ended on December 16, 2024 after 6 seasons.
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