HBO Max's WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS: WELLINGTON PARANORMAL (2021) 0

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Wellington Paranormal, a New Zealand horror mockumentary based on Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi’s What We Do in the Shadows film, is coming to the U.S.

 

The show, which launched on New Zealand broadcaster TVNZ2 in 2018, has been picked up by The CW and HBO Max – the first time the two WarnerMedia brands have jointly acquired a show.

 

The comedy will launch first on The CW this summer, and each episode will then be available to stream via the network’s ad-supported digital platforms and streaming service HBO Max the day after its linear bow.

 

Wellington Paranormal follows the adventures of two incurious police officers from the What We Do in the Shadows movie. It revolves around Officers O’Leary (Karen O’Leary) and Minogue (Mike Minogue), who both appeared in the film. They are hard-working members of the Wellington constabulary’s paranormal unit who, under the supervision of Sergeant Maaka (Maaka Pohatu), investigate supernatural occurrences that arise in the capital of New Zealand on a surprisingly regular basis.

 

Edited August 11, 2022 by Bosco685

[HighVoltage]

[Bosco685]

First two episodes on HBO Max.

Okay so far. Not as solid yet as What We Do In The Shadows. 

[Rodey]

I wonder if Jackie Daytona will make an appearance?

[Bosco685]

43 minutes ago, Rodey said:

I wonder if Jackie Daytona will make an appearance?

 

[Bosco685]

Episode 3 with the Party Ghost is much better than the first two.

Cheese Dip Ghost

[Rodey]

Jackie Daytona....Human Bartender. This has to be 1 of my Top 5 episodes of all time. 

[Bosco685]

This show is not as solidly funny as What We Do In The Shadows. Though it does have its moments.

I think they are too dependent on the same New Zealand regional humor. Though you expected that since in Flight of the Conchords there was so much 'Australians vs New Zealanders' scenarios.

[Bosco685]

 

[Bosco685]

Although not a great show, it seems to have found it's rhythm with it's police procedural/comedy.

So with that it brings the laughs with each episode.