| "Laszlo's Father" | |
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| What We Do in the Shadows episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 6 Episode 6 |
| Directed by | Yana Gorskaya |
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| Cinematography by | Bevan Crothers |
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| Production code | XWS06006 |
| Original air date | November 11, 2024 |
| Running time | 26 minutes |
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"Laszlo's Father" is the sixth episode of the sixth season of the American mockumentary comedy horror television series What We Do in the Shadows, set in the franchise of the same name. It is the 56th overall episode of the series and was written by supervising producers Jake Bender and Zach Dunn, and directed by executive producer Yana Gorskaya. It was released on FX on November 11, 2024.
The series is set in Staten Island, New York City. Like the 2014 film, the series follows the lives of vampires in the city. These consist of three vampires, Nandor, Laszlo, and Nadja. They live alongside Colin Robinson, an energy vampire; and Guillermo, Nandor's familiar. The series explores the absurdity and misfortunes experienced by the vampires. In the episode, Laszlo is annoyed when his father returns as a spirit from the afterlife, while Nadja and Nandor believe their neighbors might be shapeshifters.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.187 million household viewers and gained a 0.05 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received critical acclaim, with praise towards the special effects and Coogan's guest appearance.