Pine Barrens

"Pine Barrens" is the seventh episode of the fourth 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 37th overall episode of the series and was written by producer Sarah Naftalis, and directed by co-executive producer Kyle Newacheck. It was released on FX on August 16, 2022. 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 and Nandor accompany Sean on a trip to his cabin, while Guillermo decides to invite his family to the house. According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.305 million household viewers and gained a 0.09 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received critical acclaim, with critics praising the storylines, performances, humor and themes. Plot Sean (Anthony Atamanuik) takes Laszlo (Matt Berry), Nandor (Kayvan Novak) and Baby Colin (Mark Proksch) for a weekend getaway at his family cabin in the New Jersey Pine Barrens. While Sean sleeps, Laszlo and Nandor intend to go hunting humans in the woods, although their constant arguments with each other prove to be a problem.