The Trial

"The Trial" is the seventh episode of the first season of the American mockumentary comedy horror television series What We Do in the Shadows, set in the franchise of the same name. The episode was written by series creator Jemaine Clement, and directed by executive producer Taika Waititi. It was released on FX on May 8, 2019. 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, the vampires are summoned before the Vampiric Council for their role in the Baron's death. According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.527 million household viewers and gained a 0.22 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received critical acclaim, who praised the performances, cameos, humor, writing, character development and Waititi's directing. Plot The vampires bury the Baron (Doug Jones) in a casket, although they have no memory of the night's events due to the amount of drug in their consumed blood. Ravens start harassing them outside, which is a sign of bad luck. A woman only known as the Guide (Kristen Schaal) visits them, telling them they will need to appear before the Vampiric Council at the Temple of Blood-Devourers.