After an unexpected visit from their dark lord and leader, Baron Afanas, the vampires are reminded of what they were initially tasked with upon their arrival in Staten Island over a hundred years ago – total and complete domination of the New World. But what exactly is the best way to go about achieving said domination? Our vérité camera crew follows along as the vampires set out to answer this query.
Cast
Kayvan Novak
Nandor the Relentless
Matt Berry
Laszlo Cravensworth
Natasia Demetriou
Nadja
Harvey Guillén
Guillermo de la Cruz
Mark Proksch
Colin Robinson / Baby Colin
Kristen Schaal
Floating Woman / The Guide
Jamison Webb
Park Man
Kate Comer
Park Woman
Warren Barrow
Cashier
Casey Feigh
Game Master
Chris Perfetti
Kyle
Hayden Szeto
Jonathan
Marceline Hugot
Barbara Lazarro
Richie Moriarty
Doug Peterson
KhaRå Martin
Cheyenne
Alison Niven
Larper #1
Faith Curnew
Larper #2
Mary Pitt
Ms. Oakley
Jon Gabrus
Wharfinger
Vanessa Bayer
Evie Russell
Arj Barker
Werewolf Leader
Michael Man
Dan
Viviana Zarrillo
Kashana
Dominic Cuzzocrea
Arnie
Rob Ramsay
Biff
Kelly Penner
Preppy Werewolf
Hannan Younis
Ange Werewolf
Ro Manning
Dougie Werewolf
Justin Bigelli
Toby Werewolf
Bobby Wilson
Marcus Werewolf
Barbara de la Fuente
Rhonda
Kevin Finn
Waiter
Bobby Daniels
Staten Island Guy
Torin Arsenault
Love-Up Guy
Mary Gillis
June
Khadijah Roberts-Abdullah
Paramedic #1
Byron Abalos
Paramedic #2
Jeremy O. Harris
Colby
Ariane Laezza
Bridge & Tunnel Vampire
Kip Brown
Bouncer
Alex Karzis
Creepy Vampire
Nalini Ingrita
Child Vampire #1
Aaron Davis
Child Vampire #2
Craig Burnatowski
The Silent One
Craig Henry
Vampire DJ
Siobhan Fallon Hogan
Karen
Jessica B. Hill
Phil's Girlfriend
Justin Linville
Bobby
Ted Hallett
Dude #1
Alex Spencer
Police Officer
James Roussel
Horse Cop
Tilda Swinton
Tilda
Jonny Brugh
Deacon Brucke
Danny Trejo
Danny
Paul Reubens
Paul
Wesley Snipes
Wesley
Dave Bautista
Garrett the Vampire
Gloria Laino
Baron's Familiar
Rashaana Cumberbatch
Other Familiar #1
Alexandra Henrikson
Vasilika the Defiler
Francis Melling
Other Familiar #2
Pamela MacDonald
Older Familiar
Chick Roberts
Even Older Familiar
Ejyp Johnson
The Dreaded Fayard
Beanie Feldstein
Jenna
Maury Ginsberg
Immigration Officer
Chantale Renee
Lecturer
Emily Stranges
Other Student
Adrian Spencer
Jocky Dude
Dave Murgittroyd
Ska Dude
Luis Fernandes
Man on Street
Eric Andrews
Phil
James Dwyer
Jeremy
Paige Locke
90s Blonde
Michael Giel
Constantine
Victoria Whistance-Smith
Flapper
Julia Vally
Dominatrix
Alessandra Vite
Store Employee
Kevin Chiao
Cater Waiter
Sean Kavanaugh
Vampire in Leather Costume
Redd Ochoa
Jiang Shi
Samantha Madely
Sylvia
Francesco Antonio
Babadook
Becky Johnson
Vampire #1
Julie Mahendran
Vampire #2
Jean Edwards
Madelaine
Oliver Dennis
Priest
Karim Butt
Teen #1
Max Calinescu
Teen #2
Jake McDorman
Jeff Suckler
Veronika Slowikowska
Shanice
Nick Kroll
Simon the Devious
Michael Dara
Count Rapula
Jemaine Clement
Vladislav the Poker
Sash Striga
Vampire Counsel Member (uncredited)
Evan Rachel Wood
Evan
Taika Waititi
Viago Von Dorna Schmarten Scheden Heimburg
Doug Jones
Baron Afanas
Anthony Atamanuik
Sean Rinaldi
Christina Pitts Jazzar
Dancer
Episodes
Pilot
The vampires try to plan a lavish bloodfeast in honor of a visit by their ancient master from the Old Country.
City Council
The vampires get embroiled in local Staten Island politics as their first step to world domination.
Werewolf Feud
The fragile truce between the vampires and Staten Island’s werewolves is tested, and Colin Robinson finds romance with a new co-worker.
Manhattan Night Club
The vampires venture into Manhattan, to make an alliance with an old friend who is now the king of the Manhattan vampires.
Animal Control
Lazslo, in bat form, is captured by Staten Island Animal Control and must be rescued, while Nadja can no longer resist reconnecting with her reincarnated lover Gregor.
Baron's Night Out
The Baron awakens from his slumber and demands to experience the wonders of the New World in a night out on the town.
The Trial
The vampires must defend themselves as an international vampire tribunal gathers to judge them for their transgressions.
Citizenship
Nadja trains Jenna on how to take her first victim, and Nandor applies for American citizenship.
The Orgy
Tensions run high as the vampires prepare to host the Biannual Vampire Orgy.
Ancestry
Nandor visits one of his living descendants, and a lover from Nadja's past re-emerges.
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