The Orgy
| "The Orgy" | |
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| What We Do in the Shadows episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 9 |
| Directed by | Jason Woliner |
| Written by | Marika Sawyer |
| Cinematography by | DJ Stipsen |
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| Production code | XWS01009 |
| Original air date | May 22, 2019 |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
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"The Orgy" is the ninth 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 consulting producer Marika Sawyer, and directed by Jason Woliner. It was released on FX on May 22, 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 must prepare to host the bi-annual vampire orgy, as their reputation relies on the execution.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.434 million household viewers and gained a 0.19 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received positive reviews, who praised the humor, shock value and character development.