Alan Sepinwall’s profile on the “What We Do in the Shadows” cast for Rolling Stone notes how deeply important it is to everyone to stay dedicated to the spirit of the characters:

“The actors don’t just take their characters’ connections seriously, but the entire ludicrous world of ‘Shadows,’ an attitude crucial to making the show as riotous as it is.”

Even Mark Proksch explains how the cast’s playful alteration of the material never goes too far off the rails:

“It’s not your typical ‘yes, and’ type of comedy … We’re actually acting in character and listening as those characters would.”

Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement’s brand of humor, coupled with the series’ talented team of writers, is so sharp to the point where the characters have always remained consistent. Some jokes don’t hit their mark, but the “What We Do in the Shadows” crew never loses sight of who each character is. I wouldn’t even be able to point out what was made up on the spot.