If you loved
Wellington Paranormal
Jemaine Clement · Series · 2018
You loved Wellington Paranormal because it treats absurd, otherworldly threats with the same mundane, bureaucratic exhaustion as a standard police report.
Start with the source
The source
What We Do in the Shadows
Jemaine Clement · Film · 2014
Adaptation
What We Do in the Shadows
Jemaine Clement · Series · 2019
Books on the same thread
A Master of Djinn
P. Djèlí Clark · Book · 2021
Shares a thread with Wellington Paranormal: Supernatural Investigation.
If the supernatural investigations in Wellington Paranormal appealed to you, this novel offers a similar blend of official ministry procedures applied to a world teeming with magical, uncontrollable entities.
Redshirts
John Scalzi · Book · 2012
Shares a thread with Wellington Paranormal: Bureaucracy.
Like the officers in Wellington Paranormal, these characters navigate a high-stakes environment where the absurdity of their administrative roles is just as dangerous as the actual supernatural threats they face.
Discworld
Terry Pratchett · Book · 1983
Shares a thread with Wellington Paranormal: Bureaucracy.
The satirical bureaucracy found in Wellington Paranormal is a hallmark of this series, which excels at grounding fantastical, magical systems within the mundane frustrations of everyday institutional life and work.
Plum Spooky
Janet Evanovich · Book · 2009
Explores: Bounty Hunter, Small Town Eccentricity, Love Triangle.
Fans of the small-town eccentricity in Wellington Paranormal will appreciate how this mystery series balances high-stakes supernatural occurrences with the slapstick, grounded humor of a protagonist just doing her job.
Films on the same thread
What We Do in the Shadows
Jemaine Clement · Film · 2014
Explores: Vampires, Modern Life, Housemates.
As the spiritual predecessor to Wellington Paranormal, this film shares the same dry, deadpan humor and mockumentary style, focusing on how extraordinary beings struggle to exist within the banality of life.
Podcasts on the same thread
Small Town Murder
James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman · Podcast · 2026
Explores: provincial life, tragic irony, forensic breakdown.
Much like the police duo in Wellington Paranormal, these hosts apply a comedic, investigative lens to the bizarre and tragic events occurring within the confines of a small, unsuspecting community.
Ologies with Alie Ward
Alie Ward · Podcast · 2026
Explores: intellectual curiosity, scientific wonder, human obsession.
If you enjoyed the curiosity toward paranormal phenomena in Wellington Paranormal, you will appreciate this deep dive into the bizarre, factual, and often hilarious realities that fuel professional scientific inquiry.
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Common questions
Is Wellington Paranormal related to the What We Do in the Shadows movie?
Yes, Wellington Paranormal is a spin-off of the 2014 movie What We Do in the Shadows. Officers Minogue and O'Leary, who appeared in the original documentary film, serve as the main characters tasked with investigating supernatural activity in the capital of New Zealand.
How does Wellington Paranormal connect to the What We Do in the Shadows TV series?
Both Wellington Paranormal and the 2019 television version of What We Do in the Shadows share the same creative DNA established by Jemaine Clement. While they exist in the same supernatural universe, they follow different sets of characters dealing with paranormal phenomena in their respective locations.
Should I watch the What We Do in the Shadows movie before starting Wellington Paranormal?
Watching the 2014 movie What We Do in the Shadows is not strictly required to understand the plot of Wellington Paranormal. However, it provides helpful context regarding the characters of Minogue and O'Leary and the specific mockumentary style used throughout the Wellington Paranormal series.
What is the premise of Wellington Paranormal?
Wellington Paranormal follows two police officers, Minogue and O'Leary, as they patrol the streets of New Zealand's capital. Created by Jemaine Clement, the show focuses on the duo as they investigate various supernatural events and paranormal phenomena occurring throughout the city.