If you loved
Wellington Paranormal
Jemaine Clement · Series · 2018
What hooked you in Wellington Paranormal was the way mundane workplace bureaucracy collides with the absurdity of a supernatural world.
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
Dead And Gone: A Sookie Stackhouse Novel (Sookie Stackhouse/True Blood)
Charlaine Harris · Book · 2009
If you enjoyed the small-town supernatural investigations in Wellington Paranormal, you will appreciate how this series introduces local residents to a hidden world of vampires and weres.
Voodoo Moon
Wendy Corsi Staub, Constance M. Burge · Book · 2000
Just as the officers in Wellington Paranormal treat paranormal threats as routine work, the Charmed Ones approach their mystical duties with a similar sense of focused professional determination.
Sookie Stackhouse
Charlaine Harris · Book · 2009
The blend of small-town atmosphere and supernatural mystery found in Wellington Paranormal translates perfectly to this series, which centers on a protagonist navigating a world of hidden creatures.
吸血鬼ハンターD (Vampire Hunter D)
Hideyuki Kikuchi · Book · 1983
While Wellington Paranormal finds humor in the hunt, this story captures the darker side of the professional monster-hunting experience, focusing on the duty inherent in tracking ancient vampires.
Films on the same thread
What We Do in the Shadows
Jemaine Clement · Film · 2014
Since this film shares the same creative DNA as Wellington Paranormal, you will recognize the signature deadpan humor and the awkward clash between supernatural beings and everyday modern life.
KPop Demon Hunters
Film · 2025
Much like the protagonists of Wellington Paranormal who balance police work with occult threats, these characters successfully integrate secret supernatural defense into their demanding professional lives.
Sherlock: The Abominable Bride
Douglas Mackinnon · Film · 2016
The investigative procedural structure of Wellington Paranormal is mirrored here, offering a sharp look at how historical mystery and deductive reasoning function within a supernatural context.
Ghostbusters
Ivan Reitman · Film · 1984
This film is the definitive predecessor to Wellington Paranormal, perfecting the workplace comedy dynamic where a team of specialists treats the extermination of ghouls as a standard business.
Podcasts on the same thread
Small Town Murder
James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman · Podcast · 2026
If you appreciated the observational humor used to dissect local oddities in Wellington Paranormal, you will enjoy this comedic approach to examining the dark, strange history of small towns.
The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds
All Things Comedy · Podcast · 2026
The comedic exploration of historical absurdity found here echoes the deadpan, irreverent tone of Wellington Paranormal, treating strange occurrences with the same level of analytical and satirical focus.
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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 film, serve as the lead characters in this series as they investigate supernatural activity in New Zealand.
Should I watch the 2019 What We Do in the Shadows TV series after Wellington Paranormal?
You can watch the 2019 television series What We Do in the Shadows after finishing Wellington Paranormal. Both shows share the same creative universe established by Jemaine Clement, focusing on different supernatural entities and perspectives within the same mockumentary style.
What order should I watch Wellington Paranormal and the What We Do in the Shadows projects?
You can start with the 2014 movie What We Do in the Shadows, followed by the Wellington Paranormal series or the 2019 television show. Since these projects function as independent spin-offs of the original film, they do not require a specific chronological viewing order to be understood.
Is Wellington Paranormal created by the same person as the What We Do in the Shadows franchise?
Yes, Wellington Paranormal was created by Jemaine Clement, who is also responsible for the What We Do in the Shadows franchise. His involvement ensures that the tone, humor, and mockumentary style remain consistent across the movie and the television series.