Wellington Paranormal

The series follows the exploits of two police officers, Minogue and O'Leary, as they investigate supernatural occurrences in Wellington, New Zealand. Alongside their new recruit, Sergeant Ruatini, they tackle a variety of paranormal phenomena, from alien invasions to zombie outbreaks, all while trying to maintain order and deal with their own ineptitude. Each episode presents a new, bizarre case that they must somehow solve.

Wellington Paranormal was lauded for its unique blend of dry humor, absurdity, and surprisingly effective horror elements. Critics praised its commitment to the mockumentary style and the deadpan delivery of its lead actors, who maintained the characters' earnestness amidst increasingly outlandish situations. The show was celebrated for its inventive storytelling and its ability to generate laughs from mundane police work colliding with the supernatural.

• Hilarious deadpan humor and absurdist situations.
• Cleverly blends mockumentary style with genuine supernatural scares.
• The cast's commitment to their characters' earnestness is a key strength.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly enjoyed Wellington Paranormal, praising its consistent comedic tone and the unique premise. Viewers found the show's dry wit and the characters' earnest, if clueless, approach to the paranormal to be its strongest points. Many appreciated the show's ability to remain funny even when dealing with spooky themes.

The series is a spin-off of Taika Waititi's 2014 vampire mockumentary film 'What We Do in the Shadows,' and shares a similar comedic sensibility and mockumentary style.