Far North is headed to Sundance Now and AMC+ next month. The new comedy-drama series will follow the (mostly) true how an ordinary couple stopped an international crime ring from stealing half a billion dollars worth of drugs.
Starring Robyn Malcolm, Temuera Morrison, Fay Tofilau, Mosa Alipate Latailakepa, Villa Junior Lemanu, Maaka Pohatu, John Paul (Jp) Foliaki, Albert Mateni, Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, Fei Li, Dennis Zhang, Xiao Hu, Xana Tang, Louise Jiang, and Nikita Tu-Bryant, the six-episode comedy-drama is written, directed and executive produced by David White.
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Starring Robyn Malcolm, Temuera Morrison, Fay Tofilau, Mosa Alipate Latailakepa, Villa Junior Lemanu, Maaka Pohatu, John Paul (Jp) Foliaki, Albert Mateni, Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi, Fei Li, Dennis Zhang, Xiao Hu, Xana Tang, Louise Jiang, and Nikita Tu-Bryant, the six-episode comedy-drama is written, directed and executive produced by David White.
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- 1/24/2024
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
“Wellington Paranormal,” the series spinoff from 2014 breakout hit film “What We Do In the Shadows,” is launching an audio companion piece. It is produced by Frank Podcasts, a new New Zealand-based podcast network, headed by Mike Minogue and Tim Batt.
The podcast will feature actors, writers, directors and more, delving into the making of the Jemaine Clement produced and Taika Waititi executive produced TV series, “Wellington Paranormal.”
The show is hosted by Minogue (who played Officer Minogue in the series) and Karen O’Leary (Officer O’Leary), with Maaka Pohatu (Sarge) and Tom Sainsbury (Officer Parker) as recurring guests.
The first episode launches on Thursday (New Zealand time) with a new episode available weekly every Thursday. They will be available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other major podcast apps.
The “Wellington Paranormal” TV series, which is filmed documentary style like the 2014 film from which it was created, follows Officers Minogue and...
The podcast will feature actors, writers, directors and more, delving into the making of the Jemaine Clement produced and Taika Waititi executive produced TV series, “Wellington Paranormal.”
The show is hosted by Minogue (who played Officer Minogue in the series) and Karen O’Leary (Officer O’Leary), with Maaka Pohatu (Sarge) and Tom Sainsbury (Officer Parker) as recurring guests.
The first episode launches on Thursday (New Zealand time) with a new episode available weekly every Thursday. They will be available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other major podcast apps.
The “Wellington Paranormal” TV series, which is filmed documentary style like the 2014 film from which it was created, follows Officers Minogue and...
- 11/23/2023
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
The bumbling cops at the center of Taika Waititi and Jermaine Clement’s comedy Wellington Paranormal are to present a podcast about the series.
Mike Minogue, who plays Officer Minogue in the New Zealand program, and Karen O’Leary (Officer O’Leary) will host, delving into the making of the series, which was produced by Jermaine Clement and executive produced by Taika Waititi and is a spin-off of What We Do in the Shadows.
Other stars, such as Maaka Pohatu (Sarge) and Tom Sainsbury (Officer Parker) will be recurring guests on the podcast, which is launching on Thursday New Zealand local time or late evening Pt. Actors, writers and directors will also feature.
A new episode will launch each week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other platform apps.
The series, originally for Tvnz, ran to four seasons and said aired on The CW and HBO Max in North America, Sky in...
Mike Minogue, who plays Officer Minogue in the New Zealand program, and Karen O’Leary (Officer O’Leary) will host, delving into the making of the series, which was produced by Jermaine Clement and executive produced by Taika Waititi and is a spin-off of What We Do in the Shadows.
Other stars, such as Maaka Pohatu (Sarge) and Tom Sainsbury (Officer Parker) will be recurring guests on the podcast, which is launching on Thursday New Zealand local time or late evening Pt. Actors, writers and directors will also feature.
A new episode will launch each week on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other platform apps.
The series, originally for Tvnz, ran to four seasons and said aired on The CW and HBO Max in North America, Sky in...
- 11/22/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Welcome to Global Breakouts, Deadline’s fortnightly strand in which we shine a spotlight on the TV shows and films killing it in their local territories. The industry is as globalized as it’s ever been, but breakout hits are appearing in pockets of the world all the time and it can be hard to keep track… So, we’re going to do the hard work for you.
This time round, we’re flying way down south (ironically) to explore Far North, a dramedy crime caper set in New Zealand about a normal couple who are caught up in a major drug smuggling operation led by the world’s most hopeless gang. Incredibly based on a true story, the show has met with critical acclaim and ratings across Australasia ahead of a U.S. debut on co-producer Sundance Now.
Name: Far North
Country: New Zealand
Producer: South Pacific Pictures, White Balance Pictures...
This time round, we’re flying way down south (ironically) to explore Far North, a dramedy crime caper set in New Zealand about a normal couple who are caught up in a major drug smuggling operation led by the world’s most hopeless gang. Incredibly based on a true story, the show has met with critical acclaim and ratings across Australasia ahead of a U.S. debut on co-producer Sundance Now.
Name: Far North
Country: New Zealand
Producer: South Pacific Pictures, White Balance Pictures...
- 11/21/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Network: The CW
Episodes: 25 (half-hour)
Seasons: Four
TV show dates: July 11, 2021 -- August 31, 2022
Series status: Ended
Performers include: Mike Minogue, Karen O'Leary, Maaka Pohatu, Thomas Sainsbury, and Lynda Topp.
TV show description:
A comedy-horror mockumentary series, the Wellington Paranormal TV show was created by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi. The program is a spin-off of the 2014 What We Do in the Shadows film and the TV series of the same name that followed.
The story follows the adventures of Officer Kyle Minogue (Minogue) and Officer O’Leary (O'Leary). The pair are hard-working members of the Wellington constabulary’s paranormal unit who, under the supervision of Sergeant Ruawai Maaka (Pohatu), investigate supernatural occurrences that arise in the capital of New Zealand on a...
Episodes: 25 (half-hour)
Seasons: Four
TV show dates: July 11, 2021 -- August 31, 2022
Series status: Ended
Performers include: Mike Minogue, Karen O'Leary, Maaka Pohatu, Thomas Sainsbury, and Lynda Topp.
TV show description:
A comedy-horror mockumentary series, the Wellington Paranormal TV show was created by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi. The program is a spin-off of the 2014 What We Do in the Shadows film and the TV series of the same name that followed.
The story follows the adventures of Officer Kyle Minogue (Minogue) and Officer O’Leary (O'Leary). The pair are hard-working members of the Wellington constabulary’s paranormal unit who, under the supervision of Sergeant Ruawai Maaka (Pohatu), investigate supernatural occurrences that arise in the capital of New Zealand on a...
- 9/1/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Vulture Watch
The officers' adventures are nearly over. Has the Wellington Paranormal TV show been cancelled or renewed for a fifth season on The CW? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Wellington Paranormal, season five. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
Airing on The CW television network, the Wellington Paranormal TV show was created by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi. The program is a spin-off of the 2014 What We Do in the Shadows film and the TV series that followed. The show stars Mike Minogue, Karen O'Leary, and Maaka Pohatu. The story follows the adventures of Officer Kyle Minogue (Minogue) and Officer...
The officers' adventures are nearly over. Has the Wellington Paranormal TV show been cancelled or renewed for a fifth season on The CW? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Wellington Paranormal, season five. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
Airing on The CW television network, the Wellington Paranormal TV show was created by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi. The program is a spin-off of the 2014 What We Do in the Shadows film and the TV series that followed. The show stars Mike Minogue, Karen O'Leary, and Maaka Pohatu. The story follows the adventures of Officer Kyle Minogue (Minogue) and Officer...
- 7/29/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
We don't have to wonder if Wellington Paranormal will be cancelled or renewed this time around. It's already been announced that season four is the end for this imported series. But, could the characters return one day in a new series or, for a fifth season of Wellington Paranormal? Stay tuned.
A comedy-horror mockumentary series on The CW, the Wellington Paranormal TV show was created by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi. The program is a spin-off of the 2014 What We Do in the Shadows film and the TV series that followed. The show stars Mike Minogue, Karen O'Leary, and Maaka Pohatu. The story follows the adventures of Officer Kyle Minogue (Minogue) and Officer O’Leary (O'Leary). The pair are hard-working members of the Wellington constabulary’s paranormal unit who, under the supervision of Sergeant...
A comedy-horror mockumentary series on The CW, the Wellington Paranormal TV show was created by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi. The program is a spin-off of the 2014 What We Do in the Shadows film and the TV series that followed. The show stars Mike Minogue, Karen O'Leary, and Maaka Pohatu. The story follows the adventures of Officer Kyle Minogue (Minogue) and Officer O’Leary (O'Leary). The pair are hard-working members of the Wellington constabulary’s paranormal unit who, under the supervision of Sergeant...
- 7/28/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
The Wellington Paranormal TV series originates in New Zealand and the comedy has already been renewed for a fourth and final season there. The series finale aired in March. Though this show draws low ratings on The CW, will the U.S. network air the final season anyway? Stay tuned. *Status update below.
A comedy-horror mockumentary series, the Wellington Paranormal TV show was created by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi. The program is a spin-off of the 2014 What We Do in the Shadows film and the TV series that followed. The show stars Mike Minogue, Karen O'Leary, and Maaka Pohatu. The story follows the adventures of Officer Kyle Minogue (Minogue) and Officer O’Leary (O'Leary). The pair are hard-working members of the Wellington constabulary’s paranormal unit who, under the supervision of Sergeant Ruawai Maaka (Pohatu),...
A comedy-horror mockumentary series, the Wellington Paranormal TV show was created by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi. The program is a spin-off of the 2014 What We Do in the Shadows film and the TV series that followed. The show stars Mike Minogue, Karen O'Leary, and Maaka Pohatu. The story follows the adventures of Officer Kyle Minogue (Minogue) and Officer O’Leary (O'Leary). The pair are hard-working members of the Wellington constabulary’s paranormal unit who, under the supervision of Sergeant Ruawai Maaka (Pohatu),...
- 7/9/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Officers Minogue and O’Leary are returning for their final cases. The CW has picked up the fourth season of Wellington Paranormal which will begin airing on July 27th. The series originates in New Zealand where it's already been announced that season four is the end.
A comedy-horror mockumentary series, the Wellington Paranormal TV show was created by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi. The program is a spin-off of the 2014 What We Do in the Shadows film and the TV series that followed. The show stars Mike Minogue, Karen O'Leary, and Maaka Pohatu. The story follows the adventures of Officer Kyle Minogue (Minogue) and Officer O’Leary (O'Leary). The pair are hard-working members of the Wellington constabulary’s paranormal unit who, under the supervision of Sergeant Ruawai Maaka (Pohatu), investigate supernatural occurrences that arise in the...
A comedy-horror mockumentary series, the Wellington Paranormal TV show was created by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi. The program is a spin-off of the 2014 What We Do in the Shadows film and the TV series that followed. The show stars Mike Minogue, Karen O'Leary, and Maaka Pohatu. The story follows the adventures of Officer Kyle Minogue (Minogue) and Officer O’Leary (O'Leary). The pair are hard-working members of the Wellington constabulary’s paranormal unit who, under the supervision of Sergeant Ruawai Maaka (Pohatu), investigate supernatural occurrences that arise in the...
- 7/9/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Vulture Watch
Will U.S. viewers see the end of this series? Has the Wellington Paranormal TV show been cancelled or renewed for a fourth season on The CW? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Wellington Paranormal, season four. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
Airing on The CW television network in the United States, the Wellington Paranormal TV show originates in New Zealand and was created by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi. The program is a spin-off of the 2014 What We Do in the Shadows film and the TV series that followed. The show stars Mike Minogue, Karen O'Leary, and Maaka Pohatu. The...
Will U.S. viewers see the end of this series? Has the Wellington Paranormal TV show been cancelled or renewed for a fourth season on The CW? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Wellington Paranormal, season four. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
Airing on The CW television network in the United States, the Wellington Paranormal TV show originates in New Zealand and was created by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi. The program is a spin-off of the 2014 What We Do in the Shadows film and the TV series that followed. The show stars Mike Minogue, Karen O'Leary, and Maaka Pohatu. The...
- 6/24/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Production is underway in the lush and remote northern tip of New Zealand on “Far North,” a premium drama series for Sundance Now.
The fact-based series stars local acting legend, Temuera Morrison and award-winning actress, Robyn Malcolm (“Top of the Lake”) as an everyday couple who foil an international crime ring’s largest ever deal in the Pacific.
The series was researched and created and is being directed by David White. The screenplay was written by White, Suli Moa and Mingjian Cui.
Filming will take 14 weeks in total, with seven of those on location in Ahipara, where the real events took place. The completed show will be delivered as six one-hour episodes, with All3 Media International handling rights sales outside of the producer territories.
South Pacific Pictures and White Balance Pictures are producing for Sundance Now (U.S.), Paramount+ (Australia), Warner Bros. Discovery (New Zealand) and All3Media International. The show...
The fact-based series stars local acting legend, Temuera Morrison and award-winning actress, Robyn Malcolm (“Top of the Lake”) as an everyday couple who foil an international crime ring’s largest ever deal in the Pacific.
The series was researched and created and is being directed by David White. The screenplay was written by White, Suli Moa and Mingjian Cui.
Filming will take 14 weeks in total, with seven of those on location in Ahipara, where the real events took place. The completed show will be delivered as six one-hour episodes, with All3 Media International handling rights sales outside of the producer territories.
South Pacific Pictures and White Balance Pictures are producing for Sundance Now (U.S.), Paramount+ (Australia), Warner Bros. Discovery (New Zealand) and All3Media International. The show...
- 6/17/2022
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
The first season of Wellington Paranormal drew very low ratings for The CW network. However, the show is produced by a New Zealand channel so it likely doesn't cost The CW much to license. The series has already been renewed for a fourth season in that country but there's no guarantee that The CW will want to air future seasons. Will Wellington Paranormal be cancelled or renewed for season three? Stay tuned. *Status update below.
A comedy-horror mockumentary series, the Wellington Paranormal TV show was created by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi. The program is a spin-off of the 2014 What We Do in the Shadows film and the TV series that followed. The show stars Mike Minogue, Karen O'Leary, and Maaka Pohatu. The story follows the adventures of Officer Kyle Minogue (Minogue) and...
A comedy-horror mockumentary series, the Wellington Paranormal TV show was created by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi. The program is a spin-off of the 2014 What We Do in the Shadows film and the TV series that followed. The show stars Mike Minogue, Karen O'Leary, and Maaka Pohatu. The story follows the adventures of Officer Kyle Minogue (Minogue) and...
- 4/9/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Officers Minogue and O’Leary are back on the case. The CW has picked up season three of Wellington Paranormal. The first two seasons of the New Zealand series aired last year.
A comedy-horror mockumentary series, the Wellington Paranormal TV show was created by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi. The program is a spin-off of the 2014 What We Do in the Shadows film and the TV series that followed. The show stars Mike Minogue, Karen O'Leary, and Maaka Pohatu. The story follows the adventures of Officer Kyle Minogue (Minogue) and Officer O’Leary (O'Leary). The pair are hard-working members of the Wellington constabulary’s paranormal unit who, under the supervision of Sergeant Ruawai Maaka (Pohatu), investigate supernatural occurrences that arise in the capital of New Zealand on a surprisingly regular basis.
The second...
A comedy-horror mockumentary series, the Wellington Paranormal TV show was created by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi. The program is a spin-off of the 2014 What We Do in the Shadows film and the TV series that followed. The show stars Mike Minogue, Karen O'Leary, and Maaka Pohatu. The story follows the adventures of Officer Kyle Minogue (Minogue) and Officer O’Leary (O'Leary). The pair are hard-working members of the Wellington constabulary’s paranormal unit who, under the supervision of Sergeant Ruawai Maaka (Pohatu), investigate supernatural occurrences that arise in the capital of New Zealand on a surprisingly regular basis.
The second...
- 4/8/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
[This post originally appeared as part of Recommendation Machine, IndieWire’s daily TV picks feature.]
Where to Watch “Wellington Paranormal”: HBO Max and The CW app
It’s not exactly a requirement that every comedy should have an episode where one actor plays at least two different characters. But if you want proof why it works, look no further than “Wellington Paranormal.” The first TV spinoff of the film version of “What We Do in the Shadows,” the New Zealand-set series has one of them in each of the two seasons currently available to stream stateside.
The show tracks the exploits of two Wellington police officers — Minogue (Mike Minogue) and O’Leary (Karen O’Leary) — tasked with investigating curious incidents in and around the region. They track down zombies and demons and werewolves and plastic bags, all with their own distinct threat (or at least nuisance) to the locals. They’re sent off from the station and often joined...
Where to Watch “Wellington Paranormal”: HBO Max and The CW app
It’s not exactly a requirement that every comedy should have an episode where one actor plays at least two different characters. But if you want proof why it works, look no further than “Wellington Paranormal.” The first TV spinoff of the film version of “What We Do in the Shadows,” the New Zealand-set series has one of them in each of the two seasons currently available to stream stateside.
The show tracks the exploits of two Wellington police officers — Minogue (Mike Minogue) and O’Leary (Karen O’Leary) — tasked with investigating curious incidents in and around the region. They track down zombies and demons and werewolves and plastic bags, all with their own distinct threat (or at least nuisance) to the locals. They’re sent off from the station and often joined...
- 10/24/2021
- by Steve Greene
- Indiewire
Vulture Watch
Could any case scare these officers off the force? Has the Wellington Paranormal TV show been cancelled or renewed for a third season on The CW? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Wellington Paranormal, season three. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
Airing on The CW television network, the Wellington Paranormal TV show was created by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi. The program is a spin-off of the What We Do in the Shadows film and the TV series that followed. The show stars Mike Minogue, Karen O'Leary, and Maaka Pohatu. The story follows the adventures of Officer Kyle Minogue (Minogue) and...
Could any case scare these officers off the force? Has the Wellington Paranormal TV show been cancelled or renewed for a third season on The CW? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Wellington Paranormal, season three. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
Airing on The CW television network, the Wellington Paranormal TV show was created by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi. The program is a spin-off of the What We Do in the Shadows film and the TV series that followed. The show stars Mike Minogue, Karen O'Leary, and Maaka Pohatu. The story follows the adventures of Officer Kyle Minogue (Minogue) and...
- 8/17/2021
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Vulture Watch
What's ahead for Minogue and O'Leary? Has the Wellington Paranormal TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on The CW? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Wellington Paranormal, season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
Airing on The CW television network, the Wellington Paranormal TV show was created by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi. The program is a spin-off of the 2014 What We Do in the Shadows film and the TV series that followed. The show stars Mike Minogue, Karen O'Leary, and Maaka Pohatu. The story follows the adventures of Officer Kyle Minogue (Minogue) and Officer O’Leary (O'Leary). The...
What's ahead for Minogue and O'Leary? Has the Wellington Paranormal TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on The CW? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Wellington Paranormal, season two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What's This TV Show About?
Airing on The CW television network, the Wellington Paranormal TV show was created by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi. The program is a spin-off of the 2014 What We Do in the Shadows film and the TV series that followed. The show stars Mike Minogue, Karen O'Leary, and Maaka Pohatu. The story follows the adventures of Officer Kyle Minogue (Minogue) and Officer O’Leary (O'Leary). The...
- 7/14/2021
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Maaka Pohatu’s name may not be well-known to American audiences, but he has become quite popular in his home country of New Zealand. Maaka began his professional acting journey over a decade ago, and he has been working very hard to establish himself. He’s built a solid resume in the process, although he may not always have the biggest roles. Regardless, Maaka always gives 100% to each character he plays. Most recently, he has gotten a major opportunity with the TV series Wellington Paranormal. He has a significant role and his fans are excited to see him getting more screen
10 Things You Didn’t Know about Maaka Pohatu...
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- 7/14/2021
- by Camille Moore
- TVovermind.com
This Wellington Paranormal article contains no spoilers.
Wellington Paranormal does for cops what What We Do In the Shadows does for vampires: not really much. People didn’t offer their throats to Staten Island bloodsuckers, asking to be made immortal after the FX series, and there won’t be a run on the New Zealand police academy any time soon, even after any cadets learn there is a paranormal unit in some of the local precincts. Hardly any law officer has even visited the basement office of the paranormal unit at the Wellington station. It’s not because it’s such a tightly guarded secret. They just have no interest. The series brilliantly lampoons the entire force in farce.
The cops at the center of Wellington Paranormal are the most normal paranormal investigators ever assigned to cover “extraterresticle” activity. They treat supernatural law enforcement like it’s the most natural thing imaginable.
Wellington Paranormal does for cops what What We Do In the Shadows does for vampires: not really much. People didn’t offer their throats to Staten Island bloodsuckers, asking to be made immortal after the FX series, and there won’t be a run on the New Zealand police academy any time soon, even after any cadets learn there is a paranormal unit in some of the local precincts. Hardly any law officer has even visited the basement office of the paranormal unit at the Wellington station. It’s not because it’s such a tightly guarded secret. They just have no interest. The series brilliantly lampoons the entire force in farce.
The cops at the center of Wellington Paranormal are the most normal paranormal investigators ever assigned to cover “extraterresticle” activity. They treat supernatural law enforcement like it’s the most natural thing imaginable.
- 7/14/2021
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
We don't have to wonder about the future of Wellington Paranormal on The CW at the moment. Season two will begin airing later this summer, on August 15th. The show's also already been renewed for season three and season four in New Zealand but it's unknown if The CW will air those episodes. Will Wellington Paranormal be cancelled or renewed in the United States? Stay tuned.
A comedy-horror mockumentary series, the Wellington Paranormal TV show was created by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi. The program is a spin-off of the 2014 What We Do in the Shadows film and the TV series that followed. The show stars Mike Minogue, Karen O'Leary, and Maaka Pohatu. The story follows the adventures of Officer Kyle Minogue (Minogue) and Officer O’Leary (O'Leary). The pair are hard-working members of the Wellington constabulary’s paranormal unit who, under the supervision...
A comedy-horror mockumentary series, the Wellington Paranormal TV show was created by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi. The program is a spin-off of the 2014 What We Do in the Shadows film and the TV series that followed. The show stars Mike Minogue, Karen O'Leary, and Maaka Pohatu. The story follows the adventures of Officer Kyle Minogue (Minogue) and Officer O’Leary (O'Leary). The pair are hard-working members of the Wellington constabulary’s paranormal unit who, under the supervision...
- 7/12/2021
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
There are plenty of other reasons to watch, but the opening credits for “Wellington Paranormal” distill the show’s appeal down to its essence. The credits introduce the three central figures in this survey of mysterious happenings in and around New Zealand’s capital. There’s a pair of police officers — O’Leary (Karen O’Leary) and her partner Minogue (Mike Minogue) — and the officer they both report to, Sergeant Maaka (Maaka Pohatu).
Behind these character introductions is a synthy, self-aware theme tune that wouldn’t be out of place in a “news of the weird” local cable access roundup, or even a basic cable reality show about cryptids disguised as an investigative documentary. Fake news clippings flash across the screen, one of them with a headline including the word “Vampirey.” It’s unrepentantly goofy, with just enough of that mockumentary veneer to keep the show nominally hemmed in to a recognizable format.
Behind these character introductions is a synthy, self-aware theme tune that wouldn’t be out of place in a “news of the weird” local cable access roundup, or even a basic cable reality show about cryptids disguised as an investigative documentary. Fake news clippings flash across the screen, one of them with a headline including the word “Vampirey.” It’s unrepentantly goofy, with just enough of that mockumentary veneer to keep the show nominally hemmed in to a recognizable format.
- 7/11/2021
- by Steve Greene
- Indiewire
FX’s “What We Do in the Shadows” is a master class in extending a slight premise boundlessly outward. That series, based on Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi’s film, imagines a comic universe in which ancient vampires make their way through humdrum lives stripped of Transylvanian glamour in modern New York City. There’s real comic potential, all taking place within a clearly defined reality.
By contrast, “Wellington Paranormal,” a series executive produced by Clement and Waititi, plays according to a relatively elastic set of rules. Its central two cops — played by Karen O’Leary and Mike Minogue, of the “What We Do in the Shadows” film — face down threats in New Zealand’s capital from across the spectrum of the supernatural, from zombies to aliens. Its diffuse sense of infinite possibility, though, exposes a certain simplicity in the show’s writing: “Wellington Paranormal” is both a show on which...
By contrast, “Wellington Paranormal,” a series executive produced by Clement and Waititi, plays according to a relatively elastic set of rules. Its central two cops — played by Karen O’Leary and Mike Minogue, of the “What We Do in the Shadows” film — face down threats in New Zealand’s capital from across the spectrum of the supernatural, from zombies to aliens. Its diffuse sense of infinite possibility, though, exposes a certain simplicity in the show’s writing: “Wellington Paranormal” is both a show on which...
- 7/11/2021
- by Daniel D'Addario
- Variety Film + TV
For an upcoming feature story tied to September’s third season premiere of FX’s What We Do in the Shadows, I spoke with the cast and creative team of the vampire comedy about what’s made it the funniest show on TV. In one of those conversations, star Matt Berry noted that the show is a convergence of three different comic sensibilities: New Zealand, courtesy of creator Jemaine Clement; the U.K., courtesy of him and co-stars Natasia Demetriou and Kayvan Novak; and the United States, courtesy of the show’s other writers,...
- 7/6/2021
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Rollingstone.com
It used to be that horror was considered a genre explicitly and unapologetically for nerds who live for things that go bump in the night — the freaks who get off on jump scares or the low-key scaredy-cats who push themselves to the edge. But with the popularization of horror in recent years has come a shift toward making it as accessible for everyone as possible. Meaning, even if you’re not exactly into horror, maybe you’ll like it with gnarly humor at the forefront. That’s where The CW’s new “Wellington Paranormal” sits.
Co-creators Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement’s horror comedy, part of a subgenre that has risen in recent years much to the frustration of horror purists, first aired in New Zealand for three years beginning in 2018 before The CW acquired it in partnership with HBO Max. It’s a paranormal police procedural that primarily follows...
Co-creators Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement’s horror comedy, part of a subgenre that has risen in recent years much to the frustration of horror purists, first aired in New Zealand for three years beginning in 2018 before The CW acquired it in partnership with HBO Max. It’s a paranormal police procedural that primarily follows...
- 7/5/2021
- by Candice Frederick
- The Wrap
In the first co-acquisition partnership between The CW and HBO Max, the broadcaster and streamer have acquired Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi’s “Wellington Paranormal,” a spinoff from their 2014 movie “What We Do in the Shadows.” The horror comedy will premiere on The CW sometime this summer, and episodes will then be available the next day to stream on HBO Max (as well as on the ad-supported CW app and Cwtv.com).
The show follows the police characters from “What We Do in the Shadows,” Officers O’Leary (played by Karen O’Leary) and Minogue (played by Mike Minogue). As part of the Wellington paranormal unit, they investigate local supernatural activity — of which there is a surprising amount — as supervised by Sergeant Maaka (Maaka Pohatu).
Clement, of “Flight of the Conchords,” and Waititi, who last year won an Academy Award for best adapted screenplay for his “Jojo Rabbit,” created the show, and...
The show follows the police characters from “What We Do in the Shadows,” Officers O’Leary (played by Karen O’Leary) and Minogue (played by Mike Minogue). As part of the Wellington paranormal unit, they investigate local supernatural activity — of which there is a surprising amount — as supervised by Sergeant Maaka (Maaka Pohatu).
Clement, of “Flight of the Conchords,” and Waititi, who last year won an Academy Award for best adapted screenplay for his “Jojo Rabbit,” created the show, and...
- 3/24/2021
- by Kate Aurthur
- Variety Film + TV
Wellington Paranormal, a New Zealand horror mockumentary based on Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi’s What We Do in the Shadows film, is coming to the U.S.
The show, which launched on New Zealand broadcaster TVNZ2 in 2018, has been picked up by The CW and HBO Max – the first time the two WarnerMedia brands have jointly acquired a show.
The comedy will launch first on The CW this summer, and each episode will then be available to stream via the network’s ad-supported digital platforms and streaming service HBO Max the day after its linear bow.
Wellington Paranormal follows the adventures of two incurious police officers from the What We Do in the Shadows movie. It revolves around Officers O’Leary (Karen O’Leary) and Minogue (Mike Minogue), who both appeared in the film. They are hard-working members of the Wellington constabulary’s paranormal unit who, under the supervision of...
The show, which launched on New Zealand broadcaster TVNZ2 in 2018, has been picked up by The CW and HBO Max – the first time the two WarnerMedia brands have jointly acquired a show.
The comedy will launch first on The CW this summer, and each episode will then be available to stream via the network’s ad-supported digital platforms and streaming service HBO Max the day after its linear bow.
Wellington Paranormal follows the adventures of two incurious police officers from the What We Do in the Shadows movie. It revolves around Officers O’Leary (Karen O’Leary) and Minogue (Mike Minogue), who both appeared in the film. They are hard-working members of the Wellington constabulary’s paranormal unit who, under the supervision of...
- 3/24/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
The CW and HBO Max have jointly acquired the rights to New Zealand series “Wellington Paranormal,” a TV spinoff of Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement’s “What We Do in the Shadows.”
“Wellington Paranormal,” which first aired in the country in 2018, follows officers Kyle Minogue (Mike Minogue) and Officer O’Leary (Karen O’Leary), with both actors reprising their roles from the 2014 film. The pair are “hard-working members of the Wellington constabulary’s paranormal unit who, under the supervision of Sergeant Maaka (Maaka Pohatu), investigate supernatural occurrences that arise in the capital of New Zealand on a surprisingly regular basis.”
Every episode of the supernatural comedy series will first air on The CW and will then be available to stream on HBO Max the next day, as well as The CW app and Cwtv.com. Created by Clement and Waititi, who serve as executive producers of the series with Paul Yates, “Wellington Paranormal...
“Wellington Paranormal,” which first aired in the country in 2018, follows officers Kyle Minogue (Mike Minogue) and Officer O’Leary (Karen O’Leary), with both actors reprising their roles from the 2014 film. The pair are “hard-working members of the Wellington constabulary’s paranormal unit who, under the supervision of Sergeant Maaka (Maaka Pohatu), investigate supernatural occurrences that arise in the capital of New Zealand on a surprisingly regular basis.”
Every episode of the supernatural comedy series will first air on The CW and will then be available to stream on HBO Max the next day, as well as The CW app and Cwtv.com. Created by Clement and Waititi, who serve as executive producers of the series with Paul Yates, “Wellington Paranormal...
- 3/24/2021
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
Step aside, Drew Crew — there’s a new team of paranormal investigators coming to The CW.
The network has acquired the Stateside rights to Wellington Paranormal, a comedy series spun off from Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi’s 2014 vampire mockumentary movie What We Do in the Shadows, TVLine has learned. (This is the film’s second spinoff series, following FX’s Wwdits.)
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Created by Clement and Waititi,...
The network has acquired the Stateside rights to Wellington Paranormal, a comedy series spun off from Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi’s 2014 vampire mockumentary movie What We Do in the Shadows, TVLine has learned. (This is the film’s second spinoff series, following FX’s Wwdits.)
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Created by Clement and Waititi,...
- 3/24/2021
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
The first trailer for Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement's new series Wellington Paranormal has arrived and it looks like it's going to be great! This is the spinoff of the 2014 film What We Do in the Shadows, and there's no doubt that fans of that film are going to love what they see in this spinoff as it's going to be filled with all kinds of funny and crazy supernatural hijinks.
The new mockumentary series follows officers Minogue and O’Leary as a pair of paranormal cops focused not just on vampires this time. New Zealand’s capital is a hotbed of supernatural activity, so Officers Minogue and O’Leary take to the streets to investigate all manner of paranormal phenomena including ghosts, demonic possession and werewolves. Maaka Pohatu also stars as Sgt. Ruawai Maaka.
Clement and Waititi are expected to reprise their roles as Vladislav and Viago in the series as well.
The new mockumentary series follows officers Minogue and O’Leary as a pair of paranormal cops focused not just on vampires this time. New Zealand’s capital is a hotbed of supernatural activity, so Officers Minogue and O’Leary take to the streets to investigate all manner of paranormal phenomena including ghosts, demonic possession and werewolves. Maaka Pohatu also stars as Sgt. Ruawai Maaka.
Clement and Waititi are expected to reprise their roles as Vladislav and Viago in the series as well.
- 6/28/2018
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
It’s a great time for “What We Do in the Shadow” fans to be alive. Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement’s 2014 horror mockumenetary is getting a handful of continuations, the first of which is a half-hour comedy series airing on New Zealand’s Tvnz 2 next month. The procedural series, “Wellington Paranormal,” follows a group of police officers investigating paranormal and supernatural cases.
“Wellington Paranormal” finds Mike Minogue and Karen O’Leary reprising their roles as the police officers from “What We Do in the Shadows.” The cast also includes Maaka Pohatu, who is featured prominently in the trailer as the head of the police team’s paranormal division.
In addition to “Wellington Paranormal,” Waititi and Clement are developing an American “What We Do in the Shadows” television series on FX. The network gave the project a series order in May for a 10-episode season. The American series will be a variation of the movie,...
“Wellington Paranormal” finds Mike Minogue and Karen O’Leary reprising their roles as the police officers from “What We Do in the Shadows.” The cast also includes Maaka Pohatu, who is featured prominently in the trailer as the head of the police team’s paranormal division.
In addition to “Wellington Paranormal,” Waititi and Clement are developing an American “What We Do in the Shadows” television series on FX. The network gave the project a series order in May for a 10-episode season. The American series will be a variation of the movie,...
- 6/28/2018
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
Trailer for 'Two Little Boys' directed by Robert Sarkies and based on the book by Duncan Sarkies, starring Bret McKenzie, Hamish Blake and Maaka Pohatu.
'Two Little Boys' is an irreverent comedy about Nige (Bret McKenzie -- Flight of the Concords) and his recently estranged best mate Deano (Hamish Blake). The film follows Nige and Deano's riotous misadventures as they struggle with their imploding long-term friendship which has been put under pressure by an unfortunate incident involving a hot meat pie, a ginger cat and the untimely death of a Scandinavian soccer star.
It opens 15 March 2012 in New Zealand, no word yet on a international release.
'Two Little Boys' is an irreverent comedy about Nige (Bret McKenzie -- Flight of the Concords) and his recently estranged best mate Deano (Hamish Blake). The film follows Nige and Deano's riotous misadventures as they struggle with their imploding long-term friendship which has been put under pressure by an unfortunate incident involving a hot meat pie, a ginger cat and the untimely death of a Scandinavian soccer star.
It opens 15 March 2012 in New Zealand, no word yet on a international release.
- 2/18/2012
- by noreply@blogger.com (Flicks News)
- FlicksNews.net
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