A crafty Minecraft fan recently created a homemade lamp in the shape of an ore block in real life. The popular sandbox game often inspires incredible works both in-game and in the real world, thanks to its easy-to-use creative mode, and consistent updates from Mojang that bring new content for its players.
Despite the game receiving a texture update in 2019, the look of ores in the game has largely remained unchanged until recently, when Minecraft’s Caves & Cliffs: Part 1 update provided a texture overhaul for its ore blocks. This refreshed look was aimed at providing better accessibility for color-blind players, who previously had difficulties differentiating the ore types due to their similarities in shape. Along with these changes, new blocks, mobs, and features were introduced, with more content currently in development in the form of Caves & Cliffs: Part 2.
Reddit user TheRoyalEngineer shared some pictures of their recent project, where they crafted a real life Minecraft ore block lamp. The blocky lamp was made using pieces of cardboard, glued together after cutting out the ore’s shapes. The Redditor picked an RGB LED as the lamp’s light source, giving it the ability to change colors and become different ore types. Another picture of the ore lamp in action shows that it provides great ambience with its low light, which was TheRoyalEngineer’s original intention when embarking on the project. Many commenters chimed in, suggesting other Minecraft blocks that would look great as lamps, including a Jack o’Lantern block for Halloween.
Due to their simple design, blocks in Minecraft are often an excellent choice for players looking to bring some of the game into real life. In another instance of the game’s blocks coming to life, one crafty fan tried their hand at recreating Minecraft’s grass and glass blocks in real life, utilizing epoxy resin and actual soil for added realism. However, the artist decided to make a slight adjustment when creating their realistic blocks, changing it to a more manageable size that fit in the palm of their hand, rather than the block’s actual in-game size of three feet wide, or 35 cubic feet.
While Minecraft often provides an excellent canvas for players' in-game creations, it is equally exciting to see fans’ real life DIY projects inspired by the game. Although some of Minecraft’s ores are considered more valuable than others, TheRoyalEngineer’s creation finds a way to make all of the ores useful by turning them into a light source.
While Allison Argent (Crystal Reed) wasn't in all six seasons of Teen Wolf, she had a profound effect on the audience. Forever remaining one of the most likable characters on Teen Wolf, fans absolutely loved both watching her grow into a strong and empowered hunter and witnessing her epic, star-crossed lovers' romance with Scott McCall (Tyler Posey).
Although Allison became more closed off as her story progressed, one thing she never hid was her feelings for Scott. While they may have broken up at the end of season 2 (and Allison began other romances), it was clear that the love she had for Scott still remained as she always spoke about him with fondness and love. Maybe it's because Scott was her first love or one of her best friends, but Allison was somewhat of a romantic wordsmith when he was around.
In the initial stages of their relationship, fans get a bit of insight as to what drew Allison to Scott in the first place. In a conversation with Lydia Martin (Holland Roden), Allison reveals that she felt an instant connection to Scott different from anything she had experienced before. In fact, it was so great that it literally made Allison change all the plans and goals she had for the year.
Allison's confession is certainly relatable too as many people are often describing how love can be unpredictable and spontaneous. A person might not be able to fully comprehend what draws them to this feeling or even understand it, but that doesn't mean they're not enjoying what she is experiencing.
While Allison's loyalty was tested between her family and Scott's pack in season 2, the young hunter reassured her boyfriend that he was the person she trusted most in the world.
This was quite a big deal for Allison since the majority of her life had involved her family keeping huge secrets from her. While Scott had also kept his fair share of secrets too, what mattered most to Allison was the fact that he actually wanted to tell her the truth. Telling Scott that she trusted him more than anyone in her life was somewhat of a romantic gesture since he genuinely believed that he would have lost her because of the things he kept from her.
Although this quote came in the midst of a Scott and Allison fight, there is sort of a sweet meaning within the conversation as fans realize that Allison has started to notice some of Scott's quirks and tells.
Paralleling a similar scene from earlier in the episode, where Scott told Allison she knew when she was lying, she also told Scott that she knew when he did too. At this point in time, the pair had only been dating for two months, so for her to notice even the smallest of details was quite sweet. It showed that she really was invested in their relationship and learning everything about him.
Allison ended up having one of the saddest death scenes in Teen Wolf after she was fatally wounded by the Oni. Nevertheless, just before she died, she managed to share one last emotional farewell with Scott, confessing her feelings to him for the last time.
Many fans were devastated at the loss as some were hoping the couple would have got back together down the line. However, this speech did prove one thing. Despite both characters beginning new romances with other people, Allison never stopped loving Scott; something would have always drawn her back to him, so it was fitting that he was by her side when she drew her final breaths.
With tensions between the supernatural and the hunters getting worse in season 2, Scott had a lot on his plate. As Teen Wolf fans saw Scott try to be the best leader he could be for his pack, discover the identity of the Kanima, and control his powers, he needed someone to ground him — which is where Allison came into play.
While Allison knew that Scott couldn't just sit on the sidelines while people were getting hurt, she did look out for his well-being to make sure he didn't exhaust himself. She also wanted to remind him that his actions didn't just affect him, so doing anything impulsive could have consequences for those who loved him most. For the first two seasons, Allison acted as a sort of moral compass for Scott, so her thoughts and advice would often lead to him thinking about a more practical plan. She ultimately made him a better and more mature person.
There's a reason why so many fans say that Allison and Scott's romance is the epitome of first love. From the moment they met, they were besotted with one another, refusing to separate because they believed it would be unbearable.
Allison gave everyone an insight into the depth of her feelings when she told Lydia that she couldn't stop counting down the seconds until they were together again. This was something fans found endearing and cute since it really summed up what it's like to be young and in love for the first time.
Back in season 2, Allison and Scott continued to take steps in their relationship, with the pair discussing what they would have liked their future to look like.
Not only did Allison show how much her feelings had grown since they first began dating but her confession also showed a lot more maturity too since it seemed that she was contemplating the next stages of their life.
The "Because I love you" declaration became an important staple in Scott and Allison's relationship, as they would often send notes or messages to one another containing the phrase. However, the most important one for Allison was likely the day she decided to say the words for the first time after seeing Scott in his werewolf form.
Not only does Allison use the exact same words Scott had said earlier, but her romantic profession also marks the point in which Allison fully embraces all parts of Scott, including his supernatural side. Since most people would likely be petrified if they discovered their partner was a werewolf, this was certainly a big milestone in their relationship and one of the most romantic gestures on Teen Wolf.
Miss Piggy and the rest of the Muppets are back in Muppets Haunted Mansion. The Disney+ Halloween special sees the Muppet gang spending the night in a Muppet-ized version of the iconic Haunted Mansion attraction alongside a cast of celebrity guests. Muppets Haunted Mansion will be available to stream on Disney+ on October 8.
Screen Rant sat down with the diva herself, Miss Piggy to talk about working with other stars and reuniting with old friends.
Screen Rant: There are so many celebrities in this movie, including yourself. Do you ever get starstruck by anyone? And who are you most starstruck by on set?
Miss Piggy: Oh, my gosh. No. No. I mean, let's get serious.
But we did have a lot of wonderful friends of mine who came to visit us. We had Taraji P. Henson, Darren Chris, Yvette Nicole Brown, Will Arnett, Danny Trejo - he’s in everything we do these days - Craig Robinson, Pat Sajak! Pat Sajak, believe it or not. So, I think, in return, he's going to have me on Wheel of Fortune and I'm going to be one of the prizes. I think that’s the plan.
Who was most starstruck by you?
Miss Piggy: Oh, that's that's a good question. It’d have to be Darren Chris. We don't actually have any scenes together in the special because he couldn't do it. He couldn't bring himself to actually be in moi’s presence. Since then, we've gotten to be very good friends and all but yeah, he couldn’t bring himself to do it.
Now, I have to ask you, and I don't mean to cross the line, but your breakup with Kermit really rocked the nation. You two did this special together. What's your current status? What's going on?
Miss Piggy: You know, not a lot is going on right now! You know, we got together, we did the special. It was really nice. It's a little kind of mini-reunion for a lot of the Muppets. We haven't seen each other in a long time. I haven't really seen much of Kermit either. It’s been hard the past year or so, I think it's been hard for a lot of people. We'll see what happens when all this craziness is over.
Are you open to rekindling?
Miss Piggy: "But for now, Miss Piggy: single, mingling.
Miss Piggy: Yup. I mean, as much as you can mingle these days.
Well, thank you so much, Miss Piggy. I'm out of time. But it's such an honor to meet you.
Jake Gyllenhaal says Tom Holland helped him cope with anxiety while filming 2019's Spider-Man: Far From Home. This December will see the release of the MCU's third and potentially final solo Spider-Man movie, titled No Way Home. The Jon Watts-directed film will pick up where Far From Home left off, with Peter Parker's (Holland) identity having just been revealed to the world. Now that everyone knows he's Spider-Man, Peter's life gets turned upside down, which prompts him to seek out Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) for assistance.
Not only is Peter's secret identity gone, but he's also been framed for the murder of Mysterio (Gyllenhaal). Spider-Man: Far From Home initially positioned Mysterio as a hero from another universe who was the only one with the ability to defeat destructive creatures known as the Elementals. However, as fans familiar with Spider-Man lore knew all too well, Mysterio was little more than a villainous charlatan who pretended to be a hero when in reality, he was creating fake chaos. Peter got the upper hand by the end, but Mysterio's reach will still be felt well into Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Gyllenhaal put on a memorable performance as Mysterio, particularly once the truth behind his motivations was revealed. However, the actor had a difficult time settling into the Marvel universe. Speaking on The Howard Stern Show earlier this week (via THR), Gyllenhaal admitted that on his first day of Spider-Man: Far From Home, he got so anxious he kept forgetting his lines. Luckily, Holland was able to help him through it. Gyllenhaal said:
“I was freaking out. It was a scene with [Samuel L.] Jackson, Tom … there were a number of actors in that scene. And I remember not being able to remember my lines. I was the wooden board. And they were like, ‘Whoa.’ And I went up to Tom Holland and was like, ‘Dude, help me out.’ He’s like, ‘It’s all good, man. Just relax.’ It was like he was me in so many situations. And I finally did. I just put a lot of pressure on [myself] because I love that world.”
Gyllenhaal is perhaps one of the most skilled character actors working today, yet even he gets overwhelmed by the sheer size of a Marvel production. Spider-Man: Far From Home was the 23rd movie in the long-running franchise, meaning it's probably bigger than before and also operating like a well-oiled machine. For newcomers like Gyllenhaal, it can be a lot to process. Thankfully, he worked through it with Holland's help, further solidifying the genuine friendship between them that has become something of a viral sensation among fans.
Gyllenhaal is probably a pro at navigating Marvel productions by now, though he likely doesn't have a part in Spider-Man: No Way Home. There are theories about how Mysterio could return, but most signs so far point to him having a spiritual presence rather than a physical one. Nevertheless, Gyllenhaal managed to make his mark on the MCU with his signature go-for-broke style, even despite being riddled with nerves on his first day. If anything, Gyllenhaal's Spider-Man: Far From Home story is an inspirational one, because it shows that even Oscar nominees like him get anxious sometimes. Stars... they're just like us!
Warning: Contains spoilers for What If...? episode 9.
Marvel’s What If…? introduced a version of Peggy Carter who became a Super-Soldier instead of Steve Rogers, and as Captain Carter, she might be the strongest Super-Soldier yet. Captain Carter might not have had as much to do as either the original Captain America or Sam Wilson, but what little she has done gives credence to the idea that she stands at the top.
The season one finale of What If…? opens with Captain Carter going through the beginning of her version of Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Just like in that movie, Captain Carter and Black Widow are tasked with rescuing S.H.I.E.L.D. personnel being held hostage by a group of pirates led by one Georges Batroc, who's better known as Batroc the Leaper. Just like Captain America before her, Captain Carter ends up in a one-on-one fight with Batroc where she willingly takes his bait to forego fighting with her shield and settle things with pure fisticuffs, the personal specialty of Batroc the Leaper. This is when the difference in the strength levels of the different Captains becomes readily apparent.
Both Captain Carter and Captain America are able to defeat Batroc with relative ease despite not using their signature shields, but there are slight differences in their respective fights that might say a lot about their skill levels. Both before and after discarding his shield, Steve's martial arts couldn't prevent him from taking several hits from Batroc throughout the fight, but throughout the entirety of her fight with Batroc, Peggy rarely ever took a hit as she dodged nearly every attack he threw out and was pretty much the only one landing hits between the two of them.
While there isn’t an explicit comparison being made between the two Captains, based on their performances, it’s easy to conclude that Peggy, at least at that point in time, was stronger than Steve was at the same point in time. Similarly, the same can also be said when comparing the fight to Sam’s fight with Batroc in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, where Sam had a far more even match with Batroc and takes more hits than Steve and Peggy, even with the shield and accessories of his suit aiding him.
It makes sense that Sam would have the most difficulty dealing with Batroc since he’s the only Captain who isn’t a Super-Soldier, but as for Steve falling short of Peggy, it could be a combination of Peggy possibly being stronger due to being more physically fit than Steve was then serum was used and Batroc simply being a powerful opponent, in general. Whatever the case, What If…? gives us possibly the strongest Super-Soldier in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Captain Carter, and if she shows up in season two, her appearances would probably further exemplify that with ease.
For a game that has become famous for its modding community, it should come as no surprise that there is a Witcher Mod available for the Skyrim Special Edition. Longtime Skyrim fans will be familiar with the process of finding and downloading mods for the game, but newer players might not have that same know-how. Follow this quick tutorial to download and play the Witcher Mod for Skyrim.
Since 2011, players have been creating mods that range from introducing new playable characters to mods that upgrade the user interface in Skyrim. Unlike other game developers, Bethesda Game Studios is happy to see the community create mods for their games. Bethesda’s game engine is even designed to allow for easy modding. In addition to game improvement, Skyrim fans have even modded characters and stories in from other games, most recently from The Witcher.
The Witcher Mod for Skyrim, also known as A Witcher’s Adventure, introduces a new playable character race, eight new quests, over 40 new weapons, new monsters, and tons of other content. The mod also brings new combat mechanics like signs and alchemy. Just like other mods for Skyrim that add characters and locations, the Witcher mod can be used alongside any other, so long as their total does not exceed 2 gigabytes.
To download The Witcher Mod for Skyrim, PC players must head over to Nexus Mods and create an account, if they do not already have one. After finding The Witcher Mod, download the file and any of its patches. For console players, the process is a bit different. First, players must go to Bethesda’s website and create an account there. Back in the game’s main menu, select the mod option and sign in. Once logged in, search for the mod and download it.
Once the Witcher Mod has been downloaded, players can view it in the library alongside any other Skyrim mods they may have downloaded. To play with the mod turned on, simply check it off in the library, then launch the game. For console players, it is important to note that playing with mods enabled prevents trophies or achievements from being earned.
One of the greatest parts of Skyrim is how vast the modding community is. In many ways, the myriad mods end up creating an entirely new game between adding in new playable characters, new designs and textures, and new missions. For those downloading The Witcher Mod for Skyrim, keep an eye out for additional content, as the creator has already promised updates in the future.
Skyrim is available on Windows, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and will release on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on November 11, 2021.
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Sony’s latest line of Bravia XR TVs are due to get a couple of new features soon which the company argues makes them perfect for the PlayStation 5. With Sony the maker of both the TVs and game consoles in question, it stands to reason that the two product lines might play nicer with each other than when paired with products from different brands. However, the new features being touted are somewhat similar to existing technologies that can be found elsewhere.
Released in late 2020, Sony’s PlayStation 5 has proven difficult to get hold of so far. Earlier this year, the company unveiled its latest 4K and 8K Bravia XR TV lineup, including the Z9J, A90J, A80J, X95J and X90J models. As to be expected with new Sony TVs, these models do come packed with a variety of next-generation improvements, upgrades and features, some of which make them perfect for gaming.
The company’s latest Bravia XR TVs are set to gain two new features in the opening months of 2022. The first is ‘Auto HDR Tone Mapping’ which Sony describes as the ability for the PS5 to automatically recognize the TV and set the optimal HDR setting. The second is ‘Auto Genre Picture Mode’ which is designed to ensure the TV detects when a game is being played and automatically switches the settings to Game Mode for a more optimal gaming experience. The opposite is also true as well, with the TV automatically switching to Standard Mode when watching a movie. Sony says the new Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode features will arrive via software updates before the end of January 2022, and will need to be applied on both the TV and the PS5.
Sony is positioning these features as ‘perfect for PlayStation 5’ and they will no doubt help to make sure the experience is optimized for the content being displayed on the screen. However, that’s not necessarily to say that owners of other TVs won’t be able to benefit in a similar way. For example, the description of Auto Genre Picture Mode sounds a lot like the more general Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM). Similar to Auto Genre Picture Mode, ALLM uses a signal sent over HDMI to tell a connected device that a game is being played. In other words, it too will help to make an automatic switch to Game Mode and help to reduce latency and so on. Likewise, HDR Gaming Interest Group (HGiG) is also a form of dynamic tone mapping which looks to adjust the HDR settings to better suit the content and devices involved, making it very similar to Auto HDR Tone Mapping.
Of course, this doesn’t mean Sony’s new TVs are not perfect for PS5 owners, as these technologies are perfect for gaming in general. Not to mention, HGiG and ALLM are only alternate solutions if the TV connected to the game console also supports them. What Sony is essentially saying here, is that its new Bravia XR TVs do support versions of ALLM and HGiG and that, in itself, makes them perfect for PlayStation 5.
Sony’s latest line of Bravia XR TVs are due to get a couple of new features soon which the company argues makes them perfect for the PlayStation 5. With Sony the maker of both the TVs and game consoles in question, it stands to reason that the two product lines might play nicer with each other than when paired with products from different brands. However, the new features being touted are somewhat similar to existing technologies that can be found elsewhere.
Released in late 2020, Sony’s PlayStation 5 has proven difficult to get hold of so far. Earlier this year, the company unveiled its latest 4K and 8K Bravia XR TV lineup, including the Z9J, A90J, A80J, X95J and X90J models. As to be expected with new Sony TVs, these models do come packed with a variety of next-generation improvements, upgrades and features, some of which make them perfect for gaming.
The company’s latest Bravia XR TVs are set to gain two new features in the opening months of 2022. The first is ‘Auto HDR Tone Mapping’ which Sony describes as the ability for the PS5 to automatically recognize the TV and set the optimal HDR setting. The second is ‘Auto Genre Picture Mode’ which is designed to ensure the TV detects when a game is being played and automatically switches the settings to Game Mode for a more optimal gaming experience. The opposite is also true as well, with the TV automatically switching to Standard Mode when watching a movie. Sony says the new Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode features will arrive via software updates before the end of January 2022, and will need to be applied on both the TV and the PS5.
Sony is positioning these features as ‘perfect for PlayStation 5’ and they will no doubt help to make sure the experience is optimized for the content being displayed on the screen. However, that’s not necessarily to say that owners of other TVs won’t be able to benefit in a similar way. For example, the description of Auto Genre Picture Mode sounds a lot like the more general Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM). Similar to Auto Genre Picture Mode, ALLM uses a signal sent over HDMI to tell a connected device that a game is being played. In other words, it too will help to make an automatic switch to Game Mode and help to reduce latency and so on. Likewise, HDR Gaming Interest Group (HGiG) is also a form of dynamic tone mapping which looks to adjust the HDR settings to better suit the content and devices involved, making it very similar to Auto HDR Tone Mapping.
Of course, this doesn’t mean Sony’s new TVs are not perfect for PS5 owners, as these technologies are perfect for gaming in general. Not to mention, HGiG and ALLM are only alternate solutions if the TV connected to the game console also supports them. What Sony is essentially saying here, is that its new Bravia XR TVs do support versions of ALLM and HGiG and that, in itself, makes them perfect for PlayStation 5.
What We Do In The Shadows’ Nadja of Antipaxos (Natasia Demetriou) is bound to ascend to the Supreme Council of vampires. A 500-year-old vampire of Romani descent, Nadja had a very disadvantaged life as a human. But in What We Do In The Shadows season 3, Nadja – along with her roommates Nandor (Kayvan Novak), Laszlo (Matt Berry), and Colin (Mark Proksch) – are promoted to become the leaders of the local Vampiric Council.
In the final episode of What We Do In The Shadows season 2, the group is summoned by the Vampiric Council to be executed for killing Baron Afanas (Doug Jones). However, Guillermo (Harvey Guillén) breaks out his masters and kills the council members in the process. While this makes the vampires fear retaliation from the other elders, the Supreme Council instead recognizes the massacre as a sign of strength. And as a result, Nadja’s group was promoted into the new leaders of the local Vampiric Council.
While Laszlo and Colin are uninterested in their new leadership roles, Nadja and Nandor bicker over who gets to sit on the council’s throne, much to the chagrin of the Floating Woman, also known as the vampire council Guide (Kristen Schaal). Guillermo convinces Nadja and Nandor to let him sit on the throne to keep up appearances that the council is united by a single figure. However, this is only a temporary solution to the building tensions between Nadja and Nandor. And the evidence suggests that not only will Nadja take the local Vampiric Council throne; she will also eventually ascend the ranks to become a member of the Supreme Council.
Before the four vampires ascended to become the leaders of the local Vampiric Council, it was Nandor who primarily dealt with council matters. Nandor is the de facto leader who answers emails and deals with the vampire bureaucracy. However, it is Nadja who clearly has the most natural leadership ability. Even when the energy vampire Colin Robinson, along with Laszlo and Nandor, are adamant about their opinions on vampire matters, they often end up following Nadja’s lead, as her decisions are often congruent with the traditional dominating perspective that is expected of elder vampires. For instance, it was Nadja’s violently vocal objections to Baron Afanas’ orders that eventually led them to follow with the plan to kill him, which would’ve likely still happened had Guillermo not accidentally finished the job.
Nadja was also right about Laszlo’s witch-skin hat being cursed, and the entire group would’ve avoided all the trouble with Simon the Devious (Nick Kroll) had Laszlo heeded her advice about ditching the hat. Moreover, when Nadja and Nandor are called by the Guide to perform their duties of judging erring vampires for the council, Nadja is much more decisive than Nandor, whose bureaucratic tendencies tend to get in the way of decision making. And although Guillermo’s vampire-killing abilities give him the highest kill count in What We Do In The Shadows, the show’s most brutal vocal insults undoubtedly belong to Nadja. This strong penchant for insults will come in handy when she ascends to become a Supreme Council member, as it will allow her to dominate vampires that are much more assertive than her roommates and the remaining vampires of New York.
As the group’s recent promotion shows, the Supreme Council respects brutality. There’s no question that Nadja is the most brutal and dangerous vampire in the main cast. When it comes to brutality, her roommates pale in comparison. For instance, Laszlo only kills out of necessity, like when he murdered the owner of a Pennsylvania bar in order to take it over and assume the role of beloved human bartender Jackie Daytona. Meanwhile, the energy vampire Colin has never killed anyone, although the fate of his victims may be worse than death. As for Nandor, who was a mass-murdering military and political leader based on Vlad the Impaler, he has actually shown a disdain for violence. Instead, it is always Guillermo who does all the killing for Nandor. However, Guillermo, who will likely never become a vampire, is not a real contender for the throne.
Moreover, while Guillermo’s kill count is unrivaled, the most brutal kill still belongs to Nadja, when she tore out the heart of a vampire who refused to pay council dues, essentially putting a stop to a fledgling vampire rebellion with one move. Nadja also accidentally kills Nandor’s werewolf love interest, Gail (Aida Turturro), when she kicks a ball that hits her right in the head, which happened during the Twilight parody episode, in which the vampires played kickball with the werewolves. While Nadja has only killed humans for blood during previous seasons, What We Do In The Shadows season 3 seems to be exploring her knack for decisive violence, which will garner the favor of the Supreme Council.
Despite Nandor’s past of laying waste to countless lives over several centuries, he is mostly unwilling to do any actual violence and often focuses on the bureaucratic aspects of leadership. This is why Nandor will most likely step aside for the much more decisive Nadja to take the Vampiric Council throne. With Nadja as the leader, Nandor can do what he does best and let his familiar and bodyguard, vampire hunter Guillermo, do all the dirty and violent work for the council. Moreover, Nadja had already shown how easily she could manipulate Nandor when she made him take the blame for the Sire’s escape, which was really her fault. This incident will also no doubt factor into the debate on who deserves the throne more. Meanwhile, the recently resurrected Baron Afanas, who is already vampire royalty, is unlikely to threaten Nadja’s ascension. As for the Floating Woman, aka the Guide, she likely sees Nadja as a decisive leader – someone whom she can serve with loyalty.
On the other hand, these are the paths that would make the most sense for the show’s main characters. And if there’s anything certain about What We Do In The Shadows’ main characters, it is that they are highly unpredictable. Although Nadja’s ascent to the Vampiric Throne and the Supreme Council of Vampires makes sense, it might be funnier for Nandor, Laszlo, or even Colin to get the promotion and interact with more powerful and dominating vampires. For now, it remains to be seen whether or not What We Do In The Shadows is ready to make such a huge and uncharacteristically sensible leap for the show.
What We Do In The Shadows’ Nadja of Antipaxos (Natasia Demetriou) is bound to ascend to the Supreme Council of vampires. A 500-year-old vampire of Romani descent, Nadja had a very disadvantaged life as a human. But in What We Do In The Shadows season 3, Nadja – along with her roommates Nandor (Kayvan Novak), Laszlo (Matt Berry), and Colin (Mark Proksch) – are promoted to become the leaders of the local Vampiric Council.
In the final episode of What We Do In The Shadows season 2, the group is summoned by the Vampiric Council to be executed for killing Baron Afanas (Doug Jones). However, Guillermo (Harvey Guillén) breaks out his masters and kills the council members in the process. While this makes the vampires fear retaliation from the other elders, the Supreme Council instead recognizes the massacre as a sign of strength. And as a result, Nadja’s group was promoted into the new leaders of the local Vampiric Council.
While Laszlo and Colin are uninterested in their new leadership roles, Nadja and Nandor bicker over who gets to sit on the council’s throne, much to the chagrin of the Floating Woman, also known as the vampire council Guide (Kristen Schaal). Guillermo convinces Nadja and Nandor to let him sit on the throne to keep up appearances that the council is united by a single figure. However, this is only a temporary solution to the building tensions between Nadja and Nandor. And the evidence suggests that not only will Nadja take the local Vampiric Council throne; she will also eventually ascend the ranks to become a member of the Supreme Council.
Before the four vampires ascended to become the leaders of the local Vampiric Council, it was Nandor who primarily dealt with council matters. Nandor is the de facto leader who answers emails and deals with the vampire bureaucracy. However, it is Nadja who clearly has the most natural leadership ability. Even when the energy vampire Colin Robinson, along with Laszlo and Nandor, are adamant about their opinions on vampire matters, they often end up following Nadja’s lead, as her decisions are often congruent with the traditional dominating perspective that is expected of elder vampires. For instance, it was Nadja’s violently vocal objections to Baron Afanas’ orders that eventually led them to follow with the plan to kill him, which would’ve likely still happened had Guillermo not accidentally finished the job.
Nadja was also right about Laszlo’s witch-skin hat being cursed, and the entire group would’ve avoided all the trouble with Simon the Devious (Nick Kroll) had Laszlo heeded her advice about ditching the hat. Moreover, when Nadja and Nandor are called by the Guide to perform their duties of judging erring vampires for the council, Nadja is much more decisive than Nandor, whose bureaucratic tendencies tend to get in the way of decision making. And although Guillermo’s vampire-killing abilities give him the highest kill count in What We Do In The Shadows, the show’s most brutal vocal insults undoubtedly belong to Nadja. This strong penchant for insults will come in handy when she ascends to become a Supreme Council member, as it will allow her to dominate vampires that are much more assertive than her roommates and the remaining vampires of New York.
As the group’s recent promotion shows, the Supreme Council respects brutality. There’s no question that Nadja is the most brutal and dangerous vampire in the main cast. When it comes to brutality, her roommates pale in comparison. For instance, Laszlo only kills out of necessity, like when he murdered the owner of a Pennsylvania bar in order to take it over and assume the role of beloved human bartender Jackie Daytona. Meanwhile, the energy vampire Colin has never killed anyone, although the fate of his victims may be worse than death. As for Nandor, who was a mass-murdering military and political leader based on Vlad the Impaler, he has actually shown a disdain for violence. Instead, it is always Guillermo who does all the killing for Nandor. However, Guillermo, who will likely never become a vampire, is not a real contender for the throne.
Moreover, while Guillermo’s kill count is unrivaled, the most brutal kill still belongs to Nadja, when she tore out the heart of a vampire who refused to pay council dues, essentially putting a stop to a fledgling vampire rebellion with one move. Nadja also accidentally kills Nandor’s werewolf love interest, Gail (Aida Turturro), when she kicks a ball that hits her right in the head, which happened during the Twilight parody episode, in which the vampires played kickball with the werewolves. While Nadja has only killed humans for blood during previous seasons, What We Do In The Shadows season 3 seems to be exploring her knack for decisive violence, which will garner the favor of the Supreme Council.
Despite Nandor’s past of laying waste to countless lives over several centuries, he is mostly unwilling to do any actual violence and often focuses on the bureaucratic aspects of leadership. This is why Nandor will most likely step aside for the much more decisive Nadja to take the Vampiric Council throne. With Nadja as the leader, Nandor can do what he does best and let his familiar and bodyguard, vampire hunter Guillermo, do all the dirty and violent work for the council. Moreover, Nadja had already shown how easily she could manipulate Nandor when she made him take the blame for the Sire’s escape, which was really her fault. This incident will also no doubt factor into the debate on who deserves the throne more. Meanwhile, the recently resurrected Baron Afanas, who is already vampire royalty, is unlikely to threaten Nadja’s ascension. As for the Floating Woman, aka the Guide, she likely sees Nadja as a decisive leader – someone whom she can serve with loyalty.
On the other hand, these are the paths that would make the most sense for the show’s main characters. And if there’s anything certain about What We Do In The Shadows’ main characters, it is that they are highly unpredictable. Although Nadja’s ascent to the Vampiric Throne and the Supreme Council of Vampires makes sense, it might be funnier for Nandor, Laszlo, or even Colin to get the promotion and interact with more powerful and dominating vampires. For now, it remains to be seen whether or not What We Do In The Shadows is ready to make such a huge and uncharacteristically sensible leap for the show.
