Wellington Paranormal
New Zealand cops investigate supernatural occurrences
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About Wellington Paranormal
Released: 2018
Platform: Max
Rating: TV-MA
Run time: 4 Seasons Available (25 Episodes)
Cast
Mike Minogue, Karen O'Leary, Maaka Pohatu, Tom Sainsbury
About Wellington Paranormal
"Wellington Paranormal" is a New Zealand mockumentary comedy horror television series that first premiered in 2018. It was co-created by Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement, who are well-known for their work on "What We Do in the Shadows" - the movie upon which the series is based. The show follows the adventures of Officers Minogue and O'Leary, who are introduced to the supernatural when they encounter a werewolf during a routine call. Following their encounter, they are tasked with handling all paranormal incidents in Wellington, New Zealand.
Making / Production
The show is co-produced by New Zealand-based companies The New Zealand Documentary Board and Defender Films. It cleverly replicates the documentary style with its production and presentation format.
Actors
- Mike Minogue as Officer Minogue: Minogue plays an unwitting police officer who becomes embroiled in the world of the paranormal. His performance is comically honest and refreshingly grounded.
- Karen O'Leary as Officer O'Leary: O'Leary provides the straight-woman foil to Minogue's more naïve character. She portrays her character with a dry wit that complement's the show’s humor.
- Maaka Pohatu as Sergeant Ruawai Maaka: Pohatu plays the station's sergeant who is well versed in the supernatural. His role offers a serious, yet comical take on the supernatural world.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- This show is a spin-off from the film "What We Do in the Shadows," a cult hit directed by Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement.
- The show's comedic style is often compared to reality TV police series, with a supernatural twist.
Quotes
- "The truth is, anyone could be a werewolf. Could be the person right next to you..." - Officer Minogue
- "Why don't ghosts just fossick around in the daytime? It just seems inconvenient to me." - Officer O'Leary
- "Impossible. Ghosts can't go over water. Everyone knows that." - Sergeant Maaka
Music / Soundtrack
- The show's music has a quirky blend of typical horror elements and light-hearted comedy.
- It effectively helps in building up the light-hearted scare element of the show.
About Wellington Paranormal
Wellington Paranormal follows two clueless cops investigating supernatural occurrences in Wellington, New Zealand, with a comedic twist.
