Colin and Nadja have a couples' night with an old friend, while Nandor and Laszlo battle the film crew that have invaded their neighborhood.
The vampires have been filmed by a documentary crew for years now. They no longer question their presence. Whenever a supernatural figure inquires about the cameras, they share the truth. Humans are curious as well. The vampires offer some trivial response that always satisfies those concerns. No one questions it. They don't linger on that curiosity for very long. And yet, it's suddenly a big deal when the street in Staten Island is invaded by a film crew. They weren't invited by the vampires. Instead, it's a disruption to their lives. Suddenly, it's a problem for them to simply return home. They kill the various assistants who just want to preserve the shot. This is a serious interruption though. The crew acts with apathy towards the daily lives of the people in this setting. It's just assumed that insurance will cover any damage done. No actions are taken to prevent such disasters. The vampires seek vengeance over their territory being invaded. They too get caught up in the appeal of show business. This is a familiar world for them. They are righteous with their fury. And then, they completely forget about it because they are fascinated by the swag they can claim by blending in with the crew. They don't offer any help. They only pursue their interests. Those simply change widely from moment to moment.
Again, none of this is new for the characters. The show aims to deliver that reliable comfort. Nothing is being challenged. No one even questions why a documentary crew is following people around the set. It's simply natural for cameras to be around. It doesn't matter what they are capturing. It's just a matter-of-fact job. The vampires don't understand it. They don't strive to either. It's no big deal to Colin Robinson. He keeps himself busy elsewhere. Meanwhile, Nandor and Laszlo freak out over this invasion. It's the latest example of Nandor taking things to the extreme. Laszlo backs him up. They don't know the power structure of this environment. The actors are the faces of the show. They provide the commanding performances that make people fans of the overall project. They have no true authority. They deliver lines as provided to them. Guillermo freaks out trying to meet the star of his favorite comfort show. He's awkward. The vampires disrupt his ability to have a normal interaction. Cal isn't exactly willing to indulge in Guillermo's request either. He doesn't want this while at work. Guillermo invites himself in. Then, Nandor and Laszlo disrupt the entire environment. They don't prevent the show from getting the scenes filmed they needed. It doesn't take very long. It suddenly becomes the most important obstacle the vampires must face.
Nandor and Laszlo literally come to blows over the perks of this job. Nandor stumbles into work. The second assistant director needs another intern. Nandor fills that role. Again, he doesn't know how to engage in an actual job. He doesn't provide the crew with what they actually need. He gets in the way. His presence in a scene is noticeable. Guillermo catches it when the episode airs. It doesn't ruin the show. It doesn't need to be fixed in post either. Nandor's presence is no big deal. It's simply annoying for people who strive for professionalism. Meanwhile, Laszlo just makes up lies in order to gain access. He's in pursuit of the swag. It suddenly becomes desirable. He can't contain himself. He needs to strike. He wants what Nandor has. Nandor grows upset because his friend is trying to copy him. The absurdity comes from the strength of these vampires while fighting. In the extent of their battle, the show wraps filming. They move on to whatever comes next. They have to keep moving. They are focused on the task at hand. The vampires get what they want. The crew is out of the neighborhood. It was a nuisance for one night. It created plenty of stories. Some are worth sharing. Guillermo acknowledges things later on. And yet, nothing that occurs here will dramatically change anything. It's just the latest absurd situation these characters find themselves in. That perhaps provides a lack of depth that usually accompanies the show. The humor is still there though.
Elsewhere, Colin decides to attend a dinner party with an old friend. Nadja tags along because she wants to practice small talk. It's fascinating to learn Colin had a friend he never wanted to suck energy from. The story turns into yet another situation that forces the characters into sexual interactions. It's not the most insane or elaborate sexual moment the show has ever produced. Joel's wife Becky is attracted to Colin. Joel wants his former friend to have sex with her while he's in the room watching. Colin and Nadja are taken aback largely because their expectations of this evening were completely different. They can't adapt. They freak out. That actually comes across as the more human response. However, these characters have never exactly been shy when it comes to sex. The only difference here is the presence of humans making the demands. They can't comprehend it. Colin is busy trying to learn facts about Top Chef. His friendship with Joel was previously built up on baseball. That no longer fits. He wants this friendship to thrive once more. He's incapable of giving the couple what they want. Meanwhile, Nadja doesn't fit into the situation whatsoever. She talks a lot but nothing of substance is actually delivered. She views that as the perfect small talk. It's meaningless. This situation had the potential to be so much more. The vampires had limited expectations. And so, the payoff is rather dull. Everyone eventually returns home with the gratitude that they understand each other in a world that is continually confusing them.
