Kristen Schaal recently reflected on the ending of What We Do in the Shadows with some insight into her character's reaction to the events of the final season. Schaal portrayed The Guide, a quirky bureaucratic vampire who briefly worked for Najda's nightclub. Jerry, the household's fifth vampire roommate who spent an extra decade or two in deep slumber, insults the ancient Baron Afanas (Doug Jones) during his Eternal Lifetime Achievement Award ceremony. In response, Cravensworth’s Monster kills him, forcing the group on a run throughout the city. The Guide, shaken by Jerry’s betrayal, ultimately tried to sacrifice herself to the Baron out of guilt.

In an interview with ScreenRant’s Grant Hermanns, Schaal expounded on The Guide's reaction to Jerry's death. The star explained that The Guide looked up to him as a leader, especially since she bought into his cult ways. Thus, the betrayal hit her so badly that she was willing to kill herself before Nandor ruined it. Schaal then reflected on the show's legacy in general, predicting that it would be a show that people would revisit frequently. Read her full response below:

Oh my gosh, well, it's like she said, The Guide feels incredibly betrayed. I think she sort of thought that this was the leader that was going to take them to the next level. He's a bit culty, and she bought into all of it, and now, she's just like — well, she was ready to kill herself in front of The Baron, and then Nandor ruined it. That would have been a great ending for The Guide. [Laughs] Sorry, no, she should live on forever. I do think that's fun that you say, Grant, how much you're going to miss Nandor, but Nandor will outlive you by thousands of years, and I think that's sort of special about the show.

And that's what I've been saying to Paul Sims and Yana Gorskaya, like, "Congratulations on the show, congratulations on the nominations for these awards, but I think the biggest congratulations is" — I suspect, I can't see the future — "I think this show is going to be one of those shows that people revisit. I don't think it's gonna disappear."

I have this special thing with Flight of the Conchords, where it surprised me, over and over, that people would bring it up. I'm like, "That show's 20 years old," or however long, and it's like, "No, they keep finding it, and it keeps meaning something to them." And I feel like, because of the subject matter and the weirdness of this show, that it will be evergreen like that, which is the highest award you could ever get.

What Schaal's Comments About The Guide's Ending Means

It Addresses The Meaning Behind The Guide’s Redemption Arc

Kristen Schaal as The Guide was often portrayed as an aristocratic outlier, never quite accepted among the tight-knit vampire household who ravaged Staten Island together long before her arrival. In season 6, The Guide began to develop an allegiance to Jerry as a revolutionary who could lead the takeover of the New World, as the Baron spent more time on his quiet farm in New Jersey. Jerry’s betrayal of the Baron and subsequent death during the awards ceremony completely shook The Guide's belief in a new vampire world. Her attempted sacrifice in front of the Baron comes from the depths of her disillusionment and guilt over her misplaced faith in Jerry.

Schaal's explanation of the melodramatic showdown between the Baron and The Guide affirms What We Do in the Shadows as a series that has consistently balanced its bloodsucking humor with moments of genuine—sometimes ridiculous—camaraderie. As The Guide's internal conflict galvanizes her to sacrifice herself for the sake of the group, Nandor’s interruption attests to her place in the household's chaotic yet ultimately affectionate dynamic between the What We Do In The Shadows characters.

The star's belief that the show will remain “evergreen” speaks to its timeless appeal as a group of friends who wish nothing but to spend eternity with each other. As a beloved mockumentary following the misadventures of these quirky vampires, the series is positioned to endure well beyond its end, much like Jermaine Clement's Flight of the Conchords (2007-2009), which Schaal also starred in and has successfully maintained its cult status for decades.

Our Take On Schaal's Comments On The Guide's Ending

It's A Perfect Mix Of Humor & Heart

The Guide’s loyalty to Jerry—who she believed could elevate their vampire lives—adds a surprising vulnerability to her otherwise eccentric persona. What We Do in the Shadows has always thrived on its balance of humor and meaningful commentary about relationships, identity, and even existential dread. Like Flight of the Conchords, its oddball charm and narrative style are bound to keep it relevant for years to come. Whether revisiting The Guide’s antics or the Staten Island crew’s countless mishaps, Kristen Schaal is right. This show will be one that audiences return to again, finding something new to appreciate each time.