‘What We Do in the Shadows’: Did [Spoiler] Really Leave the Show?
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[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for What We Do in the Shadows, Season 3, Episode 9, “A Farewell.”]
What We Do in the Shadows has bid one of its own adieu in Season 3’s latest episode, “A Farewell,” and despite the finality surrounding the situation, we can’t help but wonder, has everyone’s favorite energy vampire, Colin Robinson (Mark Proksch), really left the show?
While dull to his vampire roommates and almost anyone else he encounters, Colin was a definite highlight when it comes to entertainment as he zapped everyone around him for energy. And as he rang in a special milestone with his 100th birthday in this installment, viewers were finally clued into his impending fate.
What We Do in the Shadows (Credit: Russ Martin/ FX)
Along with hosting a soiree on behalf of the Vampiric Council, Laszlo (Matt Berry) made it a point to push for celebrating Colin’s birthday as well. Despite the clear aversion by most to celebrate a boring vamp they barely know, Laszlo didn’t relent, only to reveal later on in the episode that during research on energy vampires and their origins, he discovered a page in one of the many books that stated Colin would die at 100.
As soon as sunrise approached, Colin would “expire.” This realization is further supported by Laszlo’s closeness with his roommate this season as he explained he didn’t have the heart to tell Colin the truth and did his best to make the vampire’s final weeks some of his best.
(Credit: Russ Martin/ FX)
Unbelieving of the situation, Nadja (Natasia Demetriou)’s doubts are soon put to rest when Colin reveals an upset stomach and seems to be under the weather. With Nandor (Kayvan Novak) attempting to descend into a super slumber, only Guillermo (Harvey Guillen), Nadja, and Laszlo are around to witness Colin Robinson’s rather flatulent final moments.
While Colin has seemingly died in the past only to come back to life, this time it seemed like there was no coming back from his 100-year expiration date. Feeling the weight of the moment Guillermo awakens his master Nandor from his “super slumber” to be with the house’s family for Colin’s ending.
But only Nadja and Laszlo were there to witness Colin’s final fart before he officially expired. When Nandor tries to wake the energy vamp, he accidentally crushes Colin’s skull. So, it’s certainly a safe bet to believe the fan-favorite has officially departed the show.
The reveal also explains the peculiar relationship that blossomed between Colin and Laszlo after the pair often got on each others’ nerves throughout the first two seasons. Serving as the drive behind many of Laszlo’s Season 3 actions so far, it would seem that the unlikely friendship was the last good thing leading to the final nail in Colin’s coffin.
Proksch who plays Colin was also notably absent from the show’s recent New York Comic Con appearance which featured the entire cast and several executive producers, writers, and directors. His absence could have been a direct hint regarding his absence from the show moving forward, but only time will truly tell if we’ve seen Colin for the last time.
What do you think? Is Colin Robinson truly dead? Let us know what you think of his ending in the comments section below.
What We Do in the Shadows, Season 3 Finale, Thursday, October
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I was not ready. The show won't be the same without him.
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This episode actually traumatized me. What a brilliant show.
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I certainly hope he comes back somehow, he's a funny character. And with so little being known about energy vampires, there's a million ways to bring him back. My guess: A smaller version of him will emerge from the husk of his old body.
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Perhaps he could become a doll
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maybe he could come back as a doll so he can fulfill his love with the Nadia doll
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Please bring Colin back!!! So sad if he doesn’t!! One my favorites!!
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i just feel like if the baron wasnt really dead after what happened to him then colin can come back from a little skull crushing. since we never learned the origins of energy vampires theres so many ways for him to return. and we can't forget baron was found buried alive in the same yard where multiple versiond of colin are also underground. its possible one of them will come into play here. i also do not trust laszlo to read the fine print. its definitely possible he only read the first line about expiring and missed something big. however they certainly went above and beyond to try to prove he's officially gone. its hard to say really but whatever happens im sure the show will continue to be spectacular.
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"....yes.... I am here!"
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I hope you are right that sounds great it be kool if Da C-Man comes back... LolOlol 😆😆
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ahhhhh noooo bring back the COl. Hes my favorite
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He somehow managed to be my favorite character, so I am hoping for his miraculous return. I probably won't be able to watch it otherwise. I don't think the show will ever be the same without him.😣
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He also insinuated that his mother was still alive this season. If she's alive then would that make her an energy vampire since Colin is 100. I think he's still alive.
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Just a guess but I think it's a plot to snap Nandor out of his funk. Colin seemed to have an uncharacteristic display of emotion about Nandor missing his birthday.
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Nooo!!! He can not leave!!! Please be reborn or have a baby Colin. I make so many references to him in real life, he’s a huge part to the show!!!
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I pretend I'm him when I'm trolling the interwebs
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No no, he EXPIRED, as in literally, like food going out of date, hence all the farting and squishing. But somehow he won't actually be dead.
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Colin went out in a blaze of glory with probably the biggest laugh the show will ever have after that completwly unexpected head squishing. Colin now ranks no.1 for the coolest departure from a television show in all of history. Not sure I want him to come back if it takes that away from him.
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It sucks he left but it was a good episode
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my guess is that it's an elaborate prank on Nandor, they switched the real Colin when Guiermo left, I hope
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I think that he will be back in two places. First, they will do some kind of black and white episode with the history of energy vampires showing how Colin got turned in 1921. Second, they will bring him back as a ghost, like with Nadia's human spirit that possessed the doll. At least I hope so, because that helps to fill the Collin sized hole in my heart.
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Right totally agreed I hope that they take your advance... Hellllllo
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Noooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I really hope it was an elaborate ruse. Some way for collin Robinson to get a ton of energy and be a super collin or something.
He's one of the best characters. I'm so sad he's gone...now impatiently waiting for another episode..
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I hope he comes back in some way, like someone said maybe there is a clone from his earlier power.
His dullness added a lot to the show.
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I’m really hoping he’s not dead for real, since we didn’t really learn anything about energy vampires…and I was really enjoying the budding friendship between Lazlo and him.
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I hope he comes back as a poltergeist
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Yeah he’s definitely dead. I believe the “crushed skull” scene was confirmation for the audience that he’s actually gone.
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I think the way it was written and the way it was known only to Lazlo was a very clever enticement to rewatch every episode in the season . Lol once he tells you he knew lazlo I mean you’re brain immediately cycles back to all the things your remember, all the “time lazlo spends” with Colin Robinson , you absolutely must go back and rewatch . Very clever and makes me try to think of other shows I’ve seen this in snd wonder which show will lift this either very clever writing or happy accident.
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He will be back, and it's a testament to the show's real charm-making us care that the 'group dynamic' remains for this kooky bunch of vampires.
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I’m hoping it’s like a skin shed & he’ll be coming back! He’ll be reborn and new, it’ll be super sad if he really left the show. He was my favorite!!
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Dude you better not have killed off Colin Robinson it would have been like losing glen in walking Dead
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I love this show. And I hope Colin is not dead. He is a big part of the show. I really like him.
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How is it clickbait? It discusses exactly what’s in the title.
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Nooo! He was established and funny. How do you kill off a main character so soon?
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IMDB shows Mark in the cast for the 10th episode:
"- The Portrait (2021) ... Colin Robinson"
ama 😉
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He balanced the ensemble. Boo.
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He can’t be gone! Say it isn’t so!! He’s probably the funniest character on the show along w Nandor for me. But not being at ComicCon is concerning. Maybe he wasn’t there on purpose to keep up the suspense? I hope so. The show won’t be quite the same without him. I’m kinda sad right now.
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I agree with everyone, hope he comes back like the Baron did .Its like losing a good winger on a hockey team like Zac Hyman on the Leafs !
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I'm GLAD he's dead. He was hard to watch - it always made me feel like I needed a nap whenever there was a scene with him in it.
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I am not prepared to watch this show without Colin Robinson. I'm furious! And I absolutely hated seeing his head get squished. It ruined my night! Not cool!!!
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One back Colin!
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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Please bring him back !!!
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Watching this show for laughs. Too dark. Bring him back.
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The energy vampire joke has played out. Colin was a great character but it makes sense to kill him off rather than going over the same ground over and over again. The show has one more season in it before it goes bad. They are starting to go down the same road that ruined True Blood, every week there is a new supernatural creature introduced. I hope they find a way to end the show while it's still funny.
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except trublood was garbage and not even in the same league...
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I don’t know if I will watch the show anymore!!! Bring Colin back
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He was pretty played out, actually. This season he didn't do anything very funny.
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I disagree. He’s had some great lines this season, and the siren episode was hilarious.
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Killing off a regular (particularly with a traumatic head squishing) is rarely an act that endears a series to its fans. If Mark was leaving, better to have Colin leave. Dangerous ground for a comedy, even so violent a one.
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Vampires rarely have happy endings. He was dead then he got his crushed.
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This was a bad decision to end the character on such a traumatizing note. I won't be watching the show further if this is permanent.
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Don’t leave!
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