Why Colin Robinson From "What We Do In The Shadows" Is The Best Character On TV Right Now

Dan Lalonde
Dec 10, 2024
2 min read

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If you've ever felt inexplicably drained by a conversation, congratulations – you've encountered an energy vampire. And no one embodies this concept better than Colin Robinson, played to mundane perfection by Mark Proksch, in What We Do in the Shadows.

While his vampiric housemates bask in their over-the-top, blood-sucking theatrics, Colin stands out by being painfully ordinary. Yet, it’s this very ordinariness that makes him one of the most brilliant, hilarious, and, dare we say, vital characters on TV today.

Unlike traditional vampires who thrive on blood, Colin feeds off your soul-crushing boredom. Whether he's sharing a monotonous fact about municipal zoning laws or recounting an excruciatingly dull office anecdote, Colin's talent for inducing weariness is both maddening and masterful. He’s a satire of every insufferable coworker or party guest you've ever met — but you can’t help but love him for it.

What makes Colin Robinson truly special is his ability to hold a mirror to real life. In a world where everyone is trying to be interesting, Colin revels in being aggressively uninteresting. He weaponizes small talk and bad puns, turning life's banalities into his personal feeding frenzy. The writers of What We Do in the Shadows use Colin to explore office culture, social awkwardness, and the quiet horrors of mundane existence — all wrapped in biting comedy.

Moreover, Mark Proksch’s deadpan delivery is a masterclass in comedic subtlety.

His unremarkable appearance and blank expressions make his character's supernatural nature even funnier. He doesn't just "play" an energy vampire; he is the embodiment of that soul-sapping person we all dread encountering.

As we approach the series finale next Monday, it’s the perfect time to appreciate Colin Robinson one last time. In a show filled with outrageous moments, Colin's mundane brilliance remains unforgettable. He proves that sometimes the dullest character can shine the brightest — and drain us the hardest.