How to Win Friends and Disappear People

Leslie Grace plays Nancy, a computer scientist who discovers her mysterious neighbor El is actually a centuries-old vampire. Rather than running screaming, Nancy becomes El's familiar, and the two get "pulled down a rabbit hole of deceit, murder, and mayhem" in millennial New York City. The title alone tells you the show does not take itself too seriously. Sophia Lopez created, wrote, and directed the series, and both Lopez and Grace executive produce. The supporting cast includes Soni Bringas, James Paxton, Rico Rodriguez, Katrina Bowden, and Carlos Alazraqui. The show puts a distinctly modern, Latinx-flavored spin on vampire mythology -- this is not your brooding European count in a castle. It is a New York story about two women from very different backgrounds (one of whom happens to be several centuries old) forming an unlikely partnership. Ten episodes with a 4.6-star rating from over 520 reviews. The character-driven storytelling drew consistent praise, and multiple reviewers requested a second season. If you have seen enough serious, angsty vampire fiction and want something that brings humor, warmth, and genuine friendship to the genre, this is a strong pick. The writing makes Nancy and El's relationship feel real even when the supernatural elements get ridiculous.