After attempting to snack on a neighbor, Laszlo transforms into a bat but is knocked out with a broom and taken to Staten Island Animal Control. While caged, he attempts to telepathically incite a prison riot among the other animals.
According to TV Tropes , the episode features a notable reference to Francis Ford Coppola's Bram Stoker's Dracula when Nadja tells Jeff she has "crossed oceans of time" to find him. What We Do in the Shadows Episode 5 Review: Animal Control [S1E5] What We Do in the Shadows
Nandor and Colin Robinson attempt to free him. Nandor transforms into a dog to infiltrate the shelter but ends up getting caught and caged himself. After attempting to snack on a neighbor, Laszlo
Nadja successfully frees everyone by hypnotizing the shelter clerk. Laszlo keeps his promise to free the shelter cats, only to be immediately attacked by them. Key Details Director: Jackie van Beek Writer: Duncan Sarkies Guest Star: Jake McDorman as Jeff Suckler/Gregor What We Do in the Shadows Episode 5
Meanwhile, Nadja reconnects with Jeff Suckler , the current reincarnation of her past lover, Gregor. Frustrated by his mundane personality, she restores his past-life memories, turning him into a brave (but delusional) warrior who is eventually arrested after Nadja leaves to save Laszlo and Nandor.