What We Do in the Shadows

A disagreement erupts over who will occupy the newly freed empty room beneath the stairs in a chaotic household, and the conflict quickly spirals out of control. The situation is presented as a comedy featuring Kayvan Novak and Matt Berry.

Sleep Hypnosis is a programme presented as a single episode, classified within the comedy genre. It delivers a concise, self‑contained story that follows the format of a typical televised sketch, offering a brief yet complete narrative. The piece relies on rapid pacing and tight scripting to deliver its punchline. The central plot follows a dispute over a newly freed empty room beneath the stairs. Two characters vie for the right to use the space, and as each attempts to assert control, the disagreement quickly escalates, turning a simple argument into a chaotic showdown. Their attempts involve humorous negotiations, exaggerated gestures and increasingly ridiculous claims, adding further confusion. The episode is a comedy starring Kayvan Novak and Matt Berry. Both performers apply their characteristic humour and timing, with Novak’s quick‑witted delivery and Berry’s dead‑pan style heightening the absurdity of the rivalry. Their chemistry drives the humour as they exchange rapid retorts and play off each other's eccentricities. Ultimately, the short programme keeps its focus on the petty conflict and the cramped under‑stairroom setting, using the limited space to heighten comedic tension. Novak and Berry’s performances keep the humour at the forefront throughout the brief run, turning an ordinary household quarrel into a memorable comedic vignette.