Episode 1.1
Aniq
Following a shocking death at a high school reunion’s afterparty,
... More Detective Danner grills Aniq, who recounts the night like a rom-com.Less
Tiffany Haddish is a detective at the centre of this murder-mystery comedy series where a high school reunion afterparty turns fatal....
Tiffany Haddish is a detective at the centre of this murder-mystery comedy series where a high school reunion afterparty turns fatal. From Lord and Miller, the creative team behind Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and 21 Jump Street.
Each of the eight episodes feature a retelling of the same night told through a different character’s perspective, each with its own unique visual format and film genre to match the teller’s personality.
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Where to watch The Afterparty: Season 1
The Afterparty: Season 1 episodes
Christopher Miller and Phil Lord (Spider-Verse, Jump Street) strike comedy gold yet again with this ensemble mystery. Its Rashomon-style approach (retelling events from various perspectives) soars thanks to a superb cast and multi-genre approach.
90 %70 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
83 %67 reviewsAudience score rating
"A clever and charming ride that frequently serves up fun surprises"
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Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone"Up there with Lord and Miller's best work."
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Empire Magazine
Empire Magazine"The meeting point of Rashomon with the self-referential, punchline-deferring humour of comedies such as Community and The Good Place."
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Financial Times
Financial Times"Becomes more intriguing and much funnier than it might've been thanks to the sharp actors embodying each different genre."
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Variety
Variety"Exceedingly delightful, cleverly constructed, adeptly acted comedy-mystery."
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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times"While the cast... are generally likeable, and there’s a certain freshness about its commitment to being two things at once... it isn’t amusing enough to be enjoyed as pure comedy."
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Independent
Independent"The only thing this tone-deaf pastiche-fest defies is a reason to be seen."
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Chicago Reader
Chicago Reader"It's smart, with thoughtful ideas to offer those who feel like engaging with them - but it's concerned first and foremost with having a good time."
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood Reporter"Tonally jumbled..."
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Slant Magazine
Slant Magazine"A really good time..."
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Paste
Paste"(The Afterparty) deftly blends intrigue and hilarity into one compelling story.."
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Decider
Decider"Already one of the best debuts of 2022."
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Collider
ColliderThe Afterparty: Season 1 | Details
- Genre
- Comedy
- Country of origin
- USA
