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When I first saw Party Down I was less than impressed. The premise though very unique wasn't interesting enough to please me. It wasn't that funny to me either. The characters to really catch my attention was Jane Lynch's character and Ken Marino. Other than that I just didn't care about the others. After the first episode I was convinced that this show wasn't for me. I never bothered watching again, until The Sweet Sixteen episode. The episode was so amazingly funny and well written, that I knew I had to give it a chance. This series has the potential to be something amazing and I highly recommend it to anyone who's interested in watching a fresh new comedy.

7.5/10

FIRST SEASON : 7,7/10

SECOND SEASON : 7,7/10

THIRD SEASON : 6,5/10

I've watched recently the first two seasons and i liked them a lot. This is not for everyone, humor is dry and subtle. It's cynical and darker than it seems at first. More like a dark comedy than a pure comedy tv series. Personally, i loved it. It's clever, somewhat original and the actors did an amazing job. Everyone is in a great form. Scott, Marino, Hansen, Starr, Caplan. I wish it was a longer tv show.

Third season fell flat and uninteresting. There were still a few good episodes, but the chemistry was not the same. New actors don't fit well. And the whole show was not so funny anymore. Dialogues were not sharp, interaction between the characters was awkward.

Find some new writers, bring back Caplan and it is maybe redeemable. Yes, these actors are older now but that doesn't mean they can't be funny anymore. Script is the problem.

I found this gem about 8 years ago on hulu and have been recommending it to all my friends ever since. I would categorize it as a cult classic, even though they cheated us. Only 6 episodes?!?

Why? S1 & S2 are both 10 episodes.

It feels incomplete.

Pros: The cast is filled with familiar faces from a range of shows; family-friendly, action, raunchy & dark comedies (Glee, Step Brothers, Will &Grace, Black Monday, Alias) The quirky, awkward humor still shines in the 3rd season, along with new young cast members that made it more diverse & inclusive.

Cons: Just one, big complaint... Why, after so much work creating & hyping up the show after a 13 Year hiatus, is it Only SIX EPISODES?!?

These writers are great. I'm sure they had plenty more shenanigans up their sleeve for ten episodes of S3.

S1 &2 are both 10/10 stars, but now that S3 is so short, it went down to 7/10.

First, content-wise, not many people want to see main characters stay in unsatisfactory jobs for ten years. Of course, viewers hate sudden character change, but their situation and environment can surely change. Failing in life in your 40s is different from failing in life in your 20s.

Second, form-wise.. Episodes in 'Party Down' are crazy. The plot is chaotic and eccentric, and those qualities define the whole show. However, the structure of each episode is regular, and that routine neutralizes wildness and craziness, making people laugh. However, how season three unfolds each episode is messy.