The Afterparty

A celebrity is found dead after a high school reunion afterparty, and Detective Danner shows up to piece together what happened. The show unfolds through interviews with an eclectic cast of suspects, each recounting their night in a wildly different cinematic style. As memories shift and motives surface, humor and mystery mix, with the truth bending under subjective retellings. The investigation is propelled by sharp banter and eccentric personalities, and every episode reframes the same events through changing tones and visual cues, so you never settle on a single version of what went wrong.

Released in 2022, The Afterparty was created by Christopher Miller. The series uses a rotating directing approach and varied production design so each episode can mimic a different film genre, emphasizing distinct visual and tonal choices.

The series attracted attention from industry watchers, earning nominations and mentions for writing and performance at smaller television award events, with particular notice of the show's inventive episodic structure and ensemble work.

The Afterparty made a cultural mark through its format, which encouraged viewers to pick favorite genre episodes and share clips online. Performances by Tiffany Haddish and Sam Richardson became common reference points in social discussions, and the show's playful genre shifts inspired memes and commentary about point of view in storytelling.

Critics and audiences generally reacted positively, reflected in an average vote of 7.196/10 from 199 votes. Reviews often praised the show's blend of comedy and whodunit mechanics, and its themes circle around memory, ego, friendship, and how people present themselves. The mix of parody and genuine emotional beats keeps the mystery light but oddly revealing, so you laugh while trying to decide who to trust.