The Afterparty
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The Afterparty
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A Lot or a Little?
The parents' guide to what's in this TV show.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that The Afterparty is a genre-bending murder mystery with a comic twist. Set in the Bay Area on the night of the 15th high school reunion, a pop star falls to his death during an after party at his lavish home. As each suspect retells their version of the night's events in different episodes, various film genres are used, meaning that some episodes might have more drug and alcohol use, others might be more violent, but language is constant throughout ("s--t," "f--k," "p--sy."). Men have a urination contest. A brawl sees a security guard hit in the face with a skillet.
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What's the Story?
In THE AFTERPARTY, a group of Bay Area natives attend their 15th high school reunion, aware that their classmate, a pop star named Xavier (Dave Franco, The Disaster Artist) was due to show up. He descends in his helicopter, creating a stir among friends and enemies alike. Little does everyone know, but Xavier will fall to his death at his Marin County house while hosting a reunion after party. Detective Danner (Tiffany Haddish, Girls Trip) rounds up the suspects and interviews them individually, hoping that she can solve the mystery before a big-time investigator from Los Angeles shows up. Will she discover who pushed Xavier to his death? Will the killer strike again?
Is It Any Good?
Boasting creative twists and great characters, this addictive, hilarious murder mystery is a gem. Each episode of The Afterparty is told from a different suspect's point of view, allowing the "mind movies," as Detective Danner (Tiffany Haddish) calls them, to be played out in different genres. A love-sick character named Aniq (Sam Richardson, Veep) recounts the evening leading up to the murder like a Cameron Crowe love story (think Say Anything). Brett (Ike Barinholtz, The Oath), who sees himself as a commando on a mission to keep his failing family together, has a much more aggressive take.
Each episode is a vignette that could stand alone; put together as a series, there are lots of Easter eggs and clever crossovers to keep viewers riveted. Teens and adults can compare notes, finding the intersections and contrasts of each episode's stories. Fans of true crime podcasts will love that this show both lampoons the genre while giving a nod to the importance of differing points of view.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about drinking and drug use in The Afterparty. What happens in real life when people get drunk to the point of passing out? What risks do people take when they're drinking heavily?
This mystery revolves around a murder. How do you feel that violence in media might affect you?
Xavier's place is full of incredible stuff and all of the latest technology. Does seeing high-end stuff in shows make you want to have the lifestyle of a super-wealthy person?
TV Details
- Premiere date: January 28, 2022
- Cast: Tiffany Haddish, Dave Franco, Ben Schwartz, Sam Richardson, Ilana Glazer, Ike Barinholtz
- Network: Apple TV+
- Genre: Drama
- Topics: Friendship, High School
- TV rating: TV-MA
- Last updated: February 28, 2022
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