The genius of Party Down lies in its setting. Hollywood shows usually focus on the stars or the agents. This show focuses on the people pouring the drinks. It captures the specific malaise of the LA service industry—the distinct bitterness of serving people who are living the life you failed to achieve.
Party Down Season 1 is a near-perfect season of television. It manages to be hilarious and deeply depressing simultaneously. It satirizes the Hollywood ego while never losing sight of the humanity of its characters. party down s01 hdtvrip
The first season introduced the character Henry Pollard’s (Adam Scott) failed catchphrase from a beer commercial: The genius of Party Down lies in its setting
Season 1 establishes the premise immediately: a group of wannabe actors, writers, and lost souls working for a Los Angeles catering team while chasing dreams that are rapidly fading. It captures the specific malaise of the LA
Before he was hunting dinosaurs in Jurassic World or hosting the Golden Globes, Adam Scott spent three seasons wearing a pink bowtie and carrying a tray of shrimp. Party Down , created by Rob Thomas (of Veronica Mars fame), John Enbom, Paul Rudd, and Dan Etheridge, premiered on Starz in 2009 to critical acclaim but almost zero viewership. Today, it is regarded as one of the most underappreciated comedies of the modern era.