Party Down: First Annual PI2A Symposium

March 11, 2023 11:39 AM - Season 3, Episode 3

Ron, desperate to keep Party Down afloat, books an event for an extremely problematic group leading to complications for - everyone.
posted by ellieBOA (6 comments total)

While this had the potential to veer into Very Special Episode territory, I was very impressed with how they pulled it off. I thought making Roman confront the truth about his fanbase was a nice touch. Offerman was horrifyingly delightful, and I nearly did a spit-take with the heil-five.

So glad this show is back.
posted by mrjohnmuller at 2:29 PM on March 11, 2023 [1 favorite]

Agreed. It nicely balanced the practical realities of the situation with the ideological ones. I think I'm enjoying this go-round of the show more than the original.
posted by sardonyx at 3:25 PM on March 11, 2023

This was my favourite episode of the new season so far!
posted by ellieBOA at 6:56 AM on March 12, 2023 [2 favorites]

Two Party Down Episodes, Two Snapshots of American Politics [Vulture / Archive]
posted by ellieBOA at 5:12 AM on March 15, 2023 [1 favorite]

This is such a small moment, but it was nice to see Henry's students watching and being impressed by 'Are we having fun yet?' right at the end. He's endured it as tedium for so long! To have it recast as something exciting and impressive was really sweet.
posted by happyfrog at 5:17 AM on March 18, 2023 [2 favorites]

Martin Starr Pulled His Party Down Trip From Personal Experience [Vulture / Archive]
posted by ellieBOA at 2:10 PM on March 20, 2023 [1 favorite]