However, the show never fully takes advantage of its own framing device. There are a few moments that will make you laugh out loud (usually involving either Haddish or Schwartz), and there are amusing parodic elements of the different genres. Ben Schwartz also brings his signature charm to each episode as aspiring musician Yasper. Tiffany Haddish shines in the role of quippy homicide detective Danner, and her interjections into the various suspects’ retellings of the event are some of the funniest jokes in the show. There’s not the same sense of eager anticipation for each episode like there is in other murder mystery shows.
While “Only Murders” was more mystery than comedy, “The Afterparty” is definitely more comedy than mystery - and while the mystery here is decent, it’s not as interesting or compelling as other shows of its kind. The mystery-comedy genre has been gaining traction in the past few years, with shows like “Only Murders in the Building” attracting enormous followings for their amusing twists on the typical murder mystery tropes. Aniq (Sam Richardson), who came to the party to reconnect with a high school crush, recounts his story like a rom-com, while ex-jock Brett (Ike Barinholtz) recounts his night like an action movie.
#THE AFTERPARTY CAST MOVIE#
Each episode follows a different character’s retelling of the night, each one told in a style that mimics a different movie genre. Following the murder of pop star Xavier (Dave Franco) at a high school reunion afterparty, Detective Danner (Tiffany Haddish) interviews everyone present at the event, asking them to recall their experiences of the night.
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