Episode Guide
Episode 1 – 4.5/5 Episode 2 – 4/5 Episode 3 – 3.5/5 Episode 4 – 3/5 Episode 5 – 3.5/5 Episode 6 – 2.5/5
AppleTV+ has a problem with long shows. Almost all of its IPs have episodes that wander on or don’t justify their existence. Truth Be Told, Servant, Defending Jacob, Invasion and Lisey’s Story are all examples of this issue. Unfortunately, The Afterparty also has problems with this. ..
Despite that, The Afterparty is still one of Apple’s best shows. It’s original, quirky, oddly humorous and has enough of a hook to keep you sticking around until the end of its 8 episode run.
This new series is a bit of a love/hate affair for many people, with some finding it to be an interesting and unique take on the traditional soap opera genre. However, if you’re interested in watching it, you’ll likely find it to be a lot of fun.
The Afterparty is a murder mystery novel with modern language and characters. It has a genre-hopping tone across its chapters. ..
The reunion is a chance for the old friends to catch up and share stories. Some of the old classmates are surprised to see how different their lives have become since they last saw each other. Others are happy to see how much they’ve changed since they were kids.
Xavier, a hot-shot celebrity, starred in the box office smash hit Hungry, Hungry Hippos and went on to produce some (subjectively) good tracks. When he was pushed off the balcony of his condo during the reunion afterparty, it was up to Detectives Culp and Danner to figure out who was responsible – and why. ..
Critics who received the first three episodes of “The Crown” were only given a small amount of time to review the series. ..
Apple added the extra episodes across the weeks, but intentionally held off the finale until after episode 7 had aired. This is important to note because almost every review you’re going to read on this show is not taking into consideration any last minute twists. That’s not to say they’re bad of course, far from it, but it is important to know the ending when accurately reflecting on a murder mystery. ..
After all, an Agatha Christie novel can live or die by the twist at the end.
Overall, The Afterparty does a great job of wrapping up its story and justifying the existence of episode 6 and 7. However, both chapters feel like filler that do nothing to help the pacing or story. This makes for a frustrating experience that is difficult to enjoy.
Apple’s recent shows seem to drag on unnecessarily, with little to no new information or innovation.
The mystery is intriguing and the characters are all very likable. They have their own secrets and quirks that make them interesting to follow.
This show is structured in a way that allows for different perspectives to be taken on the events of the night. This allows for a unique tone to be created, depending on who is narrating the story.
Brett’s episode is all about the action, with a Fast and Furious gloss, complete wit car chases, fighting and a bombastic musical score. Elsewhere, you’ve got Zoe’s episode which is exclusively shown in hand-drawn animation, while Aniq’s hopeless romantic story has suitable rom-com stylings. ..
The downside to this approach is that it can be difficult to keep track of what’s happening. A lot of the stories tend to overlap key details from different angles, which can make it difficult to follow what’s going on.
The show has a lot of similarities to other shows that have come before it. The initial excitement is quickly overshadowed by the feeling of déjà vu. ..
The Afterparty is a show that has potential, but it can be improved with more innovation and creativity. The acting is solid, but the humor could use some work. The show is also quite long, so if you’re looking for a quick mystery to finish, this may not be the best choice.
