daddysarm
Some comedies are funny here or there. Some are just plain stupid. Some are just plain annoying. Party Down is neither stupid nor annoying. Well, it isn't especially annoying. It just is not funny. Not at all. It reminds me of the Trailer Park Boys, of which I recently watched a few episodes. That was just not funny also. But, at least that had funny moments. party Down? Hard to think of a funny moment. Head-scratchers. Yes. Maybe the worst part is that Adam Scott, Martin S. & the tall blonde lady (whose name eludes me ... Greer maybe?) have all been funny in other things. The problem here is the writing. They have nothing to work with. Oh, another way it reminds me of Trailer Park Boys is the only character who is slightly funny & also not annoying is Ron, the "leader". In Trailer Park Boys, the only character who was slightly funny & also not at all annoying was the main guy, the "leader". Well, Party Down simply confirms what I already knew: when Hackneyedwood writes about Hackneyedwood people, the result is nearly always lousy.
Taylor Smith
Although Arrested Development is my 3rd favorite TV show of all time, I wish this one survived longer than AD. If you have not seen this show, please do. The casting is perfect from the 'star' actors tot he extras. A beautiful comedy, that truly speaks to where the genre came from. I have no idea what it is like to be a struggling actor, but I truly believe in these characters struggles and am convinced the actor's struggles themselves are indeed portrayed on screen. It is a shame that art like this is shunned and shows like, '3 1/2 Men' and 'How I Met Your Mother' can survive the test of time. Unlike 'AD', I believe anybody and everyone who watches will fall in love with this show.
rebecca-ry
'Party Down' is a great show, it's a shame that it has such a small number of fans and that no one really watched it. The acting is great; the cast work perfectly with each other. The little mini stories between characters in the show are hilarious, particularly the rivalry between Roman and Kyle. The script is really funny; the scenarios get more and more ridiculous as the series goes on but it doesn't stop getting funny. Sometimes the ending of an episode can be a bit predictable but it still makes you laugh. The plot is basically about a group of wannabe actors and writers who can't seem to become successful and work as waiters for a catering business to make money. They are rarely shown working, casually drink and take drugs on the job and argue with each other constantly. The plot seems so simple yet it is brilliant and works perfectly.If you have not watched this series yet I would strongly suggest you do so. You may be familiar with some of the actors; Lizzy Caplan, Adam Scott and Jane Lynch with some guest stars featuring throughout the series.
jabiddle-1
I thought this show was GREAT! The reason I found it in the first place was because Veronica Mars ended and so I wanted more of Rob Thomas. Well, turns out there is quite the slew of people working on this show, and the product is wonderful (to me, of course). I am a huge Veronica Mars fan, and so it was neat to see various cast members guest star on all the different episodes. I thought it was humorous and well-written. The pilot episode doesn't quite grab you, but once I got in to a couple episodes, I quickly appreciated the first ones. I would definitely recommend this to anyone wanting a light, funny show. I can't wait for season two (if there is one). It definitely leaves you wanting more.