I was a huge Party Down fan. Seasons 1 and 2 were just great and I, like many people, was disappointed that it wasn't picked up for a third season ... until 2023!
It pains me to say it, but after 2 episodes the old magic is just not there and the new magic is just not funny. It's hard to say what isn't working. Is it the script? Is it the fact that the characters seem basically the same despite the passing of the years? Is it the overuse of beard and hair dye? Megan's woeful wig? I'm really not sure.
I feel this would've had more potential if it was just Ron at the helm of a whole new younger cast, and that would make more sense too. The younger cast are very good in their individual roles, but just don't seem to fit with the rest of the ensemble. Come to think of it, the old ensemble doesn't seem to fit together, either.
Maybe things will improve, but I doubt it. To think that I once wished for a third series. Be careful what you wish for, I guess.
It pains me to say it, but after 2 episodes the old magic is just not there and the new magic is just not funny. It's hard to say what isn't working. Is it the script? Is it the fact that the characters seem basically the same despite the passing of the years? Is it the overuse of beard and hair dye? Megan's woeful wig? I'm really not sure.
I feel this would've had more potential if it was just Ron at the helm of a whole new younger cast, and that would make more sense too. The younger cast are very good in their individual roles, but just don't seem to fit with the rest of the ensemble. Come to think of it, the old ensemble doesn't seem to fit together, either.
Maybe things will improve, but I doubt it. To think that I once wished for a third series. Be careful what you wish for, I guess.