'Party Down' Fans, We've Got Really Good News for You
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For the uninitiated, Party Down is a cult-favorite comedy series about a ragtag catering crew working to make ends meet while waiting for their big break in Hollywood. Add oddball L.A. parties to the mix, and you've got comedy gold. Its original run was short, but more than 10 years later it's back — and we can't wait! (Just make sure the kids are in bed because this one is for adults only.) Here's everything you need to know about Party Down, including how to watch the original plus the new season premiering February 24.
Jennifer Garner Is in It!
Apparently, Jennifer Garner was a "super fan" of the first two seasons of Party Down in 2009 and 2010. "I couldn’t say yes quickly enough to join in as a guest for this go round," she shared in a recent Instagram post along with cast photos and other behind-the-scenes moments from set. Fans left excited comments like, "Love the show! You’re an added bonus!! 👏👏👏" and "Cant wait! You seem like you fit in with them seamlessly! 🎀"
Most of the Original Party Down Cast Is Back
Party Down's star-studded list of returning cast members includes Adam Scott (Severance, Parks and Recreation), Ken Marino (The Other Two, Veronica Mars), Megan Mullally (Will & Grace), Jane Lynch (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Martin Starr (Silicon Valley), and Ryan Hansen (Bless this Mess, Veronica Mars).
Joining the cast for season 3 are Tyrel Jackson Williams (Thunder Force) and Zoë Chao (The Afterparty), as well as recurring guest star James Marsden (Dead to Me). The reboot also touts guest appearances by Quinta Brunson (Abbott Elementary), Nick Offerman (The Last of Us), SNL alum Bobby Moynihan, along with many other familiar faces.
There Are Lots of Ways to Watch Party Down Season 3
The first episode of the Party Down reboot premieres Friday, February 24, 2023. If you're streaming it on the STARZ app or any other STARZ streaming or on-demand platform, you won't have to wait. If you’re watching Starz on "linear" TV (i.e. old-school TV), the premiere time is 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.
You have multiple ways to stream Starz:
Add Starz to Amazon Prime and take advantage of the 7-day free trial (after, Starz is $8.99 per month on Amazon). Tip: Sign up through the Amazon website, not the app; the easiest way to see the offer is visiting the show's landing page on Amazon.
You can download and subscribe to the Starz app on your smartphone, tablet, Apple TV, or Roku. Starz is currently running a special for $5 per month for 3 months (after, it’s $8.99 per month).
You can add Starz to Hulu for an additional $8.99 per month.
Note: If you are adding Starz to Amazon Prime or Hulu, you will also need to subscribe to that service, but both offer free trials.
It's Easy to Catch Up on Party Down Seasons 1 and 2
The original two seasons of Party Down are available on all Starz streaming platforms (see all of the above), as well as Hulu (without the Starz add-on). You can also purchase individual episodes and seasons through other streaming services.
A re-watch of the original Party Down ensures you spot the Easter eggs and inside jokes that are surely planted in season 3. Plus, you won't miss out on the memorable performances by former cast members Lizzy Caplan (Fleishman Is in Trouble) and Jennifer Coolidge (White Lotus), as well as past guest stars J.K. Simmons, Kevin Hart, Kristen Bell, and more.
Want to Watch Party Down for Free? Here's the Trick
Watching Party Down for free all comes down to timing. Season 3 has six episodes, and only the first one will be released on February 24, 2023. If you wait till March 31 when the last episode is released—and if you are up for a binge—you can stream all three seasons of Party Down during the 7-day Starz free trial on Amazon Prime.
"Are we having fun yet?" as Adam Scott's character Henry might begrudgingly say. Well, with a new season of Party Down on our watchlist, we hope to be very soon.
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