It will not be a surprise to see hit get praise and notoriety in the upcoming awards season. When looking at the series as a complete story with a beginning, middle, and end, The Afterparty is easily one of the best new shows on TV this year. The writing is phenomenal and the finale provides a satisfying conclusion to the hype built over the last few weeks. The 8-episode arc is equal parts tense, shocking, hilarious, and fun. Given the talent both behind and in front of the camera, The Afterparty was bound to be an achievement from the moment the concept was conceived. This dramatic display really makes the series feel as if it could take place in reality, which only makes the murder mystery genre more emphatic when sticking the landing. His reasoning is drenched in desperation and despair, causing the viewer to feel for him. While he is mostly known for the quirky comedic characters he’s played in Parks & Rec, Space Force, and Sonic the Hedgehog, Schwartz puts on a clinic with the dramatic tension building. The reveal is tense and Schwartz pulls off one of the best performances of his career. Written and directed by Christopher Miller, the finale is genuinely surprising with the twist ending that it was actually Yasper (Ben Schwartz) who pushed Xavier from the balcony to his death. READ: ‘The Righteous Gemstones’ Season 2 Episode 8 Recap/Review: “The Prayer of a Righteous Man” However, she does this knowing that Aniq has already come to the same conclusion she has: Brett is innocent. She does this by seemingly pointing at the hotheaded Brett (Ike Barinholtz) as the killer. Danner is desperate to keep Aniq safe from the corrupt system. However, it’s not just about solving the murder. The actress commands the room, keeping the characters and viewers alike on their toes. Tiffany Haddish continues her Emmy Award-worthy string of performances. Following a revolving door of genre and film styles, Danner has actually put the puzzle together. As Danner rewinds the tape a bit and begins to open up about her findings. What happens next is perhaps one of the most satisfying conclusions to a whodunnit in recent memory. Hellbent on solving the crime correctly before the egotistical Detective Germain arrives to pin it on Aniq, Danner returns to the full group of suspects. While the story quickly returns to the murder mystery at hand, the young actress impresses with the screentime she receives early on. The young Everly Carganilla, who has previously shined in roles in Netflix’s Yes Day and The Chair, displays high levels of charisma and wit in this episode well beyond her years. This begins a running gag with Danner continually slipping in amniotic fluid that highlights the episode throughout. Instead, her water breaks and she rushes to deliver her baby. Turns out, she is not a second murder victim like many had suspected. However, Maggie’s account of the night reveals the fate of Jennifer #2 (Ayden Mayeri). READ: ‘The Afterparty’ Episode 7 “Danner” Review: “A Detective’s Detour” Unfortunately, the fun ends when her dad catches her and guides her back to the car to wait. She urges Maggie to explain her explorations of the house. Thankfully, Danner regains control of the story. This coincides with the memorable clip from episode one featuring Channing Tatum in which Xavier (Dave Franco) stars in a hilarious Hall & Oates biopic. This includes a hilarious parody clip of a Hungry Hungry Hippos film co-starring Will Forte. Notably, Maggie’s unexpected eyewitness testimony gives viewers a quick glance at Xavier’s movie career. Making her way through the party, Maggie is a whimsical shadow interacting with almost everyone, including drawing the cat features that Aniq (Sam Richardson) sports throughout the previous 7 installments of the series. Through the lens of an 8-year-old, Maggie’s version of the evening takes the shape of a Sesame Street-like show with the main characters appearing as puppets. As a child who should not have been there, to begin with, Maggie provides key details omitted from the rest of the partygoers’ stories. However, before the truth comes to light, Zoë and Brett’s daughter Maggie (Everly Carganilla) gets her moment in the hot seat, recounting the outlandish events of the night from her unaltered point of view. The season finale of The Afterparty finally reveals who the killer is. The following will contain spoilers for episode 8 of Apple TV’s The Afterparty. For a recap/review of last week’s episode, click here.Īfter a quick detour detailing the endearing intentions of Detective Danner (Tiffany Haddish), episode 8 is here.
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