Party Down
If you don’t have Starz, you probably never even heard of this show. It was Entourage for underachievers, which I suppose fits its home channel. The show’s creator, Rob Thomas (no, not that one), isn’t really known for working on shows you’d ever want to watch. Though he also created the cult-hit UPN/CW show Veronica Mars, which gave the world Kristen Bell (and has significant cast overlap with Party Down).
The show stars Adam Scott (who’s in theaters now in the dreadfully awesome Piranha 3D) as a failed actor who quits showbiz and retreats to his old catering job. The show was canceled, but both seasons are available on Netflix streaming. So grab your iPad or pop your Netflix disc into your Wii and enjoy. Then when you’re through both season, join me in cursing Starz for killing a good show.
Party Down Season 1 on Netflix
Party Down Season 2 on Netflix
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In addition to the soon-to-be-a-classic Piranha 3D, Adam Scott was also on the last couple episodes of last season’s Parks and Rec. (And don’t forget his cinematic tour-de-force in Stepbrothers.)