Party Down is one of those comedy shows that very few people know about but those who know it, love it and really appreciate the recent revival. The Starz series follows the story of a group of out-of-work actors in Los Angeles who are trying to earn a living by working in a catering company and still hoping to make it big in the industry. Party Down stars Adam Scott, Ken Marino, Lizzy Caplan, Ryan Hansen, Martin Starr, Jane Lynch, and Megan Mullally. So, if you loved the group dynamics, cringe comedy, and a bit of dark humor in Party Down, here are some similar shows you could watch next.
Corporate (Paramount+ & Rent on Prime Video)
Corporate is a dark comedy series created by Pat Bishop, Matt Ingebretson, and Jake Weisman. The Comedy Central series follows the miserable lives of two downtrodden employees as they die a little from the inside every day working for a fictional multinational corporation Hampton DeVille. Corporate stars Matt Ingebretson and Jake Weisman in the lead roles with Anne Dudek, Adam Lustick, Aparna Nancherla, and Lance Reddick starring in supporting roles.
Master of None (Netflix)
Master of None is a comedy-drama series created by Aziz Ansari and Alan Yang. The Netflix series is loosely based on Ansari’s real-life experiences and it follows the story of Dev, an actor in New York as he struggles with relationships, love, career, and finding the best taco. Master of None stars Ansari, Lena Waithe, Eric Wareheim, Noël Wells, Kevin Yu, Naomie Ackie, H. Jon Benjamin, Ravi Patel, and Alessandra Mastronardi.
Bored to Death (Max & Rent on Prime Video)
Bored to Death is a detective comedy series created by Jonathan Ames. The HBO series follows the story of Jonathan Ames, a writer in Brooklyn, New York City as he tries to solve mysteries he finds on Craigslist as an unlicensed private detective, he is helped by his best friend and boss. Bored to Death stars Jason Schwartzman, Zach Galifianakis, and Ted Danson in the lead roles with Heather Burns, Olivia Thirlby, Oliver Platt, Laila Robins, John Hodgman, and Jenny Slate starring in supporting roles.
Broad City (Hulu, Paramount+ & Rent on Prime Video)
Broad City is a comedy series created by Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson. Based on the real-life friendship between Glazer and Jacobson, the Comedy Central series follows the story of two best friends, Abbi Abrams and Ilana Wexler as they try to make something of themselves in New York City. Broad City stars Jacobson and Glazer in the lead roles with Hannibal Buress, Paul W. Downs, John Gemberling, Arturo Castro, Stephen Schneider, Chris Gethard, and Eliot Glazer starring in supporting roles.
A.P. Bio (Peacock & Rent on Prime Video)
A.P. Bio is a workplace comedy series created by Mike O’Brien. The NBC and Peacock series follows the story of a former philosophy professor as he ends up taking a job as an A.P. Bio teacher at a local high school, but instead of teaching he uses his students to plot revenge against the people who have wronged him, mainly his nemesis Miles Leonard. A.P. Bio stars Glenn Howerton in the lead role with Mary Sohn, Lyric Lewis, Jacob Houston, Sari Arambulo, Jean Villepique, Allisyn Snyder, Patton Oswalt, Aparna Brielle, Eddie Leavy, and Paula Pell starring in supporting roles.
Entourage (Max, Apple TV & Rent on Prime Video)
Entourage is a comedy-drama series created by Doug Ellin. The HBO series revolved around the acting career of a young A-list movie star Vincent Chase as he lives with his childhood friends from Queens, New York. The group enjoys all the opulent parties, fast cars, and beautiful women Los Angeles has to offer. Entourage stars Adrian Grenier, Kevin Connolly, Kevin Dillon, Jerry Ferrara, and Jeremy Piven in the main roles with Rex Lee, Perrey Reeves, Debi Mazar, and Emmanuelle Chriqui starring in supporting roles.
Love (Netflix)
Love is a romantic comedy-drama series created by Judd Apatow, Lesley Arfin, and Paul Rust. The Netflix series follows the story of Gus, an aspiring writer working as a tutor, and Mickey, a radio program manager as they meet each other and start dating. While they feel that they are in love their vastly different personalities always get in the way. Love stars Gillian Jacobs and Paul Rust in the lead roles with Claudia O’Doherty, Chris Witaske, Mike Mitchell, Kathy Baker, Ed Begley Jr., Kyle Bornheimer, Drew Tarver, and Daniel Stern starring in supporting roles.
Letterkenny (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
Letterkenny is a Canadian comedy series developed by Jared Keeso and Jacob Tierney. Based on a YouTube series titled Letterkenny Problems by Keeso, the Crave series is set in a fictional rural town known as Letterkenny and it follows its residents as they deal with several problems threatening their town. Letterkenny stars Jared Keeso, Nathan Dales, Michelle Mylett, K. Trevor Wilson, Dylan Playfair, Andrew Herr, and Tyler Johnston.
Reboot (Hulu)
Reboot is a comedy series created by Steven Levitan. The Hulu series follows the story of the dysfunctional cast of a fictional early 2000s hit sitcom titled Step Right Up, as they are called back to reprise their roles in the reboot of their sitcom. They come back to reprise their roles years after their series ended and now they are back on set with their unresolved issues and a lot of animosity towards each other. Reboots stars Keegan-Michael Key, Johnny Knoxville, Rachel Bloom, Calum Worthy, Krista Marie Yu, Judy Greer, and Paul Reiser.
Everyone is Doing Great (Rent on Prime Video)
Everyone is Doing Great is a comedy series created by James Lafferty and Stephen Colletti. The Hulu series follows the story of two out-of-work actors Seth and Jeremy as they try to stay relevant in the industry, five years after their popular series ended. Everyone is Doing Great stars James Lafferty and Stephen Colletti in the lead roles with Alexandra Park, Cariba Heine, Tom Fugedi, Karissa Lee Staples, Sean Carrigan, and Bob Turton starring in supporting roles.