Nothing is as it seems in this hilarious murder mystery where each suspect's story is told through a different film genre.
The worst episode of "The Afterparty" is "Danner's Fire", rated 6.5/10 from 473 user votes. It was directed by N/A and written by Christopher Miller. "Danner's Fire" aired on 8/8/2023 and is rated 0.2 point(s) lower than the second lowest rated, "Zoë".
Why did Danner really leave the police force? She presents the scintillating story to Aniq like a steamy '90s thriller.
Director: N/A
Writer: Christopher Miller
Zoë confesses she came to the reunion for a wild night out—a break from her divorced, single-mom life. Things get animated in her retelling.
Director: Christopher Miller
Writer: Phil Lord, Rachel Smith
As her unconventional methods land her in hot water, Detective Danner looks to her own past to explain why she needs to crack this case.
Director: Christopher Miller
Writer: Anthony King, Christopher Miller
Chelsea reveals her not-so-innocent motive: revenge, plain and simple. Her recollection is a tense psychological thriller.
Director: Christopher Miller
Writer: Bridger Winegar
When Zoe's sister's wedding weekend is destroyed by a murder, Aniq calls his old friend Danner to investigate the crime.
Director: N/A
Writer: Anthony King, Christopher Miller
Aniq and Danner interview the bride, who tells the story of her relationship with Edgar in the style of a Jane Austen romance.
Director: N/A
Writer: Christopher Miller, Rachel H. Smith
Aniq and Danner move the investigation to Zoe's family, starting with her free-spirited uncle. His tale is an epic, global romance.
Director: N/A
Writer: Christopher Miller
Following a shocking death at a high school reunion's afterparty, Detective Danner grills Aniq, who recounts the night like a rom-com.
Director: Christopher Miller
Writer: N/A
Grace's former boyfriend tells his story like a film noir: He suspected that Edgar was up to no good and was determined to protect his ex.
Director: N/A
Writer: Christopher Miller, Mike Rosolio
In Brett's action-packed retelling of the night, he had one goal in attending the reunion: reconcile with his ex-wife to get their family back together.
Director: Christopher Miller
Writer: Anthony King
When Edgar's business partner opens up about their complicated history, it plays like a slick and suspenseful heist movie.
Director: N/A
Writer: Christopher Miller
Zoe's father reluctantly agrees to sit with her, Aniq, and Danner as they review found-footage-style videos from the weekend.
Director: N/A
Writer: Christopher Miller, Justin Shipley, Jordan Shipley
Yasper explains how he tried to get Xavier to help him get his music career off the ground. His version of the events is a toe-tapping musical.
Director: Christopher Miller
Writer: Jack Dolgen
Alternating between campy horror and '80s soap opera, Zoe and her mother fill in the remaining blanks of Edgar's murder.
Director: N/A
Writer: Christopher Miller, Justin Shipley, Jordan Shipley
Everyone's stories trace back to a high school party from 15 years ago, which Walt recounts to Detective Danner—revealing huge secrets.
Director: Christopher Miller
Writer: Nicole Delaney
Like the heroine of a twee indie film, Edgar's adopted sister wanted to stop the wedding because of her own broken heart.
Director: N/A
Writer: Christopher Miller
An unexpected eyewitness emerges to help Detective Danner piece together the true story behind Xavier’s demise. Season finale.
Director: Christopher Miller
Writer: Christopher Miller
Launching into a '50s psychological melodrama, Edgar's mother details her nightmarish year since the death of her husband.
Director: N/A
Writer: Anna Lockhart