When is The Afterparty season 2 release date? If you love a good murder mystery, chances are that, like us, you are a big fan of the Apple TV Plus series The Afterparty. It’s a millennial whodunnit romp for the ages devised by Christopher Miller, one half of perhaps the buzziest duo in Hollywood along with Phil Lord.
In the first season of The Afterparty, a mysterious death at a high school reunion led to laughs, plenty of drama and even some redemption throughout the case, and now fans are dying to know what Detective Danner is up to next. Thankfully, Apple TV Plus renewed one of its best TV series and we’re now getting yet another crime to sink our teeth into, as well as more colorful genre homages.
But who is the new victim? And where will Danner be called to next? From The Afterparty season 2 release date, to The Afterparty cast and more, here are all the clues we here at The Digital Fix have uncovered during our investigation into one of the best comedy series around.
The Afterparty season 2 cast
The Afterparty season 2 cast list is stacked with big names and talent, with the fabulous Tiffany Haddish back as Detective Danner.
Joining her in her next outing are well-known actors such as John Cho, Zach Woods, Jack Whitehall, and Poppy Liu. Sam Richardson and Zoë Chao are also back from the first season as new couple Aniq and Zoë. Improbably, they’ve become caught up in another murder.
The Afterparty season 1 also featured special guest stars, such as Channing Tatum and Will Forte. With that in mind, we are betting that some surprising cameos and additions will also be popping up in The Afterparty season 2 cast. So keep your eyes on this guide as we snoop for more information!
Here is The Afterparty season 2 cast list:
- Tiffany Haddish as Detective Danner
- Sam Richardson as Aniq
- Zoë Chao as Zoë
- Elizabeth Perkins as Isabel
- John Cho as Ulysses
- Zach Woods as Edgar
- Ken Jeong as Feng
- Paul Walter Hauser as Travis
- Poppy Liu as Grace
- Vivian Wu as Vivian
- Jack Whitehall as Sebastian
- Anna Konkle as Hannah
The Afterparty season 2 release date and reviews
The Afterparty season 2 premiered with two episodes on Wednesday July 12, 2023. New episodes are airing weekly.
To keep up to date with all of the episode titles and any updates on the airdates, check out our guide to The Afterparty season 2 release schedule.
As for the critical response, it’s a winner. On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, 94% of critics gave the second season a positive response, even though those dastardly teases at Apple withheld the final episode from reviewers. There are plenty of twists to come.
What is The Afterparty season 2 about?
The Afterparty season 2 plot focuses on Detective Danner solving a new murder case, this time at a wedding that has a dead groom.
That is right, folks; we have a new contender for the best thriller series of all time on our hands! Well, we use the term anthology lightly here, as characters from The Afterparty season 1 have returned for the next chapter with Danner.
But who are these returning characters, you ask? Remember Aniq and Zoe – the couple who hooked up in the last season? Well, they are involved in this case, too.
Format-wise, it’s similar to the first season, with various suspects and witnesses telling their own stories about the crime through the medium of different movie and TV genres. We can’t get enough.
Is there a The Afterparty season 2 trailer?
The Afterparty season 2 trailer dropped on Wednesday, June 7 2023.
It allows us to get a glimpse of the new cast and the new crime they’re investigating, as well as some of the new genres we’re visiting. Yes, you did see a monochrome film noir and a Bridgerton-esque period drama in there. This is gonna be fun.
Where can I watch The Afterparty season 2?
The Afterparty season 2 is available to stream on Apple TV Plus, with new episodes releasing weekly. You can also watch the entire first season on one of the best streaming services right now.
How many episodes of The Afterparty season 2 will there be?
There will be 10 episodes of The Afterparty season 2. Since the first season consisted of eight episodes, this means we’ll have a bonus two to get stuck into. The majority of the episodes will be penned by Christopher Miller, who created and directed the first season of the show.
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