In many ways Starz's "Party Down" was both ahead of its time and is attuned to ours. Between its original run in 2009 and 2010, this spartan and nimble comedy about a catering team was one of those superb shows nobody was watching except for the critics singing its praises. Alas, greatness was not enough to keep it alive beyond two seasons.
Thirteen years and a thriving streaming afterlife bring it back to Starz with much of the classic gang, only now they're in the 40s and beyond, and left a good deal more haggard by the pandemic. Some have fared well. Some are barely holding on. Lizzy Caplan's Casey Klein scored fame's golden ticket, meaning her Los Angeles catering company days are miles behind her. (Caplan's production schedule for "Fleishman Is in Trouble" prevented her from joining this revival.)
