) feels like spending time with old friends. While it’s electrifying to see all our faves back together again, this episode marks a departure from the typicalformat, since most of the characters are guests at the event, not working it. The pace of the half-hour ends up being a bit uneven as it works to quickly catch us up on what’s been going on in these characters’ lives and set the stage for the rest of the season.
One of the funniest things about Ron is that he has always been a boss who inspires no devotion or respect from his subordinates. “Are we having fun yet?” notwithstanding, his clunky mottos provided some of the most quotable moments from the show’s original run. And he’s still trying to make them happen with a new batch of disinterested staff.in this episode is personal business on company pond.
Henry somehow manages to become involved in every major event at the party. He finds out that Ron needs ten grand by midnight to keep Party Down afloat, then unwittingly connects Ron with Evie and Jack. When Jack doesn’t end up investing due to Ron’s hilarious yet unfortunate pain-induced face-plant, Henry suggests Constance as an alternative. Later, Henry ends up having an animated brainstorming sesh with Roman and Sackson, and they crack the case of who leaked the Karma Rocket video.
• That said, I hope Lydia gets to go toe to toe with the legendary Leonard Stiltskin at some point this season. If there were a wish list for returning guest stars, J.K. Simmons’s acerbic and foul-mouthed movie executive would be at the top of my list.