Party Down S02e04 Dthrip (2026)

Martin Starr’s Roman DeBeers gets the A-plot. He signs up for DTH on a dare/bet, expecting to hate it, but discovers — to his horror — that his cynical, death-obsessed personality makes him incredibly popular. The scene where he speed-dates a woman who survived a lightning strike while her husband was struck is a masterclass in deadpan tragedy-comedy. Roman’s arc ends with him genuinely connecting with someone, only to sabotage it because he can’t let go of his intellectual snobbery. Painfully real and funny.

Here’s a complete review of Party Down Season 2, Episode 4: (often shortened by fans to “DTH” or “DTHrip” after the fictional dating service). Quick Summary Rating: 9/10 Original Air Date: May 7, 2010 Writers: John Enbom & Rob Thomas Director: Bryan Gordon party down s02e04 dthrip

If you only watch three episodes of Season 2, make it this one, “Steve Guttenberg’s Birthday,” and “Party Down Company Picnic.” Martin Starr’s Roman DeBeers gets the A-plot

The Party Down crew is hired to cater an exclusive, high-end launch party for DTH (Disaster, Tragedy, Horror — a play on “DH” or “DTH” as in “death”), a new dating website for wealthy people turned on by death, disaster, and grief. Yes, it’s exactly as dark and funny as it sounds. What Works (Mostly Everything) 1. The Premise is Perfect Party Down The episode takes a grotesque, very-Los Angeles concept (a dating site for “morbidly rich” people who bond over tragedy) and mines every uncomfortable, hilarious moment. The guests discuss plane crashes and cancer diagnoses the way normal people discuss wine and sunsets. It’s satire that feels disturbingly plausible. Roman’s arc ends with him genuinely connecting with

Recommendation: Pour yourself a glass of “Grief Sauvignon Blanc” and enjoy.