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Search Party

2016 – 2022Show5 seasons50 episodesTV-MA

ComedyDrama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic787.4Rotten Tomatoes96%74%

A gripping, slow-burning comedy series about everyday modern life and mystery, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, comfort or uplift.

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Episodes

5 seasons · 50 episodes · best: S4E7 "The Infinite Loop" 8.8

Episodes

7.7
7.9
8.2
8.0
6.9

Story

There's a difference between missing and lost.

A dark comedy about four self-absorbed twenty-somethings who become entangled in an ominous mystery when a former college acquaintance suddenly disappears.

Feels like

  • Millennial Satire
  • Cringe Comedy Mystery
  • Psychological Thriller
  • NYC Hipster Culture
  • Darkly Humorous
  • Character-Driven Suspense
  • Unreliable Narrators
  • Slow-Burn Noir
  • Social Awkwardness as Plot Device

Cast

24 of 305 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Sarah-Violet Bliss, Charles Rogers, John Lee
Written by
Sarah-Violet Bliss, Charles Rogers, Starlee Kine
Produced by
Alia Shawkat, Jake Fuller, Ryan Cunningham
Music by
Daniel Wohl, Brian H. Kim

Everyone

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Facts

November 21, 2016 · January 7, 2022 · Ended

First aired
November 21, 2016
Last aired
January 7, 2022
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 50 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use, Sexual Content, Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
37 countries

Tropes

Mistaken for Evidence, Theme Naming, Bitch in Sheep's Clothing +9

  • Mistaken for Evidence
  • Theme Naming
  • Bitch in Sheep's Clothing
  • Jerk with a Heart of Gold
  • My God, What Have I Done?
  • Laughably Evil
  • Protagonist-Centered Morality
  • Never Found the Body
  • Lady in Red
  • Meaningful Name
  • Not Even Bothering with the Accent
  • Denser and Wackier

12 of 171 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Search Party?"

Questions about Search Party

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Search Party?

Netflix

In the United States, Search Party streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 28 other countries.

Is Search Party worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 78). Critics rate it higher (87 out of 100) than audiences (75).

Which season of Search Party is best?

Season 3, with an IMDb average of 8.2. Season 5 is the weakest at 6.9. The highest-rated episode is The Infinite Loop (season 4, episode 7) at 8.8, and the lowest is Leviticus (season 5, episode 4) at 6.6.

How long does it take to watch Search Party?

18 h

About 18 hours: 50 episodes in 5 seasons of about 22 minutes each, aired from 2016 to 2022.

Will Search Party make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10) and cringe comedy (9 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Search Party?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

What tropes does Search Party use?

Mistaken for EvidenceTheme NamingBitch in Sheep's ClothingJerk with a Heart of GoldMy God, What Have I Done?Laughably EvilProtagonist-Centered MoralityNever Found the BodyLady in RedMeaningful NameNot Even Bothering with the AccentDenser and Wackierand 159 more

TV Tropes lists 171 tropes for it, including Mistaken for Evidence, Theme Naming, and Bitch in Sheep's Clothing.