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Set in 1950s Los Angeles, the story follows (Michael Kenneth Williams), a jazz pianist who wakes up to find himself the prime suspect in the murder of his former lover, singer Fresno Foxglove (Maya Rudolph).

is a six-part American comedy miniseries that premiered on IFC in July 2015. Created by Matt Piedmont and Harper Steele under the Funny or Die banner, it serves as a follow-up to the 2014 miniseries The Spoils of Babylon . Premise and Concept The Spoils Before Dying

: It intentionally uses "cheap-TV" gags, including obvious green screens, mismatched shadows, and blatant product placement for fictional brands like "Pillex Drugs". Plot Summary Set in 1950s Los Angeles, the story follows

: The police give Banyon exactly three days to clear his name. Premise and Concept : It intentionally uses "cheap-TV"

: While its predecessor mocked epic "doorstop" miniseries like The Thorn Birds , this installment parodies 1950s film noir , beatnik culture, and pretentious jazz movies.

: The plot features surreal elements, including Banyon seeking advice from his talking cat, Dizzy , and an intricate conspiracy involving a scientist and various colorful personalities. The Spoils Before Dying (TV Mini Series 2015) - IMDb

The series is framed as a "lost masterpiece" from the fictional author and director (played by Will Ferrell ), a bloated, self-important blowhard who serves as an Orson Welles-inspired host.