The Spoils Before Dying
“A groovy trip in free-form jazz.”
Series Overview
Fictional author-filmmaker, Eric Jonrosh, adapts his epic tale of a pianist-turned-detective investigating a murder in the 1950s underground jazz scene.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
1 Season • 6 Episodes
23 min per episode
2015 – 2015
Premiered: Wed, Jul 8, 2015
Matt Piedmont
Harper SteeleLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “The Biscuit Eaters”
Rock is pursued by the FBI and uncovers the true murderer.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-06-16
Cast & Creators
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Michael Kenneth Williams
Rock Banyon
Kristen Wiig
Delores O'Dell
Maya Rudolph
Fresno Foxglove
Bérénice Marlohe
Beatrice
Chin Han
Salizar Vasquez DeLeon
Will Ferrell
Eric Jonrosh
Peter Coyote
Dizzy the Cat
Steve Tom
General
Marc Evan Jackson
Kermit Biggs
Haley Joel Osment
Alistair St. Barnaby
Michael Sheen
Chet
Tim Meadows
Gary Dunhill
Ariana Emance
Ballerina
Jim Boulden
Puppeteer #1
Bree Condon
Groovy VaVoom
Kevin Carlson
Puppeteer #2
Emily Ratajkowski
Agent Day
Andy Daly
Artie Mann
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matt Piedmont
Matt Piedmont, Harper Steele
John Nau, Andrew Feltenstein
Giles Dunning
David Trachtenberg
Kristen Wiig, Adam McKay, Will Ferrell, Nate Young, Matt Piedmont
Department Leadership Roster
Matt Piedmont
Writer
Harper Steele
Writer
Matt Piedmont
Director
Kristen Wiig
Producer
Mark Snelgrove
Production Design
Trayce Gigi Field
Costume Design
Giles Dunning
Director of Photography
David Trachtenberg
Editor
John Nau
Original Music Composer
Andrew Feltenstein
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.
14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Spoils Before Dying
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What is The Spoils Before Dying about?
Fictional author-filmmaker, Eric Jonrosh, adapts his epic tale of a pianist-turned-detective investigating a murder in the 1950s underground jazz scene.
How many seasons does The Spoils Before Dying have?
The Spoils Before Dying comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Spoils Before Dying?
Key cast members in The Spoils Before Dying include Michael Kenneth Williams, Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Bérénice Marlohe, Chin Han.
Who created or directed The Spoils Before Dying?
The Spoils Before Dying was developed and directed by Matt Piedmont.