Dying — The Spoils Before

: The police give Banyon exactly three days to clear his name.

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

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 police give Banyon exactly three days

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. Created by Matt Piedmont and Harper Steele under

: 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