After Midnight’s Best Panel Featuring Tomlinson & Crockett

Netflix’s Late-night Talk Show

Netflix’s new variety talk program, After Midnight, continues to make waves with its blend of stand-up, interviews and sketch comedy. In a recent episode, the streaming giant assembled what comedian Affion Crockett dubbed “without a doubt the greatest panel of all time.” The four-person lineup—Taylor Tomlinson, Marcella Arguello, Milana Vayntrub and Affion Crockett—dove into topics from social media trends to late-night rituals, creating one of the series’ most talked-about installments.

A Star-studded Panel

Taylor Tomlinson, whose Netflix specials Quarter-Life Crisis and Look At You have cemented her as a Gen-Z voice, opened the discussion with self-deprecating jokes about navigating adulthood during a global pandemic. Marcella Arguello, known for her sharp wit on Netflix’s Hysterical docuseries, followed with a rapid-fire set on digital dating faux pas. Milana Vayntrub, best known for her role on This Is Us and those iconic AT&T ads, offered a charming perspective on balancing acting gigs with an ever-expanding social media presence. Affion Crockett rounded out the group, flexing his improvisational skills honed on projects like Soul Plane and BET’s Comic View.

In an Instagram post (https://www.instagram.com/p/DKuefAHJWab/), Crockett shared a behind-the-scenes snap of the quartet seated under the show’s neon logo. His caption, without edits: “without a doubt the greatest panel of all time #aftermidnight #taylortomlinson #whattowatch #latenight #comedy #TV #MarcellaArguello #AffionCrockett #MilanaVayntrub.” Fans quickly flooded the comments to praise the chemistry and energy on display.

Spotlight On Affion Crockett

Affion Crockett, 49, has carved a unique niche as an actor, comedian and rapper. Born in Amityville, New York, he rose to prominence with sketch work on Comedy Central’s Uptown Comedy Club and BET’s Comic View. Crockett’s film credits include Soul Plane (2004) and A Haunted House (2013), and he’s had recurring roles on Disney XD’s Kickin’ It. On After Midnight, Crockett blends storytelling with character bits, often riffing on everyday absurdities—an approach that shiningly complements his fellow panelists.

Fan Reaction

Social media chatter lit up within hours of the episode’s drop. A Twitter user wrote, “This is peak Netflix panel—sooo funny!” while another praised the “unfiltered banter and genuine rapport.” Viewership data for After Midnight’s premiere week showed a 15% uptick in engagement compared with the prior episode, according to third-party streaming trackers.

Subscribers have also pointed to After Midnight’s flexible format—each episode rotates hosts and panelists—as a key to its success. Following this breakout lineup, Netflix has already hinted at similar comedian rosters in upcoming episodes, teasing new combinations on official promos.

By combining fresh voices like Tomlinson and Arguello with established talents such as Crockett and Vayntrub, After Midnight is carving out its space in the crowded late-night field. As one fan commented on Instagram, “This is exactly what streaming talk shows needed.” The series continues to drop new installments weekly on Netflix.

With more installments on the horizon, After Midnight looks set to keep audiences laughing long past their bedtime.

Trivia

Affion Crockett has contributed to the writing of comedic sketches and scripts, demonstrating his multifaceted talent.