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      Season 1 – Bored to Death

      2009 Comedy List
      59% 39 Reviews Tomatometer 80% 100+ Ratings Audience Score This offbeat comedy series stars Jason Schwartzman as young writer Jonathan Ames, who turns his fantasies culled from reading suspense novels into a moonlighting stint as a private detective in Brooklyn, N.Y. As he begins working cases, though, Jonathan finds his crumbling personal life getting in the way of his clients' expectations, not to mention his needy boss, magazine editor George Christopher, interfering with his new career. His best friend, struggling graphic artist Ray, offers advice and a shoulder to lean on. Author Jonathan Ames created the series. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Dec 06 Buy Now

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      Critics Consensus

      Slow to start, Bored to Death evolves into a lighthearted and off-the-wall noir comedy, with insightful characters that grow more layered with each episode.

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      Loukans It took me 2-3 episodes to like the series and the characters. But that said, I really enjoyed this drama and comedy series Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/14/23 Full Review tom m I simply don't care for Jason Schwartzman. He plays the same idiot character in most of his roles. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Salvador S Great characters and unique atmosphere. This was an amazing show. One of my favorite in a long time Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/14/20 Full Review Audience Member Hardly any laughs, but a decent tone, writing, and style. The characters are also great, and everyone's performances are great, and I love the score. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Quirky show; you get Schwartzman and Danson. Galidianakis actually works out his range here. It's a good little show about: a writer, or a detective, or a comic book artists, or a stoned businessmen; who knows its funny... Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Yes, the series is a little bit slow to start, but even the first episodes are charming and well acted. The last two episodes have some of the funniest lines you'll ever hear anywhere, anytime, by anyone. So well written. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Episodes

      Episode 1 Aired Sep 20, 2009 Stockholm Syndrome After his girlfriend moves out, writer Jonathan Ames places an ad offering his services as an unlicensed private detective. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 27, 2009 The Alanon Case While trying to win back Suzanne, Jonathan is hired to follow a man and discover if he has been unfaithful. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 4, 2009 The Case of the Missing Screenplay A filmmaker is interested in having Jonathan rewrite a screenplay; George runs into his ex-wife and her new husband. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 11, 2009 The Case of the Stolen Skateboard Jonathan falls for his latest client; Ray agrees to help a lesbian couple start a new family; George hopes to woo a young publicist at a restaurant opening. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 18, 2009 The Case of the Lonely White Dove A Russian parolee hires Jonathan to track down a singer; George decides to get in touch with his feminine side. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 25, 2009 The Case of the Beautiful Blackmailer A married man hires Jonathan to retrieve a sex tape from a female escort. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 1, 2009 The Case of the Stolen Sperm Ray enlists Jonathan's help to track down a lesbian couple; George publishes a disparaging editorial about Richard Antrem. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 8, 2009 Take a Dive George, Jonathan and Ray prepare for a tripleheader boxing challenge against their rivals. Details

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      Michelle Dean Bitch Media I can more or less sum up what this series is about in less than fifteen words: Immature Novelist inexplicably masquerades as detective, pines after Responsible Woman. Dec 22, 2020 Full Review Courtney Reimer New York Magazine/Vulture Even if we're not exactly biting our nails to find out what happens with these three white dudes and their first-world relationship problems, the love letters to Brooklyn alone are worth the price of HBO. Jun 22, 2018 Full Review Barry Garron Hollywood Reporter The humor is so subdued and the stories so unsurprising that there is nothing to divert your attention from the fact that you're watching someone whose life is far less interesting than your own. Jun 22, 2018 Full Review TV Fanatic Staff TV Fanatic Has the ability to surprise us and so far nothing is of the norm - which is a pleasant eye-opener for television shows these days. Jun 22, 2018 Full Review Sandrine Sahakians TV Equals The thing is, if you're going to name a show Bored to Death, you better make sure that it doesn't actually bore people. Jun 22, 2018 Full Review Dan Owen What Culture It's a show that uses its first season to explore its own limitations, strengths and weaknesses, but doesn't really accomplish much over eight episodes. Rated: 2/4 Jun 22, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

      Season Info

      Executive Producer
      Jonathan Ames, Sarah Condon, Stephanie Davis, Dave Becky, Troy Miller
      Network
      HBO
      Rating
      TV-MA
      Genre
      Comedy
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date
      Sep 20, 2009