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Season 1 – Angry Boys

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The man behind the acclaimed HBO series "Summer Heights High" returns to the network to explore what it means to be a 21st-century male. In "Angry Boys," creator and writer Chris Lilley uses his chameleonlike talents to star as the mock-documentary's six main characters: identical teenage twins Daniel and Nathan Sims, who live in south Australia; the twins' no-nonsense grandmother, Ruth, aka "Gran"; Los Angeles rapper S.mouse; soft-spoken Japanese mother Jen Okazaki, who manages her son's skateboarding career; and former world champion surfer Blake Oakfield. The edgy comedy series looks at the lives, dreams and aspirations of average boys and men as they encounter daily struggles to satisfy obligations to family and friends. Lilley, a native of Sydney, Australia, first introduced the characters of Daniel and Nathan in the 2005 miniseries "We Can Be Heroes."

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Angry Boys — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Chris Lilley's comedic sensibility is unique, but too often Angry Boys resorts to juvenile, politically incorrect jokes that are more uncomfortable than illuminating.

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Joanne Ostrow Denver Post 01/01/2012
Given time, Lilley could find storytelling strengths to match his inventive array of alter egos. Go to Full Review David Hinckley New York Daily News 01/01/2012
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His wavelength is extreme narrowcasting, and most viewers are likely to find Angry Boys just rambling and dull. Go to Full Review Mike Hale New York Times 01/01/2012
The expansion emphasizes the sameness of his writing and his performances, and makes the payoffs of the jokes feel small. Go to Full Review Jac Kern Cincinnati CityBeat 09/15/2017
... as true-to-life as it is over-the-top, as hilarious as it is heartwrenching. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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LEON W @RT77803055 07/24/2024 Absolutely incredible TV show to watch Chris Lily is a great comedian must watch TV show The comedy is very down to earth, has amazing jokes and character development, especially for the Australian people, but it's not tailored for American and British viewers, whatever they say is not as impactful as most because it's not based around their cultures and humour levels are like regular sitcoms, they just won't understand the jokes. See more 04/13/2020 Chris Lilley takes various cultural identities of Australia and turns them into hilarious characters. See more 01/30/2014 Hilarious, you have got to see this show! Only watch if you like R rated comedies See more Read all reviews
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Chris Lilley

Creator

Chris Lilley

Blake Oakfield

Deborah Jones

Kerry

Greg Fairall

Steve

Liam Keltie

Tyson

Samuel Cooke

Jamie

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jun 7, 2011 Daniel and Nathan annoy their mother; Gran raises juvenile inmates. Details Episode 2 Aired Jun 7, 2011 S.mouse's new song goes viral; Nathan is inspired to break the law; Gran takes a new inmate under her wing. Details Episode 3 Aired Jun 14, 2011 Daniel plans a farewell party; Blake Oakfield discusses his surfing career. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 14, 2011 Jen Okazaki markets her son as a gay teen; Daniel tries to keep Nathan from touching himself. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 21, 2011 Daniel is jealous when his mother invites a boy to befriend Nathan; Jen explains Tim's diet and exercise regimen; S.mouse records a song with his girlfriend. Details Episode 6 Aired Jun 28, 2011 Daniel throws a party when his mother is out of town; Blake starts a surf camp; Gran insults an inmate. Details Episode 7 Aired Jul 5, 2011 Daniel's mother forces him to spend time with a gay classmate; S.mouse violates his probation; Jen irritates Tim. Details Episode 8 Aired Jul 12, 2011 Daniel tries to benefit from Nathan's way with girls; Blake lends his car to an ex-convict; Gran reveals a secret. Details Episode 9 Aired Jul 19, 2011 Nathan makes it clear that he does not want to go to boarding school; Tim is fed up with Jen; Blake ponders self-improvement. Details Episode 10 Aired Jul 26, 2011 S.mouse attends a photo shoot for his album; Daniel and Nathan participate in their mother's wedding; Gran tries to improve Garingal's isolation cells. Details Episode 11 Aired Aug 2, 2011 Daniel prepares for Nathan's farewell party; Jen goes into crisis-management mode; Gran gets some bad news; S.mouse has an epiphany. Details Episode 12 Aired Aug 9, 2011 Gran gets closer to her family; S.mouse gets a break; Tim returns to California; Blake begins to surf again; Nathan has a memorable last day in Dunt. Details

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Angry Boys — Season 1

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Season Info

Creator
Chris Lilley
Executive Producer
Chris Lilley, Laura Waters, Debbie Lee
Screenwriter
Chris Lilley
Network
BBC
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jun 7, 2011