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Season 1 – Bored to Death

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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.
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Bored to Death — Season 1

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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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Michelle Dean Bitch Media 12/22/2020
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. Go to Full Review Courtney Reimer New York Magazine/Vulture 06/22/2018
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. Go to Full Review Barry Garron The Hollywood Reporter 06/22/2018
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. Go to Full Review TV Fanatic Staff TV Fanatic 06/22/2018
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. Go to Full Review Sandrine Sahakians TV Equals 06/22/2018
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. Go to Full Review Dan Owen What Culture 06/22/2018
2/4
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. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Chris T @RT85906111 Jan 24 Very slow, zero laughs. Enjoy! See more Samir N @RT94152562 Jan 20 if you are tired of pro-israhell glorifying bs, this pos is not for you. Free Palestine. See more tom m @RT96790832 01/28/2022 I simply don't care for Jason Schwartzman. He plays the same idiot character in most of his roles. See more Salvador S @RT11799332 11/14/2020 Great characters and unique atmosphere. This was an amazing show. One of my favorite in a long time See more 09/02/2016 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. See more 07/25/2016 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... See more Read all reviews
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Jason Schwartzman

Actor

Ted Danson

Actor

Zach Galifianakis

Actor

Olivia Thirlby

Actor

Jonathan Ames

Executive Producer

Sarah Condon

Executive Producer

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 triple header boxing challenge against their rivals. Details

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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