|
Bored to Death (2009– ) 7.8
Inspired by detective stories, A well meaning but struggling writer decides to lead a sort of double life by pretending to be a private detective Creator:Jonathan Ames |
| 0Share... |
User Lists
Related lists from IMDb users
Share this Rating
Title: Bored to Death (2009– )
Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below.
Learn more
People who liked this also liked...
Arrested Development
(2003–2013)
Comedy
Stars:
Portia de Rossi,
Jason Bateman,
Michael Cera
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
(TV Series 2005)
Comedy
Stars:
Charlie Day,
Glenn Howerton,
Rob McElhenney
Parks and Recreation
(TV Series 2009)
Comedy
Stars:
Amy Poehler,
Rashida Jones,
Aziz Ansari
Eastbound & Down
(TV Series 2009)
Comedy
Stars:
Danny McBride,
Steve Little,
Elizabeth De Razzo
Edit
Cast
| Series cast summary: | |||
| Jason Schwartzman | ... |
Jonathan Ames
(24 episodes, 2009-2011)
|
|
| Zach Galifianakis | ... |
Ray Hueston
(24 episodes, 2009-2011)
|
|
| Ted Danson | ... |
George Christopher
(24 episodes, 2009-2011)
|
|
| Heather Burns | ... |
Leah
(22 episodes, 2009-2011)
|
|
Edit
Add Full Plot
|
Add Synopsis
Storyline
Inspired by detective stories, A well meaning but struggling writer decides to lead a sort of double life by pretending to be a private detective
Taglines:
New cases. No clues. See more »Parents Guide:
View content advisory »
Edit
See full technical specs »
Details
Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishAlso Known As:
Aneidikeftos detective See more »Company Credits
Show detailed
company contact information
on
IMDbPro »
Technical Specs
Runtime:
Sound Mix:
Dolby DigitalColor:
ColorAspect Ratio:
16:9 HD
Edit
Ray Hueston: No, I read it in my diary.
See more »
Did You Know?
Quotes
Leah: That's a big word for you, you read it in one of your Comic Books?Ray Hueston: No, I read it in my diary.
See more »
Bored to Death is completely unlike any other programs on at the moment, and its unique qualities, well-played characters and sometimes ridiculous plots have completely absorbed me ever since the first series. Jonathan Ames, played by Jason Schwartzman, is a heartbroken and muse-less novelist who decides to become a private investigator. His "cases" are more often than not seemingly run-of-the-mill, but when the bumbling pothead cartoonist Ray Hueston and the sartorial silver fox George Christopher become involved the plots rapidly become bizarre and hilarious.
The highlight of the show is the well-crafted and aptly played characters facing these absurd situations. Ted Danson excels in playing George Christopher, creating an insightful and comic guide for Jonathan Ames. Many of my favourite moments and lines involve George and his insatiable desire for weed, liquor and beautiful women. Ray Hueston is Jonathan Ames' "side-kick" - a down-and-out cartoonist trying to succeed with his comics about "Super-Ray"; a superhero costumed version of himself equipped with a 9-foot long penis. Madly in love with his girlfriend, his rather cringe failings as a boyfriend are very funny. I am not so impressed by Jonathan Ames as a character though, as he is quite vapid and not often particularly funny. On the other hand, this absence of a fleshed-out subconscious to Jonathan is possibly the director's choice to push more focus on the other characters.
The writing is also incredible. Dialogue isn't exactly believable, as these caricatures are all overly witty, cultured and dramatic, but it makes me laugh all the more. The deep friendship between Jonathan and George seems to be based on a father-figure relationship that is strange, funny and at times heart warming as the characters go through slightly more serious times in the 2nd and 3rd series. Most of all, a show about 3 fully grown adults in the cultural sector smoking weed, drinking all the time and going on some crazy adventures just sounds awesome.