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Bored to Death

  • TV Series
  • 2009–20112009–2011
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 28m
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7.9/10
33K
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Ted Danson, Jason Schwartzman, and Zach Galifianakis in Bored to Death (2009)
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  • Comedy
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  • Drama

A well-meaning but struggling writer decides to lead a sort of double life by pretending to be a private detective using the methods he read about in old detective novels.A well-meaning but struggling writer decides to lead a sort of double life by pretending to be a private detective using the methods he read about in old detective novels.A well-meaning but struggling writer decides to lead a sort of double life by pretending to be a private detective using the methods he read about in old detective novels.

IMDb RATING
7.9/10
33K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,808
98
  • Creator
    • Jonathan Ames
  • Stars
    • Jason Schwartzman
    • Zach Galifianakis
    • Ted Danson
Top credits
  • Creator
    • Jonathan Ames
  • Stars
    • Jason Schwartzman
    • Zach Galifianakis
    • Ted Danson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 42User reviews
    • 32Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 1 win & 6 nominations total

    Episodes24

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    Bored To Death: The Complete First Season
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    Zach Galifianakis in Bored to Death (2009)
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    Halley Feiffer in Bored to Death (2009)
    Ted Danson and David Rasche in Bored to Death (2009)
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    Halley Feiffer and Brett Gelman in Bored to Death (2009)
    Jason Schwartzman and Isla Fisher in Bored to Death (2009)
    Rene Auberjonois in Bored to Death (2009)
    Olympia Dukakis and Zach Galifianakis in Bored to Death (2009)
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    Top cast

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    Jason Schwartzman
    Jason Schwartzman
    • Jonathan Amesas Jonathan Ames
    24 episodes24 eps • 2009–2011
    Zach Galifianakis
    Zach Galifianakis
    • Ray Huestonas Ray Hueston
    24 episodes24 eps • 2009–2011
    Ted Danson
    Ted Danson
    • George Christopheras George Christopher
    24 episodes24 eps • 2009–2011
    Heather Burns
    Heather Burns
    • Leahas Leah
    22 episodes22 eps • 2009–2011
    John Hodgman
    John Hodgman
    • Louis Greeneas Louis Greene
    8 episodes8 eps • 2009–2011
    David Rasche
    David Rasche
    • Bernardas Bernard
    6 episodes6 eps • 2011
    Oliver Platt
    Oliver Platt
    • Richard Antremas Richard Antrem
    6 episodes6 eps • 2009–2011
    Halley Feiffer
    Halley Feiffer
    • Emilyas Emily
    5 episodes5 eps • 2011
    Jenny Slate
    Jenny Slate
    • Stellaas Stella
    5 episodes5 eps • 2009–2010
    Olivia Thirlby
    Olivia Thirlby
    • Suzanneas Suzanne
    4 episodes4 eps • 2009
    Mary Kay Place
    Mary Kay Place
    • Kathryn Joineras Kathryn Joiner
    4 episodes4 eps • 2010
    Zoe Kazan
    Zoe Kazan
    • Ninaas Nina
    4 episodes4 eps • 2010
    Mary Steenburgen
    Mary Steenburgen
    • Josephineas Josephine
    4 episodes4 eps • 2011
    Laila Robins
    Laila Robins
    • Priscilla Antremas Priscilla Antrem
    4 episodes4 eps • 2009–2010
    Olympia Dukakis
    Olympia Dukakis
    • Belindaas Belinda
    4 episodes4 eps • 2010–2011
    Alex Wyse
    Alex Wyse
    • Stevenas Steven
    4 episodes4 eps • 2010–2011
    Patton Oswalt
    Patton Oswalt
    • Howard Bakeras Howard Baker
    4 episodes4 eps • 2009–2011
    Bebe Neuwirth
    Bebe Neuwirth
    • Caroline Tayloras Caroline Taylor
    3 episodes3 eps • 2009–2011
    • Creator
      • Jonathan Ames
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    Storyline

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    A well-meaning but struggling writer decides to lead a sort of double life by pretending to be a private detective using the methods he read about in old detective novels.
    • 21st century
    • author
    • death in title
    • three word title
    • timeframe 21st century
    • 25 more
    • Plot summary
    • Add synopsis
    • Taglines
      • A noir-rotic comedy
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • TV-MA
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Lead actor Jason Schwartzman's band (Coconut Records) created the "Bored to Death" opening theme song.
    • Goofs
      On the last page of text in the intro, on the fourth line, there is a grammatical error. It reads: "... she would have been smart and gotten far away New York." but it should read: "...she would have been smart and gotten far away from New York."
    • 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.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Wright Stuff: Episode #15.55 (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Bored to Death
      Performed by Coconut Records

      Written by Jason Schwartzman and Jonathan Ames

    User reviews42

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Brilliant on all fronts !
    Very funny,smartly written,with superb acting. This is the kind of dark comedy that network shows can only aspire to be.

    Jason,Zack and Ted are all simply fabulous in their roles. The very idea of a struggling writer using Craigslist to get jobs as an unlicensed private detective is pure brilliance.

    The story lines are consistently hilarious and the dialogue is smart and a real treat to a comedy snob like myself. This makes most network shows look like the tripe it usually is..

    My only caveat is that there are but 8 shows per season.....and now the long wait till Season 3 :(
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    • Grizz-14
    • Nov 22, 2010

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 20, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Нудно до смерті
    • Filming locations
      • Clinton Diner, Maspeth, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Dakota Pictures
      • 3 Arts Entertainment
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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