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Bored to Death 

TV-MA | | Comedy, Crime, Drama | TV Series (2009–2011)
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24 episodes
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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.

Creator:

Jonathan Ames

Stars:

Jason Schwartzman, Zach Galifianakis, Ted Danson | See full cast & crew »
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3   2   1  
2011   2010   2009  
Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 6 nominations. See more awards »

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A writer in New York tries to live a double life as an amateur private eye. A feature film adaptation of the HBO series, "Bored to Death."

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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
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Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

21th century | man | author | private detective | detective | See All (24) »

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How he solves anything is a mystery. See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 September 2009 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Aneidikeftos detective See more »

Filming Locations:

Clinton Diner, Maspeth, Queens, New York City, New York, USA See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Dakota Pictures, 3 Arts Entertainment See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Lead actor Jason Schwartzman's band (Coconut Records) created the "Bored to Death" opening theme song. See more »

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." See more »

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.
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Connections

Referenced in Jeopardy!: Episode #26.132 (2010) See more »

Soundtracks

Bored to Death
Performed by Coconut Records
Written by Jason Schwartzman and Jonathan Ames
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Leaves you far more Bored to Death
20 June 2010 | by goldfished – See all my reviews

When I first heard of this show, I sort of shrugged it off, more excited for the new season of 'Big Love' and the new mini-series 'The Pacific' that HBO had to offer me. And then, one day, I started to watch. This show is absolutely hilarious and well done. Jason Schwartzman, Ted Danson, and Zach Galifianakis are all amazing here. It takes the classic detective story, puts it in a martini shaker with modern day, and serves you one satisfying experience. Each characters antics and flaws are hilarious and endearing, and as messed up as they each are, you can't help but adore them. Hopefully, HBO will renew it for a second season, as I was left impressed with the first. This is definitely not a show to miss.
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