Bored to Death - TV Series (2009)

About Bored To Death

Bored to Death is an American comedy series that aired on HBO from September 20, 2009, to November 28, 2011. The show was created by author Jonathan Ames and features a fiction version of him. It embraces a blend of detective and crime drama genres with copious amounts of comedy and surrealism.

The show follows the misadventures of a struggling writer, Jonathan Ames, living in Brooklyn, New York City, who moonlights as a private detective solving peculiar cases, along with his friends Ray Hueston and George Christopher.

Making / Production

Jonathan Ames, the creator of 'Bored to Death,' also served as the executive producer alongside Sarah Condon, Stephanie Davis, Dave Becky, and Troy Miller. The series was produced for HBO by Davis Entertainment, Dakota Pictures, and 3 Arts Entertainment, capturing the vibrant essence of Brooklyn, NY.

Actors

• Jason Schwartzman as Jonathan Ames - The main character who plays an unlicensed private detective and writer seeking meaning in his life.
• Zach Galifianakis as Ray Hueston – A struggling comic book artist and best friend of Jonathan Ames who often finds himself unwittingly trapped in Jonathan's detective escapades.
• Ted Danson as George Christopher – A wealthy magazine editor who, despite his refined tastes and success, all too often gets involved in Jonathan's chaotic cases.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The title of the show “Bored to Death” is not just a figure of speech but the name of a song by the punk rock band “Blink 182.”
• Contrary to popular belief, Jonathan Ames is not a detective in real life. He has confirmed in interviews that the show is fictional.
• Zach Galifianakis and Ted Danson's roles were specifically written for them by Jonathan Ames.

Awards

Ted Danson won a 'Satellite Award for Best Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy' for his performance in the second season of 'Bored to Death' in 2010.

Quotes

• "I assure you, I'm not nearly as miserable as I appear."
• "You ever been turned on at Kinko's?"
• "I am gonna crack your head open, and I'm gonna have sex with your skull!"

Music, Soundtrack

• The main theme song of the show is “Bored to Death” by Coconut Records, a solo project by Jason Schwartzman.
• The music of the series has a distinct indie rock vibe, featuring artists like The National, Lykke Li, M Ward, and Vampire Weekend.