Bored to Death (HBO)
Brooklyn writer moonlights as unlicensed private detective.
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About Bored to Death (HBO)
Released: 2009
Platform: Max
Rating: TV-MA
Run time: 3 Seasons Available (24 Episodes)
Cast
Jason Schwartzman, Ted Danson, Zach Galifianakis, Jason Schwartzman, Zach Galifianakis, Ted Danson, Heather Burns, John Hodgman, David Rasche, Oliver Platt, Halley Feiffer, Olivia Thirlby, Richard Short, Sandrine Holt
About Bored to Death (HBO)
"Bored to Death" is an HBO television comedy series that premiered on September 20, 2009, and ran for 3 seasons until November 28, 2011. The show's entertaining premise revolves around Jonathan Ames, a struggling writer in his late twenties who starts working as an unlicensed private detective in an attempt to fight his severe boredom.
Making / Production
The show was created by Jonathan Ames, a writer whose own life partially inspired the premise of the series. The show was shot on location in Brooklyn and other New York City locations, enhancing its sense of realism and depth. It was produced by Dakota Pictures and 3 Arts Entertainment.
Actors
- Jason Schwartzman as Jonathan Ames - Schwartzman gives a fascinating performance as a Brooklyn-based writer turned amateur detective, showcasing nuanced humor mixed with a subtle touch of melancholy.
- Ted Danson as George Christopher - Danson portrays a brilliantly lively and eccentric character, a magazine editor and unconventional mentor to Jonathan.
- Zach Galifianakis as Ray Hueston - Galifianakis adds a quirky charm to the series by playing Jonathan's best friend, a comic book artist with a complicated love life.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The series was actually created by the real-life Jonathan Ames, who named the protagonist after himself.
- All three seasons of the show are available for streaming on HBO Max.
- "Bored to Death" was originally intended to be a novel before it got developed into a TV series.
Awards
"Bored to Death" received several award nominations during its run. Notably, Ted Danson received three nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.
Quotes
- "I'm at a crossroads. I need to do something, drown myself in someone else's drama." - Jonathan Ames
- "The only antidote to mental suffering is physical pain" - George Christopher
- "I'd offer you some advice, but I've always found that drowning your sorrows in intoxicants will only make them swim faster." - Ray Hueston
Music, Soundtrack
- The opening theme "Bored to Death" is by Coconut Records, a solo project by the show's star, Jason Schwartzman.
- The series frequently used music from indie and alternative bands like The National, M. Ward, Bright Eyes, and The Black Keys.
About Bored to Death (HBO)
Bored to Death is a comedy series about a struggling writer moonlighting as an unlicensed private detective in Brooklyn.
