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Bored to Death: Season 1

Jason Schwartzman (Actor), Zach Galifianakis (Actor) Rated:

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Format	NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen, Multiple Formats, Color
Contributor	Ted Danson, Zach Galifianakis, Jason Schwartzman
Language	English
Number Of Discs	2

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Meet Jonathan Ames: writer, romantic, unlicensed private detective. Moonlighting from his job as a novelist and writer for a New York magazine, Jonathan is looking to jettison some heavy emotional baggage (his girlfriend just dumped him, okay?) through an unusual second careerof cracking cases of missing persons, espionage and infidelity in the Big Apple.

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The male consciousness, in all its neurotic, demanding, self-deluding glory, runs amok in Bored to Death, an unusual and charming sitcom from HBO. Jonathan Ames (Jason Schwartzman, Rushmore) is supposed to be working on his second novel, but instead he places an ad on the Internet, offering his services as an unlicensed detective. The promise of reasonable rates draws in cases: a kidnapped sister; an unfaithful boyfriend; a blackmailing one-night stand; a stolen skateboard; a long-lost love. His investigations are sometimes helped, sometimes hindered by his best friend Ray (Zach Galifianakis, The Hangover), a sexually frustrated cartoonist, and his boss George (Ted Danson, Cheers), a successful editor who's questioning the value of his career. Bored to Death is steeped in literary slacker quirkiness--hardly surprising, given that it's created by comic writer Jonathan Ames (whose novel The Extra Man is being turned into a movie), who's named the main character after himself. But while the show has a bit of a shaggy dog quality, it's more endearing than arty or precious. Schwartzman's nebbishy intelligence fits his role perfectly, and both Galifianakis and Danson have a field day with the contrasting narcissisms of their characters. The female characters aren't so well drawn, despite the presence of such engaging actresses as Olivia Thirlby, Kristen Wiig, Parker Posey, Bebe Neuwirth, and others. (Male guest stars include Patton Oswalt and Jim Jarmusch, which is about as hip and New York as you can get.) While male self-obsession can be intolerable in real life, as a subject for comedy it's rich material. --Bret Fetzer

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Aspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 1.78:1
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ NR (Not Rated)
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 6.23 Ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 7487393
Media Format ‏ : ‎ NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen, Multiple Formats, Color
Run time ‏ : ‎ 4 hours
Release date ‏ : ‎ September 21, 2010
Actors ‏ : ‎ Jason Schwartzman, Zach Galifianakis, Ted Danson
Subtitles: ‏ : ‎ English, French, Spanish
Language ‏ : ‎ English (Dolby Digital 5.1), French (Dolby Digital 5.1), Unqualified, Spanish (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo)
Studio ‏ : ‎ HBO Studios
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B002OOWKSU
Number of discs ‏ : ‎ 2

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Surprisingly Funny and Addictive

Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2016

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This show initially seemed pretty dumb and somewhat juvenile, but it was neither and grew on me.

Ted Danson's character is actually quite hilarious. He could be quite unlikeable, but there's something about the charm and innocence of how he approaches it, that makes him as fun as he is shallow and childlike. I have not been a big fan of Zach Galifianakis, but he's good in this, perhaps because someone else is writing for him. Jason Schwartzman is almost predictable in this role, but keeps skirting out of the way of cliches, except when being intentional about it. His character, like Danson's, is never quite what one expects and that makes the show refreshing and funny.

I would probably have given the show 5 stars if it were not for the horribly annoying theme song that one has to listen to. The title sequence is very clever, but I'm hoping the theme song will die with season 3 or soon! The title for the show is really dumb too, and should be called something like "Private Dick," or something more clever than "Bored to Death."

But the show gets better and more addictive with every episode and is worth watching. Give it 3 episodes, at least and see what you think. So far, it's hasn't gotten predictable and that's it's greatest charm.

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Very very funny. Laugh out loud funny

Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2016

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Jason Schwartzman plays Jonathan Ames, a freelance writer w/ a novel under his belt, a 447,000 rating on Amazon (Jonathan explains to a Craigslist call girl that Amazon's ranking system is all messed up & his ranking is prob higher episode 6 :). He writes sometimes for his wealthy friend George Christopher (Ted Danson), the bored-to-death editor of an Esquire-type, GQ-ish magazine.

His buddy Ray (Zak Galifinakis)is a frustrated graphic novelist, has a girlfriend, Leah, who seems passive-aggressive. Jonathan's girlfriend Suzanne has moved out after they argue re: his drinking, his pot smoking, etc. Season 1: Very very funny. Laugh out loud funny. Great cast.

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Neo-Noir Neverland in New York.

Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2015

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This was an unexpected find. Living for years without cable (let alone HBO) this series completely missed my radar. This review is specifically for season 1.
This is an intelligent comedy that doesn't mind a few site gags and drug references, with straight-guy Schwartzman struggling in a post-breakup void, filling his time with ambitions of being a private eye, and his friend and boss providing most of the overt humor. The whole show has a certain Wes Anderson quality to it, but it stays rooted in the reality of New York and the comedy/tragedy of finding love and paying the rent and selling your sperm to lesbians. You know, normal stuff. They aren't afraid to brush up against emotional moments, but never linger too long before veering back to humor. And while some of the writing is absolutely hilarious, they are not concerned with packing x number of jokes per minute. In fact much of the humor comes from the subtle looks between characters and the spaces between speaking.
The private detective angle works well, as Schwartzman's usually inept sleuthing skills also feature flashes of brilliance, and you can't help but cheer a little bit for him between laughs. Zach G provides a well-constructed sidekick who is more than a mere vehicle for the main character. Ted Danson is solid gold. Think Alec Baldwin in 30 Rock, but with better drugs and more swearing. Both of the supporting characters provide genuine depth, and Danson, in particular, shines. You'll also find plenty of cameos which are generally well-placed and not distracting.
It's worth noting that this show has a distinct male tone to it, with all the main characters being men and all the supporting female characters being somewhat underdeveloped. "Bored to Death" seems to refer to the males' attitude toward women in general, and the show often plays out like an escapist fantasy. None of this is to say that the ladies won't enjoy the show. In fact they might appreciate this example of how some men don't really grow up.
One small negative would be the pacing of the first few episodes. It takes a little while for them to find their stride, so be patient.
If you like a semi-noir vibe and enjoy a good comedy that will mix in both literary references and pot jokes, all while offering some mild exploration into the male mind, you'll probably dig this show.

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Hilarious! Danson's George is not to be missed. Schwartzman reminds me of a less manic young Woody Allen

Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2015

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Hilarious! Ted Danson's George is a joy to behold. George is narcissistic yet compassionate, a sex addict yet androphilic and loving and caring for his many mates, self-centered yet a totally reliable friend. Danson pulls this off with comic genius and his George is a lovable stoner that keeps me smiling long after an episode.

Schwartzman's Jonathan is like a young 21st Century Woody Allen, but more subtle, less manic in his insecurities and ineptness with women, but just as likable, or maybe more so and just as funny and maybe more so there, too.

Galifianalis' Ray, well, I hated at first. Whinny, wimpy, whimpering and stoned to stupidity, but Ray might grow on you, too, and with George and Jonathan carrying the load, Ray is not only okay, but fun to watch when air time is kept "reasonable".

The parade of special guests stars is always a delight.

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I loved this show when it first aired on HBO and ...

Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2016

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I loved this show when it first aired on HBO and I was sad when it got cancelled. I don't understand the people who gave it a bad reviews. This show is quirky and very funny. It is so funny that when I ran across it on Amazon recently, I had to watch it again and it was even funnier than I remembered. The biggest compliment I can give is that this show made me laugh out loud. The cast is awesome and Ted Danson is superb and hysterical.

For all the people who gave it bad reviews, I say to them, " Have a pot cookie and go watch your mindless sitcoms, with their inane laugh tracks because you obviously need to loosen that stick up your arse."

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Hamish Adam

Thirty Year-long Mid Life Crises

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 11, 2015

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What happens when men’s lives start to unravel? Watch ‘Bored To Death’ if you want a hilarious yet honest account of mid-life crises that start in your early thirties and last until your sixties.

‘Bored To Death’ is classy high quality television and there are consequently just 8 episodes in this first season. It starts convincingly as a struggling writer with a Raymond Chandler fixation gets into the private detective business. Everything springs from that and the first season is largely centered on his amusing investigative successes and failures.

Seasons two and three have more extremely welcome development of the characters brilliantly played by Ted Danson, Zak Galifinakis and Jason Schwartzman.

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Ignacio López Moreno

No puede faltar en la colección

Reviewed in Mexico on October 4, 2019

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Una serie excelente y original. Siempre quise tenerla.

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Derek

Greatness

Reviewed in Canada on December 1, 2018

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Why did the end this show

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lucinda

great show

Reviewed in Canada on December 28, 2012

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gave the series as a xmas gift to friends, they loved it, and I was very pleased with the prompt shipping and great condition not to mention the price

John Antoine

Amazing show!

Reviewed in Canada on May 6, 2011

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Amazing show! Well written and extremely funny! All the actors are perfect for the roles they play. I would stromgly recomment this book to anyone and everyone! I cant wait for te next season to come outon dvd!

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