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Old 09-28-09 | 11:25 PM
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2nd ep was quite a lot funnier than the 1st, I like the tone of it. So will stick with for a bit.
Old 09-29-09 | 10:24 AM
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2nd episode was better. I'll stick with it.
Old 09-29-09 | 10:32 AM
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Much, much better than the pilot. I'm happy I decided to stick with this show for a few episodes.
Old 10-02-09 | 11:41 PM
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I thought the 2nd episode was better then the pilot, but still not that good. The only laugh I got was the drawing Ray was doing of his colonic experience.

I've never been a fan of Schwartzman and this part hasn't changedmy mind about him.
Old 10-03-09 | 12:49 AM
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Not bad. I'm on board... for now.
Old 10-03-09 | 11:30 AM
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Funny story: my gf and I were in Venice a couple weeks ago and we were waiting to cross the street when I saw a services ad posted on a telephone pole.



I took a picture because it seemed so ridiculous; I knew nothing of a show related to it. I said, "Hey, that's funny. The guy looks like Jason Schwartzman, private eye" and thought nothing of it. Then a week or so later I hear about his series, so I call the number and it's a humorous voice message done by him about the show. Kinda funny.
Old 10-04-09 | 08:50 PM
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This ep. was definitely a step up from the previous two. Interesting timing with the Polanski comment.
Old 10-05-09 | 03:31 PM
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I think this episode shows them getting their stride a bit. Not sure if it's because there wasn't an actual P.I. case.

Galifianakis was hilarious after his therapy session! "I wanna watch Little House on the Prarie"
Old 10-05-09 | 03:39 PM
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yeah I am liking this series a lot. Can't really figure out what it's "about" but I don't care - just a fun little diversion. Have to say I probably like it more than Hung.
Old 10-05-09 | 11:43 PM
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Totaly dug the third episode. The Polanski line was South Park-perfect (i.e. topical even though this was filmed months ago).

The DVD and Blu-ray set is already up for pre-order on Amazon. This is a 10 episode season, right?
Old 10-07-09 | 09:49 AM
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Renewed for a Second Season!
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Old 10-08-09 | 02:43 AM
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I'm getting a kick out of it. I think it's very entertaining.
Old 10-12-09 | 12:42 PM
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same here, after 3 episodes I can definitely say I am sticking with it!
Old 10-12-09 | 03:54 PM
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Enjoyed this more than Curb last night. Another solid episode.
Old 10-13-09 | 10:33 AM
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Great episode. The skateboard 'chase' had me on the floor.
Old 10-13-09 | 04:31 PM
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All that Jizz!
Old 10-13-09 | 07:54 PM
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Just got around to seeing it. Solid ep. with lots of funny. I hope they bring back Parker Posey, she and Schwartzman look like they were made to star together.
Old 10-26-09 | 12:31 AM
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Anyone watch this tonight? I thought it was great. The entire scene of Ray and George in the car was hilarious.

"Janet?"

I've never really been a big fan of Ted Danson for his acting but he is superb on this show. He and Schwartzman have good chemistry together. Galifianakis is a hoot too.
Old 10-26-09 | 07:52 AM
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Yeah last night was good too. I'm still not sure where things are going but I still don't care. It's like watching a weekly vignette.
Old 10-26-09 | 09:43 AM
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Ted Danson shines in this. He's obviously had great roles over the years and guests on 3 current shows (CYE & Damages), but he steals every scene he is in with Bored to Death. Another enjoyable episode this week.
Old 10-26-09 | 01:54 PM
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I thought this one was the best episode yet.
Old 10-26-09 | 02:04 PM
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This is fast becoming a guilty pleasure type of show for me. The blackmale bait of a sister was sort of cute.
Old 04-22-10 | 01:17 PM
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They are currently filming season 2;.

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Old 04-22-10 | 02:09 PM
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Re: "Bored to Death" - New HBO Noir-otic comedy series- Schwartzman, Galifianakis, Da

Originally Posted by BadlyDrawnBoy
They are currently filming season 2;.

http://twitter.com/boredtodeath
Nice to hear this. I either forgot about or missed the announcement about this show getting a second season, but it's not surprising given the warm reception it received.

I found that season one sort of lost its lustre as it drew to a close (at least for me). Maybe it was the story arc they had spanning the later episodes. I hope that season two recaptures some of the magic in the earlier/middle episodes.
Old 10-05-10 | 04:24 PM
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Anyone been watching season 2? I'm really liking it so far, although the
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polyamory
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