Bored to Death
Seen it?2009 | 3 seasons | 30 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (64 on Metacritic). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Spider-Noir or Strike, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, tense.
- The pace
- 3 seasons: a few weeks of evenings, short, snackable episodes, about 12 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
Jonathan Ames, a young Brooklyn writer, is feeling lost. He's just gone through a painful break-up, thanks in part to his drinking, can't write his second novel, and carouses too much with his magazine editor. Rather than face reality, Jonathan turns instead to his fantasies — moonlighting as a private detective — because he wants to be a hero and a man of action.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
64 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 3 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 84K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 3 is the high point.
Season 12009 · 8 episodes · 6.6 out of 10Weeknight- Season 22010 · 8 episodes · 6.8 out of 10Weeknight
- Season 32011 · 8 episodes · 7.0 out of 10Sunday
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Cast & crew
Created by Jonathan Ames
- Jason SchwartzmanJonathan Ames
- Zach GalifianakisRay Hueston
- Ted DansonGeorge Christopher
- Heather BurnsLeah