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Bored to Death

2009 – 2011Show3 seasons24 episodesTV-MA

74
GoodGoodWatch score

A nostalgic, melancholic comedy series about everyday modern life and mystery, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 24 episodes · best: S1E6 "The Case of the Beautiful Blackmailer" 8.1

Episodes

7.4
7.6
7.5

Story

A noir-rotic comedy

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.

Feels like

  • Neo-Noir Comedy
  • Brooklyn Hipster Satire
  • Literary Detective Fiction
  • Witty Dialogue-Driven
  • Existential Crisis Humor
  • Nostalgic Indie Vibe
  • Character Study
  • Low-Stakes Mystery
  • Romantic Melancholy

Cast

Crew

Produced by
Troy Miller

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Facts

September 20, 2009 · November 28, 2011 · Ended

First aired
September 20, 2009
Last aired
November 28, 2011
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 24 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use, Sexual Content
Genres
Comedy, Crime, Mystery, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
112 countries

Tropes

Took a Level in Badass, I Always Wanted to Say That, Amateur Sleuth +9

  • Took a Level in Badass
  • I Always Wanted to Say That
  • Amateur Sleuth
  • Ungrateful Bastard
  • Nature Versus Nurture
  • Accidental Aiming Skills
  • Sickly Neurotic Geek
  • Properly Paranoid
  • The Stoner
  • Promotion to Opening Titles
  • Blackmail
  • Aborted Arc

12 of 92 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Bored to Death?"

Questions about Bored to Death

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bored to Death?

In the United States, Bored to Death streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 109 other countries.

Is Bored to Death worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 66).

How long does it take to watch Bored to Death?

12 h

About 12 hours: 24 episodes in 3 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 2009 to 2011.

Will Bored to Death make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (8 of 10).

Is Bored to Death good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Bored to Death use?

Took a Level in BadassI Always Wanted to Say ThatAmateur SleuthUngrateful BastardNature Versus NurtureAccidental Aiming SkillsSickly Neurotic GeekProperly ParanoidThe StonerPromotion to Opening TitlesBlackmailAborted Arcand 80 more

TV Tropes lists 92 tropes for it, including Took a Level in Badass, I Always Wanted to Say That, and Amateur Sleuth.