TV series

Bored to Death

2009–2011 · 3 seasons

A breezy, witty hangout comedy with a noir twist, full of quirky characters and low-stakes misadventures.

Tagline: A noir-rotic comedy
Overview: 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 feels: Whimsical, satirical, cynical and warm. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Identity, friendship, obsession, addiction
Content: Strong language. Mild violence and sexual content. No gore.
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Tone: whimsicalstrength 3 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
friendship
obsession
addiction
loneliness
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore none
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex mild