Bored to Death

Last night wraps up the first season of Bored to Death and did they ever go off with a bang! Or should we say get off?!

Each of the three main character's got lucky with their desired suitors - Jonathan nailed his first crush since his ex - Stella, George rekindled a burning flame with his ex-wife Priscilla, and Ray finally had sex with his girlfriend Suzanne.

The hyped up fight was more that we expected it to be. Watching Ray get weirded out by his opponent was one of the most comical parts of the night. He nailed looking totally creeped out. It was awesome to see him be so excited to fight - to being completely okay with getting knocked out after one punch.

We were surprised to see Jonathan kick the living daylights out of the Mac - PC guy. It needed to be done and it was grand. Who would've thought scrawny Jonathan had the ability to do some ass-whooping?  That guy just needed to be punched in the face -and it is not only because of the stupid commercials that wont go away, this guys was so obnoxious the entire time on Bored to Death.

George's tender side shined and you could see the monogamous man he wants to be - too bad the lady in question is already married. Next season you know it will be on like Donkey Kong between them. He may have lost the fight, but we know he (will) win back the lady.

It is nice to see Jonathan with a stoner. She seems like a more perfect match for him. His ex was just a little bit too rigid and demanding and Stella seems like she'll bring on a happier and more carefree side of him. Wonder what his ex will think?

All in all, Bored to Death will undeniably be missed. "Take a Dive" definitely left us wanting more. With all the season finale changes taking place, we can only imagine how crazy the second season will be...

We leave you, until next season, with a few of our favorite quotes from last night's episode:

George: It's a good thing to stay in the dark about things - it keeps life interesting. | permalink

Jonathan: Sal, I'm scared.
Sal: That is okay. All fighters are scared, but once you get into the ring, you are like a God.
Jonathan: But I'm agnostic.
Sal: I'll say a prayer for you. | permalink

Stella: My whole body is vibrating like a tuning fork. | permalink

When Ray realizes that the lesbian couple he has been helping get pregnant disappear, he enlists the help of Jonathan to crack the missing couple case.

So far in Bored to Death, it seems like the main weapon or secret gadgetis in fact, marijuana. This week they use pot in order to find out where the couple lives. Lucky break or is this a reoccurring theme? I think the writers are definite pro-legalizers.

It's pretty funny stuff that Ray realizes he has been duped by a masterminding pair of lesbians - that tugged on his heart strings. Then to find out that almost all of his sperm were blanks - genius thinking to make the last name on the list of lesbian couples pregnant.

The reaction of the pregnant lesbo made the show. Why would anyone be so upset to find out that a good-looking, smart and successful comic artist - that Ray is - is the father?

George really is the most lovable bonehead on the show. He is constantly doing things to make us question if he really has any brain cells left or if he has smoke/drank them all away. Putting the demeaning article in his paper is pure comic genius and it sets us up for next week's season finale.

The Case of the Stolen Sperm has been the funniest episode to date and with only one episode left of the series, we can only imagine the antics that these three will get into.

Everyone seemed to be saying great quotes this week. A few of our personal favorites:

Ray: I can't believe I shot thirty blanks - I'm a sterile loser. | permalink

Suzanne: Your sperm is my sperm. | permalink

Jonathan: (realizing that they got caught breaking and entering by some Rabbi's) Hey - it's okay! I'm Jewish! | permalink

Ray: When I get high I realize that I clench my anus. | permalink

Once Jonathan meets the blackmailer, we know something is going to go down, and in fact Jonathan did - and from the looks of it, he did it good! 

George and Ray finally meet and hit it (and the pipe) off well. Unfortunately for Jonathan, the blackmailer's brother comes in and forces (by taser) Jonathan to pay up. Too bad George and Ray are both too stoned out of their minds to be able to help.

George is the instant classic one liner guy. Everything he says and does is quite funny..oh what it must be like to be an over the hill rich man with nothing to do. No wonder he sticks to Jonathan like white on rice on a paper plate in a snow storm.

Jonathan's inability to really grasp reality keeps George's idle mind happy. While we wait to see Ray's character truly beak out, it is funny to see him being the one who is the most level headed.  Having the three of them together is pure comic gold.

Somehow the three guys are able to get back the money and the tapes, but end up getting arrested. How you ask? Read our recap of, "The Case of the Beautiful Blackmailer" to find out!

After reading our recap, check out some funny marijuana inducing quotes! Some of our favorites:

George: I really don't have an oppinion, I'm too stoned to think, but I'm having a good time. | permalink

George: No thank you, I'm still stoned - that was really good pot. | permalink

Ray: You smoke pot?
George: Since the 60s. | permalink

George - I don't know, I am on marijuana time. | permalink

In this week's episode of Bored to Death, it is amazing to see the transformation of Jonathan. He now looks more-so-than-ever as a Private Eye that should be on some other show like Mad Men. I kinda wish he would be smoking his wacky tobacco out of a Sherlock Homes pipe instead of his one hitter.

Jonathan helps a Russian ex-con, Dimitri, find the woman of his dreams - who only goes by the name of "The Lonely White Dove." Dimitri looks like he belongs in Goodfellas. The Russian Restaurant also has the mafia vibe going on and one thing you learn from this week's episode is that the Russian's are a force to be reckoned with.

George is the comic relief this week. He is up to his crazy antics again in finding a way to boost his magazine sales. His shrink believe that is is best for him to go gay to get in tune with his feminine side. So he hires a beautiful black male escort (Yay! Conrad from Weeds!) to help him become bi.

Bored to Death still has the ability to surprise us and so far nothing is of the norm – which is a pleasant eye-opener for television shows these days. Now that you've heard our take, what's yours? Read our full recap to a rundown of this week's crazy episode!

Below, check out some of the funniest Bored to Death quotes:

Jonathan: Is vodka really made from potatoes? | permalink

Jonathan: Sorry, George, what's up?
George: What if I do this and I don't come back?
Jonathan: What do you mean?
George: Tha-- that I turn completely gay.
Jonathan: Well, then it was meant to be.
George: (sighs) You know what, you're absolutely right! | permalink

Jonathan: I'm really hung over from that vodka.
Ray: Well, you gotta write something. I did my best work hung over. I have less brain cells to confuse the issue. | permalink

Jonathan: Is vodka really made from potatoes? | permalink

Dimitri: (to Jonathan) I hope your heart is broken many times because it means you would have loved many times. | permalink

There is nothing boring about HBO's new hit show, Bored to Death. This week Jonathan tries to get a little action from a newly divorced mom, (Parker Posey) while trying to help her find her sons stonen skateboard.

George has fallen for a young woman and she is definitely not of the average sorts.

As much as Leah is against it, Ray continues to help the lesbian couple with their hopes of having a child.

Read our full summary to find out just what you are missing in "The Case of the Stolen Skateboard".

This week didn't leave you hanging in the quote department - a few of our favorites:

George: Lately, I've been going nuts over women's arms. Actually, the arm... pit. I just love it. It's this... other secret place to burrow into. But you don't have to slide far down the bed to get to it. Maybe it's laziness, I don't-- I don't know. | permalink

Jonathan: Where's Ray?
Leah: He's in the bathroom masturbating.
Jonathan: What?
Ray: I'm almost done. Just three more tugs. | permalink

Jonathan: In my heart, I'm a vegan. In my mouth, I lack discipline. | permalink

Jonathan: Leah has kids, and you guys have been together for a while.
Ray: Yeah, but that is terrible. Those kids pay me no respect. They call me fat... and hairy. You know, they could lose a few pounds themselves. | permalink

Looks like HBO viewers love their Bored to Death quotes.

The network has picked up this Jason Schwartzman series for a second season.

The series stars the actor as Jonathan Ames, a novelist with writer's block that acts as private investigator. Ted Danson and Zach Galifianakis also star.

Said programming president Michael Lombardo:

"Bored to Death offers a unique combination of noir mystery and neurotic humor that has been an instant hit with critics, while the audience for the show is growing steadily. "I'm delighted that we can bring the show back for another season next year."

The second season will begin production in 2010.

This Sunday's episode, "The Case of the Missing Screenplay", was filled with tons of laugh out loud moments. Jonathan was too busy trying to fix the craziness that is his life to help any new clients.

At a New York Film Society event, Jonathan gets an unexpected opportunity to work with a renowned filmmaker.

This could be his lucky break, but he hits a gigantic snag when Jonathan leaves the script in the office of his potential hook-up/jailbait sixteen year old daughter of a shrink!

How on earth will Jonathan be able to get the screenplay back without getting caught by a every right to be enraged father?! Read the following synopsis to find out what happens in this truly unique new comedy series!

Don't forget to check out some of this weeks funniest quotes - a few of our favorites are:

Leah: I'm proud of you for going to therapy. (kisses Ray who doesn't kiss back)
Ray: I'm sorry, I can't tonight. That guy eviscerated me. My penis is totally recessed.
Leah: What?!
Ray: When I was a little kid, I used to like to push my penis in to make it look like it disappeared. Today, it happened all by itself. | permalink

George: It really disturbs me that Pricilla loved me once and now loves him (referring to her current husband) - I only wonder what that means... | permalink

George: I love martinis. They heal all wounds. | permalink

George: I'm very oral nowadays. I feel like I'm... half-man, half-infant. | permalink

In the second episode of Bored to Death, Jonathan tries to repair his relationship with Suzanne.

His second client is a woman named Jennifer who believes her boyfriend, Gary, is cheating on her.  

Jonathan, fast on Gary's tail, indeed finds him with another woman, but this outcome has quite the unexpected surprise.

Find out what happens next by reading our full summary of "The Alanon Case".

Here are some of our favorite quotes from this week's episode of Bored to Death...

Jonathan: God, that's the biggest herpes blister I've ever seen in my life.
George: Thank you. I'm very proud of it. | permalink

Jonathan: Oh my God, what the hell happened to your lip? You were stung by a bee?
George: Yes. A bee with herpes. | permalink

Jonathan: 'I love you more than you know. Jonathan.'
Suzanne: That was a nice note. But you don't have to read your name in the end.
Jonathan: I know. I'm very literal-minded. You know that. | permalink

George: Nobody's really loved for themselves. Are they? I mean, all love is projection. | permalink

Bored to Death is a new comedy series on HBO.

In the series premiere,  Jason Schwartzman stars as Jonathan Ames. He is a New York writer struggling with writers block. On a whim he decides to become a private detective. His first client is a young woman in search of her missing sister.

Read on to find out more about Jonathan's first comedic (mis)adventures as a private eye in the Stockholm Syndrome.

[Photo: Paul Schiraldi, HBO]

Here are a few of our favorite Bored to Death quotes from the series premier...

George: Men face reality. Women don't. That why men need to drink. | permalink

Jonathan: It's dangerous to go cold turkey - I'm down to white wine. | permalink

Ray: I never should have started dating a woman with kids. I have to be the only child in a woman's life. | permalink

Ray: You can't do that. That's illegal.
Jonathan: I say that I'm not license. And that makes it more legal... ish. | permalink

Jenny Slate will be a new cast member on the 35th season of Saturday Night Live.

She'll also expand her actual acting resume in the near future, as the comedian will appear in two episode of Bored to Death, the HBO comedy that premieres Sunday night.

“I play Stella and I’m a major pothead, an Oberlin grad, and a very free spirit,” Slate said of her role on the new Jason Schwartzman series. “I decided she should be very young and sweet and sincere. They have a little romance in episodes 7 and 8 and there’s a little cliffhanger.”

Bored to Death also stars Ted Danson and Zach Galifianaki. It looks DVR worthy, based on early previews, reviews and quotes.