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.
The offbeat comedy series 'Bored to Death,' created by Jonathan Ames (author
The offbeat comedy series 'Bored to Death,' created by Jonathan Ames (author
of several books, including the acclaimed graphic novel 'The Alcoholic'), follows
the misadventures of a fictional Jonathan Ames as he pursues his quixotic
dream of emulating his heroes from classic private detective novels.
'Bored to Death' stars Jason Schwartzman ('The Darjeeling Limited') as
'Bored to Death' stars Jason Schwartzman ('The Darjeeling Limited') as
Jonathan Ames; Ted Danson ('Damages,' HBO's 'Curb Your Enthusiasm') as
George Christopher, a high-profile magazine editor and Jonathan's boss; and
Zach Galifianakis ('The Hangover') as comic book illustrator Ray Hueston,
Jonathan's confidant. BORED TO DEATH was created by Jonathan Ames;
executive producers, Jonathan Ames, Sarah Condon, Stephanie Davis, Dave
Becky and Troy Miller; co-executive producer, Tracey Baird; producers, Mark