HBO Orders Gay-Themed Dramedy Starring Glee’s Jonathan Groff
Bored to Death
Jason Schwartzman plays noir-fiction-obsessed writer — and unlicensed private eye — Jonathan Ames, who impulsively lists his gumshoe services on Craigslist.
- Metascore66
- 2009-2011
- 3 seasons
- HBO
- Comedy, Suspense, Drama
- TV-MA
Jason Schwartzman plays noir-fiction-obsessed writer — and unlicensed private eye — Jonathan Ames, who impulsively lists his gumshoe services on Craigslist.
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Season 3 Episode Guide
Episode 1
The Blonde in the Woods
Mon, Oct 10, 2011 26 mins
Fathers and children. Jonathan's book of crime fiction is out, "The Blonde in the Woods." After the release party, his parents reveal a secret about his father. Jonathan's new case has him trailing a woman in a yellow hat. George is excited that his daughter is meeting him at his restaurant and bringing her new boyfriend.
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Awards
- 2011 - GLAAD Media Award - Outstanding Individual Episode (In a Series Without a Regular Gay Character) - Nominated
- 2010 - Artios Award - Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Television Pilot - Comedy - Nominated
- 2010 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Main Title Design - Winner
- 2012 - ASC Award - Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Half-Hour Episodic/Pilot Television - Nominated
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