Review – (HBO) Flight of the Conchords

Summary: The show is a comedic portrayal of the real-life duo, Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement.  Together the New Zealanders go through the ups and downs of love and life as they try to establish themselves as a rock band in New York City.

Mr Thesaurus: irresistible, sweet, most original, very smart, very funny, charming, generous appeal, unique

Time Slot: Sun – 10:30PM

Awards: Best Television Series, Comedy or Musical (Satellite Awards),  2007 Wellingtonians of the Year, Outstanding Directing For a Comedy Series – nominated (Emmy), Outstanding Writing For A Comedy Series – nominated (Emmy), Outstanding Comedy Series (Emmy), Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.

Tell me Something I don’t know: Before the HBO series, the protagonists were an award winning comedy duo on BBC Radio 2.

User Critics: 8.8/10

Best Shows You’re Not Watching: 8.5/10

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