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Flight of the Conchords (Season 1)   (2007 - DVD)
Starring: Jemaine Clement, Bret McKenzie

Meet Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie - a.k.a. Flight of the Conchords. They may be "New Zealand's 4th Most Popular Folk Parody Duo", but now they're in a strange new world - New York City - and determined to conquer America one fan at a time...literally! This 2-disc set features all 12 episodes of the acclaimed HBO series. Watch as our heroes contend with unrequited love, bohemian parties, inept criminals and their (single) obsessed fan, breaking into song as they clumsily attempt to break into the New York scene.

  Disc 1     Episodes: 1-6   Run Time: 180 minutes   Status: Available to rent
  Disc 2     Episodes: 7-12   Run Time: 180 minutes   Status: Available to rent
Rated TV-MAGenre: Television-Comedy      Release Date: 6/3/2008   Nights: 7  

  Employee Pick from August 2012: "Favorite Television Series"
  Reviewer: Kellen    Score:    Posted: 7/29/2012

This HBO series about 'New Zealand's Fourth most popular folk parody duo' may have only ran for two seasons, but the irreverent mix of comedy and music is a must see for fans of offbeat humor. The simple premise of two folk musicians from New Zealand who move to New York is all the show needs to produce clever and funny episodes effortlessly. Not quite a musical, but definitely not an ordinary sitcom, Flight of the Conchords blends two disparate genres seamlessly. Whether talking to their manager or singing a song about David Bowie, the show never lacks for creativity.

Flight of the Conchords may not be the same type of show that HBO is known for, but it does share the same level of quality that you can expect from the network. The songs are hilarious and well worth renting on their own merit, but when you add the hilarious character interactions, the show really takes off. Not only are the two main actors consistently funny but the show boasts a collection of side characters that add a ton of laughs too, Such as the band's inept manager Murray and their one (and only) super fan Mel.

While some may find the quirky humor off putting, I think a lot of people will appreciate Flight of the Conchords for its unique approach to both comedy and music.


     

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