"The Flight of the Conchords" (2007) TV series

Creators:

James Bobin
Jemaine Clement
Bret McKenzie

Seasons:

1 | 2

Genre:

Comedy | Music

Tagline:

Born to folk!

Plot:

Two New Zealander friends experience life, love, friendship, all the usual stuff, while trying to make their lives as a rock band...

Awards:

Nominated for 10 Primetime Emmys. Another 1 win & 9 nominations

Cast

 (Series Cast Summary - 8 of 20)

Jemaine Clement	...	Jemaine (22 episodes, 2007-2009)
Bret McKenzie	...	Bret (22 episodes, 2007-2009)
Rhys Darby	...	Murray Hewitt (22 episodes, 2007-2009)
Kristen Schaal	...	Mel (21 episodes, 2007-2009)
Arj Barker	...	Dave (20 episodes, 2007-2009)
Frank Wood	...	Greg (15 episodes, 2007-2009)
Eugene Mirman	...	Eugene (11 episodes, 2007-2009)
David Costabile	...	Doug (8 episodes, 2007-2009)

Also Known As:

Flight of the Conchords (USA) (promotional title)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Certification:

Australia:M

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Dakota Pictures

Trivia:

At a photo-shoot, Murray says Bret looks so small next to Jemaine that he looks like he could be in Lord of the Rings. Bret McKenzie actually appeared in minor roles in both The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003).

Quotes:

Jemaine: I'm not cryin'. It's just been raining... on my face.

Movie Connections:

Featured in Comic Relief 2009 (2009) (TV)

Good one Dave. Ohhh, you're a legend Dave.

I guess the general rule is that in any 1st season of a comedy there are going to be highs and lows. However this could be the exception to the rule. It was brilliant from start to finish. Anyone lucky enough to listen to the Conchords radio series in the UK or to have seen their HBO one night stand slot will not be disappointed. The humor is subtle and at times could be likened to the UK version of the office with Rhys Darby in the David Brent role (band manager Murray). Bret and Jermain satisfy audiences with their witty repertoire of songs and inane banter, all while the world around them seems to make less and less sense. Superb. A must see.