Eastbound and Down [HBO] [** Spoilers **]

Bounty Hunter

I just voted in the TV awards threads and many of my votes were for this show i.e best new character is Kenny Powers by a mile, best Comedy i gave to this too and Katy Mixon mmm (see below), but nobody else has voted for it, and after a search i could find no thread on itso...

its a HBO comedy from none other than Adam McKay, Danny McBride and Will Ferell (who Cameos in a few eps as Ashley Schaffer the local BMW salesman).

its had one season and its been renewed for another already. Almost nobody i know has seen this show especially if they happen to not be American but its well worth checking out if you get the chance.

I guess a simplistic summary of what its like is one of Ferells sport movie characters (this time baseball) except in a TV series and not starring Ferell but Danny McBride as Kenny Mother Fcuking Powers!

here is just a lil taste

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qTmwayWwgc

Bounty Hunter

if that taster wasnt enough check this out, and if you watch the whole thing and dont think Kenny Powers is pure comic gold, then you sir deserve an Ashley Schaffer d!ck slappinTM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgDaVLCaBzQ

Bounty Hunter

so nobody is a fan of this? I honestly think its the best new comedy on TV

FestivalFox

I love east bound and down! It was my favorite show this year. Its been picked up for a second season. Can't wait!

Basq

I'd describe as OK to be honest..

.. I really didn't think it was all that well-written but Danny McBride is fantastic in it!

120_Minutes

I've been told by a few people to check it out. its on my list.....

robby^5

Yeah I watched it, I liked the character of Kenny Powers but the series didn't live up to my expectations. I felt it would have made a better film rather than a TV series.

tony1kenobi

I'm Kenny "fcukin" Powers. Great show.

Bounty Hunter

basquille wrote: »

.. I really didn't think it was all that well-written but Danny McBride is fantastic in it!

thing is they pretty much never deliver the scripted lines, just ones that will move the conversation/show in the planned direction. Ive seen a few interviews and making of bits and recall McBride/ferell saying how great the script was then it cuts to writers and minor characters talking about how they pretty much only use the scripted lines once and the rest is improv stuff they come up with on the spot.

JP Liz

I've just discovered this show and am loving it.

Danny McBride one of the comedic talents around

Boo-yah

Great show, Danny Mc Bride is brilliant as Kenny

grimm2005

A bit late but I only just discovered this myself. Watched the first episode and thought it was pretty damn funny. look forward to watching the rest, glad to hear it got a second season

KerranJast

YOU'RE ****IN OUT!

zuutroy

Its good but it gets very low brow and lazy at times.

connundrum

Last week I found a 16G usb key with the complete 1st series of Eastbound & Down on it - score!

I'm limiting myself to 1 episode a week, trying to drag it out like..

JP Liz

FX UK has picked up this show it starts soon

Poochie05

Starts on FX UK on Thurs 1 October at 10pm according to Digital Spy premier list page.

120_Minutes

just watched the season, thought it very funny. and as for the eye candy...mmmmm

Kinetic^

This show is hilarious. Just finished season 1. Can't wait for the follow ups.

Lazare

Funniest scene I've seen in a long time........

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSwRH31ftT4

ronnie3585

Finished watching this last week. Can't believed I missed it for so long.

It's the funniest thing I've seen since Curb. It's absolutely superb, side-splittingly funny and has a little bit of a dark edge.

I read that HBO have commissioned a second series. Can't wait!

Dman001

Muh, I only watched the pilot and didn't think much of it. It's no surprise Will Ferrell is a writer for the show, it instantly reminded me of Talladega Nights.

smoochie06

Sorry to drag this up but does anyone know when season 2 starts and is FX showing it again.

I have to say for me its been the funniest show all year. Kenny is a legend.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Et9-itE5qns

This was one of my favourite parts. Kenny Powers "Work Drugs" Ecstacy Dance.

Also Starring LeVar Burton

Only saw this show for the first time recently. It's brilliant.

pickarooney

Just finished watching the first season. When's the second?

Also Starring LeVar Burton

pickarooney wrote: »

Just finished watching the first season. When's the second?

A start date should be announced in the next few weeks... I'd imagine it'll be sometime between now and the end of April...

Borneo Fnctn

I only came around to this show last week. I really can't praise it highly enough. Instantly accessible, side splittingly funny, and has it has a dark streak. Fantastic stuff. Bring on season 2.

JP Liz V1

When is Season 2 starting on HBO?

KerranJast

I know its a marketing scam but some of the shows tweets are genius. http://twitter.com/k****ingp

paddyismaddy

Kenny Powers is a frecking legend

ronnie3585

If there's one thing I hate it's losing.

If there's two things I hate it's losing.....and getting cancer.

JP Liz V1

http://www.tvguide.com/News/Eastbound-Down-September-1019764.aspx

Its back Sept 26th

ricero

i thinks it comedy gold the best working class sitcom ever danny mcbride is amazing and i love the guy who play stevie schflier i think his name

BazBox

love this show, its a pity there was only a few episodes in the first season, looking forward to the next season!

Zero-Cool

Excellent excellent show! Saw a behind the scenes vid on Funny or Die, great to see so much improv and the script thrown out the window.

Really wish Stevie was gonna be in season 2!!!

Stevie (in retarded voice) - "I'm Kenny Powers"
Kenny - "No your not! You're Stevie!"

Best of Stevie

ronnie3585

KENNY FU*KING POWERS!

Also Starring LeVar Burton

sheehy83 wrote: »

Really wish Stevie was gonna be in season 2!!!

I heard he would be - him and Kenny being the only 2 characters from the first season who would be in the second... Can't remember where I read that though...

Zero-Cool

CaptainNegative wrote: »

I heard he would be - him and Kenny being the only 2 characters from the first season who would be in the second... Can't remember where I read that though...

AWESOME!!!! I heard Kenny would be the only regular returning. They would be crazy to leave out Stevie tho and I'm sure Will Ferrell will make an appearance.

Also Starring LeVar Burton

From Wikipedia:

Production on the second season of the show began in May 2010. The setting will move to Mexico, with principal shooting taking place in Puerto Rico. The new season will bring a number of changes to the cast, including new faces Michael Peña and Ana de la Reguera, who will play the owner of the Mexican baseball team and Kenny's new love interest, respectively. The role of Kenny's father is planned but not yet cast. All of the supporting cast from the first season will be absent or make cameo appearances. The only exception is Steve Little as Stevie Janowski, who tracks Kenny down in Mexico. Ben Best is said to still be in the cast but playing a different character. [5]According to an article in Vice Magazine, the season will be seven episodes long. The article includes a photo of actor Steve Little and Deep Roy, who has apparently joined the cast, in Puerto Rico.[6]

Eastbound and Down will return to HBO for the long awaited second season on September 26, 2010

And this article backs up that info - http://www.deadline.com/2010/04/eastbound-down-heads-to-mexico-for-season-2-adds-new-regulars/

JP Liz V1

http://hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2010/07/20/eastbound-down-bored-to-death-return-sept-26-to-hbo/

HBO announced the return dates for the Danny McBride starrer Eastbound & Down and Bored to Death starring Jason Schwartzman. Both comedies will return for a second season on Sunday, Sept. 26. Bored will bow at 10 p.m., followed by Eastbound. The former features Schwartzman as a struggling 30-something writer living in Brooklyn. McBride plays a washed-up major league pitcher in Down.

Zero-Cool

brilliant news! i just watched 1st season of bored to death, excellent series, so laid back, easy to watch and funny. roll on september!

paddyismaddy

april wont be back so

Magic Eight Ball

'Listen here you beautiful bitch. I'm going to f&ck you up with some truth!'

Can't wait!!

KerranJast

It seems a bit weird that they're dumping all the main cast no? No real continuity.

iMax

Gonna give this a try but based on the 6 minute compilation he seems like David Brent & Tracy Jordan, which could get very annoying...

Basq

Enjoy kids!

Kenny Powers gets signed by K-Swiss

iMax

Watched the first episode of it last night & found it quite annoying up to the final scenes where he walks through the hallway dressed in black. He's a mix of Will Ferrell (unsurprisingly) Tracy Jordan & David Brent & incredibly annoying.

I'll give it one more episode before I make up my mind, it's taking up a lot of room on my mediaplayer.

pickarooney

iMax wrote: »

Watched the first episode of it last night & found it quite annoying up to the final scenes where he walks through the hallway dressed in black. He's a mix of Will Ferrell (unsurprisingly) Tracy Jordan & David Brent & incredibly annoying.

Are you sure you're not just trying to convince yourself that this image you conjured up is true? I don't see any similarities with any of these characters whatsoever. OK, he has facial hair and is white and overweight like Brent, but that's about it.

iMax

Nah, Thet're like that.

Boom_Bap

Promo for Season 2

http://tv.yahoo.com/show/40486/videos/21372860

iMax

Gave up on it. Too little payoff for too much investment