Bored to Death/YMMV
- Casting Gag: Jonathan Ames, private detective, discovers that his real dad is Mike Hammer.
- Designated Protagonist Syndrome: For some, especially during the first season. Several critics' reviews of Schwartzman's performance were mixed while praising the work of Zach Galifianakis and Ted Danson. One critic even went so far as to say they wish the show revolved around Danson's character George instead. Luckily reviews of the second season have been more receptive of Jason Schwartzman as a lead and the show as a whole.
- Ear Worm: "All the shadows in the city..."
- Growing the Beard: The second season, at least for critics.