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Well, after Season 1 ended, I decided to chop up the cable bill to save a few bucks and chopped out my HBO.  Well, now with Season 2 of Flight of the Conchords going strong, and the new show East Bound and Down… I felt the need to seek out these shows and watch.

I was concerned with the new season of Conchords, as the previous season was essentially shows made from content they have tried and tested and brought around the world already.  Season 2 needed them to go and create new material and make it happen.  Again.  After watching FOTC Season 2 so far, I couldn’t be happier.  They kept the show as smart as it was, perhaps smarter now, and the songs are killer.

East Bound and Down, a completely different show, I fell is also making it happen.  Make sure to watch the pilot episode followed immediately by episode 2 to get a sense of the show.  The Pilot/Episode 1 is essentially a movie crammed into a 30 minute spot- highlighting the history of Kenny Powers, ex-professional baseball pitcher who seemingly is down and out on his luck.  He’s lost his throw, still thinks he’s a rock star pitcher, and lives with his brother and is a substitute gym teacher.  Ta-boot, his coworker is a old high-school girlfriend who he still wants, and he has an affinity for abusing drugs- before and after dealing with his class- which of course- leads to humor.  Add Will Ferrel in there for good measure, and the show- so far- is pretty damn entertaining.  Depressing at times, sure.  Cringe Fest at times, absolutely.  yet still entertaining.  Below should sum up why you should watch.