Giving Flight of the Conchords a Chance....

I first saw this New Zealand duo during one of their live performances on HBO. The live show is completely musical, and although the songs seemed creative enough, I didn't give them a chance. Unless it's an Adam Sandler song, it's just not funny enough for me. I'm looking at you JIMMY FALLON.

Then I caught an episode of their series on HBO a few weeks back starring my favorite current SNL cast member, Kristen Wiig. She played a mutual love interest of both Bret and Jemaine, and they all weave a web of lies that grow more absurd as the show progresses. They meet while her character is searching for her missing epileptic dog in the park.

In the context of the show's script, the songs make more sense, but they are not the best part of the show. They are interjected in the form of thematic music videos that relate to the plot in some way. I find myself laughing more at Murray the manager and Jen the stalker than the main characters. Don't get me wrong, I really doubt the show would work without Bret and Jemaine.

Flight of the Conchords season 2 continues Sundays at 10pm pm on HBO right before Eastbound and Down.