“John” gone, but Kiwis come back
We weren’t surprised when HBO announced it was canning “John From Cincinnati” or that “Entourage” would be back for another season.
But color us wowed when the network announced today that “Flight of the Conchords” will be back for another season.
Starring the New Zealand music-comedy duo of Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie, the kooky show follows transplanted New Zealanders Jemaine and Bret, who live on New York City’s Lower East Side and split their time between seeking venues where they can perform and awkwardly courting women.
Since they find they can express themselves easier with music, about once or twice an episode, they break into song. Really, it’s the songs that make the show.
Here’s a few samples if you haven’t heard these boys before: