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Summary "How he solves anything is a mystery." Jonathan Ames (Jason Schwartzman), a struggling Brooklyn writer with a drinking problem, tries to cope with his recent breakup with his girlfriend by reinventing his life. On a whim, Ames decides to emulate his idol novelists Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler by posing as a private detective ...

Created By: Jonathan Ames

Season Premiere: Sep 20, 2009
Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 27 Critic Reviews
64
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 43 User Ratings
7.8
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Summary "How he solves anything is a mystery." Jonathan Ames (Jason Schwartzman), a struggling Brooklyn writer with a drinking problem, tries to cope with his recent breakup with his girlfriend by reinventing his life. On a whim, Ames decides to emulate his idol novelists Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler by posing as a private detective ...

Created By: Jonathan Ames

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Generally Favorable Based on 27 Critic Reviews
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Generally Favorable Based on 27 Critic Reviews
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59% Positive
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14% Mixed
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Generally Favorable Based on 43 User Ratings
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5% Negative
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