The Life & Times of Tim (2008)
Steve Dildarian's cult HBO animated comedy about a hapless New Yorker stumbling through life's most awkward moments.
The Life & Times of Tim - Series Information
- Original Title: The Life & Times of Tim
- First Air Year: 2008
- Last Air Year: 2012
- Created by: Steve Dildarian
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Comedy
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (12 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 3
- Number of Episodes: 60
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English, Spanish
- First Air Date: September 28, 2008 (United States - TV-MA), September 28, 2008 (United Kingdom - 15)
- Networks: HBO
- Alternative Titles: The Life and Times of Tim (US), 囧男二三事 (CN)
- Production Companies: HBO
- Production Countries: United States of America
The Life & Times of Tim - Plot
The Life & Times of Tim is an HBO comedy animated television series, which premiered on September 28, 2008. The series was created by Steve Dildarian, and is about a hapless man in his mid-20's named Tim who lives in New York City with his girlfriend Amy. Throughout the series, Tim constantly finds himself in increasingly awkward situations in both his work and personal life.
The first season aired in 2008 and has since been aired in numerous countries, and has developed a cult following. The second season debuted on February 19, 2010 on HBO. On June 4, 2010, HBO announced it was canceling the show. There were rumors that it was going to be picked up by another network. On the 16th of August, 2010, it was announced HBO had reversed their original decision to cancel the show, and as a result, a third season was ordered. Season 3 of The Life and Times of Tim premiered on December 16, 2011. The first season was released on DVD on February 9, 2010, the second season was released on DVD on December 13, 2011, and the third season was released on DVD on December 18, 2012.
On April 20, 2012, HBO cancelled the series after three seasons.
The theme song is "I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive" performed by country music star Hank Williams.
The Life & Times of Tim - Trailer
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The Life & Times of Tim - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Steve Dildarian
Main Cast
- Nick Kroll
- Matt Johnson
- Peter Giles
- Steve Dildarian
- MJ Otto
- Bob Morrow
- Jennifer Coolidge
- Leslie David Baker
- Cheri Oteri
- Kari Wahlgren
Writers
- Steve Dildarian
- B.J. Porter
- Jon Ross
- Graham Wagner
- Luke Del Tredici
- Scott Troy
The Life & Times of Tim - FAQs
Why did HBO cancel The Life & Times of Tim?
HBO first cancelled the show in June 2010, only to reverse that decision in August 2010 and order a third season. The series ultimately ended for good in April 2012 after three seasons, though no official public explanation was given for the final cancellation.
Is The Life & Times of Tim worth watching?
Absolutely worth a look for fans of dry, cringe-driven adult animation. The show earned a devoted cult following thanks to its deadpan humor and Tim's hilariously passive reactions to increasingly absurd situations. Its short 12-minute episodes make it an easy, low-commitment binge.
Where can you stream The Life & Times of Tim?
The series is available to stream on Max (formerly HBO Max) and through the Max Amazon Channel. If you prefer to own it, episodes can be purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
Who voices Tim in The Life & Times of Tim?
Tim is voiced by the show's creator, Steve Dildarian, who also wrote and directed the series. The supporting cast includes Nick Kroll as Stu, MJ Otto as girlfriend Amy, and Jennifer Coolidge, Cheri Oteri, and Leslie David Baker in recurring roles.
How many episodes does The Life & Times of Tim have?
The series ran for three seasons with 20 episodes each, totalling 60 episodes, plus 3 bonus specials. Each episode runs approximately 12 minutes, making the entire run a quick and entertaining watch from start to finish.
What is the theme song of The Life & Times of Tim?
The show's theme song is "I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive," performed by legendary country music icon Hank Williams. The melancholic yet darkly comic tone of the song perfectly sets the stage for Tim's perpetually unfortunate misadventures in New York City.
Did The Life & Times of Tim develop a cult following?
The show built a genuine cult following after its first season, which helped pressure HBO into reversing its 2010 cancellation decision and commissioning a third season. Its understated humor and relatable social awkwardness resonated strongly with adult animation fans who appreciated its minimalist style.
What shows are similar to The Life & Times of Tim?
If you enjoyed the show's awkward humor and adult animation style, try Big Mouth, Robot Chicken, Close Enough, Moral Orel, or Drawn Together. For a similar deadpan sensibility, Frisky Dingo and Undone also offer distinctive animated comedy with a mature edge.
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