Conchords set to end acclaimed TV show

I agree with #1.

Had opportunity to watch the entire series over Christmas. Very original...very entertaining. Before they decide to End the series, they must look at Seinfield cast. Not one of them been able to find a good role since Seinfield. Breaking into US market is not that easy. You need talent and lots of luck.

I agree with #1. It's been a long time since something this great has come along and they're going to quit after just two seasons? I could see moving on after four or five seasons, but two? C'mon guys! Help us out here! We're starved for top quality entertainment like this! Man I'm so disillusioned. One more seaon! Three! Three seaons! I'm begging you!

I agree with #1. It's been a long time since something this great has come along and they're going to quit after just two seasons? I could see moving on after four or five seasons, but two? C'mon guys! Help us out here! We're starved for top quality entertainment like this! Man I'm so disillusioned. One more seaon! Three! Three seaons! I'm begging you!

I have mixed feelings on this. I agree with the notion of fewer but better episodes, and the idea of going out on a high note - but at the same time it seems to me this series has only just begun and I would appreciate more time for deeper character development and the introduction of more minor characters and an increase in the amount of trivia. Shows like Seinfeld and The Simpsons have this in abundance and it's a great thing. Plus I'm not sure that these guys will have the later success they deserve if they abandon ship on their breakout scene too soon. Or maybe the opposite could be true - they could be making a very wise choice indeed. Either way, when it comes to creative and artistic people I always support their decisions in life because when all is said and done, if one isn't passionate about what they are doing they are doomed to become a parody of their former selves rather than relevant artists. While it's nice to give the common fans what they want, sometimes it's best on an artistic level to commit more energy to one's own feelings and wishes; with the minority of true fans following suit to appreciate whatever new projects you have to share.

I agree #2

Short and sweet, it a bit sad but I'd much rather see a quality kiwi show go out on a high than be flogged to death for 24 episode 5+ season. It seems nigh on all popular drama/action/reality shows coming from the US follow that hideous format.

6-10 episodes per season, of quality viewing is where it's at. Ala Blackbooks, Coupling and Fawlty Towers as mentioned. I'm not sure if it's a UK thing, or coincidnce that apparently more time is spent writing and preparing vs actual shooting?

I beg to differ. I think they are being very wise. They've said before that the first season used up about 97% of their original music. And that they want quality instead of quantity for this 2nd season. I'd rather have less amount with high quality, than high quantity with low quality. Think of some of the best shows that have been short. A good example is Fawlty Towers. Brillian, high quality series, but short.

That is terrible! Going on to do other things?! What the hell is that about?! Two of the most talented people in television and music are going to abandon the most accommodating artistic medium for their talents only seconds after they take the coveted step from side show to main act?!?! Their agent should be fired and sued for artistic sabotage! What is so important to these guys that they'd want to quit showcasing their exceptional talent? Sure they're both incredibly capable to perform on their own, but all in good time. It's been years since something as fresh, original, and exceptionally profound has come along. So don't abort this artistic gem and give Flight of the Conchords the run it deserves.