Angry Boys: Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

ABC | HBO | ABC1 | Season Premiere Date: May 11, 2011

Starring: Richard Lawson, Chris Lilley, Greg Fairall

Summary: Summer Heights High's Chris Lilley returns with a comedy about the lives of average men and boys in Australia, with many of the characters played by Lilley.

Creator: Chris Lilley

Genre(s): Sports, Comedy, Drama, Sports

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E12. Episode 12
Air Date: August 8, 2011
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S1:E11. Episode 11
Air Date: August 1, 2011
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S1:E10. Episode 10
Air Date: July 13, 2011

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Uncle Barky Ed Bark

Jan 3, 2012

Angry Boys showcases his considerable talents in the notably imperfect world he's created. Read full review

David Wiegand

Jan 3, 2012

Angry Boys is an equal-opportunity offender, but its infectiously juvenile humor, not to mention its secret heart and, of course, the appeal of Chris Lilley's multiple impersonations, make it very hard to stay angry for long. Read full review

Sarah Rodman

Jan 3, 2012

The mixing of those elements--crassness, poignancy, social commentary--is a hard one to master, and Lilley doesn't always succeed in tying them together in a way that is funny beyond the amusing cringe of recognition. Read full review

Rob Owen

Jan 3, 2012

Angry Boys will certainly have some appeal to fans of offbeat comedy but it seems unlikely to become a mainstream hit. Read full review

Nancy DeWolf Smith

Jan 3, 2012

[It] leaves only the flashes of comedic brilliance, and even they don't light up the sky very often. Read full review

Mike Hale

Jan 3, 2012

The expansion emphasizes the sameness of his writing and his performances, and makes the payoffs of the jokes feel small. Read full review

David Hinckley

Jan 3, 2012

His wavelength is extreme narrowcasting, and most viewers are likely to find Angry Boys just rambling and dull. Read full review

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mister-dale

Mar 2, 2012

Brilliant, good mix of different characters shown, does some aussie portrayals well, and remember that S-MOUSE is supposed to be intentionally annoying...

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MukkaMadBoy

Feb 18, 2012

Chris Lilley has accomplished the impossible.This show encompasses talents much like Chappelle's Show, just when we thought it couldn't be done again.

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xZippy

Aug 15, 2014

A comedy show done right in many ways you don't see often. It's not only hilarious, but painfully creative. I'd even consider putting this above Summer Heights High.

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OpinionatedGuy

Jul 23, 2014

If you ask me which is my favorite Chris Lilley show, I would instantly answer with Angry Boys.

Angry Boys would have become one of my favorite TV shows. One thing that fascinates me about this show is that Chris Lilley handled the plot with care and dedication with the continuity and IIf you ask me which is my favorite Chris Lilley show, I would instantly answer with Angry Boys.

Angry Boys would have become one of my favorite TV shows. One thing that fascinates me about this show is that Chris Lilley handled the plot with care and dedication with the continuity and I really enjoyed the plot because it made me care and love for the characters, despite its satirical nature.

I will list down the characters of this show and give them a brief opinion on them.

Daniel and Nathan Sims
I never thought I would actually like them. While this is an ensemble show, it’s clear that the main focus was on the twins. I liked Daniel, despite his douchebag-ery and homophobic thoughts. He is that “guy” you want to hang-out with. For Nathan, he is the weird, yet kinder version of Daniel so it’s pretty much the same. I cared for the twins, especially Nathan. I adored how he still acts like a normal kid despite his disability in hearing. There are people like Daniel, whether they’re from Australia or not, and I think it just gives props to the realism to the show.

Ruth “Gran” Sims
I thought she would be scary at first, but then she reminds me of my auntie who took care of me when I was a child. Gran is not only my favorite character in the show, but my favorite Chris Lilley character. When she revealed that she has Alzheimer’s, I cried. I never thought I would cry on a Chris Lilley show. It’s because Gran is a caring, lovable character despite her political incorrectness and seeing her sick is devastating. It reminded me when I got the news that my auntie, who took cared of me, died in 2012. I think Gran is the emotional aspect of this, otherwise sarcastic show. I would love to see her again on an ensemble Chris Lilley show.

Blake Oakfield
I thought Blake was okay in my book. I felt like he is underused in this show, like he could have done more character development. The ball-less story was kinda weird.

S.mouse
S.mouse is basically like Jonah, only more funnier to look at. I was shocked that Chris Lilley used blackface and the N-word as his character, but then again, most people like S.mouse tend to be like this so Chris Lilley is just doing his job. While I find him very funny, I wish not to see him again, especially on his own stand-alone show. I cannot stand his dumb ghetto accent.

Jen Okazaki
If S.mouse is the Jonah of Angry Boys, then Jen Okazaki is the Ja’mie of Angry Boys, only worst. I actually like her, lol. I can’t believe it. She is funny and bad at the same time. The scary fact is that there are mothers like her, just not Japanese mothers. She is the funniest character in this show in my opinion.

Chris Lilley managed to pull-off all of these characters perfectly, even to the point it’s becomes over-the-top and controversial.

Speaking of controversial, I think most people don’t see that this show is just being sarcastic and that does not reflect Chris Lilley in real life (I hope).

Angry Boys, in my opinion, is Chris Lilley’s best effort thanks to his performances, character and plot development and the sarcastic, controversial humor.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: May 11, 2011
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  S1:E12. Episode 12
  Air Date: August 8, 2011
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  S1:E11. Episode 11
  Air Date: August 1, 2011
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  S1:E10. Episode 10
  Air Date: July 13, 2011
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  S1:E9. Episode 9
  Air Date: July 6, 2011
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  S1:E8. Episode 8
  Air Date: August 29, 2011
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  S1:E7. Episode 7
  Air Date: June 22, 2011
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  S1:E6. Episode 6
  Air Date: June 15, 2011
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  S1:E5. Episode 5
  Air Date: June 8, 2011
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  S1:E4. Episode 4
  Air Date: June 1, 2011
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  S1:E3. Episode 3
  Air Date: May 25, 2011
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  S1:E2. Episode 2
  Air Date: May 18, 2011
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  S1:E1. Episode 1
  Air Date: May 11, 2011