Top 10 awesome shows like The Detectives that you will enjoy watching
You just finished watching The Detectives and you can't get over how good this show was. Now you want to watch more of such masterpieces. We have curated a list of similar shows which are created by the likes of Ed Bye, Jasper Carrott and Robert Powell . Here goes the list -
- Likely Suspects
- Franklin & Bash
- Whoops Apocalypse
- Dead Ringers
- The Legend of Dick and Dom
- That Mitchell and Webb Look
- A Bit of Fry and Laurie
- Smack the Pony
- Viva Variety
- Agony
Likely Suspects
Police show spoof about veteran detective Marshak solving crimes in a big city with a nameless silent rookie. The entire show is seen through the eyes of the rookie as Marshak guides him. Detective Spinoza sometimes joins them.
This show, created by Don Scardino, Sam McMurray and Jason Schombing, scores 7.9 on IMDb.
Genres - Mystery | Crime | Comedy
Franklin & Bash
Lawyers and lifelong friends Jared Franklin and Peter Bash are recruited by a large firm's major partner after winning a high-profile case.
This show, created by Jason Ensler, Mark-Paul Gosselaar and Breckin Meyer, scores 7.6 on IMDb.
Genres - Comedy | Crime
You can watch this on Apple Itunes, Google Play Movies, Vudu, Amazon Video, Microsoft Store and Fandangonow.
Watch TrailerWhoops Apocalypse
A light-hearted look at the final week before doomsday. American President Johnny Cyclops is trying to run a re-election campaign while dealing with the Russians, a deposed Shah needing to be hidden, and a new weapon called a 'quark' bomb. Meanwhile, Lacrobat, the infamous terrorist, has stolen one of the quark bombs and is trying to get it into the Middle East. Stopping Lacrobat, getting the Shah to safety, placating the Russians and winning the election will require a brilliantly planned and perfectly executed strategy on the part of President Cyclops...
This show, created by John Reardon, Barry Morse and John Barron, scores 7.3 on IMDb.
Genres - Sci-Fi | Comedy
Dead Ringers
Celebrities and politicians are lampooned by a talented team of impressionists in this comedy sketch show.
This show, created by Ben Gosling Fuller, Jon Culshaw and Kevin Connelly, scores 7.6 on IMDb.
Genres - Comedy
The Legend of Dick and Dom
Two brothers embark on a very silly journey to find a cure to the disease that is infecting Bottomworld.
This show, created by Dez McCarthy, Terry Jones and Richard McCourt, scores 6.7 on IMDb.
Genres - Drama | Comedy
That Mitchell and Webb Look
A comedy sketch show featuring David Mitchell and Robert Webb.
This show, created by David Kerr, David Mitchell and Robert Webb, scores 8.0 on IMDb.
Genres - Comedy
A Bit of Fry and Laurie
Comedy sketches written and performed by renowned duo Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie.
This show, created by Roger Ordish, Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie, scores 8.3 on IMDb.
Genres - Comedy
You can watch this on Amazon Prime Video.
Smack the Pony
Three female comics perform sketches dealing with a wide variety of topics, from irritating flatmates to workplace issues to people who pretend to be ill to get free things or special treatment.
This show, created by Dominic Brigstocke, Fiona Allen and Doon Mackichan, scores 7.7 on IMDb.
Genres - Comedy
You can watch this on Tubi Tv.
Viva Variety
Pseudo-European variety show with all the trimmings. Mr. and (the former) Mrs. Laupin and their dimwitted more-American-than-American sidekick Johnny Blue-jeans team up to bring their "European" show to an American audience with hilarious results. As they say "Viva Variety is as American as French Fries... with mayonnaise and vinegar."
This show, created by Paul Miller, Thomas Lennon and Kerri Kenney, scores 6.8 on IMDb.
Genres - Comedy
Agony
20 half-hour episodes. Jane Lucas, an Agony Aunt with a call-in radio show, has her own set of troubles with her very Jewish mother and her husband Laurence. Then there's the crazy lives of her station co-workers and the nice gay couple who live upstairs.
This show, created by John Reardon, Maureen Lipman and Simon Williams, scores 7.6 on IMDb.
Genres - Comedy