Castle is a police procedural mystery crime comedy-drama series created by Andrew W. Marlow. The ABC series follows Richard Castle, a popular mystery novelist who becomes a consultant and works together with NYPD homicide detective Kate Beckett to solve several complex murder cases to get inspiration for his next book. Castle stars Nathan Fillion, Stana Katic, Susan Sullivan, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Molly C. Quinn, Jon Huertas, Tamala Jones, Seamus Dever, and Penny Johnson Jerald. So, if you loved the thrilling mysteries, entertaining comedy-drama, and compelling characters in Castle, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Carter (Hallmark+ & Prime Video Add-On)
Carter is a Canadian police procedural crime comedy-drama series created by Gary Campbell. The CTV Drama series follows Harley Carter, a popular Hollywood TV star who returns to his hometown after a public meltdown. After returning home, he soon begins assisting his cop friend to solve various criminal cases. Carter stars Jerry O’Connell, Sydney Poitier Heartsong, Kristian Bruun, Brenda Kamino, Lyriq Bent, and Denis Akiyama.
Panhandle
Panhandle is a police procedural crime comedy-drama series created by Carla Kettner and Nicholas Stoller. The Spectrum Originals series is set in the town of Boggsville, Florida, and it follows Bellwether Prescott, a wealthy man suffering from a crippling anxiety disorder who possesses brilliant deductive skills. He soon begins working with the local traffic cop, Cammie Lord, to solve various crimes. Panhandle stars Luke Kirby, Tiana Okoye, Lorenza Izzo, Forrest Goodluck, Wallace Smith, Glenn Morshower, and Lesley Ann Warren.
Psych (Prime Video, Peacock & Apple TV)
Psych is a police procedural crime comedy-drama series created by Steve Franks. The USA Network series follows Shawn Spencer, a directionless young man with exceptional observational skills, who lies to the police about being a psychic and begins consulting them on several complex criminal cases with the help of his reluctant best friend, Gus. Psych stars James Roday, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson, Corbin Bernsen, Kirsten Nelson, and Anne Dudek.
The Rookie (Hulu, fuboTV & Rent on Prime Video)
The Rookie is a police procedural crime drama series created by Alexi Hawley. The ABC series is set in Los Angeles, and it follows John Nolan, a middle-aged man who suddenly decides to join the police force and becomes the oldest rookie in the LAPD. The Rookie stars Nathan Fillion, Alyssa Diaz, Richard T. Jones, Melissa O’Neil, Eric Winter, Mekia Cox, Shawn Ashmore, Jenna Dewan, Tru Valentino, and Lisseth Chavez.
The Mentalist (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
The Mentalist is a police procedural mystery thriller crime comedy-drama series created by Bruno Heller. The CBS series follows Patrick Jane, a former psychic now working as a consultant for the CBI to solve various complex murders, but his main objective is to catch the notorious serial killer, Red John, who killed his family. The Mentalist stars Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Tim Kang, Owain Yeoman, Amanda Righetti, Rockmond Dunbar, Emily Swallow, Joe Adler, and Josie Loren.
Monk (Prime Video, Peacock & fuboTV)
Monk is a police procedural crime comedy-drama series created by Andy Breckman. The USA Network series follows Adrian Monk, a former police detective struggling with OCD and various other psychological issues. He now works as a private investigator and assists his former colleagues in solving several complex criminal cases with the help of his trusty assistant. Monk stars Tony Shalhoub, Bitty Schram, Jason Gray-Stanford, Ted Levine, and Traylor Howard.
White Collar (Netflix, Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
White Collar is a police procedural crime comedy-drama series created by Jeff Eastin. The USA Network series follows genius con artist and forger Neal Caffrey, who decides to use his knowledge to assist FBI Special Agent Peter Burke in the FBI’s White Collar Crimes Unit to work off his prison sentence. White Collar stars Matt Bomer, Tim DeKay, Willie Garson, Marsha Thomason, Tiffani Thiessen, Natalie Morales, Hilarie Burton, Sharif Atkins, Alexandra Daddario, and Diahann Carroll.
Bones (Prime Video, Peacock, Hulu & The Roku Channel)
Bones is a police procedural crime comedy-drama series created by Hart Hanson. The Fox series follows Dr. Temperance Brennan, a forensic anthropologist who uses her extensive knowledge of bones to help FBI Special Agent Seeley Booth solve complex murder cases. Bones stars Emily Deschanel, David Boreanaz, Michaela Conlin, Eric Millegan, T.J. Thyne, Jonathan Adams, Tamara Taylor, John Francis Daley, and John Boyd.
Elementary (Prime Video & Hulu)
Elementary is a police procedural mystery crime drama series created by Robert Doherty. Based on the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the CBS series is set in New York City, and it follows eccentric but brilliant detective Sherlock, who teams up with Dr. Joan Watson to assist the NYPD in solving complex crimes. Elementary stars Jonny Lee Miller, Lucy Liu, Jon Michael Hill, Aidan Quinn, John Noble, Nelsan Ellis, Desmond Harrington, and James Frain.
Take Two (Rent on Prime Video)
Take Two is a crime comedy-drama series created by Andrew W. Marlowe and Terri Edda Miller. The ABC series follows Sam, a popular actor who just got out of rehab. She decides to take on the role of a private investigator but to get the role right; she must team up with Eddie, a private investigator. Together, they solve various crimes. Take Two stars Rachel Bilson, Eddie Cibrian, Xavier de Guzman, Aliyah O’Brien, and Alice Lee.