Good Cop/Bad Cop is a police procedural comedy-drama series created by John Quaintance. The CW series is set in a small town, and it follows the brother-sister duo of detectives, Lou and Henry Hickman, as they work together under their Big Hank Hickman to solve various crimes. Good Cop/Bad Cop stars Leighton Meester, Luke Cook, Clancy Brown, Devon Terrell, Scott Lee, William McKenna, Shamita Siva, Blazey Best, Grace Chow, and Philippa Northeast. So, if you loved the interesting mysteries, entertaining interpersonal relationships, and compelling characters in Good Cop/Bad Cop, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
The Good Cop (Netflix)
The Good Cop is a police procedural comedy-drama series created by Andy Breckman. Based on the Israeli TV show of the same name by Erez Aviram, Tomer Aviram, and Yuval Semo, the Netflix series follows Anthony “TJ” Caruso Jr., a straight-laced NYPD lieutenant who begins living with his ex-cop father, Anthony “Tony” Caruso Sr. after he is released from prison for a corruption conviction. Together, the father-son duo get into various misadventures and solve complex criminal cases. The Good Cop stars Tony Danza, Josh Groban, Monica Barbaro, Isiah Whitlock Jr., and Bill Kottkamp.
Castle (Hulu & Prime Video)
Castle is a crime comedy-drama series created by Andrew W. Marlowe. The ABC series follows Richard Castle, a popular mystery novelist who begins to consult the NYPD in real criminal cases to get some inspiration for his next novel. He soon partners up with detective Kate Beckett and her team to solve various criminal cases. Castle stars Nathan Fillion, Stana Katic, Susan Sullivan, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Molly C. Quinn, Jon Huertas, Tamala Jones, Seamus Dever, and Penny Johnson Jerald.
Carter (Hallmark+ & Prime Video Add-On)
Carter is a crime comedy-drama series created by Garry Campbell. The CTV Drama Channel series follows Harley Carter, a popular television actor who moves to his hometown after a public meltdown. His neighbours and friends soon began to ask him to solve real criminal cases because he used to play a detective on TV. Carter stars Jerry O’Connell, Sydney Poitier Heartsong, Kristian Bruun, Brenda Kamino, Lyriq Bent, and Denis Akiyama.
Psych (Apple TV, Peacock & Prime Video)
Psych is a detective comedy-drama series created by Steve Franks. The USA Network series follows Shawn Spencer, a young man who lies to the police about being a psychic so that he can join the department as a consultant psychic to solve complex crimes. He is joined by his childhood best friend, Gus and reluctant father, Henry Spencer, who used to be a police sergeant. Psych stars James Roday, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson, Corbin Bernsen, Kirsten Nelson, and Anne Dudek.
Republic of Doyle (Prime Video, Peacock, Tubi & Pluto TV)
Republic of Doyle is a Canadian comedy-drama series created by Allan Hawco, Malcolm MacRury, and Perry Chafe. The CBC Television series is set in Newfoundland, and it follows the father-son duo of Malachy and Jake Doyle as they work together as private detectives, which lands them into all sorts of illegal trouble. Republic of Doyle stars Allan Hawco, Seán McGinley, Lynda Boyd, Krystin Pellerin, Mark O’Brien, Marthe Bernard, and Bob Cole.
Battle Creek (Rent on Prime Video)
Battle Creek is a police procedural crime comedy-drama series created by David Shore and Vince Gilligan. The CBS series follows FBI Special Agent Milton Chamberlain and Detective Russell Agnew, two people who particularly like each other but consistently team up to bring criminals to justice. Battle Creek stars Josh Duhamel, Dean Winters, Aubrey Dollar, Edward “Grapevine” Fordham Jr., Kal Penn, and Janet McTeer.
The Grinder (Rent on Prime Video)
The Grinder is a sitcom series created by Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel. The Fox series follows Dean Sanderson, a television star who used to play a lawyer on a popular TV show. He decides to move back home and joins his family’s law firm, much to his brother’s dismay. The Grinder stars Rob Lowe, Fred Savage, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Natalie Morales, Hana Hayes, Connor Kalopsis, and William Devane.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine (Netflix, Peacock & Rent on Prime Video)
Brooklyn Nine-Nine is a police procedural comedy series created by Dan Goor and Michael Schur. The Fox and later NBC series is set in the 99th Precinct of the New York City Police Department. It follows a group of detectives as they adjust to their job under the new leadership of Captain Raymond Holt. Brooklyn Nine-Nine stars Andy Samberg, Stephanie Beatriz, Terry Crews, Melissa Fumero, Joe Lo Truglio, Chelsea Peretti, Andre Braugher, Dirk Blocker, and Joel McKinnon Miller.
The Mentalist (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
The Mentalist is a police procedural mystery crime thriller drama series created by Bruno Heller. The CBS series follows Patrick Jane, who used to pretend to be a psychic but now works as a CBI consultant to catch dangerous killers. His main goal is to catch the notorious serial killer “Red John,” who killed his wife and daughter. The Mentalist stars Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Tim Kang, Owain Yeoman, Amanda Righetti, Rockmond Dunbar, Emily Swallow, Joe Adler, and Josie Loren.
Elementary (Hulu & Prime Video)
Elementary is a detective crime comedy-drama series created by Robert Doherty. Based on the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the CBS series is set in New York City, America, and it follows Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Joan Watson as they team up to help the NYPD in solving various complex criminal cases. Elementary stars Jonny Lee Miller, Lucy Liu, Jon Michael Hill, Aidan Quinn, John Noble, Nelsan Ellis, Desmond Harrington, and James Frain.