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Shows that feel likeMonk (2002–2009)

Adrian Monk was once a rising star with the San Francisco Police Department, legendary for using unconventional means to solve the department's most baffling cases. But after the tragic (and still unsolved) murder of his wife Trudy, he developed an extreme case of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Now working as a private consultant, Monk continues to investigate cases in the most unconventional ways.

If you loved Monk, the closest series we have are Killing Eve (2018), Psych (2006) and The Fall (2013). All three share Monk's contemplative and gritty feel, which is what we rank on before quality.

Seen the big three already? The under-the-radar pick below is The Alienist (2018).

★ 8.1 IMDb ↗TMDB ↗8 seasons · USA Networkcreated by Andy Breckmancontemplativewittyplayfulgrittytwistyobsessive
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If Monk hit the spot, these will too

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Killing Eve
2018–2022 · 4 seasons · BBC America
★ 8crime · dramaNetflixParamount+

Both land stillness and grit at once

The difference: Takes it somewhere less witty than Monk does

A security consultant hunts for a ruthless assassin. Equally obsessed with each other, they go head to head in an epic game of cat-and-mouse.

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Psych
2006–2014 · 8 seasons · USA Network
★ 8.4drama · comedy · crimePrime VideoPeacock

A gifted oddball solving cases his own way while the cops roll their eyes

The difference: Pure goofball swagger where the source runs on anxiety and ache

Thanks to his police officer father's efforts, Shawn Spencer spent his childhood developing a keen eye for detail (and a lasting dislike of his dad). Years later, Shawn's frequent tips to the police lead to him being falsely accused of a crime he solved. Now, Shawn has no choice but to use his abilities to perpetuate his cover story: psychic crime-solving powers, all the while dragging his best friend, his dad, and the police along for the ride.

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The Fall
2013–2016 · 3 seasons · RTÉ One
★ 8.1drama · crimePrime VideoPeacock

Both lean on obsession more than on drama

The difference: Trades the wit of Monk for an angle of its own

When the Police Service of Northern Ireland are unable to close a case after 28 days, Detective Superintendent Stella Gibson of the Metropolitan Police Service is called in to review the case. Under her new leadership, the local detectives must track down and stop a serial killer who is terrorising the city of Belfast.

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Lie to Me
2009–2011 · 3 seasons · FOX
★ 8crime · drama · mysteryHulu

One man's freakish perceptiveness turned into a crime-solving tool

The difference: Plays it straight and clinical — little comfort, less charm

The world's leading deception researcher, Dr. Cal Lightman, studies facial expression, body language and tone of voice to determine when a person is lying and why, which helps law enforcement and government agencies uncover the truth. But his skills also make it easier for him to deceive others.

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White Collar
2009–2014 · 6 seasons · USA Network
★ 8.2crime · drama · mysteryHulu

A charmer whose criminal past makes him the smartest guy in the room

The difference: Slick con-artist cool in place of neurotic sweetness

In exchange for his freedom, charming con artist Neal Caffrey provides his expertise to help straight-man FBI agent Peter Burke catch elusive white-collar criminals.

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The Mentalist
2008–2015 · 7 seasons · CBS
★ 8.2crime · drama · mysteryHulu

A haunted showman whose party-trick observations crack real cases

The difference: A serial-killer arc threads through it, darker than any case of the week

Patrick Jane, a former celebrity psychic medium, uses his razor sharp skills of observation and expertise at "reading" people to solve serious crimes with the California Bureau of Investigation.

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CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000–2015 · 15 seasons · CBS
★ 7.7crime · drama · mysteryHuluParamount+

Baffling crime scenes untangled piece by satisfying piece

The difference: All forensics, no personality — the evidence is the star

A Las Vegas team of forensic investigators are trained to solve criminal cases by scouring the crime scene, collecting irrefutable evidence and finding the missing pieces that solve the mystery.

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Veronica Mars
2004–2019 · 4 seasons · UPN
★ 8.3mystery · drama · comedyNetflixHulu

Case-of-the-week sleuthing wrapped around one wounded, wry outsider

The difference: Teen-noir bite — sadder, snarkier, and more serialized

In the fictional town of Neptune, California, student Veronica Mars progresses from high school to college while moonlighting as a private investigator under the tutelage of her detective father.

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Samurai Champloo
2004–2005 · 1 season · Fuji TV
★ 8.5animation · action & adventure · comedy

The same mix in both: wit, then play

The difference: Sits closer to animation than Monk does

Break-dancing but fierce warrior Mugen has to deal with the cold-blooded and conceited Jin, a samurai who believes he is above all. These sworn enemies are brought together by Fuu for a special task.

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The Alienist
2018–2020 · 2 seasons · TNT
★ 7.7drama · crime · mystery

An obsessive mind treated as both a gift and an affliction

The difference: Grisly period darkness with none of the comfort-food rhythm

New York, 1896. Police commissioner Theodore Roosevelt brings together criminal psychologist Dr. Laszlo Kreizler, newspaper illustrator John Moore and secretary Sara Howard to investigate several murders of male prostitutes.

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Zoey 101
2005–2008 · 4 seasons · Nickelodeon
★ 6.3comedyParamount+

Breezy California comfort viewing you can drop into anywhere

The difference: A Nickelodeon boarding-school comedy — no mysteries at all

Zoey 101 is an American television series which originally aired on Nickelodeon from January 9, 2005 until May 2, 2008. It focuses on the lives of teenager Zoey Brooks and her friends as they attend Pacific Coast Academy, a fictional boarding school in Southern California. It was created by Dan Schneider. It was initially filmed at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, then at stages in Valencia, California beginning in season 3. It was nominated for an "Outstanding Children's Program" Emmy in 2005. Zoey 101 was the most expensive production ever for Nickelodeon series, as it was shot completely on location in Malibu. It was also Nickelodeon's best performance for a series premiere in almost eight years. Despite this, many critics have made negative comments about the show, its setting, and its characters.

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The Outsider
2020 · 1 season · HBO
★ 7.6drama · mystery · crimeMax

One thread runs through both: private investigator

When an insidious supernatural force edges its way into a seemingly straightforward investigation into the gruesome murder of a young boy, it leads a seasoned cop and an unorthodox investigator to question everything they believe in.

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