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Shows that feel likeThe Great (2020–2023)

A genre-bending, anti-historical ride through 18th century Russia following the rise of Catherine the Nothing to Catherine the Great and her explosive relationship with husband Peter, the emperor of Russia.

If you loved The Great, the closest series we have are ted (2024), Superstore (2015) and The Righteous Gemstones (2019). All three share The Great's witty and playful feel, which is what we rank on before quality.

Seen the big three already? The under-the-radar pick below is Flight of the Conchords (2007).

★ 8.1 IMDb ↗TMDB ↗3 seasons · Hulucreated by Tony McNamaracontemplativewittyplayful
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If The Great hit the spot, these will too

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ted
2024–2026 · 2 seasons · Peacock
★ 7.9comedyPeacock

The same mix in both: wit, then play

The difference: Takes it somewhere less contemplative than The Great does

It's 1993 and Ted the bear's moment of fame has passed, leaving him living with his best friend, 16-year-old John Bennett, who lives in a working-class Boston home with his parents and cousin. Ted may not be the best influence on John, but when it comes right down to it, he's willing to go out on a limb to help his friend and his family.

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Superstore
2015–2021 · 6 seasons · NBC
★ 7.8comedyHuluPeacock

Comedy built on wit, twice over

A hilarious workplace comedy about a unique family of employees at a super-sized mega store. From the bright-eyed newbies and the seen-it-all veterans to the clueless summer hires and the in-it-for-life managers, together they hilariously tackle the day-to-day grind of rabid bargain hunters, riot-causing sales and nap-worthy training sessions.

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The Righteous Gemstones
2019–2025 · 4 seasons · HBO
★ 8.1comedy · dramaMax

Contemplative drama, and it commits to that

The story of a world-famous televangelist family with a history of deviance, greed and, yes, charitable work, all in the name of Jesus.

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The Middle
2009–2018 · 9 seasons · ABC
★ 7.7comedyPrime VideoPeacock

Comedy with a pulse of play, in both cases

The daily mishaps of a married woman and her semi-dysfunctional family and their attempts to survive life in general in the city of Orson, Indiana.

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Dickinson
2019–2021 · 3 seasons · Apple TV
★ 7.6comedy · dramaApple TV+

Both lean on stillness more than on drama

Emily Dickinson. Poet. Daughter. Total rebel. In this coming-of-age story, Emily’s determined to become the world's greatest poet.

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40 y 20
2016– · 14 seasons · Blim
★ 7comedy

Witty comedy in both cases

A comedy series about a divorced dad who likes younger women, and his son who likes older women.

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Flight of the Conchords
2007–2009 · 2 seasons · HBO
★ 8.5comedyMax

Drama built on play, twice over

The trials and tribulations of a two man, digi-folk band who have moved from New Zealand to New York City in the hope of forging a successful music career. So far they've managed to find a manager (whose "other" job is at the New Zealand Consulate), one fan (a married obsessive) and one friend (who owns the local pawn shop) -- but not much else.

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The House of Flowers
2018–2020 · 3 seasons · Netflix
★ 7.5drama · comedyNetflix

Both run contemplative where it counts

A wealthy matriarch tries to maintain her family's facade of perfection after her husband's mistress exposes their dirty secrets.

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My Name Is Earl
2005–2009 · 4 seasons · NBC
★ 7.8comedyHuluDisney+

Both play comedy straight

When petty criminal Earl Hickey wins the lottery, he sets off on a quest to repair his questionable karma.

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Atlanta
2016–2022 · 4 seasons · FX
★ 8.6comedy · dramaHulu

Drama of the same temperament

Two cousins work through the Atlanta music scene in order to better their lives and the lives of their families.

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New Girl
2011–2018 · 7 seasons · FOX
★ 7.8comedyHuluPeacock

Cut from the same comedy cloth

Jessica Day is an offbeat and adorable girl in her late 20s who, after a bad breakup, moves in with three single guys. Goofy, positive, vulnerable and honest to a fault, Jess has faith in people, even when she shouldn't. Although she's dorky and awkward, she's comfortable in her own skin. More prone to friendships with women, she's not used to hanging with the boys—especially at home.

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Ballers
2015–2019 · 5 seasons · HBO
★ 7.6drama · comedyMax

The drama is handled with the same confidence

Looking at the lives of former and current football players, the show follows former superstar Spencer Strasmore as he gets his life on track in retirement while mentoring other current and former players through the daily grind of the business of football.

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