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Could you recommend similar shows?


Similar in term of qualities and atmosphere not genres?

Thses are my TV shows rating
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I am he as you are he as you are me and we are all together.

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Psych, but mainly for a younger generation.

I think shows like Columbo or Perry Mason might be similar, just because they are a bit formulaic.

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Columbo. He had some of the same phobias, fear of flying, being on the water.
Barnaby Jones. He too didn't like alcohol.
Banacek. He too was always the smartest person in the room.

Whom the Gods destroy, they first made mad.

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Thanks but sorry.
Tried Psych and given up.
I don't think Psych is Monk quality.

Hesitant on Columbo or Perry Mason cause they are quite old.

I am he as you are he as you are me and we are all together.

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Screw you, then. /s/

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P.S. Psych is quite a lot like Monk.

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Yeah, really. Psych is all things amazing.

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Try Psych again. I remember at first I didn't like it as much as Monk but it ended up surpassing it.

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I just started watching Columbo as an adult, (originally I watched it as a child), and he's the equal/opposite of Monk.

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Elementary.

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The Mentalist

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White Collar is very similar.

The crimes have a light touch, not a grisly tone like Criminal Minds.

Lots of mystery, including an over-arching mystery like Monk (Instead of Trudy's killer, the lead is finding out what happened with his ex girlfriend).

The lead is a genius - instead of powerful observation like Monk, he is a slick con man who can get intel, and also very cultured.

He doesn't have an assistant, but a quirky funny off the grid guy who helps out.

The other lead is like Stottlemeyer - a decent hard working lead cop who plays the straight man.
Lots of humor/light moments.

Maybe flashier/sexier actors, but still has an innocent vibe like Monk.

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Thanks, I will try few episodes.

I am he as you are he as you are me and we are all together.

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Perception. The main character struggles with mental illness.

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Columbo works for me,there was almost a crossover. I've been looking for something to watch that's like Columbo or Monk, I like some Comedy with my Detectives and something likable about them, other Detective shows I've Tried are too heavy.

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Have you tried Life, with Damian Lewis? Sounds exactly what you're into. I was very entertained, and wish there were more than three seasons' worth.

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