Shows like Remington Steele: 20 to watch next
If you loved Remington Steele (1982) — a drama, family and comedy series created by Robert Butler and Michael Gleason — these 20 shows are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of Remington Steele most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like con man, sexism and private investigator. 8 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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Wild Cards 2024★ 7.1
Shares: Drama, Comedy
A spirited con woman and a demoted by-the-book detective are given the chance to redeem themselves. The catch? They have to find a way to work together each using their unique skills to solve crimes.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators 2018★ 7.0
Shares: Comedy, Drama
Frank Hathaway, a hardboiled private investigator, and his rookie sidekick Lu Shakespeare form the unlikeliest of partnerships as they investigate the secrets of rural Warwickshire's residents.
Stream in India on BBC Player Amazon Channel
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Veronica Mars 2004★ 7.8
Shares: Drama, Comedy
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.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Catch 2016★ 6.5
Shares: Drama, Comedy
Strong and successful Alice Martin is a fraud investigator who's about to be the victim of fraud by her fiancé. Between her cases, she is determined to find him before it ruins her career.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Monk 2002★ 7.9
Shares: Drama, Comedy
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.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Death Valley 2025★ 6.6
Shares: Drama, Comedy
Thrown together by the murder of John's neighbour, John and Janie are an odd, yet hilarious duo with opposing instincts. Every week, they get to the bottom of gripping murders, with various stunning Welsh locations providing a backdrop to their investigations.
Stream in India on BBC Player Amazon Channel
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The Good Guys 2010★ 7.3
Shares: Drama, Comedy
Once upon the 1970s, Dan Stark and his partner, Frank Savage, were big-shot Dallas detectives. So big, in fact, that they were lauded as American heroes after saving the Governor's son. Thirty years later, Dan Stark is a washed-up detective who spends most of his time drunk or re-hashing his glory days. Dan's new partner, Jack Bailey, is an ambitious, by-the-book and overall good detective, but is sometimes a bit too snarky for his own good. His habit of undermining himself has earned him a dead-end position in the department, and he is stuck solving annoying petty theft cases that nobody else wants. Worse, he's been given the thankless task of babysitting Dan, the drunk pariah who can never keep partners for long.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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A Nero Wolfe Mystery 2001★ 8.0
Shares: Drama, Comedy
Genius detective Nero Wolfe and his right-hand man, Archie Goodwin, solve seemingly impossible crimes.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Tyler Perry's The Oval 2019★ 8.0
Shares: Drama, Family
A seemingly perfect interracial first family becomes the White House's newest residents. But behind closed doors they unleash a torrent of lies, cheating and corruption.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Jonathan Creek 1997★ 7.6
Shares: Comedy, Drama
Working from his home in a converted windmill, Jonathan Creek is a magician with a natural ability for solving puzzles. He soon puts this ability to the use of solving impossible crimes and mysterious murders.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Private Eyes 2016★ 7.3
Shares: Drama, Comedy
Ex-pro hockey player Matt Shade irrevocably changes his life when he teams up with fierce P.I. Angie Everett to form an unlikely investigative powerhouse.
Stream in India on Movie Sphere+
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My Life Is Murder 2019★ 7.2
Shares: Drama, Comedy
Investigator Alexa Crowe, cannot help fighting the good fight – whether it is solving murders or combatting the small frustrations of everyday life. Fearless and unapologetic, Alexa's unique skills and insights into the darker quirks of human nature, allows her to provoke, comfort and push the right buttons as she unravels the truth behind the most baffling of crimes.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Imposters 2017★ 7.3
Shares: Drama, Comedy
Maddie, a persona shifting con-artist who is as beautiful as she is dangerous, leaves her unwitting victims tormented when they realize they have been used and robbed of everything – including their hearts. But things get complicated when her former targets, Ezra, Richard, and Jules team up to track her down.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Father Knows Best 1954★ 6.7
Shares: Comedy, Family
Family man Jim Anderson copes with the everyday problems among his wife Margaret and their three children as they experience day-to-day changes.
Stream in India on Plex
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Men at Work 2012★ 6.7
Shares: Comedy, Drama
Men at Work is an American comedy series that airs on TBS. The series was created by Breckin Meyer and stars Danny Masterson, Michael Cassidy, Adam Busch, James Lesure and Meredith Hagner. The series premiered on May 24, 2012 at 10 pm. TBS second season premiered on April 4, 2013 with another 10 episode season.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Rizzoli & Isles 2010★ 7.9
Shares: Drama, Comedy
Perhaps their strikingly different personalities make the relationship between detective Jane Rizzoli and medical examiner Maura Isles so effective. Jane, the only female cop in Boston's homicide division, is tough, relentless and rarely lets her guard down, while the impeccably dressed Maura displays a sometimes icy temperament — she is, after all, more comfortable among the dead than the living. Together, the best friends have forged a quirky and supportive relationship; they drop the protective shield in each other's company, and combine their expertise to solve Boston's most complex cases.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Small Prophets 2026★ 7.9
Shares: Comedy, Drama
The magical and mundane unfold in a suburban shed as a lonely man stumbles on the supernatural.
Stream in India on Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel
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The Steve Harvey Show 1996★ 7.0
Shares: Comedy, Drama
Down on his luck and out of money, former R&B star Steve Hightower lands a music teacher gig at an inner-city Chicago school. Showing who's in charge with his unorthodox approach, Steve discovers a new groove at Washington High School.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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New Tricks 2004★ 7.3
Shares: Drama, Comedy
New Tricks is a British comedy-drama that follows the work of the fictional Unsolved Crime and Open Case Squad of the Metropolitan Police Service. Originally led by Detective Superintendent Sandra Pullman, it is made up of retired police officers who have been recruited to reinvestigate unsolved crimes.
Stream in India on BBC Player Amazon Channel
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The Donna Reed Show 1958★ 6.5
Shares: Comedy, Family
Revolves around typical family problems, such as firing a clumsy housekeeper, throwing a retirement bash for a colleague, and finding quality time away from the children.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now