42 Shows Like Grimm (2011) to Watch When You're Done
After Portland homicide detective Nick Burkhardt discovers he's descended from an elite line of criminal profilers known as "Grimms," he increasingly finds his responsibilities as a detective at odds
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If you loved Grimm (2011) by David Greenwalt, here are 42 TV series that share its content DNA. iRankMovies measures real similarity using cosine similarity across eight weighted dimensions — genre (50%), tone (12%), pace (10%), structure (8%), era (7%), theme (6%), audience (4%) and narrative perspective (3%) — not just the rating. The closest matches according to our analysis are True Detective, Bosch, Haven. Every title is ranked by how closely it matches and backed by the iRank Score, a composite of IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic and TMDb across 12,000+ analysed titles.
42 Shows Similar to Grimm
True Detective
2014 · Issa López
An American anthology police detective series utilizing multiple timelines in which investigations seem to unearth personal and professional secrets of those involved, both within or outside the law.
In common: Drama · Mystery
Bosch
2015 · Titus Welliver
Harry Bosch, an LAPD homicide detective, stands trial for the fatal shooting of a serial murder suspect. A cold case involving the remains of a missing boy forces Bosch to confront his past. As daring
In common: Drama · Mystery
Haven
2010 · Gabrielle Stanton
FBI agent Audrey Parker arrives in the small town of Haven, Maine to solve a murder and soon discovers the town's many secrets—which also hold the key to unlocking the mysteries of her lost past.
In common: Drama · Mystery · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Veronica Mars
2004 · Diane Ruggiero-Wright
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.
In common: Drama · Mystery
The Killing
2011 · Veena Sud
The Killing is an American crime drama television series based upon the Danish television series Forbrydelsen. Set in Seattle, Washington, the series follows the various murder investigations by homic
In common: Drama · Mystery
Fringe
2008
FBI Special Agent Olivia Dunham, brilliant but formerly institutionalized scientist Walter Bishop and his scheming, reluctant son Peter uncover a deadly mystery involving a series of unbelievable even
In common: Drama · Mystery · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Squid Game
2021 · Hwang Dong-hyuk
Hundreds of cash-strapped players accept a strange invitation to compete in children's games. Inside, a tempting prize awaits — with deadly high stakes.
In common: Drama · Mystery
Once Upon a Time
2011 · Steve Pearlman
There is a town in Maine where every story book character you've ever known is trapped between two worlds, victims of a powerful curse. Only one knows the truth and only one can break the spell.
In common: Drama · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Ghost Whisperer
2005
Newlywed Melinda Gordon tries to help the dead communicate with loved ones, but sometimes the messages she receives are intense and confusing. Most of Melinda's efforts involve resolving conflicts tha
In common: Drama · Mystery · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
The Strain
2014
A high concept thriller that tells the story of Dr. Ephraim Goodweather, the head of the Center for Disease Control Canary Team in New York City. He and his team are called upon to investigate a myste
In common: Drama · Mystery · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
The Originals
2013 · Julie Plec
The Vampire Diaries spin-off that follows the Mikaelsons, a family of millennia-old, power-hungry vampires who want to reclaim the city they built, New Orleans, and dominate all those who have wronged
In common: Drama · Mystery · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Pretty Little Liars
2010 · Charles Grant Craig
Based on the Pretty Little Liars series of young adult novels by Sara Shepard, the series follows the lives of four girls — Spencer, Hanna, Aria, and Emily — whose clique falls apart after the disappe
In common: Drama · Mystery
The Day of the Jackal
2024 · Gareth Neame
An unrivalled and highly elusive lone assassin, the Jackal, makes his living carrying out hits for the highest fee. But following his latest kill, he meets his match in a tenacious British intelligenc
In common: Drama · Mystery
The Night Agent
2023 · Munis Rashid
Brought together by a midnight phone call, an FBI agent and a cybersecurity expert must unravel an ever-growing web of political conspiracies.
In common: Drama · Mystery
Severance
2022 · Patricia Arquette
Mark leads a team of office workers whose memories have been surgically divided between their work and personal lives. When a mysterious colleague appears outside of work, it begins a journey to disco
In common: Drama · Mystery · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Sherlock
2010 · Beryl Vertue
A modern update finds the famous sleuth and his doctor partner solving crime in 21st century London.
In common: Drama · Mystery
The Terror
2018 · Max Borenstein
A chilling anthology series featuring stories of people in terrifying situations inspired by true historical events.
In common: Drama · Mystery · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Sleepy Hollow
2013 · M. Raven Metzner
Ichabod Crane is resurrected and pulled two and a half centuries through time to unravel a mystery that dates all the way back to the founding fathers.
In common: Drama · Mystery · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Z Nation
2014 · Karl Schaefer
Three years after the zombie virus has gutted the country, a team of everyday heroes must transport the only known survivor of the plague from New York to California, where the last functioning viral
In common: Drama · Mystery
3 Body Problem
2024 · David Benioff
Across continents and decades, five brilliant friends make earth-shattering discoveries as the laws of science unravel and an existential threat emerges.
In common: Drama · Mystery · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Under the Dome
2013 · Steven Spielberg
A small town is suddenly and inexplicably sealed off from the rest of the world by an enormous transparent dome. While military forces, the government and the media positioned outside of this surround
In common: Drama · Mystery · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Outer Banks
2020
A tight-knit group of teens unearths a long-buried secret, setting off a chain of illicit events that takes them on an adventure they'll never forget.
In common: Drama · Mystery
American Horror Stories
2021 · Ryan Murphy
An anthology series of stand alone episodes delving into horror myths, legends and lore.
In common: Drama · Mystery · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Preacher
2016 · Jason Netter
A preacher sets out on a mission to make the almighty himself confess his sin of abandoning the world. With his best friend Cassidy, an alcoholic Irish vampire, his love Tulip, a red blooded gun towin
In common: Drama · Mystery · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Wayward Pines
2015 · M. Night Shyamalan
Imagine the perfect American town... beautiful homes, manicured lawns, children playing safely in the streets. Now imagine never being able to leave. You have no communication with the outside world.
In common: Drama · Mystery · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Castle Rock
2018 · Greg Yaitanes
Based on the stories of Stephen King, the series intertwines characters and themes from the fictional town of Castle Rock.
In common: Drama · Mystery
Hemlock Grove
2013 · Evan Dunsky
One cannot quench his all-consuming thirst. The other cannot tame the beast clawing its way out. In the sleepy Pennsylvania village of Hemlock Grove, two young men struggle to accept painful truths: a
In common: Drama · Mystery
Kingdom
2019 · Lee Sang-baek
In this zombie thriller set in Korea's medieval Joseon dynasty which has been defeated by corruption and famine, a mysterious rumor of the king’s death spreads, as does a strange plague that renders t
In common: Drama · Mystery
Vagabond
2019
Stuntman Cha Dal-geon gets involved in a tragic airplane crash and ends up discovering a national corruption scandal in the process. Go Hae-ri, the oldest daughter of a deceased marine, decides to wor
In common: Drama · Mystery
Dexter: Resurrection
2025 · Scott Reynolds
Dexter Morgan awakens from a coma to find Harrison gone without a trace. Realizing the weight of what he put his son through, Dexter sets out for New York City, determined to find him and make things
In common: Drama · Mystery
Locke & Key
2020
After their dad's murder, three siblings move with their mom to his ancestral estate, where they discover magical keys that unlock powers — and secrets.
In common: Drama · Mystery · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Forever
2014 · Jennifer Gwartz
Doctor Henry Morgan, New York City’s star medical examiner, has a secret. He doesn't just study the dead to solve criminal cases, he does it to solve the mystery that has eluded him for 200 years—the
In common: Drama · Mystery
Happiness
2021 · Jay J Yang
A new type of deadly virus spread throughout the city, and the apartment where has different social classes of people is sealed off. With the fear of the virus, and the conflicts of the different clas
In common: Drama · Mystery · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Nine Perfect Strangers
2021 · Molly Allen
At a boutique health-and-wellness resort that promises healing and transformation, nine stressed city dwellers try to get on a path to a better way of living. Watching over them during this 10-day ret
In common: Drama · Mystery
Midnight Mass
2021 · Trevor Macy
The arrival of a charismatic young priest brings glorious miracles, ominous mysteries and renewed religious fervor to a dying town desperate to believe.
In common: Drama · Mystery
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000 · Andrew Dettmann
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.
In common: Drama · Mystery
Lost
2004 · Jean Higgins
Stripped of everything, the survivors of a horrific plane crash must work together to stay alive. But the island holds many secrets.
In common: Drama · Mystery
13 Reasons Why
2017 · Allen MacDonald
High school student Clay Jensen lands in the center of a series of heartbreaking mysteries set in motion by a friend's tragic suicide.
In common: Drama · Mystery
The Bridge
2011 · Björn Stein
When a body is found on the bridge between Denmark and Sweden, right on the border, Danish inspector Martin Rohde and Swedish Saga Norén have to share jurisdiction and work together to find the killer
In common: Drama · Mystery
Are You Afraid of the Dark?
1992
This spooky anthology series for kids recounts ghost stories told by the young members of the Midnight Society as they gather around a campfire. Each episode opens with members of the Midnight Society
In common: Drama · Mystery
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina
2018 · Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
Magic and mischief collide as half-human, half-witch Sabrina navigates between two worlds: mortal teen life and her family's legacy, the Church of Night.
In common: Drama · Mystery · Sci-Fi & Fantasy
My Name
2021
Following her father's murder, a revenge-driven woman puts her trust in a powerful crime boss — and enters the police force under his direction.
In common: Drama · Mystery