10 More Hilarious & Heartwarming Comedies
If you’ve finished watching this one and are looking for alternatives – fret not! We’ve combed through the archives and saved you the hassle with our top 10 picks for alternate viewing.
To keep things simple for skim-readers we’ve added what similarities these have.
Of course for all the shows we’ve reviewed, we’ve also added a handy link so you can check out our full thoughts on that series and see if it’s something you want to invest your time with.
So without further ado, we present 10 TV shows that should whet the appetite when you’ve finished streaming Brooklyn Nine-Nine!
Superstore
Similarities – Workplace comedy
Superstore is a workplace comedy that follows the lives of the employees at a fictional big-box store called Cloud 9. The show explores the various relationships and challenges that crop up between the different employees, with a distinct focus on workplace humour.
The various personalities and quirks that the characters adopt makes for a very enjoyable watch, while the similar tone and style should satiate fans of Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
The Good Place
Similarities – Comedy
The Good Place is a hilarious comedy that follows Eleanor Shellstrop, a woman who unwittingly finds herself in the afterlife; specifically, a heaven-like utopia called The Good Place. Eleanor’s not a particularly good person though, and she soon realizes that she has been mistaken for someone else. In her mission, she sets out to become a better person in order to stay in The Good Place.
The Good Place shares a similar comedic tone with Brooklyn Nine-Nine whilst helming a similarly diverse and memorable cast, who all have unique personalities and quirks.
Ted Lasso
Similarities – Mockumentary, Comedy
Ted Lasso is a comedy-drama series on AppleTV, following an American football coach, Ted Lasso, who’s hired to manage British team, AFC Richmond.
Despite having no prior experience with football (soccer), Lasso brings his upbeat and optimistic personality to the team, hoping to turn their fortunes around and lead them to success.
Like Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Ted Lasso has a mix of comedy and drama, with a focus on character development and relationships.
Schitt’s Creek
Similarities – Comedy
Schitt’s Creek is a comedy that follows the lives of a wealthy family who lose their fortune and are forced to live in a small town they once bought as a joke.
There are a lot of big names on the cast roster for this one, and watching these characters navigate through their various personal and professional challenges, as the family struggle to adapt to their new surroundings, makes for a hilarious and memorable watch.
The IT Crowd
Similarities – Comedy, Workplace
The IT Crowd is a British sitcom centering on the lives of three staff members at the fictional Reynholm Industries IT department. The socially awkward Roy, the reclusive Moss, and their relationship manager, Jen, deal with workplace challenges and absurd situations.
Some of the jokes are genuinely hilarious too, leaning into what makes British humour so good, as our trio use that to highlight the mundane aspects of daily life.
Fleabag
Similarities – Character Relationships
Fleabag is a comedy-drama that follows the life of a young woman (Phoebe Waller-Bridge) as she navigates her personal and professional life in London. The show explores the various relationships and challenges that arise as the protagonist struggles with guilt and grief, all whilst done with a focus on character development.
Both shows feature flawed and relatable characters, whilst shining a spotlight on the challenges of navigating through your professional life, all done in a humorous and relatable way.
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Similarities – Comedy Style
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia is a workplace comedy that follows a group of friends who own and operate an Irish bar in Philadelphia. The show shares a similar focus on character relationships and development to Brooklyn Nine-Nine, with a specific focus on the various personalities that spearhead this one.
The comedic style is partly what makes the show so good, especially during the later seasons, with both Brooklyn and Sunny boasting an irreverent and sometimes absurd humor.
So there we have it, our 10 TV show alternatives to watch when you’re finished watching Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
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