8 Underrated Comedy Horror Shows Reddit Can't Get Enough Of

This Reddit thread has all the answers you need: a list of comedy-horror TV shows that fans just can't get enough of.

1. Inside No. 9

Inside No. 9 is the brainchild of Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton. Ever wondered what The Twilight Zone would look like if it had a British sense of humor? Well, this is it. Each episode is a standalone story, often set in a single location denoted by the number 9.

One episode might take you inside a game of 'sardines' at an engagement party where guests keep piling into a wardrobe, leading to darkly comedic and twisted outcomes. Another episode might revolve around a pair of burglars trying to steal a painting, only to find themselves in a farcical, yet grim, situation.

2. Dead Set

Remember the reality TV craze of the early 2000s? Dead Set takes that nostalgia and throws in a zombie apocalypse for good measure. Praised by Redditors for its unique setting, this show is set in the Big Brother house, where contestants are blissfully unaware of the chaos unfolding outside. That is, until a zombie breaches the set.

The housemates, led by a production runner named Kelly, have to survive in a world where the undead are just as hungry for drama as they are. One episode sees them making a desperate run to the grocery store, only to find it swarming with zombies. Another has them debating whether to let a bitten housemate stay.

3. Ghosts

What it'd be like to live in a haunted house? No, not the creepy, "I'm going to die" kind of haunted house, but one that's more like a sitcom setup. Ghosts is about a young couple who inherit a mansion only to find out it's inhabited by a motley crew of spirits. There's a caveman, a disgraced politician, a scout leader, and even a headless Tudor nobleman.

These ghosts have their own quirks and backstories, making for hilarious interactions with the living residents. For instance, the caveman is fascinated by modern technology but doesn't quite get it, leading to some hilarious moments. The couple, initially freaked out, gradually come to terms with their spectral roommates.

4. Garth Marenghi's Darkplace

The '80s were a time of some of the cheesiest TV shows ever made. Garth Marenghi's Darkplace is a parody of just that. Set in the fictional Darkplace Hospital, the show follows Dr. Rick Dagless, a doctor with a haunted past, as he battles supernatural forces threatening the hospital.

One episode might see him dealing with a mutant eye-child born out of a love affair between a man and a typewriter (don't ask, just watch). Another episode might involve fighting off Scottish mist that turns people into homicidal maniacs. The show is intentionally bad, with shoddy production values and over-the-top acting.

5. What We Do in the Shadows

What We Do in the Shadows is a mockumentary-style series that reveals what a day – or rather, a night – in the life of a vampire is like. Four vampires are sharing a flat in Staten Island, trying to navigate the complexities of modern life. There's Nandor, the somewhat clueless leader; Laszlo and Nadja, the bickering couple; and Colin, an energy vampire who bores people to death – literally. They go to city council meetings to lobby for looser restrictions on nighttime activities, they struggle with paying rent, and they even have roommate squabbles.

6. Truth Seekers

Ever been on a YouTube rabbit hole of paranormal investigations? Truth Seekers is basically that, but in TV form. The show follows Gus, a broadband installer by day and paranormal investigator by night, as he stumbles upon a series of supernatural occurrences.

Alongside his new recruit Elton, Gus encounters haunted dolls, radio waves that summon ghosts, and even a retirement home with a dark secret. Each episode is a new case, but they all tie into a larger, more sinister plot. Reddit users have lauded the show for its one-season wonder status, calling it "really good".

7. Jam

If David Lynch decided to make a sketch comedy, it would probably look something like Jam. Created by Chris Morris, this show is a surreal trip through various dark and twisted scenarios. One sketch might involve parents hiring a "reverse psychologist" to convince their child he's dead. Another might show a plumber who's called to fix a couple's dead baby. A Redditor described it as "sort of like a surrealist comedy sketch show with an incredibly eerie atmosphere", and honestly, we couldn't agree more.

8. League of Gentlemen

League of Gentlemen is a show that takes you to the fictional town of Royston Vasey, a place you'll never forget – and not just because you can't leave. The town is filled with bizarre characters like Tubbs and Edward, a local shop-owning couple who despise outsiders, or Pauline, the job center restart officer who's more interested in pens than people.

One episode might involve a vet who's a little too eager to put animals down, while another might focus on a dating agency that matches people based on their rashes. Reddit users have noted the show's unique mix of horror and comedy.