After The Bear & Good Omens, Here Are 10 Shows to Watch Next
These series may be lesser-known, but still they are truly remarkable.
1. Carnivàle (2003-2005)
Welcome to the Dust Bowl during the Great Depression. Behold, Ben Hawkins, a young man with the gift of healing. Little does he know, his destiny is tied to a great cosmic battle. In another corner of this world, we meet Brother Justin Crowe, who discovers his own supernatural abilities. Their stories unfold parallelly, with a ragtag troupe of circus performers and a preacher's congregation as the backdrop. Darkness lurks, the final battle draws near.
2. Terriers (2010)
Hank Dolworth, an ex-cop turned private investigator, joins forces with his best friend, ex-criminal Britt Pollack. Together, they solve cases in sunny San Diego. But when they stumble upon a dark conspiracy that connects corrupt businessmen and politicians, the stakes rise dramatically. The underbelly of society is revealed, and the duo is drawn into the heart of it.
3. Counterpart (2017-2019)
Parallel worlds, you say? Meet mild-mannered Howard Silk, who works for a bureaucratic agency in Berlin. Unbeknownst to him, his workplace guards a secret passage to an alternate universe. When his counterpart from this other world emerges, revealing the existence of a vast espionage network, Howard's life is thrown into disarray. Spies, assassins, and doppelgängers populate this Cold War-esque tale of intrigue. With the balance between worlds at stake, who can be trusted? Two Howards, two worlds, one destiny.
4. The Booth at the End (2011-2012)
Inside a nondescript diner, sits a man known only as The Man. People come to him with their deepest desires, and he gives them a task in return. Once completed, their wishes will be granted. The tales of those seeking his help intertwine, as their tasks often intersect. But as they venture further into this Faustian bargain, the consequences of their actions become apparent. Is the price of their desires worth paying? In a world of choices, every decision carries weight.
5. Dead Like Me (2003-2004)
A young woman named Georgia Lass, disengaged from life, suddenly dies in a freak accident. But death isn't the end for her, as she's recruited as a grim reaper. Guided by a motley crew of fellow reapers, she must collect the souls of the deceased. As she navigates her newfound existence, Georgia learns about life, love, and what it means to be human. Unfinished business, lost connections, and the ultimate question of what lies beyond await her.
6. Lodge 49 (2018-2019)
Lost in life, ex-surfer Sean "Dud" Dudley stumbles upon a fraternal lodge known as the Order of the Lynx. It promises alchemical wisdom and a path to enlightenment, and he's quickly drawn in. Within the lodge's walls, he finds camaraderie and a sense of purpose. The quirky members, each with their own struggles, become a surrogate family for Dud. But as he delves deeper into the lodge's mysteries, he uncovers a hidden world of secrets and intrigues.
7. Utopia (2013-2014)
In the dark corners of the Internet, a group of conspiracy theorists uncovers a graphic novel that predicts major global events. They come together, drawn by the mysteries within its pages. But when a shadowy organization hunts them down, they're thrown into a web of secrets and lies. The graphic novel holds the key to a conspiracy that could change the world forever.
8. The Returned (2012-2015)
In a quiet mountain town, the dead begin to return. They have no memory of their deaths and attempt to reintegrate into their former lives. But as the town grapples with their reappearance, mysteries begin to unfold. A dam that once held back water now holds back secrets, as strange phenomena occur. Families are torn apart, relationships are tested, and the past haunts the living.
9. Patriot (2015-2018)
Meet John Tavner, an intelligence officer masquerading as a low-level engineer. He's tasked with preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, but the job is anything but straightforward. As he navigates the complexities of espionage, his personal life unravels. His eccentric father, who also happens to be his boss, and his politician brother further complicate matters. With dark humor and moments of introspection, John's journey is filled with absurdity and poignancy. consequences.
10. The Middleman (2008)
Comic book fans, rejoice! Wendy Watson, a young artist, is recruited by a secret agency to battle comic book-style villains. She becomes the sidekick to the titular Middleman, a straight-laced superhero who fights evil with a code of ethics. Together, they confront mad scientists, aliens, and supernatural threats. Amidst the action, Wendy must juggle her secret identity with her personal life and ambitions.