R.J. Decker is a crime drama series created by Robert Doherty. Based on Carl Hiaasen‘s 1987 novel Double Whammy, the ABC series is set in South Florida, and it follows R.J. Decker, a disgraced newspaper photographer and ex-con who begins working as a private investigator with the help of his ex-wife and an enigmatic woman whose intentions are elusive. R.J. Decker stars Scott Speedman, Jaina Lee Ortiz, Kevin Rankin, Adelaide Clemens, and Bevin Bru. So, if you loved the detective drama, thrilling mysteries, and compelling characters in R.J. Decker, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Bad Monkey (Apple TV)
Bad Monkey is a dark comedy crime drama series created by Bill Lawrence. Based on Carl Hiaasen’s 2013 novel of the same name, the Apple TV series is set in South Florida, and it follows Andrew Yancy, a former police detective desperate to get his job back, but things get complicated after he comes in possession of a severed hand and gets caught up in a murder conspiracy. Bad Monkey stars Vince Vaughn, L. Scott Caldwell, Rob Delaney, Meredith Hagner, Natalie Martinez, Alex Moffat, and Michelle Monaghan.
Terriers (Hulu, Disney+, & Rent on Prime Video)
Terriers is a crime comedy-drama series created by Ted Griffin. The FX series is set in Ocean Beach, San Diego, California, and it follows Hank Dolworth, an ex-cop and recovering alcoholic, who teams up with an ex-criminal, and together they begin working as unlicensed private investigators. Terriers stars Donal Logue, Michael Raymond-Jones, Laura Allen, Kimberly Quinn, Jamie Denbo, and Rockmond Dunbar.
Will Trent (Hulu, Disney+, & Rent on Prime Video)
Will Trent is a police procedural crime drama series co-developed by Liz Heldens and Daniel Thomsen. Based on Karin Slaughter’s book series of the same name, the ABC series follows Will Trent, a Special Agent working for the Georgia Bureau of Investigation who suffers from dyslexia, but despite his disability, he proves to be an amazing detective; however, his childhood trauma becomes a huge obstacle in his growth. Will Trent stars Ramón RodrÃguez, Erika Christensen, Iantha Richardson, Jake McLaughlin, Sonja Sohn, Gina Rodriguez, and Kevin Daniels.
Magnum P.I. (Rent on Prime Video)
Magnum P.I. is an action crime drama series co-developed by Peter M. Lenkov and Eric Guggenheim. Based on the 1980s TV series of the same name by Donald P. Bellisario and Glen A. Larson, the CBS and later NBC series follows Thomas Magnum, a former Navy SEAL who stays at the lavish estate of a famous novelist and uses his skills to work as a private investigator with the help of the estate’s caretaker, Juliet Higgins. Magnum P.I. stars Jay Hernandez, Perdita Weeks, Zachary Knighton, Stephen Hill, Amy Hill, and Tim Kang.
Panhandle (Tubi)
Panhandle is a crime comedy-drama series co-created by Carla Kettner and Nicholas Stoller. The Spectrum series follows Bellwether Prescott, an eccentric but brilliant man suffering from agoraphobia, which he developed after the murder of his wife. He joins forces with a traffic police officer and solves various criminal cases in his area. Panhandle stars Luke Kirby, Tiana Okoye, Lorenza Izzo, Forrest Goodluck, Wallace Smith, Glenn Morshower, and Lesley Ann Warren.
The Finder (Disney+ & Rent on Prime Video)
The Finder is a police procedural drama series created by Hart Hanson. The Fox series is a spin-off of Bones, and it follows Major Walter Sherman, a U.S. Army veteran suffering from a brain injury that allows him to see patterns between seemingly unrelated events. He uses this ability to work as a private investigator and solve various complicated cases. The Finder stars Geoff Stults, Michael Clarke Duncan, Mercedes Mason, and Maddie Hasson.
Private Eyes (Hallmark+ & Rent on Prime Video)
Private Eyes is a Canadian comedy-drama series co-created by Tim Kilby and Shelley Eriksen. Based on G.B. Joyce’s novel of the same name, the Global series is set in Toronto, and it follows Matthew Kevin “Matt” Shade, a former hockey player who joins forces with private investigator Angelina Susan “Angie” Everett to begin working as a P.I. Together, they get into various misadventures and solve dangerous criminal cases. Private Eyes stars Jason Priestley, Cindy Sampson, Don Shade, Juliet “Jules” Shade, Detective Derek Nolan, and Detective Kurtis “Maz” Mazhari.
Stumptown (Rent on Prime Video)
Stumptown is a crime drama series created by Jason Richman. Based on the comic book series of the same name by Greg Rucka, Matthew Southworth, and Justin Greenwood, the ABC series follows Dexadrine “Dex” Parios, a military veteran who decides to begin working as a private investigator to take care of her brother. Stumptown stars Cobie Smulders, Jake Johnson, Tantoo Cardinal, Cole Sibus, Adrian Martinez, Camryn Manheim, and Michael Ealy.
Republic of Doyle (Prime Video, Peacock, Tubi, Pluto TV, & The Roku Channel)
Republic of Doyle is a Canadian comedy-drama series co-created by Allan Hawco, Malcolm MacRury, and Perry Chafe. The CBC series is set in Newfoundland, Canada, and it follows Jake Doyle, a former police officer turned private investigator, who joins forces with his retired police officer father to investigate complex cases, but that often lands them in illegal situations. Republic of Doyle stars Allan Hawco, Seán McGinley, Lynda Boyd, Krystin Pellerin, Mark O’Brien, Marthe Bernard, and Bob Cole.
Burn Notice (Hulu, Disney+, & Rent on Prime Video)
Burn Notice is a spy action comedy-drama series created by Matt Nix. The USA Network series follows Michael Westen, a veteran CIA operative who’s burned by his own agency and dropped off in his hometown of Miami. With no money and his name on the no-fly list, he decides to stay and investigate who’s behind his current situation, but until he figures it out, he uses his skills to help desperate people get out of sticky situations. Burn Notice stars Jeffrey Donovan, Gabrielle Anwar, Bruce Campbell, Sharon Gless, and Coby Bell.