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Doctor Who (1963)Doctor Who (1963)
BBC One, 1963 Cancelled/Ended | Drama, Family, Action, Adventure | ► Trailer
4.5


The adventures of an eccentric renegade time traveling alien and his companions.


Mr. BeanMr. Bean
ITV, 1990 Cancelled/Ended | Comedy, Family | ► Trailer
4.4


"Mr. Bean" is a comedy show about a man whose whole life is one funny situation after another. He hardly talks, but words are not needed. Everything he does is funny. From playing golf, going to the dentist, and going to church. Mr. Bean is a grown man, but he acts like a child.


Chicago Party AuntChicago Party Aunt
Netflix, 2021 On Hiatus | Comedy, Animation | ► Trailer
4.4


Follows Diane Dunbrowski, aka the Chicago Party Aunt, as she stays true to her mantra, "If life gives you lemons, turn that shit into Mike's Hard Lemonade."


The Following Events Are Based on a Pack of LiesThe Following Events Are Based on a Pack of Lies
BBC One, 2023 On Hiatus | Drama, Thriller | ► Trailer
3.0


This is the story of two very different women and the conman they have in common; a dark, funny, and unpredictable thriller about three remarkable characters trapped in a triangle of epic proportions. Alice is a formidable PA, a single mother, and a lifelong Madonna fan. Caroline is a bestselling fantasy author who, recently bereaved, now lives alone with her toy poodle, Goblin. Rob is an eccentric and celebrated ecopreneur... who may or may not be trying to destroy them both.


Ron Kamonohashi: Deranged DetectiveRon Kamonohashi: Deranged Detective
AT-X, 2023 Running | Comedy, Drama, Crime, Anime | ► Trailer
5.0


Ron Kamonohashi is a master of his trade. As the year's best student at the renowned BLUE detective academy and with a 100% clearance rate, nothing stands in the way of his stellar career. But why does such a genius waste his talent and shut himself off from the outside world in his apartment? Detective investigator Totomaru Isshiki must first solve this mystery before he can enlist Ron's help in solving a series of mysterious murders. Because, unfortunately, the naive Toto himself absolutely lacks any combination talent ...


Night CourtNight Court
NBC, 1984 Cancelled/Ended | Comedy
3.5


The honorable Judge Harry T. Stone is a young hip, jeans wearing, liberal eccentric; and he presides over New York Manhattan Night Court. The hilarity of this show stems from the incredible characters that pass through the courtrooms and solutions that Harry and his staff come up with.


Keeping Up AppearancesKeeping Up Appearances
BBC One, 1990 Cancelled/Ended | Comedy
3.8


This was one of the best and most popular British sitcoms of all time. Patricia Routledge played Hyacinth Bucket, a woman who pretended to be upper-class but wasn't.


Professor T.Professor T.
één, 2015 Cancelled/Ended | Comedy, Drama, Crime
4.5


The eccentric professor Jasper Teerlinck becomes a consultant with the police. It quickly turns out to be a successful cooperation, but he sometimes drives his fellow man mad.


Mr. Bean: The Animated SeriesMr. Bean: The Animated Series
ITV, 2002 Cancelled/Ended | Comedy, Family, Children Cartoons, Animation
3.5


Mr. Bean, star of film and television, is back -- but this time he's a cartoon hero, appearing in a new series of hilarious animated adventures!


One Foot in the GraveOne Foot in the Grave
BBC One, 1990 Cancelled/Ended | Comedy, Drama
5.0


Victor Meldrew, a man who, put simply, is annoyed by every one of life's 'challenges' and when forced to take early retirement, he suddenly has plenty of time on his hands to rage against the petty annoyances of life and the people in it.


Count Arthur StrongCount Arthur Strong
BBC One, 2013 Cancelled/Ended | Comedy | ► Trailer
4.7


Steve Delaney's wacky radio character, comes to the screen to wreak his particular brand of havoc. Grandiosely believing himself a show-business legend, this variety-show has-been comically suffers from every known condition that could possibly befall a person of his advanced age, and then some. Comedy ensues as Arthur inadvertently manages to throw any situation he stumbles upon into his own oblivious maelstrom.


Uncle GrandpaUncle Grandpa
Cartoon Network, 2013 Cancelled/Ended | Comedy, Family, Children, Fantasy
3.0


The show is based upon an Emmy-nominated short and follows the exploits of everyone in the world's "magical" uncle and grandpa.


Nighty NightNighty Night
BBC Two, 2004 Cancelled/Ended | Comedy, Crime, Thriller
2.0


This dark comedy drama mixture is written and produced by Julia Davis, who also plays the man character Jill Farrell. Jill is a woman that is obsessed with the idea of the deadly disease of her husband in the hospital. So she is moving in with her neighbor and his wife, against their will of course. She just doesn't leave anymore even the wife is handicapped to a wheelchair.


Professor T. (2017)Professor T. (2017)
ZDF, 2017 Cancelled/Ended | Drama, Crime, Mystery, Thriller



About a man who, in his own words, is not Sherlock Holmes - but a scientist.


Barry'd TreasureBarry'd Treasure
A&E, 2014 Cancelled/Ended | How To/Do It Yourself, Buy, Sell and Trade, Reality
5.0


The show follows the exploits of Barry Weiss, the eccentric "collector" America fell in love with on "Storage Wars." Now retired from the storage auction game, each week he'll embark on a cross-country journey unearthing some of the nation's rarest and most fascinating collectibles.


BucketBucket
BBC Four, 2017 Cancelled/Ended | Comedy, Drama | ► Trailer
4.3


The irrepressible Mim celebrates turning 70 by writing a bucket list. Item one: dragging daughter Fran on the "mini break they never had".The mother and daughter spend a tense weekend at Miniworld, a dated theme-park which Fran had been desperate to visit 30 years ago. When Fran tries to leave, Mim reveals she's dying. Fran tries to make the effort, but new starts and openness are easier said than done.Mim is an eccentric free spirit who believes 70 is the new 40. Fran (Frog Stone) is a reserved high school history teacher in a rut. They are also mother and daughter, and their relationship is not exactly easy. When Mim reveals she is dying and wants to go on a trip to fulfil items on her bucket list, Fran feels that she has no choice but to come along for the ride. Fran and Mim have to try to come to terms with their past and their future as they tick off items on Mim's preposterous list, one by one.


Beautiful Bones: Sakurako's Investigation (2017)Beautiful Bones: Sakurako's Investigation (2017)
Fuji TV, 2017 Cancelled/Ended | Drama, Crime, Mystery, Anime
5.0


Born in an affluent family, Sakurako is grown beautiful but rather spirited and speaks roughly. As an osteologist, she reconstructs skeletal remains of animals in her atelier at home when receiving job offers from museums. Deeply inspired by the beauty and majesty of bodies, her eccentricity is remarkable. "Dead bodies speak eloquently." says Sakurako, at the events of examining incidents. She observes bodies and the crime scenes very carefully, and reveals the truth one by one. Kujo Sakurako, the beautiful osteologist, resolves the cases with her expertise hearing the "voice" of bones. How does this extraordinary heroine resolve cases?


Capitaine MarleauCapitaine Marleau
France 3, 2014 Running | Comedy, Drama, Crime, Mystery
5.0


Philippe Muir find his accountant, murdered. He takes refuge with his sister Blanche Muir who calls the police. Marleau, unusual police officer, leads the investigation. Everything works against Philip.


Stark Raving MadStark Raving Mad
NBC, 1999 Cancelled/Ended | Comedy
3.0


Tony Award nominee Tony Shalhoub and Neil Patrick Harris return to series television in this comedy series from Emmy Award winner Steven Levitan. Harris stars as Henry McNeely, a young, book editor who is thrust into the dark and chaotic world of best-selling horror writer Ian Stark.


Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan (2020)Thus Spoke Kishibe Rohan (2020)
NHK, 2020 Running | Drama, Adventure, Mystery, Fantasy



Enter the bizarre world of Rohan Kishibe, a gifted artist who investigates supernatural events with his keen observation skills. Follow Rohan as he delves into the unknown, uncovering the secrets of the supernatural. Will he solve the mysteries or fall victim to their power?


A Nero Wolfe MysteryA Nero Wolfe Mystery
A&E, 2000 Cancelled/Ended | Drama, Action, Crime, Mystery
4.0


Genius detective Nero Wolfe and his right-hand man, Archie Goodwin, solve seemingly impossible crimes.


Ace Ventura: Pet DetectiveAce Ventura: Pet Detective
CBS, 1995 Cancelled/Ended | Comedy, Family, Animation
3.0


In the spin-off to the classic Ace Ventura, we see an outlook on the character aside from his appearances in the movies. Ace Ventura is a clowny, cooky, some might even call him crazy, Private Investigator, with a twist. He only helps animals.


Bob Servant, IndependentBob Servant, Independent
BBC Four, 2013 Cancelled/Ended | Comedy



Television version of the bestselling Bob Servant books and the BBC Radio Scotland comedy, The Bob Servant Emails. Bob launches his political campaign with controversial results.


Investigation CoupleInvestigation Couple
MBC, 2018 Cancelled/Ended | Drama, Crime, Mystery, Thriller
5.0


Baek Bum is a forensic doctor with 10 years of experience at the National Forensic Service. Although his skills are recognized and he has performed the most autopsies in Korea, he is eccentric and has a picky personality. Meanwhile, Eun Sol is a prosecutor working in the 8th Eastern District. As she was born into a wealthy family and possesses photographic memory, the detective is a warm, sensitive character who aims to connect with people's hearts and pursue the truth.


Flat TVFlat TV
BBC Three, 2016 Cancelled/Ended | Comedy



Tom is an emotionally arrested control freak, desperately trying to impress his new neighbour Sophie and invariably making a mess of it. His flatmate Naz is an intrepid eccentric: in his own mind, a polymath of unparalleled genius. In reality, he's an idiot. Together, these two manchildren present their life in the flat as a fun-packed TV schedule, with each farcical incident playing out in the form of well known shows. In I'm Not a Celebrity ... Get Me Back In My Flat!, Naz must root through a dumpster full of bin juice to find his missing keys. In the Big Flat Diary Room, Tom and Naz tear strips off each other as they fight over the flat's feng shui. And in an exclusive interview for Flat News, Naz proudly presents his Dragon's Deninvention - the Swiss Army Hat, which is basically just a cap with cutlery fastened to it. Each episode sees many more hit programmes sent up, as Tom and Naz blunder their way from one domestic mishap to the next. These are relatable stories of everyday existence, brilliantly reimagined as popular entertainment formats. A fresh and distinctive comedy for the next generation, Flat TV is the classic sitcom as you've never seen it before.


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