Detective Shows of the 2000s

Detective shows are an absolute necessity in my life. When I am bored out of my mind, or just need a good laugh, comedy-mysteries are my go-tos. They have that thrill sitcoms and dramas simply lack. I don't know how I would survive without my favorite geniuses. Now, without further ado, here are the best detective shows of the 2000 decade. 

1. Monk- 2002

Obsessive. Compulsive. Detective. After watching all 125 episodes eight times, totaling to about 40,000 minutes of my life, I think it's safe to say that Monk is my favorite thing on Planet Earth (I also have a picture of him in my wallet, but that's besides the point). Starring legendary Tony Shalhoub as Adrian Monk, Monk is a comedy-mystery show about a brilliant detective with OCD. When his wife dies in a mysterious car bomb, Monk's condition worsens, and he falls into a state of depression, relying on his friends to get him back on his feet. Pure gold!

2. Psych- 2006

I was first introduced to the world of comedy-mystery shows by a happy-go-lucky fake psychic and his best friend/sidekick who looks like Bud from The Cosby Show. The hilarious duo create their own detective agency, while also working as consultants to the police. Psych is sure to give you a good laugh when you need it. 

 

3. Sherlock- 2010

The game is on! Unlike Monk and Psych, Sherlock has a more serious and complex storyline. Based on the original Sherlock Holmes stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the show follows the odd character of Sherlock Holmes as he solves crimes for the fun of it, along with his closest friend and roommate John Watson, who documents their adventures together. Sherlock's 90-minute episodes will leave you biting your nails and on the edge of your seat. 

Fun fact: Benedict Cumberbatch (Sherlock Holmes), stars as Stephen Strange in the movie Doctor Strange, and Martin Freeman (John Watson), is also featured in a Marvel film. He plays Everett Ross in Black Panther.

Honorable Mention

Columbo is another comedy-mystery show (what's new there?). It strays away from my 2000s theme, as it was first aired in 1968, but it is blog-worthy, nonetheless. Columbo is the name of an friendly homicide detective, who is seen as sort of an oddball. His unusual personality often leads the criminal to underestimating his intelligence, resulting in an amusing reaction when the criminal learns of Columbo's capability.

If you haven't yet figured it out, I have an unhealthy obsession with detective shows, preferably wholesome comedies. They are also super fun to watch with the family, so you should definitely give one a try!