18 Shows Like Only Murders in the Building: Comedy Whodunits & Cozy Mysteries

**Only Murders in the Building** cracked the code on making mysteries fun again. It's clever without being smug, genuinely funny without undermining the mystery, and the three-person ensemble chemistry is basically perfect. If you've been hooked on solving puzzles while laughing at the cast's banter, here's your next binge.

Comedy Whodunits with Heart

**Poker Face** is Ryan Johnson's anthology series where each episode is a mystery with a different cast and setting. The first episodes are spectacular, and even the weaker ones are clever and fun. It's basically the spiritual successor to Only Murders' "figure out what's really going on" energy.

**The Afterparty** is another anthology mystery-comedy from the creator of Lonely Island. Each episode tells the same night from a different character's perspective, and each one is styled differently (noir, anime, musical, etc.). It's incredibly creative and genuinely funny.

**Knives Out** is the film that inspired this entire subgenre, and it's required viewing. Daniel Craig's accent is ridiculous (on purpose), the mystery is airtight, and it's genuinely funny. The sequel is coming, so if you haven't seen the original, now's the time.

**Murder She Wrote** is the granddaddy of cozy mysteries, and it's held up remarkably well. Jessica Fletcher is an icon, the mysteries are solvable, and it's comforting in a way modern TV often isn't. Perfect for treating as episodic comfort food.

**A Haunting in Venice** is the recent Agatha Christie adaptation directed by Kenneth Branagh. It's gorgeously shot, genuinely spooky, and the mystery is complicated enough to keep you guessing. It's less comedy than Only Murders but has similar vibes about solving puzzles with witty people.

Ensemble Detective Fun

**Search Party** is about a woman obsessed with investigating who is stalking her, and it's absolutely unhinged. It's dark comedy meets mystery meets satire about obsession. The ensemble chemistry is phenomenal, and each season reinvents the premise in interesting ways.

**Psych** is basically the OG "two guys solve mysteries with comedy and found family energy." The lead chemistry is excellent, the cases are fun, and it runs long enough to really develop characters. It's lighter than Only Murders but hits similar beats.

**Brooklyn Nine-Nine** is a police comedy ensemble that has mystery and procedural elements. It's about the team as much as the cases, and the character arcs are genuinely satisfying. It's warmer and more optimistic than Only Murders but equally charming.

**Veronica Mars** is a teen detective mystery-drama that's endlessly rewatchable. The lead is sharp and witty, the mystery-of-the-week format is satisfying, and the ensemble is lovable. The revival film is good if you want more after the series.

**The Flight Attendant** is a mystery-comedy about a woman wrapped up in international conspiracies. It's got the ensemble energy, the fun mystery-solving, and genuinely funny dialogue. It gets weirder as it goes, but in a good way.

Cozy Mysteries with Personality

**Death in Paradise** is a British police procedural set in a Caribbean paradise. It's sunnier than Only Murders but has that same "ensemble investigates a murder" dynamic. It's comfort food television at its finest - low stakes but engaging.

**Ghosts** is a British comedy where a woman inherits a house full of ghosts and has to figure out how to coexist with them. The mysteries are fun puzzles to solve alongside the found-family dynamic. It's quirky and genuinely charming.

**The White Lotus** is an anthology mystery-drama where you know something bad happened and you're trying to figure out what. Each season is a self-contained mystery with an ensemble cast of suspicious people. It's darker than Only Murders but similarly satisfying.

**Monk** is a detective series about a brilliant but highly anxious detective solving cases. The mysteries are solid and the character work is excellent. The lead is charming and the ensemble around him is invested. Perfect procedural watching.

**iZombie** is a supernatural mystery comedy about a zombie medical examiner. It's got mystery of the week, genuine character arcs, and surprisingly good worldbuilding. The lead is witty and the ensemble grows to be really lovable.

Dark Comedy with Mystery Elements

**Murderville** is a Netflix improv-murder-mystery where guests play detectives alongside Will Arnett. It's genuinely funny and creative in its format. Some episodes land harder than others, but the chaotic energy is part of the charm.

**The Cleaning Lady** is darker than Only Murders - it's about a woman forced into criminal networks - but it's got similar puzzle-solving energy. It's less comedy and more tense drama, but the mystery unfolds in satisfying ways.

**Castle** is a police procedural where a mystery novelist helps solve crimes. It's got the ensemble chemistry, the wit, and the romance subplot. It's campy in the best way and genuinely fun to watch.

**Clue** is the film that's basically a blueprint for mystery-comedy. If you haven't seen it recently (or ever), it's absolutely worth watching. The screenplay is genius and it's consistently funny in multiple viewings.

Agatha Christie Adaptations

**Agatha Christie's Miss Marple** series (various) are solid cozy mysteries with smart protagonists unraveling crimes. They're comfort TV in the best way. Start with the BBC adaptations if you want prestige, or the older versions if you want charm.

**And Then There Were None** (BBC) is Christie's masterpiece adapted for TV, and it's genuinely phenomenal. The pacing is tight, the mystery is impossible to predict, and it's devastatingly well-executed. One of the best mystery adaptations ever made.

Find Your Next Mystery to Solve

Head over to BingeNext's recommendation engine to discover mystery and comedy shows tailored to your detective skills. Whether you want cozy comfort or dark twists, we've got recommendations ready to go.

The mystery-comedy genre is thriving right now, and there's genuinely something for every investigative mood. Grab your notebook, prepare to solve some puzzles, and settle in. You're going to want multiple shows queued up because these binge fast.