Pushing Daisies (2007)

Synopsis

A pie-maker, with the power to bring dead people back to life, solves murder mysteries with his alive-again childhood sweetheart, a cynical private investigator, and a lovesick waitress.

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Where to watch

Buy

• Amazon Video
• Apple TV Store
• Google Play Movies
• Fandango At Home

Streaming availability via JustWatch

Cast

• Lee Pace as Ned
• Anna Friel as Charlotte 'Chuck' Charles
• Chi McBride as Emerson Cod
• Kristin Chenoweth as Olive Snook
• Swoosie Kurtz as Lily Charles
• Ellen Greene as Vivian Charles
• Field Cate as Young Ned
• Jim Dale as Narrator (voice)
• Sy Richardson as Coroner
• Stephen Root as Dwight Dixon

If you liked Pushing Daisies, try

• Once Upon a Time
• Ghost Whisperer
• Diagnosis: Murder
• Weeds
• The Twilight Zone
• El Chavo del Ocho
• WandaVision
• The Dead Zone

BingeNext's take

If you enjoy quirky shows that mix mystery with a touch of fantasy, Pushing Daisies is a charming pick. It follows a pie-maker who can bring the dead back to life and teams up with his childhood sweetheart and a private investigator to solve murders. The show has a whimsical feel, blending drama, sci-fi, and crime in a way that’s both clever and heartfelt. The cast, including Lee Pace and Anna Friel, brings a lot of warmth and humor to the story, making it feel like a cozy, offbeat fairy tale. With just two seasons and 22 episodes, it’s a manageable binge that feels like stepping into a colorful, slightly surreal world where every episode has a bit of magic and mystery. If you like shows like Once Upon a Time or The Twilight Zone, this one might be right up your alley.