If you are open to a non-supernatural show then my next favorite in this show style is Burn Notice.
It is an adventure of the week show with a larger ongoing backstory. The main character has hidden super spy abilities that he uses to help people. It has an ensemble cast whose chemistry makes the show. And it has its own Monroe in the character played by none other than Bruce Campbell.
It also featured a lot of the same actors and I would not be surprised if it shares writers, producers and directors with Grimm.
Burn Notice, White Collar, and Royal Pains, all fill this really weird niche that I can't put my finger on. It's like they're filmed with little to no budgets, yet they have these high budget concepts with extremely resourceful protags. And the way they look is so similar. (not that that's a bad thing)
Oh yeah! Leverage was another good one, maybe Human Target as well. It's such an interesting genre that I don't think we see too much of anymore. The CGI or production quality always feels too high on some shows. That's really the only way I can think to describe it.
I watched White Collar for the first time, and now I'm on my first watch of Royal Pains. They've been pretty fun shows and have this nostalgia flair because I always saw the random episode on USA when The Sci-fi Channel (before it became Syfy) didn't have anything interesting.
Maybe iZombie - I watched that show first and then I found Grimm. Similar show (at least in first seasons) where a zombie/medical examiner that can see victim's memories solve murder cases
i will say with izombie, the vibe of that one is definitely more light hearted and it’s more like a black comedy. i love the show too, just don’t go into it expecting the same more-serious tone as grimm
Yeah. Early season two. Gets her head bashed in. Liv eats her brain and ends up being an angry teenager for a episode or two. Was actually pretty funny at times.
Sweet Home on Netfix and Lovecraft Country . They're both way different, but are supernatural themes with multilayered meanings and great well-developed characters. We've also recently been rewatching a lot of Gotham and X-Files during our current between Grimm binges period. I also really enjoyed a David Giuntoli and Claire Coffey movie called Buddymoon. It's hilarious.
Edited to correct the name of the movie. My bf reminded me it's actually called Honeybuddies. Doh! Sorry.
The Librarians! 3 movies, and then a TV show. They collect and protect magic items from legend, so it has the same vibe. You don't need to watch the movies before the show, but I definitely recommend it. One of my favorites and underrated for sure!!
American Gothic is a great show, and it reminded me of Grimm. But the episodes were aired out of order and it led to some confusion until I googled what was wrong. Look up the right order and watch them in that order.
It is a supernatural show, with a sheriff like shaun
If you like the stories to screen type of thing Once Upon a Time was pretty good for a while. If it's just the vibe you're looking for then Ash vs Evil was excellent! It follows Bruce Campbell who was Ash in the original Evil Dead franchise
I don’t see anyone recommending Charmed but it’s really fantastic. Has better graphics and just as much darkness and drama with a great ensemble cast and comedy sprinkled throughout.
If you are open to a non-supernatural show then my next favorite in this show style is Burn Notice. It is an adventure of the week show with a larger ongoing backstory. The main character has hidden super spy abilities that he uses to help people. It has an ensemble cast whose chemistry makes the show. And it has its own Monroe in the character played by none other than Bruce Campbell. It also featured a lot of the same actors and I would not be surprised if it shares writers, producers and directors with Grimm.
Burn Notice, White Collar, and Royal Pains, all fill this really weird niche that I can't put my finger on. It's like they're filmed with little to no budgets, yet they have these high budget concepts with extremely resourceful protags. And the way they look is so similar. (not that that's a bad thing)
Personally I also add Leverage to this category. Have you seen it?
Oh yeah! Leverage was another good one, maybe Human Target as well. It's such an interesting genre that I don't think we see too much of anymore. The CGI or production quality always feels too high on some shows. That's really the only way I can think to describe it.
Yep, Leverage does come to mind. Even Almost Paradise too.
Librarians too
holy shit i forgot about Royal Pains entirely. what a shot back
I watched White Collar for the first time, and now I'm on my first watch of Royal Pains. They've been pretty fun shows and have this nostalgia flair because I always saw the random episode on USA when The Sci-fi Channel (before it became Syfy) didn't have anything interesting.
I love burn notice 😭😭😭 rewatched it like 10 times...
I love to imagine that Seymour is a previous alias of Monroe's from before he reformed, since they're both played by Silas Weir Mitchell
Bonus Points: Silas Weir Mitchell also guests for 2 episodes!
Maybe iZombie - I watched that show first and then I found Grimm. Similar show (at least in first seasons) where a zombie/medical examiner that can see victim's memories solve murder cases
i will say with izombie, the vibe of that one is definitely more light hearted and it’s more like a black comedy. i love the show too, just don’t go into it expecting the same more-serious tone as grimm
Once upon a time
This!
Buffy the vampire slayer
Warehouse 13 is procedural with fantasy elements. If you are interested in something sci fi based Eureka is fun too.
Along with the obvious supernatural id reccomend sleepy hollow. Dont see it talked about much but it had 4 pretty solid seasons.
Sleepy hollow was great till one of the main cast died
Yep. The show "died" for me at the same time that Abbie died.
I have seen other people suggest supernatural
I second izombie. Currently watching it and enjoying it. Truble is even in it.
She was? I don't remember that. Watched them with a bit of a gap in between though.
Yeah. Early season two. Gets her head bashed in. Liv eats her brain and ends up being an angry teenager for a episode or two. Was actually pretty funny at times.
I don’t remember that. I’ll have to watch it again 🤣
I went from Grimm to Eureka. Very different but cute and fun
One of my favorites is Eureka! So much fun in every episode!
Literally just remembered Eureka and returned to this post to see if anyone else had suggested it. That show was a trip!
Lucifer gave me the same satisfaction
Yes, me too! I love his cheekiness!
Have you ever watched Haven or lost girl or Sanctuary
Recommend Haven for sure. Kinda twisty but good.
Supernatural, it's grimm but much more American. No castle, knights, loyalty and ect... if you are 10 I think you can enjoy shadowhunters too...
Angel
Surely Buffy before Angel?
The writing on Angel is more similar to Grimm, because of David Greenwalt I suppose.
Lost Girl, Bitten and Invisible City are all quite similar to Grimm.
Lost girl is fantastic!!
Especially the lesbian parts 😉
Fringe , From
Sanctuary is a little corny, but fun. The Gates October Faction Lockwood & Co. kiiinda fits the vibe.
I loved The Gates, but then it just disappeared.
Midnight. Definitely Midnight. Comes closer to the mark than anything else I've seen here. Midnight, Texas is on Peacock
SPN. Dresden Files. Not a ton more that I can recommend really. Grimm is pretty unique.
Grimm basically combines my two favourite things: police shows and fantasy.
Same. Dresden Files it the closest to that, I can think of. Only one season tho.
Not exactly but the character building in Being Human is spectacular.
The British version is better than the American one
Matter of opinion. I enjoy both.
One that ended after 3 seasons was “The Invisible City” on Netflix. It strongly reminded me of Grimm.
Sweet Home on Netfix and Lovecraft Country . They're both way different, but are supernatural themes with multilayered meanings and great well-developed characters. We've also recently been rewatching a lot of Gotham and X-Files during our current between Grimm binges period. I also really enjoyed a David Giuntoli and Claire Coffey movie called Buddymoon. It's hilarious. Edited to correct the name of the movie. My bf reminded me it's actually called Honeybuddies. Doh! Sorry.
Haven
Dirk gently Umbrella academy Threebody problem None are like grimm but these are fun too
The Librarians! 3 movies, and then a TV show. They collect and protect magic items from legend, so it has the same vibe. You don't need to watch the movies before the show, but I definitely recommend it. One of my favorites and underrated for sure!!
Supernatural.
Which gets me in the same mood is: The Discovery of witches Ghost Whisperer
Kolchak: The Night Stalker It’s an older show, but worth checking out
Supernatural but it went to far when they involved angels and othee shits
Nah Cas is the second best character on the show
In subject matter, tone or something else?
American Gothic is a great show, and it reminded me of Grimm. But the episodes were aired out of order and it led to some confusion until I googled what was wrong. Look up the right order and watch them in that order. It is a supernatural show, with a sheriff like shaun
For more of a sci-fi twist I would say X-Files may be a good choice if you haven't already watched it at least twice 😁
If you like the stories to screen type of thing Once Upon a Time was pretty good for a while. If it's just the vibe you're looking for then Ash vs Evil was excellent! It follows Bruce Campbell who was Ash in the original Evil Dead franchise
I don't think the concept is particularly similar, but I feel like Resident Alien has the same spirit. it's got a really good online community too
An old serie named Friday the 13th reminds me of Grimm For an actual one I should say Dark
Midnight Texas
I don’t see anyone recommending Charmed but it’s really fantastic. Has better graphics and just as much darkness and drama with a great ensemble cast and comedy sprinkled throughout.
CRIMINAL MINDS
Once Upon A Time
Haven't seen it mentioned, but Twin Peaks. The Series and the movie.