Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency

2016 · TV Series · TV-14 · 42 min · ★ 7.7 · 74% critics

ComedyCrimeScience FictionMystery

This comedic thriller follows an eccentric “holistic” detective and his reluctant assistant as they stumble through bizarre cases. Based on Douglas Adams’ comic novels, the series keeps pushing odd mysteries and nonstop surprises as they try to make sense of it all.

Based on Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency, The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul

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Years: 2016–2017
Release date: 2016-10-22
Network: BBC America
Language: English
Rated: TV-14
Runtime: 42 min
Critic score: 74/100
TMDB rating: 7.7/10 (901 votes)

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You’ll likely enjoy this quirky, imaginative detective comedy if you like zany mysteries and lovable weird characters—Not for you if you want a straightforward, always-clear plot, or prefer grounded thrillers like High Potential or Wayward Pines.

Pros: lovable oddball humor; zany mystery ride; standout characters | Cons: cancelled after two seasons; story can feel confusing early; not for everyone