If you enjoyed Only Murders in the Building, you already know how fun a good murder mystery can be when it mixes sharp writing, laughs, and a real puzzle. The blend of comedy and suspense makes you feel like part of the investigation, searching for the hidden detail that will unlock the case.

Here are five shows that give you that same energy. Each one delivers strong storytelling, plenty of clues, and a chance for you to play detective from your couch.

1. The Residence

Set in the White House, The Residence starts when a murder happens during a state dinner. An eccentric detective arrives and begins digging into the staff’s lives. The show balances sharp, often funny dialogue with a steady stream of tiny clues. Props and private conversations matter here. If you slow it down, you will see details that point to motive and opportunity. It is very funny, it drops lots of clues and details, and the whole thing feels very interesting and unique.

2. The Flight Attendant

This one opens with a flight attendant waking up next to a dead passenger in a hotel room. From there the plot spins into a darkly comic thriller as she tries to piece together the night and stay alive. Kaley Cuoco anchors the show with strong, raw work that sells both the panic and the comedy. The series moves fast and keeps piling new facts into the timeline, so you want to binge it. Take note of small contradictions and flashbacks; they explain the big reveals.

3. Sherlock & Daughter

Sherlock & Daughter reimagines Holmes in a period setting where he pairs with a young woman chasing a criminal syndicate. The series has a fresh new energy and gives you a real mystery to untangle. The plotting is tight and the emotional payoff lands. I had an empty feeling in my stomach when it ended because I knew I would not find anything this refreshing for a long time. The clues are fair and placed so you can follow the logic as the plot unfolds.

4. The Afterparty

The Afterparty begins at a high school reunion that ends in murder. Each episode retells the same night through the eyes of a different guest, with every version filmed in a unique style – from musical to action to rom-com. The structure keeps the show fresh while layering clues across perspectives. What makes it stand out is that the mystery is fair. The clues are all visible if you pay attention, hidden in dialogue, props, or background details. That combination of humor, genre shifts, and a puzzle you can solve yourself makes The Afterparty one of the smartest modern mystery shows.

5. Murderville

Murderville is a short, improv-style murder comedy led by Will Arnett. Each episode pairs the scripted cast with a guest star who gets no script and must improvise through the investigation. The first season has six main episodes and a holiday special. There are only 6 episodes, but 4 of them are drop-dead hilarious. Comedians must solve a crime while being the only ones without a script. Actors play their parts and sometimes push the guest to improvise just to keep the scene moving. If you listen closely to dialogue and reactions, you can solve every case because the show gives the clues out in plain sight.

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Each of these shows gives you humor, suspense, and a fair shot at solving the crime. Start with the one that matches your mood – fast-paced thrillers, quirky comedies, or stylish puzzles – and see if you can crack the case before the detectives do.

And if you want to truly test your detective skills, check out our printable murder mystery cases. They’re great for solving alone or with up to 3 friends. Everything you need is on the page, there’s no general knowledge needed – just solid investigation work. They make for great gifts that don’t cost a fortune.