The Good Cop
Son's on patrol. Dad's on parole.
Created by Andy Breckman
On Netflix
A warm, character-driven comedy about a father-son odd couple navigating work and life together, built on affection rather than conflict.
Honest cop Tony Jr. gets advice from his unscrupulous father, retired NYPD officer Tony Sr., about everything from his job to his love life.
Clusters
Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is The Good Cop sad? Not especially. Less sad than 68% of series.
Is The Good Cop easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 66% of series.
Is The Good Cop violent? Not especially. Less violent than 65% of series.
Is The Good Cop scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 59% of series.
Does The Good Cop leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like The Good Cop
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Good Cop
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Good Cop, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Good Cop, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Good Cop, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
