The Good Place was a masterpiece that blended existential questions, ethical lessons, and laughter. Eleanor Shellstrop’s (Kristen Bell) accidental arrival in heaven sparked a journey that made us ponder what it means to be a “good person,” all while surprising us with its season-finale twists. If you’re searching for a new series like the indecisive Chidi (William Jackson Harper), this list is for you.
1-Miracle Workers
If you loved The Good Place’s afterlife themes, the first season of Miracle Workers is a must. This anthology series, with each season telling a new story, features Steve Buscemi as a God ready to destroy Earth. Craig (Daniel Radcliffe) and Eliza (Geraldine Viswanathan) must answer an impossible prayer to save humanity. Like The Good Place, it’s about finding hope in the darkest times.
2-Pushing Daisies
Turning a heavy topic like death into comedy is risky, but Pushing Daisies nails it. A pie-maker (Lee Pace) with the ability to revive the dead with a touch navigates the romantic and comedic consequences of his gift. Its whimsical, colorful dialogue makes it unforgettable.
3-Ghosts
Like The Good Place, Ghosts brings together characters from diverse backgrounds. A couple (Rose McIver and Utkarsh Ambudkar) sharing their home with ghosts from different eras delivers absurd, laugh-out-loud interactions. The show tackles death with a light, joyful touch.
4-Bojack Horseman
The biggest parallel between Bojack Horseman and The Good Place is their protagonists’ relentless struggle to become better people. Bojack (Will Arnett) and Eleanor start as flawed characters, but viewers witness their transformative journeys. This philosophical series questions the difficulty of “being good.”
5-Upload
While The Good Place questions whether it’s possible to be a good person in our economic system, Upload takes this inquiry to a digital afterlife. The show satirizes how money dictates luxury and comfort even in eternity, exposing capitalism’s commodification of immortality.
6-Not Dead Yet
A writer (Gina Rodriguez) penning obituaries begins speaking with the deceased she writes about, turning a mundane job into an extraordinary adventure. Not Dead Yet emphasizes that life doesn’t need to be lived perfectly and that everyone’s experiences hold value.
7-A Man on the Inside
From The Good Place creator Michael Schur, A Man on the Inside follows a man nearing the end of life. Tasked with solving a mysterious theft undercover in a nursing home, he (Ted Danson) rediscovers purpose. This warm series shows it’s possible to embrace life even while facing death.
8-Dead Like Me
Created by Bryan Fuller, this show follows a young woman (Ellen Muth) who dies from a falling toilet seat and becomes a grim reaper. Dead Like Me balances absurd humor with the stark reality of grief, showing death as both a beginning and a void for those left behind.
9-Russian Doll
Living up to its name, Russian Doll follows Nadia (Natasha Lyonne), who gets trapped in a time loop, reliving her death. Tackling themes of death, addiction, and trauma, the series explores the complexities of life and relationships while searching for a way out.
10-School Spirits
Blending afterlife themes with teen drama, School Spirits follows a young girl (Peyton List) who, as a ghost, investigates her own death at her high school. The show mixes the fun dynamics of ghosts from different decades with the tragedy of young lives cut short.
11-The Comeback
Lisa Kudrow stars as Valerie Cherish, a 90s sitcom star trying to reclaim fame, in this satire of the entertainment industry. The Comeback mirrors The Good Place’s humane comedy, showing the often-embarrassing struggle for self-improvement.
12-Superstore
Though it seems like a simple workplace comedy, Superstore tackles issues from low wages to immigration with humor. Like The Good Place, it makes serious topics funny and engaging.
13-Abbott Elementary
At its core, Abbott Elementary is about people trying to do good in a flawed system. The funny adventures of teachers in an underfunded school make this sitcom both hilarious and emotionally fulfilling.
14-Parks and Recreation
Another gem from The Good Place creator Michael Schur, Parks and Recreation shines with its optimistic view of humanity. Leslie Knope’s (Amy Poehler) idealistic efforts offer a still-relevant, comedic take on today’s political issues.
15-Forever
Following a routine-loving couple (Maya Hoffman and Fred Armisen) trapped in the same routine even after death, Forever shows that even death can’t stop change. Like The Good Place, it emphasizes that it’s never too late to evolve, even with regrets.
