10 Shows & Movies Like Crashing (2017)

Description: A quirky comedy about a struggling writer who pretends to be a private detective, leading to absurd misadventures and self-reflection.

Fact: The show was canceled after three seasons but developed a cult following. It features a jazz-inspired theme song by composer Jonathan Segel.

Description: A semi-autobiographical comedy-drama blending stand-up comedy with surreal, introspective vignettes about life, love, and existential struggles.

Fact: Louis C.K. wrote, directed, edited, and starred in the series, giving it a deeply personal and unconventional tone. The show often blurred the line between fiction and reality.

Description: A tender yet funny series about a young man navigating coming out, mental health, and adulthood with his quirky friends and family.

Fact: The show was created by and stars Australian comedian Josh Thomas. It was praised for its sensitive portrayal of mental health issues and LGBTQ+ themes.

Description: A raunchy, surreal comedy following two best friends navigating life in New York City with absurd humor and unapologetic authenticity.

Fact: The series started as a web show before being picked up by Comedy Central. Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer based it on their real-life friendship.

Description: A brutally honest romantic comedy about two self-destructive people in a relationship, tackling mental health and modern love with dark humor.

Fact: The show was praised for its realistic portrayal of depression in its second season. It was initially marketed as a traditional rom-com but subverted expectations.

Description: A charming British comedy about a man contacting past sexual partners after an STD diagnosis, revealing heartfelt stories about modern relationships.

Fact: The show was originally titled 'Scrotal Recall' but changed its name for international audiences. Each episode focuses on a different ex-lover from the protagonist's past.

Description: A genre-defying series mixing comedy, drama, and surrealism while following an aspiring rapper and his cousin navigating the music scene and everyday life.

Fact: Donald Glover based parts of the show on his own experiences growing up in Atlanta. The series is known for its unique 'Teddy Perkins' episode, a horror-comedy standout.

Description: A brutally honest comedy about an unexpected pregnancy forcing two near-strangers into a relationship, dealing with adult life's messy realities.

Fact: The show was co-written by its stars, Sharon Horgan and Rob Delaney, who drew from their own experiences. It was praised for its realistic portrayal of marriage.

Description: A dark comedy series that explores the messy life of a flawed protagonist navigating relationships, personal failures, and self-discovery with sharp wit and raw honesty.

Fact: The show was originally a one-woman play written by Phoebe Waller-Bridge before being adapted for television. It won multiple Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series.

Description: An anthology-style comedy-drama centered around a cannabis delivery guy, offering vignettes of diverse New Yorkers' lives with warmth and humor.

Fact: The show began as a web series before HBO picked it up. Each episode features mostly new characters, with the delivery guy as the only constant.