Series like NCIS

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   NCIS: Los Angeles

   Strong story similarity

   2009 · 45 min · Action & Adventure · Crime · Drama · Mystery

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   The exploits of the Los Angeles–based Office of Special Projects (OSP), an elite division of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service that specializes in undercover assignments.

   Why it connects

   • strong story and style similarity
   • strong genre and series-style overlap
   • shared themes: crime investigation and navy

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   CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

   Strong story similarity

   2000 · 43 min · Crime · Drama · Mystery

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   A Las Vegas team of forensic investigators are trained to solve criminal cases by scouring the crime scene, collecting irrefutable evidence and finding the missing pieces that solve the mystery.

   Why it connects

   • strong story and style similarity
   • strong shared themes: crime investigation and criminal investigation
   • shared crime investigation series style

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   JAG

   Same creator

   1995 · Action & Adventure · Crime · Drama

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   Harmon "Harm" Rabb Jr. is a former pilot turned lawyer working for the military's JAG (Judge Advocate General) division, the elite legal wing of officers that prosecutes and defends those accused of military-related crimes. He works closely with Lt. Col. Sarah Mackenzie, and together they do what needs to be done to find the truth.

   Why it connects

   • strong story and style similarity
   • the same creator
   • strong shared themes: dramatic and navy

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   CSI: NY

   Strong story similarity

   2004 · 42 min · Crime · Drama · Mystery

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   Follow the investigations of a team of NYPD forensic scientists and police officers identified as "Crime Scene Investigators".

   Why it connects

   • strong story and style similarity
   • shared themes: crime investigation and police procedural
   • shared crime investigation series style

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   Numb3rs

   Similar atmosphere

   2005 · 45 min · Crime · Drama · Mystery

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   Inspired by actual cases and experiences, Numb3rs depicts the confluence of police work and mathematics in solving crime as an FBI agent recruits his mathematical genius brother to help solve a wide range of challenging crimes in Los Angeles from a very different perspective.

   Why it connects

   • shared crime investigation series style
   • substantial genre overlap
   • a closely matched era

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   Airwolf

   Same creator

   1984 · 48 min · Action & Adventure · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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   As part of a deal with an intelligence agency to look for his missing brother, a renegade pilot goes on missions with an advanced battle helicopter.

   Why it connects

   • the same creator
   • shared network: Belisarius Productions

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   Without a Trace

   Similar atmosphere

   2002 · 43 min · Action & Adventure · Crime · Drama · Mystery

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   The series follows the ventures of a Missing Persons Unit of the FBI in New York City.

   Why it connects

   • strong genre and series-style overlap
   • shared themes: criminal investigation and police procedural
   • a closely matched era

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   Magnum P.I.

   Similar atmosphere

   2018 · Action & Adventure · Crime · Drama

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   Thomas Magnum, a decorated former Navy SEAL, returns home from Afghanistan and applies his military skills to become a private investigator in Hawaii taking jobs no one else will—with the help of fellow vets T.C. Calvin and Rick Wright, and former MI:6 agent, Juliet Higgins.

   Why it connects

   • strong genre and series-style overlap
   • shared network: CBS Studios

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   The Glades

   Similar atmosphere

   2010 · 60 min · Action & Adventure · Crime · Drama

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   This crime series follows Jim, a Chicago cop who gets kicked off the force after being shot and wrongfully accused by his ex-captain of having an affair with his wife. After receiving his payout, Jim decides to moves to a small Florida town to join the state police.

   Why it connects

   • strong genre and series-style overlap
   • shared crime investigation series style

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    Magnum, P.I.

    Same creator

    1980 · 45 min · Crime · Drama · Mystery

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    A private investigator who works when he wants, lives in a beachfront estate in Hawaii, drives a posh Ferrari, runs up an unlimited tab at a swank bar, and charms attractive women in peril - that's the lifestyle of Thomas Magnum, aka Magnum, P.I.

    Why it connects

    • the same creator
    • substantial genre overlap
    • shared network: Belisarius Productions

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