Castle is a crime drama TV show about a successful mystery novelist, Richard Castle, who teams up with a no-nonsense NYPD detective, Kate Beckett, to solve various murder cases in New York City. Through their unconventional partnership, they solve mysteries while also developing a deep bond and friendship.
You're the Worst is a dark comedy TV show that follows the story of two self-destructive individuals, Jimmy and Gretchen, as they navigate their complicated relationships. Jimmy is a cynical British novelist living in Los Angeles, while Gretchen is a self-involved PR manager. Despite their flaws, they form a unique bond and explore the ups and downs of love, romance, and friendship.
Patrick Glover is a divorced thriller novelist attempting to raise and keep the peace between his two teenage daughters.
Wealthy crime novelist Harlan Thrombey invites his family for his birthday party. The next morning, he is found dead. Private detective Benoit Blanc is hired to investigate. He discovers that Harlan's family had been alienated and had motives for killing him. However, it is revealed that Harlan's nurse Marta was responsible for his death accidentally. The family turns against Marta, but she is aided by Ransom, Harlan's grandson. As the investigation unfolds, it is revealed that Ransom planned to frame Marta for the murder. In the end, Marta is proven innocent and inherits Harlan's fortunes.
Garth Marenghi's Darkplace follows the story of a television producer named Garth Marenghi who presents himself as a renowned novelist and doctor. The show is set in a hospital in the 1980s and combines horror elements with dark humor. It parodies British TV and cult TV shows, offering a unique and cringe-worthy experience for viewers.
Bored to Death (2009) follows Jonathan Ames, a writer suffering from writer's block, who starts working as an unlicensed private detective in Brooklyn. With his friends Ray and George, they solve quirky cases while dealing with their own personal dilemmas.
Ingrid and Martha were close friends in their youth, when they worked together at the same magazine. Ingrid went on to become an autofiction novelist while Martha became a war reporter, and they were separated by the circumstances of life. After years of being out of touch, they meet again in an extreme but strangely sweet situation.
Down-and-out detective SFPD Nick Curran is called to investigate the murder of a former rock star, Johnny Boz, who was brutally stabbed to death with an ice pick while having sex with a blonde woman. Curran suspects crime novelist Catherine Tramell, who has written a similar murder in her book. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he discovers a web of deceit and obsession, leading him to question the true culprit.
When the plots of reclusive author Elly Conway's fictional espionage novels begin to mirror the covert actions of a real-life spy organization, quiet evenings at home become a thing of the past. Accompanied by her cat Alfie and Aidan, a cat-allergic spy, Elly races across the world to stay one step ahead of the killers as the line between Conway's fictional world and her real one begins to blur.
A reclusive romance novelist on a book tour with her cover model gets swept up in a kidnapping attempt that lands them both in a cutthroat jungle adventure. Loretta Sage, a romance novelist known for her adventurous stories, is struggling to write her latest book. While on a book tour with her cover model, Alan Caprison, Loretta is kidnapped by mysterious henchmen. She is taken to an eccentric billionaire, Abigail Fairfax, who wants her help in finding a mysterious treasure on a small island. Alan recruits his friend Jack Trainer to help rescue Loretta. Together, they embark on a dangerous journey through the jungle, facing henchmen and explosions. They eventually find the treasure, but it turns out to be a collection of seashells. As a volcano erupts, they narrowly escape and expose Abigail's true intentions. Loretta and Alan develop a romantic relationship and publish a book about their adventure. In the end, they find peace on an island with their friends.
Home Economics is a sitcom comedy set in San Francisco, California. It follows the lives of three siblings from different economic backgrounds - a wealthy novelist, a middle-class teacher, and a lower-middle-class security officer. They navigate the challenges and humor that arise from their differing financial situations, while dealing with sibling rivalry and family drama.
In 'Doom at Your Service,' a young woman with a terminal illness makes a contract with a supernatural being to live her remaining days to the fullest. As she navigates her new lease on life, she finds herself caught in a love triangle and facing the challenges of her illness. Will she be able to defy fate and find happiness?
A true crime writer moves into a new home and discovers a box of super 8 home movies. As he watches the films, he realizes they are snuff movies depicting families being murdered. He investigates the murders and learns about a demonic figure named Mr. Boogie who is responsible for the killings. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he realizes that his own family is in danger and must find a way to stop Mr. Boogie before it's too late.
Stark Raving Mad is a comedy TV show that follows the life of an eccentric novelist named Ian Stark and his uptight editor named Henry McNeely. The show takes a humorous look at the challenges and misadventures faced by Ian as he tries to overcome his severe case of writer's block, all while dealing with Henry's controlling and perfectionist nature. With a dash of eccentricity and a sprinkle of witty humor, Stark Raving Mad provides endless laughter and entertainment for its viewers.
Instinct follows Dr. Dylan Reinhart, a former CIA operative turned college professor who is lured back to his old life by NYPD detective Lizzie Needham when she needs his help to stop a serial killer. As Dylan gets drawn into the world of police investigation, he uses his unique skills and insights to catch criminals, all while balancing his personal life.
Rookie Historian Goo Hae-Ryung is a comedy-drama TV show set in the Joseon Dynasty. It follows the journey of Goo Hae-Ryung, a rookie historian who faces challenges as a woman in a male-dominated field. She navigates through politics, romance, and her passion for historical fiction writing, all while breaking societal norms.
In post-World War II Venice, retired detective Poirot attends a seance where a murder occurs. He must uncover the killer's identity in a palazzo filled with suspects.
After receiving her ex-husband's novel, a wealthy art gallery owner is consumed by its violent and symbolic revenge story, leading her to reflect on her own unhappiness and past regrets.
Young Mother 3 tells the story of a young man who begins a forbidden relationship with his stepmother, leading to a scandalous love affair that threatens to tear his family apart.
Editor Susan Ryeland gets drawn into a web of intrigue and murder when she receives Alan Conway's unfinished manuscript of an Atticus Pünd mystery.