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What to Watch After Scorpion
Beyond Scorpion: Four Must‑Watch Shows for Genius‑Team Fans
If you loved the razor‑sharp intellect and team chemistry of Scorpion, you’ll want to check out this eclectic quartet of series that each captures a different facet of the genius‑driven, high‑stakes world you crave. Fresh Spin on High‑Tech Crime brings the newest NCIS adventure with Tony and Ziva on the run across Europe, Criminal Minds gives you the classic, fan‑favorite profiling thrills, Professionals serves up a gritty, corporate‑espionage showdown, and FUBAR adds a hilarious, family‑centric spy twist—all hand‑picked to satisfy the same appetite for clever problem‑solvers and adrenaline‑pumping missions.
What ties these picks together is more than just genre; it’s the celebration of brilliant, misfit teams tackling impossible challenges. Whether it’s the fresh cyber‑pursuit of Tony & Ziva, the psychological cat‑and‑mouse of the BAU, the high‑tech sabotage in Professionals, or the father‑daughter dynamics of FUBAR, each show expands on Scorpion’s formula, delivering fresh narratives, beloved legacy, and the perfect blend of action, drama, and occasional comedy to keep you hooked episode after episode.
Why these shows are similar to Scorpion
Eccentric genius Walter O’Brien and his team of brilliant misfits comprise the last line of defense against complex, high-tech threats of the modern age. As Homeland Security’s new think tank, O’Brien’s “Scorpion” team includes Toby Curtis, an expert behaviorist who can read anyone; Happy Quinn, a mechanical prodigy; and Sylvester Dodd, a statistics guru.
These recommendations branch out from Scorpion with similar tone, themes, genre elements, or audience appeal.
NCIS: Tony & Ziva
TV • 2025
action_adventure • drama • crime
Why Watch Next
NCIS: Tony & Ziva delivers a brand‑new, globe‑trotting twist on the tech‑driven action that made Scorpion a hit, pairing familiar procedural thrills with a fresh, post‑pandemic vibe that will satisfy fans of fast‑paced, cyber‑centric storytelling.
Overview
When his security company is attacked, Tony and Ziva must go on the run across Europe, try to figure out who is after them and maybe even learn to trust each other again so that they can finally have their unconventional happily ever after.
Criminal Minds
TV • 2005
crime • drama • mystery
Why Watch Next
Criminal Minds offers a beloved, long‑running take on elite problem‑solvers, echoing Scorpion’s team‑dynamic while diving deeper into psychological profiling, making it a perfect audience favorite for viewers who love smart, suspenseful crime drama.
Overview
An elite team of FBI profilers analyze the country's most twisted criminal minds, anticipating their next moves before they strike again. The Behavioral Analysis Unit's most experienced agent is David Rossi, a founding member of the BAU who returns to help the team solve new cases.
Professionals
TV • 2020
action_adventure
Why Watch Next
Professionals mirrors Scorpion’s core of brilliant specialists confronting high‑stakes tech threats, but adds a gritty corporate‑conspiracy edge that resonates with fans craving intense, mission‑driven action and sophisticated gadgetry.
Overview
After their advanced medical satellite explodes on deployment, billionaire futurist Peter Swann, and his fiancée, medical visionary Dr. Graciela "Grace" Davila, turn to a hardened former counterintelligence officer.
FUBAR
TV • 2023
action_adventure • drama • comedy
Why Watch Next
FUBAR blends action, drama, and irreverent humor, pairing a father‑daughter duo in covert ops—a fresh, entertaining spin that complements Scorpion’s ensemble feel while delivering the laugh‑filled relief audiences love.
Overview
When a father and daughter discover they both secretly work for the CIA, their high-stakes missions get tangled up with awkward family dynamics.
More shows and movies featuring actors from Scorpion
Looking for familiar faces? These picks include performers connected to Scorpion.
Body of Proof
TV • 2011
Why It’s Relevant
This crime‑drama series blends medical expertise with investigative intrigue, echoing the high‑stakes problem‑solving and tech‑savvy tone of Scorpion.
Smash
TV • 2012
Why It’s Relevant
This drama about the high‑stakes world of Broadway shares Scorpion's intense, fast‑paced problem‑solving vibe while showcasing McPhee's musical talent.
Country Comfort
TV • 2021
Why It’s Relevant
A comedy‑drama about a singer‑turned‑nanny offers a lighter, family‑friendly twist on Scorpion's teamwork theme, highlighting McPhee's versatility.
