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What to Watch After The IT Crowd
From Basement Servers to Hollywood Studios: Four Comedy Gems for IT Crowd Fans
If you loved the quirky misfits of The IT Crowd, you’ll want to dive into four shows that each capture a different facet of that beloved formula. From the freshly minted corporate satire of The Studio, to the superhero‑slinging laughs of The Tick, the historic hilarity of Blackadder, and the mock‑documentary brilliance of The Office, these titles span new, classic, fan‑favorite, and spot‑on recommendations that together map the full spectrum of workplace comedy.
What ties them together is a love of off‑beat characters navigating absurd bureaucracies—whether it’s a basement IT department, a Hollywood studio boardroom, a superhero‑laden metropolis, a Tudor court, or a Scranton paper mill. Each series amplifies the core ingredients of witty dialogue, eccentric bosses, and the occasional tech‑or‑magic mishap, delivering fresh laughs for fans while honoring the spirit that made The IT Crowd a cult favorite. Together they form a curated binge‑watch list that satisfies nostalgia, curiosity, and the craving for clever, character‑driven comedy.
Why these shows are similar to The IT Crowd
The comedic misadventures of Roy, Moss, and their grifting supervisor Jen, a 'motley crew' of IT support workers at a large corporation headed by a hotheaded yuppie.
These recommendations branch out from The IT Crowd with similar tone, themes, genre elements, or audience appeal.
The Studio
TV • 2025
comedy • drama
Why Watch Next
The Studio offers a fresh, corporate‑satire take on creative chaos, echoing the IT Crowd’s office absurdity while swapping servers for sound stages, making it a perfect recent‑release complement for fans.
Overview
Desperate for celebrity approval, the newly appointed head of a movie studio and his executive team at Continental Studios must juggle corporate demands with creative ambitions as they try to keep movies alive and relevant.
The Tick
TV • 2016
comedy • sci_fi_fantasy • action_adventure
Why Watch Next
The Tick delivers the same irreverent humor and workplace camaraderie as the IT Crowd, but amplifies it with comic‑book absurdity, ensuring a crowd‑pleasing experience for those who love witty genre mash‑ups.
Overview
In a world where superheroes have been real for decades, an accountant with zero powers comes to realize his city is owned by a super villain. As he struggles to uncover this conspiracy, he falls in league with a strange blue superhero.
Blackadder
TV • 1983
comedy
Why Watch Next
Blackadder’s razor‑sharp satire and ensemble dynamics mirror the IT Crowd’s clever banter, offering a classic, historically‑spanning comedy that will resonate with fans of smart, character‑driven humor.
Overview
Blackadder traces the deeply cynical and self-serving lineage of various Edmund Blackadders throughout British history, from the muck of the Middle Ages to the frontline of The Great War.
The Office
TV • 2005
comedy
Why Watch Next
The Office is the quintessential workplace comedy, sharing the IT Crowd’s blend of quirky characters and everyday absurdities, making it the closest thematic and audience‑approved match.
Overview
The everyday lives of office employees in the Scranton, Pennsylvania branch of the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company.
More shows and movies featuring actors from The IT Crowd
Looking for familiar faces? These picks include performers connected to The IT Crowd.
Garth Marenghi's Darkplace
TV • 2004
Why It’s Relevant
This critically acclaimed parody of a horror‑hospital series mirrors the IT Crowd’s off‑beat workplace comedy and absurdist tone.
Krapopolis
TV • 2023
Why It’s Relevant
This animated comedy set in mythic ancient Greece offers a similarly quirky ensemble dynamic and off‑kilter humor that fans of the IT Crowd will enjoy.