It took a while for Carl Hiaasen's comedic crime novels to hit the small screen, but "Bad Monkey" on Apple TV Plus nails his unique blend of humor and crime. Vince Vaughn plays Andrew Yancy, a former Miami cop now in the Florida Keys, where he stumbles upon a severed arm and gets tangled in a mystery. The show, created by Bill Lawrence, has a lighthearted vibe despite the grim characters Yancy encounters. If you're craving more shows like "Bad Monkey," here are five to check out.

"Justified" is based on Elmore Leonard's work, sharing Hiaasen's love for quirky characters and South Florida settings. Timothy Olyphant stars as Raylan Givens, a lawman exiled to his Kentucky hometown. There, he clashes with a charismatic criminal, Boyd Crowder, played by Walton Goggins. "Justified" has a rich cast of offbeat characters and a no-nonsense hero trying to keep them in line.

"Poker Face" features Natasha Lyonne as Charlie Cale, a woman with an uncanny ability to detect lies. She travels from place to place, solving crimes, while also on the run from a mob enforcer. Created by Rian Johnson, the show combines clever mysteries with Lyonne's charisma. Each episode starts with the crime, letting viewers enjoy watching Charlie solve it.

"Burn Notice" is another Florida-set show, starring Jeffrey Donovan as Michael Westen, a former CIA agent stuck in Miami after being disavowed. He takes on local detective work while trying to clear his name. The show features colorful episodic adventures and a quest to find out who burned him.

"Veronica Mars" is set in the fictional town of Neptune, California. Kristen Bell plays the teenage detective Veronica Mars, who works with her father to uncover the seedy side of their coastal town. The show combines noir-style detective stories with teen drama, as Veronica's investigations often involve her classmates and teachers.

"Magnum, P.I." is a classic detective series set on the beautiful island of Oahu. Tom Selleck plays Thomas Magnum, a laid-back private investigator living in the guest house of a wealthy novelist. Magnum solves cases with his charm and keen instincts, all while enjoying the island paradise.

Crime Shows with a Twist: What to Watch After 'Bad Monkey'

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