The CW’s ‘Good Cop/Bad Cop’ is a crime comedy with a family twist
The CW’s ‘Good Cop/Bad Cop’ is a crime comedy with a family twist
Leighton Meester and Luke Cook play sibling detectives solving crimes - and annoying each other along the way.
Murder mystery comedies? Yeah, that’s my kind of show. If you’re like me and can’t get enough of whodunits with a side of laughs, you probably already know I’ve rounded up some of the best in the genre - check out the article here. Now, The CW is jumping into the mix with “Good Cop/Bad Cop,” a fresh take on the crime procedural with a comedic sibling twist. The show follows Lou (Leighton Meester) and Henry (Luke Cook), two detectives in a small Pacific Northwest town, trying to crack cases while dealing with quirky locals, a tight budget, and their tough-as-nails father/boss, played by Clancy Brown. It’s got small-town crime, family drama, and plenty of humor - all the necessary ingredients for a fun, fast-paced mystery series. Here’s everything you need to know about “Good Cop/Bad Cop.”
Everything you need to know about ‘Good Cop/Bad Cop’:
What is ‘Good Cop/Bad Cop’ about?
“Good Cop/Bad Cop” is The CW’s newest procedural crime dramedy, premiering Wednesday, Feb. 19. Based on the trailer, the show follows Lou (Leighton Meester) and Henry (Luke Cook), a brother-and-sister detective duo who couldn’t be more different. Lou is all about following the rules, while Henry takes a more… let’s say, flexible approach (including insulting a key witness immediately – it’s funny). But with their larger-than-life father, Police Chief Big Hank (Clancy Brown), keeping a watchful eye, the two have no choice but to work together to solve crimes in their quirky Pacific Northwest town.
The show mixes small-town charm with big cases, balancing lighter moments with real stakes. Because it’s being described as a procedural, it’s very likely that each episode will follow a new investigation, from missing-person cases to high-stakes crimes. But at its core, it’s about the complicated sibling relationship at the heart of it all. Lou and Henry’s constant bickering hides a deep loyalty, and while their different styles might drive each other crazy, they make one hell of a team when it counts. Expect plenty of humor, mystery, and offbeat characters as “Good Cop/Bad Cop” puts its own spin on the classic detective formula.
Good Cop/Bad Cop
An odd couple sister and brother detective team in a small Pacific Northwest police force must contend with colorful residents, a serious lack of resources, and their very complicated dynamic with each other and with their police chief, Big Hank who happens to be their father.
What time will episodes of ‘Good Cop/Bad Cop’ come on The CW?
“Good Cop/Bad Cop” is set to premiere on The CW on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 9 p.m. ET. The series has eight episodes airing weekly on Wednesdays at the same time. If you can’t catch the premiere when it drops on a streamer like DIRECTV STREAM, Hulu + Live TV, or Fubo, you can watch it the next day for free on The CW’s website.
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Who are the main characters of ‘Good Cop/Bad Cop’?
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Lou Hickman: Played by Leighton Meester, Lou is one half of the sibling detective duo at the center of “Good Cop/Bad Cop.” While specific character details haven’t been released, we know she works as a detective in a small Pacific Northwest town alongside her brother, Henry.
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Henry Hickman: Luke Cook plays Henry, Lou’s brother and detective partner… and it’s safe to say they don’t get along.
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Big Hank Hickman: Clancy Brown steps into the role of Big Hank, the police chief and father to Lou and Henry. He’s old-school and trying to keep both his department and his family in line.
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Shane Carson: Played by Devon Terrell, Shane is one of the town’s detectives.
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Joe Bradley: Scott Lee plays Joe, a veteran detective who’s been around the block.
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Sam Szczepkowski: William McKenna plays Sam.
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Sarika Ray: Shamita Siva plays Sarika.
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Nadia Drozdova: Blazey Best plays Nadia.
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Lily Lim: Grace Chow plays Lily.
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Dr. Marci Laine: Philippa Northeast plays Dr. Laine, the town’s medical examiner.
Who is the creator of ‘Good Cop/Bad Cop’?
“Good Cop/Bad Cop” is the brainchild of John Quaintance, a seasoned writer and producer who has worked on popular TV series like “Will & Grace” and “Workaholics” – as well as “Reboot” (which was canceled much too soon). He also wrote the Reese Witherspoon / Sofía Vergara action comedy “Hot Pursuit” and the Hillary Duff / Haylie Duff film, “Material Girls.”