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Created by Chuck Lorre and Nick Bakay, Bookie is a comedy series starring Sebastian Maniscalco, Omar Dorsey, and others. The show revolves around a veteran bookie who faces a significant life change after sports gambling becomes legal and must navigate quirky clients, a dysfunctional family, and eccentric co-workers.
The series explores the world of sports gambling through a comedic lens, featuring a protagonist who grapples with personal life struggles amid these changes. It premiered on Max and has two seasons.
Viewers who enjoyed the high-stakes look at sports, personal struggles, and a struggling lead character should check the list below for similar shows.
Louie, Ballers, and other shows like Bookie
1) Veep
Starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus and created by Armando Iannucci, this political satire comedy series revolves around Selina (Julia). She is the Vice President of the US and often gets entangled in political games as she and her team try to leave a legacy.
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Although the biting political satire has a different premise than Bookie, both shows feature sharp and witty dialogue. They delve into the high-stakes world of sports gambling and political life, showcasing complex protagonists.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
2) Louie
Created by and starring Louis C.K., this comedy-drama follows a comedian who has recently divorced and is raising his two daughters in New York City. The show includes vignettes and mixes live stand-up performances, creating an atmosphere of surrealism, satire, and absurdism.
While its premise differs from the other shows, both series explore the lives of protagonists who must balance relationships and the complexities of life after a major shift, all through a similar comedic lens.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
3) Ballers
Starring Dwayne Johnson and created by Stephen Levinson, this comedy-drama centers on a retired NFL player (Dwayne) who begins a new career as the financial manager of NFL players and comes across various troubles.
Though the show differs from Bookie, both series explore the world of sports and examine its glamorous yet risky world. They revolve around protagonists who have experienced significant life changes and must navigate their personal lives alongside their involvement in sports.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
4) The League
Created by Jeff Schaffer and Jackie Marcus Schaffer, this sitcom features Mark Duplass. It is a semi-improvised show set in Chicago about a fantasy football league, its members, and their personal and professional lives.
While Bookie explores sports and betting, The League also examines sports but through the lens of fantasy football. Both shows feature high-stakes drama and humorous situations that include unpredictable narratives.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
5) Luck
Starring Dustin Hoffman and created by David Milch, this drama series focuses on the world of horse racing. It revolves around horse owners, trainers, jockeys, and bookies who strive to survive in the cut-throat world of horse racing.
Like Bookie, the series explores the high-stakes world of sports and features an exploration of the bookies involved in the sport. Although it is not a comedy, both shows have a similar lens and explore themes of personal struggles and sports.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Viewers are welcome to go through the list and choose a show of their liking.
