6 shows to watch if you liked Scorpion

Still from the show (Image via Amazon Prime Video)

Starring Elyes Gabel, Jadyn Wong, and others, Scorpion, is an action drama series created by Nick Santora and revolves around an eccentric computer expert, O’Brien (Gabel), who hires a group of exceptionally genius individuals to save the world from technological threats by being a part of Homeland Security.

The series is fast-paced and engrossing and brings forth ingenious cases that need to be solved. The show has well-defined characters, who have their personal problems, while they try to solve complex cases professionally. Fans who enjoyed the show can check the list below for some similarly-themed series.

Elementary, The Librarians and other shows like Scorpion

1) The Mentalist - Amazon Prime Video

Starring Simon Baker, Tim Kang and others, this procedural drama created by Bruno Heller revolves around a former psychic Patrick (Baker), who helps the California Bureau of Investigation solve crimes through his supernatural ability to read people’s minds and solve cases.

The show is a gripping series and like Scorpion, the show focusses on a gifted individual who must save the day with his powers. Both shows have an intellectual angle and feature character development.

2) The Big Bang Theory - Netflix

Created by Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady, this sitcom centers around four intelligent by awkward scientists who live in an apartment and fall into hilarious and embarrassing adventures with their neighbor, Penny, who is an aspiring actress.

The show was a critical and commercial hit and its direction, writing and performances were lauded. Starring Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco and others, the show is not an action series like Scorpion, but it does revolve around a group of genius individuals.

3) Elementary - Amazon Prime Video

Starring Lucy Liu, Jonny Lee Miller and others, this procedural drama created by Robert Doherty and based on the works of Arthur Conan Doyle, gives a modern twist to the characters of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.

In the show, Miller is Holmes and Liu is the female Watson and revolves around Holmes helping the New York Police Department in solving cases. Like Scorpion, the series has similar themes of genius people solving crime and is a must-watch.

4) The Librarians - Amazon Prime Video

Developed by John Rogers and starring Rebecca Romijn, Lindy Booth and others, this fantasy adventure series focusses on group of talented people who are recruited by an ancient organization to protect the world from a magical reality.

The show is full of twists and turns and like Scorpion, it centers around a group of talented individuals who must save the world. Both shows, therefore, have similar premises.

5) The Queen’s Gambit - Netflix

Starring Anya Taylor-Joy and created by Scott Frank, this period drama is based on the novel by Walter Tevis and revolves around a chess prodigy, Beth (Anya), who rises in the world of chess but struggles with personal traumas and alcoholism.

The acclaimed series will enthrall fans of Scorpion, as it features a similarly genius protagonist and is cerebral in nature. Even though it doesn't revolves around saving the world from dangers, the series is a gripping watch.

6) Suits - Netflix

Starring Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams and others, this legal drama created by Aaron Korsh revolves around a genius college dropout, Mike (Patrick), who has a photographic memory and gets hired by the charismatic lawyer, Harvey (Macht).

The two solve various cases and the show revolves around their personal and professional lives. Like Scorpion, the series focusses on gifted individuals wo use their cerebral power to save the day. Both shows come from different worlds — law enforcement and the world of law but are equally intense.

Viewers are welcome to go through the list and choose a show of their liking.

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Edited by Bhargav