Sleuth 101
Seen it?2010 | 1 seasons | 30 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama, Mystery
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It reached a wide audience as a limited series, though it had almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Moonlighting or The Residence, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, tense.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two, short, snackable episodes, about 4 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Welcome to Sleuth 101 – the whodunit game show with a comedic twist, hosted by the effervescent Cal Wilson. As elementary as Watson, Cal's job is to guide the guest detective, keep forensics on their feet and occasionally drop the odd cryptic clue. Each week Cal is joined by a special guest comedian, who is given a crash course in criminology.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerStrong
Limited series that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 941 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
- Cal WilsonSelf - Host