Good Cop/Bad Cop Season 1 (Episode 3 & 4 Added) | TV Series

Sibling detectives Lou and Henry tackle quirky crimes in a small town under their police-chief father’s watch.

Review

Good Cop/Bad Cop Season 1 is an eight-episode procedural dramedy that lands as a charming, if lightweight, addition to The CW’s lineup, leaning on Leighton Meester’s comedic chops and a cozy Pacific Northwest vibe. Meester plays Lou Hickman, a sharp detective paired with her oddball brother Henry (Luke Cook), a socially awkward ex-Seattle cop, as they solve cases in Eden Vale, Washington, under their gruff dad, Chief Hank (Clancy Brown). The show kicks off with a pharmacy heist turned murder (“Peace in the Valley”), setting a tone of quirky mysteries—like a crypto bro’s mushroom poisoning or a cold-case skeleton—that blend slapstick with small-town heart.

Meester’s dry wit and Cook’s deadpan weirdness (he eats almonds obsessively) spark, while Brown’s grizzled warmth ties the family dynamic. Production is modest but effective—think lush forests and diner shootouts—though pacing dips mid-season (Episode 5’s “Family Trees” drags), and some gags (Henry’s bluntness) wear thin. Posts on X praise the sibling banter and Meester’s return, but note it’s “not groundbreaking.” With an 88% Rotten Tomatoes score, it peaks in Episode 6 (“Explosions”), hinting at deeper stakes, yet remains comfort food—fun, predictable, and best for casual viewing. The finale looms, promising closure to a buried-bones arc, but it’s already renewed, so don’t expect too much edge.