Paul Lieberstein has developed the American comedy-drama series Lucky Hank adapted from Richard Russo’s 1997 novel- ‘Straight Man’.
The plot revolves around William Henry Devereaux, Jr., known as the titular Hank, who is an unlikely chairman of the English department of Railton College, a badly underfunded college in Pennsylvania’s rust belt.
Besides struggling with that inconvenient post, he also finds it difficult to cope with the midlife crisis. The series also follows his wife named Lily, who also starts to question her life choices as the vice principal of a local high school.
American actor Bob Odenkirk and actress Mireille Enos portrayed Hank and Lily respectively in the series. It has been released on AMC on March 19, 2023.
Following is a list of other television series that you must watch if you have enjoyed ‘Lucky Hank’.
Top 10 Television Series Like Lucky Hank.
House of Lies – Number of Seasons: 5
Matthew Carnahan created this American comedy-drama series adapted from Martin Kihn’s book ‘House of Lies: How Management Consultants Steal Your Watch and Then Tell You the Time’.
The plot revolves around a highly successful management consultant named Marty who, in order to provide his clients with important information, goes to extreme limits and tries everything.
Academy Award nominee Don Cheadle portrayed Marty Kaan in the series that ran from January 8, 2012, to June 12, 2016, on Showtime.
Single Drunk Female – Number of Seasons: 2
The plot of this comedy tv series surrounds Samantha Fink, a twenty-something alcoholic, who becomes compelled to move back home after a public flameout occurs at a media company in New York.
As she begins the journey of discovering her best self, she also finds herself struggling to cope with her overbearing mother and the confrontation from the remnants of her old life.
American actress Sofia Black-D’Elia portrayed Sofia in the series. It premiered on Freeform on 20th January 2022.
Living With Yourself – Number of Seasons: 1
Timothy Greenberg created this sci-fi comedy-drama series that centers around a man who had I’ll luck in both life and love.
After undergoing an unusual treatment, he finds out that a better version of himself has replaced him. Paul Rudd portrayed the protagonist of the series Miles Elliot in the series. It premiered on 18th October 2019 on Netflix.
Somebody Somewhere – Number of Seasons: 2
This comedy-drama series is set in Manhattan, Kansas, and revolves around a woman in her forties who finds herself dealing with a midlife crisis following the death of her sister.
American actress Bridget Everett portrayed Sam in the series. It premiered on 16th January 2022 on HBO.
The Chair – Number of Seasons: 1
The plot of this comedy-drama series revolves around Dr. Ji-Yoon Kim, the first woman of color to become the head of the English Department of a prestigious university as she faces extreme demands and expectations sitting on that chair.
Sandra Oh portrayed Kim in the series that premiered on 20th August 2021 on Netflix.
The Kominsky Method – Number of Seasons: 3
Chuck Lorre created this comedy-drama series the plot of which revolves around an aging acting coach named Sandy Kominsky who is not ready to agree to the sunset of his life.
Michael Douglas portrayed Sandy Kominsky in the series that ran from November 16, 2018, to May 28, 2021, on Netflix.
How to Make It in America – Number of Seasons: 2
The plot of this comedy-drama series follows two friends Ben Epstein and Cam Calderon struggling to find success in life in New York City.
Bryan Greenberg and Victor Rasuk portrayed Ben and Cam respectively in the series that ran from 14th February 2010 to 20th November 2011 on HBO.
As We See It – Number of Seasons: 1
Jason Katims created this comedy-drama series adapted from an Israeli series titled ‘On the Spectrum’. The plot surrounds three roommates and friends on the autism spectrum- Jack, Violet, and Harrison.
The series follows their journey of navigating love, life, career, friendship, and the elusive adulthood. Rick Glassman, Sue Ann Pien, and Albert Rutecki portrayed Jack, Violet, and Harrison respectively in the series.
It was released on 21st January 2022 on Amazon Prime Video.
Divorce – Number of Seasons: 3
This American comedy-drama series is about a middle-aged couple in New York City who decides to separate as their dislike for one another often leads to hilarious situations.
Sarah Jessica Parker and Thomas Haden Church portrayed the Dufresne couple Frances and Robert in the series. It ran from October 9, 2016, to August 5, 2019, on HBO.
The Duchess – Number of Seasons: 1
The plot of this British comedy-drama series revolves around a single mother and her dealing with love and life while questioning whether to have another child with her ex and nemesis.
Katherine Ryan portrayed the protagonist Katherine in the series. It was released on 11th September 2020 on Netflix.
