Californication (2007)

A self-loathing, alcoholic writer attempts to repair his damaged relationships with his daughter and her mother while combating sex addiction, a budding drug problem, and the seeming inability to avoid making bad decisions.

Genres: Comedy, Drama

What to watch after Californication

• Ray Donovan (2013) — Same feel: cynical, dramatic
• Entourage (2004) — Same feel: cynical, egotistical
• Veronica Mars (2004) — Same feel: cynical, dramatic
• Rescue Me (2004) — A loose match in how its finales land
• The Wonder Years (1988) — Two steps away in the credits
• Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (2006)