Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency (2016)
Kernel Score: 86% · 880 ratings
Genres: Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Crime
First aired: 2016-10-22
Seasons: 2 · 18 episodes
Where to watch Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency
- Stream: AMC+
- Free with ads: The Roku Channel
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A comedic thriller that follows the bizarre adventures of eccentric “holistic” detective Dirk Gently and his reluctant assistant Todd. An adaptation of Douglas Adams’ wildly successful comic novels.
Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency parents' guide: ages 12+
Parents need to know that Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency is a TV-14 comedic mystery involving murder investigations.
- Violence & scariness: Some — TV-14 comedic thriller involving murder investigations, handled with a light, quirky tone.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Samuel Barnett as Dirk Gently
- Elijah Wood as Todd Brotzman
- Hannah Marks as Amanda Brotzman
- Jade Eshete as Farah Black
- Fiona Dourif as Bart Curlish
- Amanda Walsh as Suzie Boreton
- Mpho Koaho as Ken
- Dustin Milligan as Sergeant Hugo Friedkin
- Tony Amendola as Arnold Cardenas
- Izzie Steele as Tina Tevetino
Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency FAQ
Is Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency good?
Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 880 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency?
In the US you can stream Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency on AMC+, watch it free with ads on The Roku Channel and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Google Play.
Is Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency OK for kids?
Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 12+. Parents need to know that Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency is a TV-14 comedic mystery involving murder investigations.
What shows are like Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency?
If you liked Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency, try The Killing, Only Murders in the Building, iZombie and Millennium.