Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television

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  • TV-MA
  • 2017
  • 2 Seasons
  • 7.2  (736)

Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television is a comedic crime show that premiered on YouTube Red in 2017. The show stars Ryan Hansen, Aly Michalka, and Samira Wiley, and is directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber. The show takes place in a fictional world where Ryan Hansen is a struggling actor who becomes a police consultant to work on real-life crimes as a part of a new police initiative. Together with Detective Mathers, played by Samira Wiley, Hansen uses his Hollywood contacts, social media know-how, and off-the-wall craziness to solve crimes and catch criminals.

The show features a number of episodes, each of which is a self-contained mystery that Hansen and Mathers must solve. Throughout the series, the two go from one crazy situation to another, with Hansen providing most of the comedic relief.

One of the strengths of the show is the chemistry between the two leads. Ryan Hansen and Samira Wiley have excellent comic timing and create a dynamic duo that is both entertaining and compelling. Their banter is witty and sharp, and they play off each other's strengths and weaknesses perfectly.

Another key feature of the show is the use of social media and the satirical commentary on how crime-fighting can be impacted by social media. Hansen's character is obsessed with social media fame, and throughout the show, he uses social media to solve crimes and connect with his followers. This aspect of the show highlights the ways in which social media can be used to help solve crimes, but also the potential pitfalls of relying too heavily on online communities.

The show also features a number of guest stars from the world of Hollywood, including Kristen Bell, Joel McHale, and Jon Cryer. These appearances bring an additional layer of fun and humor to the show and add to the overall sense that this is a tongue-in-cheek look at crime-solving.

There are plenty of twists and turns in each episode of Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television, giving the viewer plenty of surprises and revelations along the way. The show is full of suspense and tension, but also never takes itself too seriously, making it an enjoyable and entertaining viewing experience.

Overall, Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television is a quirky and fun crime show that combines comedy, social commentary, and mystery into an entertaining package. The show is well-written, well-acted, and full of surprises, making it a must-see for any fan of crime dramas.

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Seasons
Episode 8
8. Episode 8
January 30, 2019
Ryan and Vince go through a list of celeb cameos from season 1 to figure out which one of them may have had a reason to shoot Mathers and try to kill Hansen.
Episode 7
7. Episode 7
January 30, 2019
Ryan and Vince go to prison undercover as new inmates to solve the murder of one of Ryan's inmate fans and find out who shot his old partner, Mathers.
Episode 6
6. Episode 6
January 30, 2019
Ryan is forced to team up with his bitter rival, comedian Rob Corddry, to try and solve the murder of a DVD screeners bootlegger. Corddry introduces him to the secret club of actors famous for playing cops on TV.
Episode 5
5. Episode 5
January 30, 2019
Ryan and Vince investigate a man apparently poisoned by his tattoos, and Ryan's "diversity rider" causes some casting changes.
Episode 4
4. Episode 4
January 30, 2019
Ryan and Vince investigate a murder at a cross-fit gym. Priya gets bumped up to recurring.
Episode 3
3. Episode 3
January 30, 2019
Ryan and Vince investigate the murder of a celebrated young social media influencer.
Episode 2
2. Episode 2
January 30, 2019
Ryan and his new no-nonsense cop partner, Vince Vincente, investigate the murder of a YouTube Premium web show sound mixer. The suspects include Ryan's old Party Down (2009) costar, Ken Marino, and actor Stephen Merchant.
Episode 1
1. Episode 1
January 30, 2019
In season 2 of Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television* Ryan's back, but after Mathers gets shot and put into a medically induced coma, tough guy Vince Vincent (Wood Harris) steps in as Ryan's new partner. Together the two will have to buddy up to solve an array of puzzling crimes, all while trying to find Mathers' shooter.
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  • Premiere Date
    October 25, 2017
  • IMDB Rating
    7.2  (736)