What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedSuper Troopers
Jay Chandrasekhar · Film · 2001
If you loved Super Troopers, start with Trailer Park Boys (Mike Clattenburg, 2001) — a series on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 series and 2 podcasts, each matched to Super Troopers across media.
If you loved the way Super Troopers finds hilarity in incompetent authority figures, you will enjoy these chaotic and irreverent investigations.
Books on the same thread
Get Shorty
Elmore Leonard · Book · 1990
Explores: Fish-out-of-water, Hollywood satire, Mobster in Hollywood.
Like the bumbling officers in Super Troopers, this story relies on witty, character-driven humor to navigate a world where professional roles are constantly undermined by absurd, self-interested behavior.
One Shot
Lee Child · Book
Explores: Vigilante Justice, Military Expertise, Small-town Secrets.
While darker in tone, the procedural focus mirrors the investigative stakes found in Super Troopers, focusing on the specific mechanics of tracking a target within a confined setting.
Joyland (Hard Case Crime)
Stephen King · Book · 2013
Explores: Carnivals, First Love, Grief.
The setting of a small-scale workplace environment filled with eccentric characters provides the same sense of camaraderie and low-stakes drama that defined the experience of watching Super Troopers.
Still Life
Louise Penny · Book · 2008
Explores: Small-town secrets, Intellectual detective, Atmospheric setting.
Fans of the police dynamic in Super Troopers will appreciate this look at law enforcement, where the specific community atmosphere dictates how mysteries are approached and eventually solved.
Series on the same thread
Trailer Park Boys
Mike Clattenburg · Series · 2001
Explores: trailer park culture, lowbrow humor, criminal antics.
This series captures the same spirit of brotherhood and petty criminal antics found in Super Troopers, proving that lowbrow humor and deep friendship are the ultimate comedic combination.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Daniel J. Goor · Series · 2013
Shares a thread with Super Troopers: Workplace Comedy.
This show perfectly mirrors the workplace comedy structure of Super Troopers, balancing the professional duties of a police precinct with the hijinks of a highly eccentric ensemble cast.
Police Squad!
Jerry Zucker · Series · 1982
Explores: Incompetence, Satirical Crime, Absurdity.
If the slapstick incompetence of the troopers was your favorite part of Super Troopers, this parody delivers the same level of absurd, deadpan police humor and chaotic investigations.
Workaholics
Adam Devine · Series · 2011
Shares 3 threads with Super Troopers: Slacker Comedy, Workplace Comedy, Stoner Comedy.
The stoner comedy roots and immature workplace antics of this group directly reflect the chaotic, slack-filled environment that made the characters in Super Troopers so memorable and hilarious.
Podcasts on the same thread
Small Town Murder
James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman · Podcast · 2026
Explores: provincial life, tragic irony, forensic breakdown.
Much like the irreverent tone of Super Troopers, this podcast applies a comedic lens to the serious business of crime, finding humor in the absurdity of provincial life.
Crime in Sports
James Pietragallo, Jimmie Whisman · Podcast · 2026
Explores: athlete misconduct, legal absurdity, scandalous behavior.
This show shares the satirical spirit of Super Troopers by mocking the legal and professional failures of its subjects with the same dedication to finding comedy in misfortune.
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Common questions
Is Super Troopers about a group of police officers?
Super Troopers follows five bored Vermont state troopers who are struggling to prove their professional worth to the governor. They face the constant threat of losing their jobs while attempting to solve a drug ring case.
What is the main conflict in Super Troopers?
The primary conflict in Super Troopers involves five state troopers attempting to secure their jobs by solving a drug ring investigation. They must compete against a rival police force that is actively trying to steal the credit for their bust.
Are the characters in Super Troopers effective at their jobs?
The five troopers in Super Troopers are described as ineffective and frequently bored or high. Their main challenge is proving their value to the governor to avoid being fired while dealing with their own incompetence and rival officers.
Does Super Troopers feature a drug investigation?
Yes, the plot of Super Troopers centers on the troopers stumbling upon a drug ring. They attempt to make a bust to save their jobs, but they must navigate interference from a rival police force throughout the process.