My Grandfather, the Master Detective fingerprintBig heart, strong craft, calm.
Calm and low-key
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Heartwarming and moving
Much of it is about family.
Some sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
Family and everyday modern life
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout performances, characters, and direction
Standout score
Calm and low-key
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
My Grandfather, the Master Detective is calm and low-intensity. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Heartwarming and moving
Much of it is about family.
Emotionally, it's heartwarming, moving, and nostalgic. Much of it is about family.
Family and everyday modern life
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around family and everyday modern life. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout performances, characters, and direction
The performances, characters, and direction stand out.
Standout score
Look and sound: the score stand out.
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 5.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
1 season
It has 1 season with 8 episodes.
No. It's adapted from a novel.
It ran from 2026 to 2026 and has ended.
It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.
5.6
