The InBESTigators

The InBESTigators2019

7/10
A cheeky investigative mockumentary for light viewing

So this is what City of Ghosts feels like in live-action. This series is just as candid, but it definitely takes the piss more. Maudie (Anna Cook) has excellent timing, loads of charm, and is far and away the most consistent character and performer. The show’s choppiness—you’ll know when you see it—can feel repetitive, cycling around to being memorable, then cycling back around to being a challenge, ad infinitum. But generally, it’s an investigative mockumentary delivered like an over-the-top cartoon (complete with the 2-in-1 episodes). It's got its challenges, but the sarcasm and earnestness makes it worth seeking out.

Synopsis

Four clever school kids start their own detective agency and vlog about their adventures, becoming fast friends in the process.

Storyline

A group of kids form a detective agency, vlogging about their crime-solving missions in the neighborhood.

TLDR

City of Ghosts meets Scooby Doo.

What stands out

The high rate of weird lines makes it hard for them to stand out. But Kyle’s got the best record.