5 Must watch Michael Douglas tv shows to celebrate the prolific actor's career

Michael Douglas, widely popular for his performances in films like Wall Street (1987) and Romancing the Stone (1984), has decided to step back from acting after a successful career of over five decades. As Variety reports, the actor said in the Karlovy Vary Film Festival press conference,

"I have no real intentions of going back. I say I’m not retired because if something special came up, I’d go back, but otherwise, no.”

Michael Douglas' throat cancer, which is at stage four, is one of the reasons for his step back. Although he hasn't completely retired yet, we will most likely not see him acting in the future.

Douglas has had a diverse and successful career that spans decades. Here's a look back at five must-watch Michael Douglas TV shows to celebrate the prolific actor's career.

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5 Must-watch Michael Douglas TV shows

Here are five must-watch Michael Douglas TV shows:

The Kominsky Method (2018–2021)

The Kominsky Method follows the story of an acting coach who once had a successful moment in his career. Michael Douglas stars as the protagonist, Sandy Kominsky, Alan Arkin as Norman Newlander, and Sarah Baker as Mindy Volander, among others.

The show was released on Netflix in 2018 and ran for three seasons till 2021. It is a comedy, but it addresses the challenges of aging. Douglas has also won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy for his performance as Sandy Kominsky.

The show has the following logline:

"Acting coach Sandy Kominsky and best friend Norman Newlander keep each other laughing as they navigate the ups and downs of getting older."

The Kominsky Method is streaming on Netflix.

Green Eggs and Ham (2019-2022)

Green Eggs and Ham, based on Dr. Seuss's book of the same name, follows Sam-I-Am and Guy-Am-I's efforts to protect a rare creature called a Chickerafe while having an adventure that turns them into friends. It was released on Netflix in 2019 and ran for two seasons till 2022.

Michael Douglas voices Guy-Am-I. The cast includes Adam Devine as Sam-Am-I, Keegan-Michael Key as the narrator, and Diane Keaton as Michelle. The show blends adventure and comedy and has the following logline:

"Soon after a rare chickeraffe goes missing from the Glurfsburg Zoo, Sam and Guy meet by chance at a diner, setting off a series of extraordinary events."

Green Eggs and Ham is streaming on Netflix.

Franklin (2024)

Franklin is an Apple TV+ miniseries starring Michael Douglas as Benjamin Franklin during his diplomatic mission to France during the American Revolution. The series follows the tense political environment as Franklin seeks support for the American cause. The show's cast also includes Noah Jupe, Ludivine Sagnier, Eddie Marsan, and Thibault de Montalembert. The show has the following logline:

"Benjamin Franklin is world-famous for his electrical experiments. But his passion and power are put to the test when he embarks on a secret mission to France."

Franklin is streaming on Apple TV+.

What If..? (2021-2023)

What If...? is an animated anthology series that explores alternate versions of important MCU events. Narrated by Jeffrey Wright as The Watcher, each episode presents a new scenario, like Peggy Carter becoming Captain Carter or T’Challa as Star-Lord.

Michael Douglas voiced Hank Pym, Yellowjacket, and Ant-Man in What If...? The voice cast also includes Hayley Atwell and Samuel L. Jackson among others. It was released on Disney+ in 2021 and ran for three seasons till 2023. The show has the following logline:

"This anthology series questions, revisits and twists classic Marvel Cinematic moments."

What If...? is streaming on Disney+

The Streets of San Francisco (1972-1976)

In The Streets of San Francisco, Michael Douglas portrayed Inspector Steve Keller, the young, idealistic partner to veteran cop Lt. Mike Stone (played by Karl Malden). The show follows the two police officers who are part of the homicide division of the San Francisco Police Department as they solve various crimes. Other cast members include Richard Hatch as Inspector Dan Robbins and Darleen Carr as Jeannie Stone.

The show has the following logline:

"Traditionalist veteran cop Lt. Mike Stone is partnered with Inspector Steve Keller, a young, inexperienced college-educated go-getter in the homicide division of the San Francisco Police Department. The two enjoy a bantering relationship while they hunt down the baid guys as Stone teaches Keller the ropes."

The Streets of San Francisco is streaming on Apple TV+.

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