For me it’s Wolf children. I watch it when I’m not feeling the best physically or mentally. What’s your comfort watch?
Parks and recreation
21 and/or 22 Jump Street always make me smile
Bobs Burgers, The Great North, Arrested Development….huh do I just like various types of weird families?
New Girl Parks and Rec
They’re just both so upbeat and light. Although during lockdowns seeing happy people having close relationships with friends just made me more sad! Still, it was probably good to have those feelings bubble up so I couldn’t keep ignoring them.
Oh i have a really good one, and if you have watched it, definetly tell me because i cant find any discussion about it online. Its called Wood Job, It takes place in a fictional remote forested village and its woodworking industry. its a wholesome story really wholesome and rewatch it yearly.
Gilmore Girls or Taskmaster in terms of TV shows, but Buffy, Stargate SG-1 and QI are in the mix as well.
Filmwise I would say Clueless.
Illusionist, Michael.
Closest thing for me is probably Clannad
Ted Lasso
Parks and Rec
Brooklyn 99
New GirlSo many people saying TNG haha. Is that show really that universally appealing or are y’all just my age?
There’s not really many - if any (I can’t think of any off hand) - shows like it. It’s got a bit of adventure and/or intrigue, but also drama, decent acting (most of the time), and most importantly a hopeful, non-violent message. Not even the newer ST shows (or the horrible JJ Abrams movies) can make that final boast. It’s definitely in my top three go-to shows.
For a generation that has nothing but existential threats and anxiety, TNG is a great show to watch. It’s nice seeing something on TV that’s actually hopeful for humanity.
Whose line is it anyway, Friends, Ouran High School Host Club
Parks and recreation is my main one, or stargate for when im feeling nerdier
As a series to sit down and watch, it’s gotta be Mad Men, which I’ve seen all the way through three or four times.
As a series to watch in bed before sleep, it’s the BBC’s Richard Osman’s House Of Games. It’s cerebral yet fun and tension-free, as the four contestants are British celebrities vying for little prizes like fondue sets, bathrobes, pet feeding bowls and the like. All episodes are uploaded to YouTube.
As a series to drift of to sleep to, also from the BBC - Gardener’s World. If you decide to pay attention, it’s actually fascinating and entertaining, yet the tone is always soothing. Many full episodes are on YouTube.
I know this will sound strange, but Battlebots got me through some dark moments during the pandemic. Something about watching robots rip each other to shreds really takes me away from my problems.
That sounds decidedly not strange. Battlebots is awesome.
Archer
Letterkenny
ShoresyI like having background noise, and find that I focus better when something is running that I can follow without paying full attention to it. I’ve seen these 3 all the way through over 20 times, at least so they’re useful for that. I also just plain love the shows… Shoresy S2 can’t land soon enough.
