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Tell me your favourite comfort TV shows

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isometro · 08/09/2022 22:45

Basically anything that is the TV equivalent of a hug. Particularly shows that are perfect for autumn/winter nights, the kind of thing it's nice to watch when it's dark outside and you're curled up under a blanket.

I've rewatched my favourites recently and want to start something new. Gilmore Girls is top of my recommendations and is great for autumn. Friends, How I Met Your Mother and Death in Paradise are all on my list too. I liked Parks and Rec but that seems to have disappeared from Netflix and Prime.

Nothing too sad or soppy please as I'm lonely and struggling after a breakup 😂

Bonus points if it's on Netflix, Prime, Disney+ or any of the free sites/apps

OP posts:
Always4Brenner · 09/09/2022 16:28

You’ve just made my year thank you I’ll enjoy this had no idea s2 and s3 existed I’ll start tonight. About Malory Towers.

KangarooKenny · 09/09/2022 16:29

Call the Midwife
Downton
North and South

overthinkersanonnymus · 09/09/2022 16:31

The US office

Yellowstone

Schitts creek

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Always4Brenner · 10/09/2022 13:33

Loving Malory towers just what need at this time I watch about three or four episodes at a time. And yes might treat myself one day when my dark times have passed to the dvds. So can watch on a huge screen. Actually cables from apple would do same thing still can’t afford though for now.

Quweenie · 10/09/2022 18:24

Completely agree with all of this! 👆🏼

Quweenie · 10/09/2022 18:24

Bumpsadaisie · 08/09/2022 23:28

Downton Abbey all the way.

It's like blanket, fire and hot chocolate all rolled into one.

In fact I think it should be licensed in the NICE guidance for treating mild anxiety.

If I'm in a bad state an evening of downton sorts me right out.

Completely agree with all of this! 👆🏼

Always4Brenner · 10/09/2022 18:28

Quweenie · 10/09/2022 18:24

Completely agree with all of this! 👆🏼

You’ve a star for saying this.

KateBushyTail · 10/09/2022 18:56

Veronica Mars is on itv hub

Honeypickle · 10/09/2022 18:57

The Good Place
schitts creek
Modern Family

all so comforting and life affirming!

LikeAnOldFriend · 10/09/2022 19:02

Heartland
Gilmore Girls
Friends
New Girl
Parks and Recreation
Modern Family
Virgin River
Gavin and Stacey
Still Game
The Royle Family

Imissmoominmama · 10/09/2022 19:05

Eight Out of Ten Cats Does Countdown; Mock the Week; Taskmaster; Would I Lie to You (especially).

I just say to DH, I need something funny.

Imissmoominmama · 10/09/2022 19:06

Oh, and stuff like This Country and The Young offenders.

cptartapp · 10/09/2022 19:08

The Repair Shop!

anotherpotoftea · 10/09/2022 19:08

Surprised nobody has said Ghosts yet - it’s lovely

SynchOrSwim · 10/09/2022 19:17

@ChubbyCapybara where can I watch the good witch?

Crimeismymiddlename · 10/09/2022 19:18

All the law and orders on rotation, Veronica Mars, Seinfeld and Bones

ricketybeauty · 10/09/2022 19:20

The Office US or U.K.

Cupofteaonesugar · 10/09/2022 19:20

The Santa clause movie ♥️

Cupofteaonesugar · 10/09/2022 19:21

Royale family, this is us, sex and the city....

LikeAnOldFriend · 10/09/2022 19:23

I didn't say This is Us and the West Wing because they're more draining to me than light, either very emotional or high drama... but probably my two favourite series I've watched, This Is Us is definitely the best.

Allaboutthecheesecake · 10/09/2022 19:27

CuteOrangeElephant · 09/09/2022 00:54

Friday night dinner never fails to cheer me up. My favourite episode is the one with the fox

Love Friday night dinner ! …. Lovely bit of squirrel!

Good Girls
Workin moms
Motherland

love all these

SynchOrSwim · 10/09/2022 19:35

anotherpotoftea · 10/09/2022 19:08

Surprised nobody has said Ghosts yet - it’s lovely

Oh I loved this! It's so wholesome yet funny !

theemmadilemma · 10/09/2022 19:37

chineapplepunks · 08/09/2022 23:17

Bones, Bob's Burgers, The Good Witch and Over The Garden Wall!

I'm amazed someone else put Bones on here. ❤️

kavalkada · 10/09/2022 19:41

I'm going to recommend you something nobody else will but it is perfect comfort tv.
It is a soap, and colombian soap. Yes, yes, I know... But, try it, it is so funny and it really makes you happy and writers did their job.
It is on Netflix and name is Pasion de Gavilanes. Watch first season (it has around 180 epizodes).
I know colombian soaps are not popular in UK, but I'm the biggest fan of british tv and I love this. It makes you laugh and not cry.
And it helps that all the main couples are bloody gorgeus.
Ok, I think I'll have to watch another episode tonight. Try it.

IWasFunBeforeMum · 10/09/2022 19:45

Motherhood! And Fresh Meat for my uni days :)