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I need something "feel good" or uplifting to watch.

147 replies

Abouteffingtime · 06/06/2026 20:54

My mood has dropped spectacularly, my cup is empty. I am tearful, irritable. I would love to watch something that is light, funny, uplifting, anything really. Say I am drawn to misery and doom which doesnt help I dont think.

Please suggest something.

OP posts:
Cleanthatup · 06/06/2026 22:00

C152 · 06/06/2026 21:54

It was Melanie Griffith, not Meg Ryan. Agree it is a great film to watch when you need something simple and uplifting!

Yes you’re right, gosh I always get them mixed up!

partystress · 06/06/2026 22:09

Small prophets on iPlayer

waltzingparrot · 06/06/2026 22:12

Chesapeake Shores

Justcashnosweets · 06/06/2026 22:13

I'm feeling very much like you OP, I constantly feel stressed and on edge. But I can confirm that Rivals is an absolute tonic.

blueneopre · 06/06/2026 22:14

Schitts Creek

Hoork · 06/06/2026 22:14

The Parent Trap (1998) never fails to brighten my day!

novamia · 06/06/2026 22:14

Second vote for Small Prophets(BBC iPlayer). We loved it.

Abustedflush · 06/06/2026 22:24

Rye Lane on BBC IPlayer, and you will thank me forever!

I think it’s the most perfect romantic comedy, and a real joy.
(Look out for the Colin Firth cameo)

NoArmaniNoPunani · 06/06/2026 22:27

Race across the world. Jo and Kush are absolutely lovely.
Amanda land.

This life from the 90s is on iplayer for a bit of nostalgia.

ThatsNicer · 06/06/2026 22:27

Erin Brockavitch, a proper story with a genuine happy ending.

Quokkafeet · 06/06/2026 22:30

Another vote for Remarkably Bright Creatures on Netflix. Lovely film

Morepositivemum · 06/06/2026 22:30

A sitcom! Friends, Frasier, Office, Brooklyn 99, Modern Family.

or Isn’t it Romantic for a film

hope you feel better op x

FrogSplash · 06/06/2026 22:31

Another vote for Ted Lasso - you can get a free trial for Apple TV and binge it!

GargoylesofBeelzebub · 06/06/2026 22:32

schitts creek

MandyMotherOfBrian · 06/06/2026 22:34

Small Prophets
Detectorists
Ghosts
The Durrells

Watch, all series of, those four and you’ll never be sad again. Guaranteed.

Clothesmoths · 06/06/2026 22:39

The Ballad of Wallis Island
The Detectorists
Cooking shows or Bake Off

Jshkag · 06/06/2026 22:45

Films:
Little Miss Sunshine
Made in Dagenham
Amelie
TV series:
Emily in Paris
Parks and Revs
Father Ted (if you like oddball humour)
Derry Girls
Great Britain bake off
Great pottery throwdown

Hope you feel better soon, OP

MustTryHarderAndHarder · 06/06/2026 22:46

Madame Blanc

Favouritefruits · 06/06/2026 22:47

The Assembly, I don’t know how anyone could watch that and not smile! It’s the most beautiful and honest program on TV!

ITVX

MustTryHarderAndHarder · 06/06/2026 22:48

Clothesmoths · 06/06/2026 22:39

The Ballad of Wallis Island
The Detectorists
Cooking shows or Bake Off

Did you watch Small Prophets if you liked Detectorists?

duod · 06/06/2026 22:48

The office. Then go see your GP next week

Ridley4 · 06/06/2026 22:51

Another vote for Schitts Creek

Yetanotherone12 · 06/06/2026 22:53

Girls5eva. Silly, escapist fun with an amazing cast.

🎶

PickAChew · 06/06/2026 22:56

Small prophets.
Death Valley

MarthaBeach · 06/06/2026 22:56

Modern Family (on Disney +) - very funny and warm-hearted and you really become fond of the characters (and I don't usually like sitcoms).