Glossy, trashy and escapist TV

[cathyandclare]

In all the grimness of a looming lockdown I found Emily in Paris total tosh a fabulous distraction. I've also loved The Bold Type. So please hit me with your escapist TV recommendations in the Sex and the City, Gossip Girl, Emily in Paris mould.

Beautiful people, clothes and locations and unchallenging storylines a bonus!!

Women Who Kill is on catch up on Alibi. It reminded me a bit of Desperate Housewives, beautiful people, clothes and locations and a witty storyline.

I'd also like some fun recommendatins I've been watching a lot of news and documentaries which are interesting but not always great for mental health

Thanks so much for that- I'd seen the title but assumed it would be dark and gritty. It's on the list. I'm currently on season 3 of The Bold Type and just loving the fashion, the escapism and some actors that are extremely easy on the eye!

Good Girls on Netflix! So bad it's good.

That sounds perfect!

I really liked Madame Secretary which was on Prime but has now disappeared sadly.

You need to watch Selling Sunset on Netflix, a "real life" series about a real estate company selling $$$$$ properties in LA. The glossiest, trashiest programme you'll find in a long time!

Scandal. Not sure what it’s on anymore. Bit grim occasionally but utterly madly absorbing and fantastical. You’ll hate her. You’re meant to. Jump in and embrace it.

Try Below Deck. Fancy yachts, the "beautiful people" etc. I found it true escapism. Also gorgeous scenery. But I had to pay for Hayu.

Below deck has a couple of series on Netflix and one on prime, it’s so addictive!
I also just watched the hills new beginnings for pure trash tv

Virgin River

Utter nonsense. Bad acting, bad writing. Cheesy. Somehow utterly compelling.

I watched Emily In Paris then watched virgin river!

Lovely scenery beautiful people light drama predictable fluffy feel good factor! Loved it!

Reminded me of providence from years ago if you can remember that.

Soothing mindless escapism

@EineReiseDurchDieZeit

Couldn't agree more!!

The remake of Dynasty fits the bill too!

Absolutely the new version of dynasty. I love it for escapism!

This sounds like my sort of TV

I just watched Desperate Housewives

I loved Virgin River, Real Housewives, Sex and the City, Gossip Girl...

I'm watching Very Cavallari at the moment as I like reality tv

Definitely recommend Selling Sunset, Below Deck and Real Housewives of New York

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills too

@Oxyiz

The remake of Dynasty fits the bill too!

It's bloody brilliant isn't it, love Falllon!

Riviera on sky Atlantic/now TV fits your bill.

Is there anything in prime which fits the bill?

It’s a reality show rather than drama but Selling Sunset fits your criteria. Rich people in expensive clothes being bitchy in multi—million dollar houses.

@goodhairforlockdown

Is there anything in prime which fits the bill?

The bold type is good on Prime

Any of the Real Housewives franchises.

And while they’re not exactly glamorous or glossy, 90 Day Fiancé and any of the spin off shows.

Second vote for Riviera

I dodged Riviera because I heard mixed opinions, but if it’s good I will add it to my list . Perfect escapism for Autumn.

I have just posted a new thread about Bridgerton which will be huge at Christmas. The trailer is on my thread. I am really exited for that one.

Next week series 4 of The Crown is released too, if you like that.