Everyone has those days when they want to escape from the world around them, and that's when you need the right entertainment to help you forget. Everyone has different preferences, but when the world is in chaos, these shows can help soothe your soul.
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10. Parks and Recreation
Watch on Netflix
Parks and Recreation is a great show to binge watch, with lovable characters, low stakes, and a slew of familiar faces from the comedy world. Notable cast members include Adam Scott, Nick Offerman, Chris Pratt, Rashida Jones, and Aubrey Plaza.
9. Detectorists
Watch on Prime Video
This British gem follows two metal detector enthusiasts as they search for treasure – and maybe a little meaning – in the English countryside. With its slow pace, wry wit and rural beauty, Detectorists is an audiovisual meditation, starring Mackenzie Crook (The Office) and Toby Jones, the actor's favourite, in the lead roles.
8. Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Watch on Netflix
This sitcom, set in a New York City police station, offers quick-fire humor but is still anchored by the fundamentals of camaraderie and tolerance. Brooklyn Nine-Nine thrives on the chemistry between its eccentric cast and the bromance between Andy Samberg's goofy but brilliant detective and the late police chief, Andre Braugher.
7. Schitt's Creek
Watch on Hulu
Watching the once-wealthy Rose family adjust to life in a country house may not be the most comfortable television, but don't stop or cancel your Hulu subscription until you've watched Schitt's Creek. Over six seasons, this rags-to-riches story has transformed from a sharp satire into a heartfelt celebration of growing up, love, and acceptance.
6. Bob's Burgers
Watch on FOX
This animated series about a struggling burger joint run by the Belcher family is filled with warmth and whimsy. Unlike many other family sitcoms, the Belcher family genuinely loves each other, and their unconditional support, no matter how silly the situation, brings them deep comfort.
5. Ted Lasso
Watch on Apple TV+
The premise of this Apple TV favorite is particularly intriguing, as an American football coach with no soccer experience is hired to manage an English rugby team. What looks like a disaster turns out to be a show about kindness, self-belief, and the importance of mental health.
4. The Great British Baking Show
Watch on Netflix
It's surprising that The Great British Baking Show has become such a hit. It's basically just a bunch of amateur bakers in a tent trying their best to impress the judges with elaborate cakes, but the result is wholesome, light-hearted competition at its best.
3. The Office (US)
Watch on Netflix
There's something particularly heartwarming about the Dunder Mifflin crew, led by Steve Carell's lovable goofball Michael Scott. The awkward moments, quirky coworkers, and office romances feel relatable and warm, and they remind us that we're not alone in the trials and tribulations we experience in the workplace.
2. Avatar: The Last Airbender
Watch on Netflix
This is a story about balance in life, friendship and the struggle between good and evil. It has action, humor and a lot of heart, making it the perfect movie to watch whenever you need a little relaxation and inspiration.
1. The Good Place
Watch on Netflix
The Good Place is a masterful existential comedy that tackles the question of what happens after we die with surprising philosophical depth and quick wit. Kristen Bell leads the cast as she finds herself in heaven by accident.
What followed was four seasons of a thoughtful and inspiring comedy that deftly defied Netflix's two-season curse. It reminded us that morals matter, maturity is possible, and that best friends can still be found on the other side, with veteran comedian Ted Danson providing the perfect finishing touch.