Recently I’ve been catching up on tv and some of the more mature/adult shows, which I’ve been…Enjoying? Seems like the wrong word, but they’ve all generally been cynical or dark.
For reference, I’ve just finished Better Call Saul, which got me to finally get around to finishing Breaking Bad, and I’ve also been doing a rewatch of the anime Monster as it’s been years since I last watched it.
So basically back to back dark shows.
I’ve already watched The Good Place, which nails what I’m describing, but it’s a little blunt with the sweetness, while I’ve watched some of Bee and Puppycat which seems like it’s closer to a nice middleground of sweet and real.
What are some of your go-to shows for this kinda vibe?
Ted Lasso for the win
Here’s a weird suggestion, watch all Mr. Bean shows. It’s like one season and few episodes.
Dial back & watch Blackadder. Rowan Atkinson before Mr Bean, plus, Dr House (Hugh Laurie), Stephen Fry supporting cast. Worlds better than Mr Bean IMO
Mr Bean is pretty universal no matter the audience. I quite enjoyed Blackadder but I also enjoy history and have grown up on exported British television so I could keep up with the it. Not sure as many could like Mr Bean. Still is amazing the cast and what they did after Blackadder.
Agree about Parks & Rec and Black Books
Adding Boston Legal
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British panel (game) shows like Would I Lie to You and 8 out or 10 Cats Does Countdown. The game element is just an excuse for funny, interesting people to crack jokes and have a good time.
QI with Stephen Fry was absolute gold! Sandi is great too. Anything with David Mitchell is awesome. I think my favorite is Johnny Vegas, that guy is a riot. Bill Baily, Phill Juputus,Sean Lock coming to think of it there wasn’t anyone on that show I didn’t love.
I’ll add Taskmaster on the list, available for free on Youtube
Not a single person I wouldn’t recommend taskmaster to! This guy knows.
I love “the good place”. It’s light comedy, it actually makes you think a little, it’s a lot of feel good and it’s one of those shows where you can see that everyone is having a blast making it.
Edit: I should finish reading the post before commenting, lol.
Letterkenny!
Jesus, Katy, put some clothes on.
Not my forte.
Wish you weren’t so f’n awkward, bud. (Allegedly)
Give your balls a tug, titfucker!
That was well brought up. Too bad you weren’t.
If you got a problem with Canada Gooses, you got a problem with me, and I suggest you let that one marinate!
Now, if you ever hit me, and I find out about it…
It’s fuckin’ embarrassing! Kicks trashcan
Unfortunate.
Ted Lasso
Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency
Such a shame it was cancelled
I wanted to propose it too, but it can get a bit dark from time to time too. It’s been a great show though. Very funny and all the characters are adorable.
I don’t think there is a more light-hearted show than Detectorists
Schitt’s Creek and Letterkenny deserve some spots here
Eureka is kind of a disaster of the week pseudoscience problem show with a lot of heart. Don’t go looking for true scifi, but it’s so damn charming and the cast has exceptional chemistry.
I really loved Eureka, but the whole everyone thinks Carter is an idiot schtick makes it hard for me to rewatch.
Scrubs in addition to a bunch of the great suggestions in here.
From around the same eara Chuck and Eureka are pretty fun and lighthearted as well.
How to with John Wilson, 30 Rock, Malcolm in the Middle, The Office, Nathan for You, Parks and Rec, Joe Pera Talks to You, Ted Lasso, Baskets (LOVE it, but can be a little sad and heartbreaking in addition to being hilarious and sweet)
Joe Pera and MITM definitely stand out to me on this list. Nathan as well but can be a little dry. Baskets is incredible but it does have it’s downer moments.
Nathan for You is amazing. But it does not belong on this list.
I haven’t seen anyone say galavant, that’s a shame, somehow it got 2 seasons, and it’s brilliant the whole way through. If princess Bride had more back story arcs, fewer restrictions on how over the top they could make their characters, and was a musical, you’d have galavant.
