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?
Parks and Recreation!
Anything created by Michael Schur really, along with Parks and Rec he also did Brooklyn Nine Nine and The Good Place, both of which are funny and full of heartwarming moments compared to a lot of other shows these days.
He did The Office too but I think he hadn’t quite hit his stride when he did that show, it has its moments but to me The Office leaned way too heavily on secondhand cringe humor.
Ted Lasso
Ted Lasso for the win
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!
It’s fuckin’ embarrassing! Kicks trashcan
Now, if you ever hit me, and I find out about it…
Unfortunate.
Schitt’s Creek
Oh this is a fantastic show! While I do re-watch it, I would give anything to re-watch it from “scratch” again.
Psych
Came to add this, glad to see it’s here, just finished the series, now I’m trying to find the 2nd and 3rd movie.
Monk
My Name Is Earl is my favorite go-to light-hearted and positive sitcom. Follows the story of a rather silly, ignorant redneck that begins to believe in karma, and so writes a list everyone he has ever wronged and goes about fixing it one by one.
It’s pretty good.
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.
Detectorists
Ya if OP likes The Good Place he’ll love The Detectorists, great show.
What We Do In The Shadows is my favourite show ever.
Bluey pretends to be for kids but it’s surely for adults.
It’s so funny. Bandit is the best. I haven’t dentified with a cartoon dog so strongly since Mr. Peanutbutter.
For parents and kids, not childless adults.
No
Yes.
Ted Lasso, can’t recommend it enough.
Hard agree - upbeat, funny, heartwarming!
Goddamn I love me some Ted Lasso. Hits you in the feels in just the right way sometimes too.
Fuck >!his wife!< btw.
Strongly recommend this one
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
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.
