5 Feel-Good TV Series to Brighten Your Mood if You're Missing 'Emily in Paris'
These shows prove that sometimes, the best therapy is an optimistic and easy-to-follow plot.
On gray days when you're tired of the news, you want to watch something carefree, colorful, and cozy, like Emily in Paris, to take a break and just smile.
We've recalled five series that feel like a warm blanket – they won't tax your brain, will offer you aesthetic pleasure, and will make you believe that everything will be all right.
1. 'Brassic', 2019-2025
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 88%
A troubled young man named Vinnie O'Neill lives in a small British town. He tries to hide his psychological trauma behind a humorous facade. He and his friends engage in petty crime and constantly find themselves in ridiculous situations.
Their daily routine consists of comical scams, constant quarrels, and unexpected reconciliations, which transform their dull lives on the outskirts into an unpredictable and vibrant adventure.
2. 'Bored to Death', 2009-2011
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 79%
Writer Jonathan Ames is struggling with writer's block and a breakup. To distract himself, he decides to become a private detective despite his complete lack of necessary skills.
His unwitting partners in crime are the hapless illustrator Ray and the charismatic editor George. The trio is drawn into a maelstrom of unexpected events by awkward searches for missing persons and absurd client assignments.
3. 'Hacks', 2021-...
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 99%
For decades, legendary comedy star Deborah Vance has been at the pinnacle of success, but now she must find fresh ideas to meet the demands of modern audiences.
Ava, a young screenwriter in a professional crisis, comes to her aid. Their collaboration begins with mutual irritation but gradually blossoms into a touching creative partnership.
4. 'Miracle Workers', 2019-2023
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 84%
Each season of Miracle Workers takes place in a new setting, but the cast remains the same. In the first season, the staff of a celestial office led by God and angels, one of whom is played by Daniel Radcliffe, must deal with the threat of Earth's destruction and the possibility of its salvation through a miracle.
Subsequent seasons move the action to the Middle Ages, the Wild West, and a post-apocalyptic future. While the characters are new each time, they all confront their fears and strive to preserve their humanity.
5. 'Curb Your Enthusiasm', 2000-2024
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 92%
Renowned actor and Seinfeld co-creator Larry David plays a fictionalized version of himself. The series follows his life in Los Angeles, where gatherings with friends are interspersed with constant conflicts over everyday matters.
Curb Your Enthusiasm is a unique TV phenomenon – thanks to its improvisation and biting satire, the show has been a benchmark for farce for decades.
Its strengths lie in astute observations of the absurdity of everyday life, memorable cameos, and signature comic awkwardness.
