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mrsmopp Mon 08-Nov-21 16:05:54

Just looking for something good on Netflix. What have you enjoyed lately? Anything really good to cheer me up as I’m feeling a bit depressed.

Mattsmum2 Mon 08-Nov-21 16:20:07

Virgin River is good.
Hinterland for a crime story.

AGAA4 Mon 08-Nov-21 16:20:40

Sorry you are feeling a bit down mrsmopp. ? Have you seen The Marksman on Netflix? It is an exciting film with a feel good aspect to it.

Lincslass Mon 08-Nov-21 16:47:25

AGAA4

Sorry you are feeling a bit down mrsmopp. ? Have you seen The Marksman on Netflix? It is an exciting film with a feel good aspect to it.

It is a very good film, also another Liam Neeson film set in Tuscany, called Made in Italy. Sorry you’re feeling down, hope you feel better soon..

highlanddreams Mon 08-Nov-21 18:55:33

I know it's an old show but Kath & Kim always makes me laugh and takes me out of myself

PaperMonster Mon 08-Nov-21 20:09:59

Maid is a good watch.

Blondiescot Mon 08-Nov-21 20:24:13

PaperMonster

Maid is a good watch.

It is, but I'm not sure if it would cheer someone up, exactly.

JaneJudge Mon 08-Nov-21 20:25:57

Blondiescot

PaperMonster

Maid is a good watch.

It is, but I'm not sure if it would cheer someone up, exactly.

grin

Esspee Mon 08-Nov-21 23:42:29

Offspring is very good. It’s Australian. Main character is a female gynaecologist with a crazy family. Another great Australian one is Rake, he is a Barrister, a complete train wreck of a man but highly amusing. Not for prudes.

Hithere Tue 09-Nov-21 00:30:39

"Nailed it" is hilarious

CanadianGran Tue 09-Nov-21 01:18:26

We just watched Rocket Man last night. A musical drama based on Elton John's life. Turn your volume up and enjoy the music!
Note - we had to close our eyes during the love scenes. A bit too graphic, but didn't last long shock

Roddi3363 Tue 09-Nov-21 10:51:11

The Chestnut Man is a good Danish crime series.

FannyCornforth Tue 09-Nov-21 11:01:52

‘Anne with an E’ is good. Feel good but very well made. Vanessa Redgrave is in it.
I enjoyed ‘Self Made’ too, what I watched of it.
I’m in the same position as you mrsmopp , so I’ll be following this thread, and I hope that you feel better soon thanks
The funniest thing that I probably have ever seen is ‘The Worst Week of My Life’, but I think that that is on BritBox (I’ve got the lot, me!)
‘The Job Lot’ really made me laugh too, I think that that is on Netflix smile

highlanddreams Tue 09-Nov-21 11:06:49

Esspee

Offspring is very good. It’s Australian. Main character is a female gynaecologist with a crazy family. Another great Australian one is Rake, he is a Barrister, a complete train wreck of a man but highly amusing. Not for prudes.

I love both of those as well Espee they're brillant

valerieanne216 Tue 09-Nov-21 11:11:53

THE FALL. Set in Belfast, serial killer and the hunt for him,
Gillian Anderson is Stella Gibson, and Jamie Dornan is Paul
Spector. well worth a watch.

Sparklefizz Tue 09-Nov-21 11:13:54

"One Chance" is a delightful feel-good movie based on the story of Paul Potts, an opera singer who worked in a call centre and won Britain's Got Talent years ago. James Corden and Julie Walters star.

Chestnut Tue 09-Nov-21 11:26:59

Even more cheesy than Virgin River is Chesapeake Shores but it's just the job if you want cheering up. Perfect people living perfect lives in a perfect setting ha ha! I have made it through the first series but by series 2 I'm getting cheese overload. Not sure I can keep going! ??
Virgin River is not quite as cheesy and perfect for some romantic escapism.

Chestnut Tue 09-Nov-21 11:29:10

Roddi3363

The Chestnut Man is a good Danish crime series.

I must try that, he may be my other half! ???

Kate51 Tue 09-Nov-21 12:08:19

Another vote for offspring, and rake. Loved them both

gangstergranny Tue 09-Nov-21 12:48:49

Lupin....my daughter recommended it to me....brilliant feel good story. :0)

vegansrock Tue 09-Nov-21 13:22:25

Schitts Creek or Rita if you want a laugh

Shandy57 Tue 09-Nov-21 13:25:15

I recommend The Detectorists' on BBC Iplayer for a feel good series.

PinkCosmos Tue 09-Nov-21 13:35:21

Detectorists is brilliant.

Still Game is on Netflix. I haven't watched but have heard good things about it.

Wording from Netflix, 'Scottish pensioners Jack and Victor make the most of their golden years, getting themselves into all kinds of scrapes in their Glasgow suburb.'

GrandmasueUK Tue 09-Nov-21 14:12:30

We loved Kim’s Convenience. Set in Toronto, it’s a convenience store owned by a Korean family, the adult children were born in. Canada though. It’s a heartwarming comedy.

A lovely documentary series called Love on the Spectrum is well worth watching. Very feel good.

Sweet Magnolias is a comedy drama series set in lovely locations.

I’ve just found that Home for Christmas has now got a new series. I really enjoyed the first one, so shall be watching this as well.

Stella14 Tue 09-Nov-21 14:51:08

Dead to Me is brilliant. It’s about three ordinary women who become involved way over their heads in serious crime. Brilliantly acted, poignant and funny.