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Anything cheerful to recommend on TV?

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nadateturbe Sat 10-Sept-22 16:55:59

I have Netflix and Prime?
Any recommendations please?
Thanks.

Sparklefizz Mon 12-Sept-22 17:08:12

Chestnut Thank you so much for recommending A Place to Call Home on Prime.

I am only halfway through the 1st episode and already loving it - the clothes, the cars .... terrific.

Jane43 Mon 12-Sept-22 03:32:42

I’m currently watching LadHood on BBC iPlayer and finding it very funny and cleverly written.

GrandmasueUK Mon 12-Sept-22 03:03:12

AreWeThereYet

We've watched the 'Brokenwood' series a number of times GrandmaSueUK, we love it. Sort of Midsomer Murders in New Zealand - not too gritty or too trite, nice characters, lovely scenery and a bit of humour.

I like the way they make fun of Kristen's coffee like they did with Joyce Barnaby's cooking skills in Midsomer. grin

I also enjoyed The Almighty Johnsons, again from New Zealand and about an ordinary family who are also Norse Gods. A comedy drama. I don't know anyone else who has seen this series.

AreWeThereYet Sun 11-Sept-22 15:44:25

We've watched the 'Brokenwood' series a number of times GrandmaSueUK, we love it. Sort of Midsomer Murders in New Zealand - not too gritty or too trite, nice characters, lovely scenery and a bit of humour.

nadateturbe Sun 11-Sept-22 11:15:37

NotSpaghetti

Maybe start with "Offspring" then, before it goes!

Yes, thanks granfromafar.

NotSpaghetti Sun 11-Sept-22 10:15:47

Maybe start with "Offspring" then, before it goes!

granfromafar Sun 11-Sept-22 08:44:06

NotSpaghetti

MerylStreep

Schitts Creek. The best series ever made.
It’s no surprise that’s it has a cult status in the US.

I loved this too.
Totally silly. Really miss it!

Also "Offspring" - Australian drama/rom-com about a family where the protagonist is an obstetrician. She is good at her job but socially she's constantly questioning herself.
You get to hear what she's thinking.

Lots of quirky characters, wide extended family.

The "preview" episode is poor but bear with it.
Easy watching. Funny.

Agree with NotSpaghetti about recommending Offspring but you'll have to be quick as it's only available on Netflix till 30th September. Started watching it a couple of months ago and with a few more binge-watching sessions will manage to get to the end of 7th series. Hugely enjoyed it.

Newquay Sun 11-Sept-22 08:22:58

We “only” have Sky and Freeview

BigBertha1 Sun 11-Sept-22 07:35:25

Made in Italy on Prime lovely views silly story lovely Liam Neeson.

NotAGran55 Sun 11-Sept-22 07:06:04

Have recently binge watched both series of Mum and loved them.

vegansrock Sun 11-Sept-22 03:55:01

“Hacks “ on Prime is enjoyable - it’s about an ageing famous female stand up comedian ( bit like Joan Rivers) who is trying to revive her career, she employs a young woman writer to help write her jokes - the relationship between the two of them, and how both careers fare is so funny. Loved it.

GrandmasueUK Sun 11-Sept-22 02:09:49

The Brokenwood Mysteries, a New Zealand comedy/drama. I think you have to give it a couple of episodes to get into it, but it's well worth it. Seven series available so far. Hoping the 8th makes it over here very soon. I love the recurring town characters who are very funny. It's available on the Drama channel and I'm just about to start my second watch.

nadateturbe Sun 11-Sept-22 01:33:44

Great to get so many recommendations.

NotSpaghetti Sun 11-Sept-22 00:20:16

Lucca - did you also watch The Mafia Only Kills in Summer?
That's a good watch. Italian (obviously) with subtitles. Not so light given the subject matter but looking at the Mafia through the eyes of a child. It's mixed in with actual footage from newsreels etc. Very evocative.

I enjoyed The Queen's Gambit too by the way.

MerylStreep - ?

MiniMoon Sat 10-Sept-22 23:42:05

Only murders in the building on Prime.
I'm loving it.
I'm enjoying Drop Dead Diva too.

MerylStreep Sat 10-Sept-22 22:45:33

NotSpagghetti
I’ve watched the whole series 3 times. ?

pensionpat Sat 10-Sept-22 22:22:50

Easy watching About Time and Morning Glory. Rachel McAdams stars in both.

Lucca Sat 10-Sept-22 22:10:40

Not spaghetti I agree with your recommendations! Loved offspring and seaside hotel
Also call my agent . In French with subtitles. Fabulous.
Queens gambit too. All Netflix

Oldbat1 Sat 10-Sept-22 22:05:20

Chesapeake shores was another easy watch. Well to do large American family.

Galaxy Sat 10-Sept-22 19:58:09

Every decreasing circles is brilliant ( I was astounded to find out it was written by the same writer who gave us Brush Strokes shock) but I wouldnt say it was cheery.

Oldbat1 Sat 10-Sept-22 19:53:36

Loved A place to call home. Enjoyed Virgin River with all the beautiful scenery.

nadateturbe Sat 10-Sept-22 18:50:32

There were lots of easy watching programs in the last few years, but not many new ones.

nadateturbe Sat 10-Sept-22 18:48:17

Seaside Hotel, missed that. Sounds good. Thanks NotSpaghetti.

NotSpaghetti Sat 10-Sept-22 18:37:13

I hope more people come along with ideas... sometimes I just want something nice and easy!

nadateturbe Sat 10-Sept-22 18:06:16

Thanks everyone. Will have a look at the Australian ones and Ever Decreaseing Circles.
I've seen the others. Loved them.
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