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Something Gentle

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mumski Sun 09-Feb-25 15:15:12

I've just got a firestick for the TV and it seems I can access quite a few channels to say the least.
Life is a little tough at the moment, so I'm wondering if you kind GN's can recommend some gentle series/films for me to watch.
My friends have been raving about Grey's Anatomy for ages. I've just tried to watch it from the first episode, but I've had to stop as some of the scenes are 'too close to home'.
Thank you for any suggestions x

Vintagegirl Sun 09-Feb-25 15:17:53

"Fisk" on Netflix

Kate54 Sun 09-Feb-25 15:18:05

Seaside Hotel ( Walter Presents on Channel 4 world drama app) Danish but subtitles and totally lovely. Bit less gentle but great fun - Schitts Creek, Ted Lasso, Shrinking

Aveline Sun 09-Feb-25 15:21:51

Virgin River on Netflix

Visgir1 Sun 09-Feb-25 15:43:55

Hartland on Netflix..

Grannynannywanny Sun 09-Feb-25 15:54:45

I love the US sitcom Modern Family. The up to date episodes are on Disney+ but the earlier episodes are available on Channel 4 catch up. It’s gentle and very funny. Each episode is only about 25 mins long so it’s easy to dip in and out .

Clever scripts and very likeable characters. I watched 2 episodes earlier today with my teenage granddaughter. She introduced me to it and we both love it.

JaneJudge Sun 09-Feb-25 16:02:47

Vintagegirl

"Fisk" on Netflix

I liked fisk

I'm sorry I can't help, I've been watching all the Harlen Coben series' and went on the unbelievable and now I'm on apple cider vinegar and none of them are gentle!

Feelingmyage55 Sun 09-Feb-25 16:08:42

A Place to Call Home. Wonderful cast, scenery and the costumes.

Babs03 Sun 09-Feb-25 17:32:46

The film 'Fisherman's Friends' is a good one, based upon a real story about a fisherman's choir in Cornwall. Very gentle.

Oldbat1 Sun 09-Feb-25 17:39:13

Were watching Sullivans Crossing which is a bit like Virgin River.

Aveline Sun 09-Feb-25 17:41:06

Colin from Accounts on BBC iPlayer is very funny.

pascal30 Sun 09-Feb-25 17:46:00

All Creatures Great and Small..

Boz Sun 09-Feb-25 17:47:07

I endorse Seaside Hotel. We have watched all first six episodes twice; watched series 7 and 8 through Prime and I purchased series 9 and 10 (the last) from Coolshop in Denmark in disc form which I then sold on through ebay for the price I paid for them.
My favourite TV Show of all time. I just love Edward Weiss's musical interludes.

mumski Mon 10-Feb-25 20:52:26

Thank you everyone for your suggestions.
I'll make a list and will enjoy working my way through them.
Looking forward to it.
Thank you again.

crazyH Mon 10-Feb-25 21:07:29

I’m not into any sort of continuous Series. I watch YouTube for a good laugh - and currently, it’s Darryl Vega.
The only things I watch on Netflix, are documentaries

NotSpaghetti Mon 10-Feb-25 21:25:23

I definitely second Seaside Hotel for gentle.
Excellent choice

Allsorts Mon 10-Feb-25 21:28:21

I've a Firestick but can’t get Netflix.

Sadgrandma Mon 10-Feb-25 22:18:19

A Firestick will only give you access to Amazon Prime shows and films, it will not give you access to Netflix or Disney. Lots of nice gentle films and old TV series for free but some you have to buy

AlpineGranny Wed 12-Feb-25 13:17:06

I love Colin from Accounts and also Schitt's Creek is brilliant

Pittcity Wed 12-Feb-25 13:26:45

This is Us is a great long series about an American Family.
Five bedrooms is a lovely Australian series.

pascal30 Wed 12-Feb-25 13:37:53

Pittcity

This is Us is a great long series about an American Family.
Five bedrooms is a lovely Australian series.

I second Five Bedrooms..

BridgetPark Wed 12-Feb-25 14:02:27

I also loved Five Bedrooms, a great series and so sad it finished, it was funny and witty and moving at the same time.
Also recommend A Small Light, the lead actress is amazing, its a great series, if a bit sad.
Apple Cider Vinegar is a very good watch, quite amazing the deception that went on.

lizzypopbottle Wed 12-Feb-25 14:22:00

I've been watching New Tricks on BBC iPlayer from the very first, pilot episode. Nothing graphic or violent apart from the occasional scuffle.

oodles Wed 12-Feb-25 15:07:51

Is Anne with an E still on Netflix, if so it is a good watch
And the bank of Dave and bank of Dave loan arranger.
Some of the canal journey programmes are a good gentle watch too and there are some programmes of people going for walks in lovely countryside, can't remember the names arm

Jess20 Wed 12-Feb-25 15:16:38

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