Comfort series for winter: 12 cosy shows
The best comfort series to watch under a blanket this winter: feel-good shows, gentle comedies and series that make you feel better, with platforms.
The days get shorter, tiredness sets in, and sometimes you don't want a stomach-churning thriller. You want a show that makes you feel good. Here are 12 comfort series, tested and approved for winter nights.
The great comfort classics
- Gilmore Girls: a mother, her daughter, a small Connecticut town and lots of coffee. The ultimate autumn comfort show.
- Ted Lasso (Apple TV): an optimistic American football coach in England. A lesson in kindness.
- Brooklyn Nine-Nine: you laugh every episode and never worry.
- Parks and Recreation: an enthusiastic civil servant and a lovable team.
Newer feel-good picks
- Abbott Elementary: dedicated teachers at an underfunded school. Funny and warm.
- Heartstopper (Netflix): a tender teen love story, 30-minute episodes.
- Nobody Wants This (Netflix): a modern, funny romance.
Comfort from around the world
- Reply 1988 (K-drama): neighbouring families in Seoul, laughter and tears. See our K-dramas to watch.
- When Life Gives You Tangerines (Netflix): a whole life told with tenderness.
- Derry Girls: Irish teens in full adolescence, three perfect seasons.
French comfort
- Call My Agent!: Paris, the film industry and characters you'll love.
- The Hookup Plan (Netflix): light and funny.
Why we always rewatch the same shows
Rewatching a familiar show is reassuring: you know it ends well. Nothing wrong with that. But if you want a new comfort show, Ta Dose offers a weekly pick with trailer and runtime, so you can try something new risk-free.
Looking for very short episodes? See our shows with 30-minute episodes.
FAQ
What's the most comforting series? Gilmore Girls and Ted Lasso often top the list.
A short feel-good series? Heartstopper or Derry Girls.
A comfort show on Netflix? Heartstopper, Nobody Wants This, Gilmore Girls depending on your country.