Lighthearted, upbeat shows for adults?

Recently I’ve been catching up on tv and some of the more mature/adult shows, which I’ve been…Enjoying? Seems like the wrong word, but they’ve all generally been cynical or dark.

For reference, I’ve just finished Better Call Saul, which got me to finally get around to finishing Breaking Bad, and I’ve also been doing a rewatch of the anime Monster as it’s been years since I last watched it.

So basically back to back dark shows.

I’ve already watched The Good Place, which nails what I’m describing, but it’s a little blunt with the sweetness, while I’ve watched some of Bee and Puppycat which seems like it’s closer to a nice middleground of sweet and real.

What are some of your go-to shows for this kinda vibe?

Granixo,
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Close Enough.

Lemminary,

Schmigadoon!

It’s very light-hearted and campy. Well, at least the first season is.

myliltoehurts,

I’d highly recommend Avenue 5.

emptiestplace,

The Last Man on Earth

Ward,
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Such a shame it got canceled

alansuspect,

Frickin’ FOX 😠

emptiestplace,

Did you read what they had planned? Would’ve been so good.

Ward,
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yea thats what makes it hurt more 🥲

ArtVandelay,
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Ooooh farts

polluteyourjorts,

Gilmore Girls is a classic feel good show that I’m surprised hasn’t been mentioned. Its pretty campy occasionally, but sometimes that’s what you need.

Also Ed.

FlyingSquid,
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It’s only one season, but Wonderfalls. It’s pure joy. And all the episodes are on Youtube.

KepBen,

Letterkenny

Nobsi,
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Bee and puppycat

gdog05,

Community Great British Baking Challege (in US, it’s Bake-off everywhere else) Brooklyn Nine Nine Thirty Rock And seriously, The Golden Girls

bpm,

“Miracle Workers” hasn’t been mentioned yet, it has a similar vibe, romantic comedy, some mild philosophy, very upbeat. Each season is a different storyline with (almost) the same cast, so if the first season doesn’t grab you try the next. The creator had an earlier show “Man Seeking Woman” as well, that’s fun too.

deezbutts,

Obscure show, but watch Traffic Light on prime.

rodneylives,

Steven Universe (it's accessible to adults on a different level than kids)

SauteedGrenade,

Doc Martin

SourDrink,

Broad City is pretty light-hearted

Aesecakes,
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Aesecakes,
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I also quite enjoyed the single series of High Fidelity that was made. Slightly less light-hearted.

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