7 best feel-good shows to watch when you need comfort, calm, and a cosy escape

When the week feels endless and all you crave is a warm blanket, a hot drink, and a soothing escape, feel-good shows are the perfect remedy. Light, heartwarming, and wonderfully bingeable, these series offer comfort without emotional heaviness—making them ideal for relaxing weekends or winding down after a long day.

Whether you seek humour, nostalgia, gentle drama, or uplifting storytelling, here are the best comfort-watch shows to brighten your mood.

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1. Kim’s Convenience – Netflix

A warm, witty Canadian sitcom, Kim’s Convenience follows the everyday life of the Kim family, Korean immigrants running a small convenience store in Toronto. Mr Kim (Appa) and Mrs Kim (Eomma) bring humour and heartfelt moments as they juggle cultural quirks, quirky customers, and parenting challenges. Their daughter Janet, an aspiring artist, tries to balance independence with her parents’ expectations, while their estranged son Jung works toward rebuilding his fractured relationship with Appa. Beneath its hilarious moments lies a tender story about family, belonging, and forgiveness—making it the perfect cosy watch.

2. Yeh Meri Family – Amazon Prime Video

Nostalgia takes centre stage in this heart-touching Indian series that beautifully captures the innocence and chaos of growing up in a middle-class household.
Season 1 (set in 1998) follows the Gupta family through the eyes of 12-year-old Harshu, celebrating school life, childhood friendships, sibling fights, and the magic of summer vacations.

Season 2 (set in winter 2003) introduces the Awashthi family, focusing on 13-year-old Rishi navigating early teen emotions, first crushes, and school challenges. Packed with warmth, relatable moments, and nostalgia, Yeh Meri Family feels like revisiting your own childhood.

3. Sweet Magnolias – Netflix

For fans of slow, soothing drama, Sweet Magnolias is a heartfelt story set in the charming town of Serenity. Lifelong friends Maddie, Helen, and Dana Sue lean on each other as they navigate love, heartbreak, career struggles, and parenting challenges. Their decision to open a spa becomes a symbol of new beginnings, friendship, and healing. Filled with small-town warmth and emotional storytelling, the show feels like a comforting cup of tea on a quiet evening.

4. Nobody Wants This – Netflix

This emotional dramedy follows Alex Spenser, a popular relationship podcaster whose life collapses after her long-term partner breaks up with her—right before she discovers she’s pregnant. As she tries to rebuild her life, Alex leans on a quirky, loyal group of friends while navigating her complicated feelings for her ex. The show gently explores self-discovery, resilience, and the messy beauty of starting over—delivered with humour, honesty, and a warm, relatable tone.

5. Gullak – SonyLIV

A beautifully simple slice-of-life drama, Gullak portrays the everyday struggles and joys of the Mishra family—Santosh, Shanti, and their sons Annu and Aman. Each episode captures a relatable, heartfelt moment: tuition troubles, job worries, neighbourly chaos, financial tightropes, and family bonding. Narrated from the perspective of a gullak (piggy bank), the show adds poetic reflections to ordinary life. Its humour, charm, and relatable storytelling make it one of India’s most beloved comfort shows.

6. Home Shanti – Disney+ Hotstar

This light, feel-good sitcom follows the Joshi family as they attempt to fulfil their dream of building their own house. Sarla, a school vice-principal; Umesh, a cartoonist; and their children Jigyasa and Naman face delays, budget problems, contractor mishaps, and emotional hurdles along the way. Each episode highlights a new challenge in their home-building process, mixing laughter with tender family moments. The show reminds viewers that dreams are built with patience, love, and plenty of chaos.

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7. Ted Lasso – Apple TV+

One of the most universally loved feel-good series, Ted Lasso follows an upbeat American football coach hired to manage AFC Richmond, a struggling British soccer team. Despite being unfamiliar with the sport, Ted wins people over with kindness, optimism, and empathy. Over time, the team members grow, heal, and transform under his leadership. The show beautifully balances humour with deeper themes of mental health, friendship, and second chances—making it one of the most uplifting comfort watches of all time.