12 Shows With Cozy Vibes to Watch After Virgin River Season 5

Sweet Magnolias

Childhood best friends, each on different paths, in a small, southern country town? Yes, please. Did we mention they open up a spa together?

The female friendship trio that leads this comedy-drama is youthful, fun, and vastly different. Watching a divorced mother of three, a talented chef, and an ambitious lawyer comes with many quirky moments, from their friendship to their chaotic personal dilemmas.

Gilmore Girls

Sometimes we forget that Lorelai and Rory are mother and daughter, and not best friends.

Their bond is unbelievably strong and wholesome, and the series focuses on their lives in the sleepy town of Star Hollows, which feels unbelievably welcoming and cozy, especially during fall and Christmas times. Watch the pair grow as they deal with family drama, experience love, and pursue their dreams of owning an inn, and studying at Harvard.

Hart of Dixie

Hart of Dixie tells the classic fish-out-of-water story of Zoe Hart, who relocates to a sleepy town in Alabama to take over a medical practice. The small town and tight-knit community give a sense of safety and security to anyone watching, as Zoe works tirelessly to gain the locals’ trust and prove herself as a doctor, on a journey of growth, unexpected romance, and community values.

The Way Home

This family drama follows three generations of women trying to reconnect whilst living together in a small farm town, but with a twist that sets it apart from other drama series.

The teenage daughter, and granddaughter, is a time-traveler, and travels back to the 90s, to interact with younger versions of her mother and grandmother, who have no idea who she is, which could help her mend her fractured family in the present.

Ginny and Georgia

Ginny and Georgia’s story may be a little more chaotic than Gilmore Girls, but is full of pure love and good intentions, with chaos and funny mishaps in between.

A more modern take on a mother and daughter finding their way in life, this series addresses real, current issues including self-harm and teen pregnancy in a sensitive way, through a touching story set in a small town with a cozy Southern, ‘All American’ feel.

Firefly Lane

Kate and Tully’s unlikely friendship spans over decades, from their teens, as the introvert and the ‘cool’ girl, into adulthood, with the series jumping between the past and present.

Their lifelong friendship has seen the best and the worst times of their lives, and all the small moments in between. The time-jumps between the past and present feel warm and nostalgic, and the overall tone is optimistic, even with the more serious present. Get ready for plenty of laughs, but keep the tissues close by too.

Chesapeake Shores

Nothing feels more warmer and more endearing than family coming together in a time of need as Abby returns to her small idyllic home town, to help her sister save her falling inn.

Chesapeake Shores has all the makings of a typical Hallmark series with strong family bonds, unfinished business, and a sweet romance that will have you grinning from ear to ear.

Northern Exposure

Ambitious Joel Fleischmann is sent from New York to a chilly, out-of-the-way town in Alaska to practice medicine, introducing audiences to a small but diverse community with quirky and endearing characters that set the show apart.

Obviously at the start, he’s not happy with it, but Joel’s journey is heartwarming, as he learns to love the small icy town and the community in it, teaching us lessons about the value of real human connections.

Dawson’s Creek

With no shortage of small-town charm, Dawson’s Creek follows a tight-knit group of high school friends on their journey from adolescence to adulthood. Watching this band of youngsters learn about love, friendship, and everything in between is sure to transport viewers back to simple, carefree times, before technology took over. It’s comforting, and almost enviable, to be young and have the world at your fingertips.

Everwood

Everwood follows Andy Brown as he uproots his family, moving from bustling New York City to the small town of Everwood, looking for a fresh start after the tragic death of his wife. There’s something about ‘starting-over’ stories that has the potential to pull at the heartstrings, and although the beginning is sad, and the family deals with conflict and sadness, it quickly grows into a beautiful story as the father and children find their footing once more.

Heartland

Is there anything more peaceful than a family farm in the serene Rocky Mountains? Heartland, which follows Amy Flemming, delivers 16 seasons of life on the farm, following a wholesome family that we wish we could be a part of as we watch them mature over the seasons. Heartland Ranch’s rustic appeal feels warm and welcoming, and you don’t have to love horses to find yourself drawn to this show and the setting.

This Is Us

Follow the Pearson family on an emotionally charged journey of family, loss, and self-growth that spans over decades. Flashbacks between past and present follow the three siblings as they each navigate their own very different life situations, and everyone can relate to at least one, from battling to fit in, grappling with the idea of parenthood, to fighting for their career. This series is warm, relatable and it feels personal.