Reddit Recommends: 7 Feel-Good Shows for Ted Lasso Fans to Binge-Watch Now
These shows aren't about sports but are equally sweet as Ted Lasso.
Since 2020, Ted Lasso has captivated viewers with its optimistic outlook on life, presenting relatable characters who overcome their fears, traumas, and professional hardships. There are now only two episodes of the third season left, and it's about time fans started looking for some feel-good TV alternatives to enjoy over the summer.
Here is a list of seven heartwarming shows to watch after Ted Lasso, based on Redditors' reviews.
7. Night Court (2023, 1 season)
Abby Stone, played by The Big Bang Theory alum Melissa Rauch, becomes a night-shift judge at Manhattan Criminal Court and tries to navigate her job with her new colleagues. The sitcom is similar to Ted Lasso in that it also focuses on the work environment and cooperation within it.
6. Shrinking (2023, 1 season)
A therapist dealing with loss and grief decides to fundamentally change his approach by telling his clients nothing but the hard truth about them and their cases. The series deals with mental health issues like nothing else and is very therapeutic in itself. It also comes from the creator of Ted Lasso, Bill Lawrence.
5. Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013, 8 seasons)
The police procedural comedy series follows the work and personal lives of the employees of Brooklyn's 99th Precinct. It's a lighthearted series that deals a lot with teamwork, just like Ted Lasso, and there's literally no one funnier than the show's protagonist Detective Jake Peralta, played by Andy Samberg.
4. Schitt's Creek (2015, 6 seasons)
A wealthy family of four finds themselves broke and forced to move to the backwater town of Schitt's Creek, leaving behind their bohemian lifestyle and learning a new way of life. The show is similar to Ted Lasso in its main therapeutic message: bad things happen and there is no way to control them, but you can still keep smiling and do your best to overcome them.
3. The Durrells (2016, 4 seasons)
Based on Gerald Durrell's autobiographical books, the series tells the story of Louisa Durrell, a mother of four, who suddenly decides to leave England and settle in Corfu, Greece. This is probably the coziest and most liberating show on the list, surprisingly combining low-key humor with a life-affirming message.
2. The Good Place (2016, 4 seasons)
Eleanor finds herself in the afterlife, in an analog of paradise called The Good Place, but soon realizes she doesn't deserve to be there. Or does she? The fantasy comedy series raises many ethical and philosophical questions, but it is primarily about acceptance of self and community.
1. Fawlty Towers (1975, 2 seasons)
The sitcom from the last century tells the story of a grumpy hotel owner Basil Fawlty, who regularly gets into farcical situations with colleagues or customers. If you're looking for more British settings after Ted Lasso, Fawlty Towers is your best bet. Featuring The Monty Python-ish humor, the show is sure to keep you smiling throughout its two seasons.
Source: Reddit.