TV
TV that’s made us FEEL so much - just from the past couple of years.
This very small list does not include greatest of all time shows (Mad Men, Friday Night Lights, The Good Place, Game of Thrones, The West Wing, Community, Deadwood, The Crown, Succession, Arrested Development, Band of Brothers, 30 Rock, The Sopranos and OF COURSE Golden Girls).
Want more? There are also some recommendations for Film, and Podcasts …
(Further) Back in Time for Dinner
‘An ordinary family travels back in time 120 years to immerse themselves in five decades of Australian history.’
The Bear
‘A young chef from the fine dining world comes home to Chicago to run his family sandwich shop after a heartbreaking death in his family.’
Better Things
‘The story of Sam Fox, a single mother and working actor with no filter trying to raise her three daughters'.’
Chernobyl
‘Rivets with a creeping dread that never dissipates, dramatising a national tragedy with sterling craft and an intelligent dissection of institutional rot.’
Fleabag
‘A comedy series adapted from the award-winning play about a young woman trying to cope with life in London whilst coming to terms with a recent tragedy.’
Ghosts (UK)
‘A group of spirits restlessly squabble in an abandoned country home. A new couple move in and will the ghosts end up being friends with the couple or will they want them out.’
The Great
‘A royal woman living in rural Russia during the 18th century is forced to choose between her own personal happiness and the future of Russia, when she marries an Emperor.’
Heartstopper
‘Teens Charlie and Nick discover their unlikely friendship might be something more as they navigate school and young love in this coming-of-age series.’
Modern Love
‘Unique stories about the joys and tribulations of love, each inspired by a real-life personal essay from the beloved New York Times column Modern Love.’
Palm Springs
‘When Nyles and Sarah have a chance encounter at a Palm Springs wedding, things get complicated when they find themselves unable to escape the venue, themselves, and each other.
The Parisian Agency
‘Follows the Kretz family and their luxury property business as they help clients buy and sell fabulous homes in France and abroad.’
Patrick Melrose
‘Gleefully skewering the British upper class, this series tracks a man's harrowing journey from a privileged but deeply traumatic childhood, through adult substance abuse and finally towards recovery and redemption.’
Sarah’s Channel
‘Online Beauty Vlogger Sarah knows how to create that perfect smoky eye and won't let anything - including a global catastrophe - stand in the way of uploading her makeover videos.’
State of the Union (S1)
‘With 10 episodes lasting 10 minutes each, this quick Emmy-winning UK comedy show stars Chris O'Dowd and Rosamund Pike as a couple who have a quick chat and a pint at the local pub - right before their marriage counselling session.’
This Way Up
‘This achingly funny and deeply moving comedy series follows the quick-witted Aine as she tries to get her life back in order and regain some semblance of happiness after suffering a nervous breakdown.’