I want to preface this by disclosing that I’m a generally happy and upbeat person. I think context is important and may help the reader relate or at least better understand the writer’s perspective. I am a human; and we humans are equipped to experience a multitude of emotions. Of course, I also have glum days, “blah” days, or, when I deny myself the care my body and spirit need, after a while there is a noticeable melancholy/heavy sadness.

I’ve always been a person who finds contentment in watching television. I suspect I have spent thousands of hours, cumulatively, cozying up on my couch and watching TV.  And feeling perfectly content blowing through a whole series or several movies on a Saturday.  I enjoy watching shows and movies that teach me something, are evocative, creative, original, and/or just plain goofy and put a smile on face. For me, it’s a form of decompression from whatever occurred during the week, and a time to recharge for whatever is upcoming. I also recognize that I can “escape” into television. For clarification, I’m not promoting “couch rotting,” just admitting to it.  And sure, it’s not my only hobby; there are other things I do to raise my spirits. TV is relatively accessible for most folks, so just sharing – take it or leave it my darlings. If TV isn’t a mood booster for you, I totally understand! Do the thing(s) that raises your dopamine.  

***I have NO affiliation with the streaming services referenced and at the time of this post I will NOT gain any income if they are accessed***

Female characters

• Fleabag (Amazon)
• Shrill (Hulu)
• Survival of the Thickest (Netflix)
• Insecure (HBO MAX, Hulu, Amazon)
• Wicked (Amazon)

Ally/LGBTQ+

• Kokomo City (Hulu, Paramount+, YouTube)
• My Name is Pauli Murray (Amazon)
• Killing Patient Zero (Amazon)
• Casa Susanna (Amazon)
• Nelly & Nadine (Amazon)
• Coded (Amazon)
• Transamerica (YouTube, Hulu, Amazon)
  • Controversial reviews, but my takeaway was compassion

Revealing Stories

• Hollywood Black (Amazon)
• Couples Therapy (Amazon Paramount+, Hulu)
• In a Different Key (Amazon)
• The Hidden Life of Trees (Amazon)
• Stripped: Los Angeles (Amazon)
• This Changes Everything (Tubi, YouTube)
• Mo (Netflix)
• Frida (Amazon)
• Loving Vincent (Amazon)
• Bob Fosse (Amazon)

Humorous and/or lighthearted

• Wallace & Gromit (Netflix, Amazon)
• I Think You Should Leave (Netflix)
  • If you like Tim Robinson/sketch comedy
• The Best Hospital in the Galaxy (Amazon)
• The Rehearsal (Amazon)
  • If you like Nathan Fielder