Lighthearted, upbeat shows for adults?

Recently I’ve been catching up on tv and some of the more mature/adult shows, which I’ve been…Enjoying? Seems like the wrong word, but they’ve all generally been cynical or dark.

For reference, I’ve just finished Better Call Saul, which got me to finally get around to finishing Breaking Bad, and I’ve also been doing a rewatch of the anime Monster as it’s been years since I last watched it.

So basically back to back dark shows.

I’ve already watched The Good Place, which nails what I’m describing, but it’s a little blunt with the sweetness, while I’ve watched some of Bee and Puppycat which seems like it’s closer to a nice middleground of sweet and real.

What are some of your go-to shows for this kinda vibe?

Wahots,
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Not adult, but The Owl House was a surprisingly good one. One of those multi-audience shows. Makes me think a lot of about the type of parent I want to be someday!

Brekky,

Dead to me starts off as if it’s going to be dark but is actually pretty lighthearted

gdog05,

Community Great British Baking Challege (in US, it’s Bake-off everywhere else) Brooklyn Nine Nine Thirty Rock And seriously, The Golden Girls

LegionEris,

Our Flag Means Death is upbeat in the first season. The second is more dramatic, but also fucking phenomenal. A romantic adventure comedy becomes a romantic adventure dramedy.

Ward,
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Great cast too! Surprisingly a lot of NZ & Maori representation

punkideas,

The Great North, if you want to watch a fun and wholesome cartoon.

bloopernova, (edited )
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Taskmaster

Would I Lie to You?

Avatar The Last Airbender

Loremen podcast

Edited to add:

One Punch Man first season is hilarious.

The trifecta of 2010s animation: Regular Show, Steven Universe, and Adventure Time. There’s jokes and themes in these that are pretty adult, but the darker stuff is generally avoided.

1980s: Dogtanian and the 3 Muskehounds. Mysterious Cities of Gold. Best theme tunes ever, and very easy watching.

Chozo,

Taskmaster and WILTY are fantastic. These are some of my favorite "I want to watch something that I'll enjoy but don't need to actually care too much about" shows.

Obsidian,

The Good Witch

Darrow,

Ted Lasso

Crackhappy,
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This is the answer right here. Show made me so happy I cried, regularly. Just absolutely fantastic all around.

QuantumSparkles,

One of the most wholesome shows out there

eightpix,
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Take it from a die-hard cynical realist, Ted Lasso is heartwarming and inspiring in just the right measure without being terribly saccharine or campy. Very well written as well. The third season faltered a bit in the beginning, I thought, but it ended well.

rtfm_modular,

Joe Pera Talks To You

nerdschleife,

Schitt’s Creek

russjr08,
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Oh this is a fantastic show! While I do re-watch it, I would give anything to re-watch it from “scratch” again.

not_that_guy05, (edited )

Letterkenny and Shorsey if not Archer. Trailer Park boys

kometes,

Bojack Horseman

idunnololz,
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Ok there Hitler

MajorMajormajormajor,

While a fantastic show I definitely wouldn’t call it upbeat. Dude has some major issues and it can be a rough ride at times.

Ward,
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Very upbeat 🤣

AtmaJnana,

Letterkenny

Chozo,

Pitter patter.

AtmaJnana,

How ‘r’ ya now?

Granixo,
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Close Enough.

bestusername,
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Just started watching Deadbeat, doesn’t take itself seriously and I’m laughing most of the time. Easy watching.

Ichi_matsu,

Almost any show can be lighthearted if you don’t take it seriously.

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