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5 Modern Sitcoms to Brighten Your Mood During Life's Toughest Times

5 Modern Sitcoms to Brighten Your Mood During Life's Toughest Times

These TV shows are very comfortable to watch.

Sitcoms are one of the most popular genres of television art, capturing the hearts of millions of viewers worldwide. Their unique formula combines humor, emotions, and life situations, making them popular with a broad audience. First, sitcoms offer viewers an opportunity to relax and take their minds off daily worries. In today’s world, filled with stress and concerns, good comedy series become a real island of joy. They immerse viewers in a world of humor and positive vibes, which, in turn, contributes to improved emotional well-being.

Second, sitcoms can serve as an inexhaustible source of social interaction. Watching popular comedy shows becomes a reason for discussions and exchanging opinions, strengthening bonds between friends and family. Sitcoms are also capable of addressing important social issues, presenting them in a light and accessible form. This allows viewers to gain insight and a new perspective on relevant topics such as friendship, family, love, and societal norms. Often, sitcom characters find themselves in funny situations far from serious, but through the prism of humor, they raise questions important to society.

Sitcoms can also inspire viewers to change their outlook on life and behavior. By empathizing with the characters, people realize they, too, can overcome difficulties by following the example of their favorite heroes. It’s a mistake to think that the golden age of sitcoms ended with Friends and How I Met Your Mother. Here’s a selection of five modern and light-hearted comedy series that will boost your mood.

Only Murders in the Building

Still from the series 'Only Murders in the Building'

Incidents in an upscale apartment building bring together three very different neighbors. Retired actor Charles, a debt-ridden Broadway director Oliver, and millennial artist Mabel are united only by their love of true-crime podcasts.

What We Do in the Shadows

Still from the series 'What We Do in the Shadows'

Whimsical, old-fashioned vampires are forced to integrate into modern society: obtain American citizenship, open a nightclub, and occasionally try to conquer humanity.

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

Still from the series 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel'

The main character is a typical housewife of the late '50s who, after her husband’s infidelity, decides to take up stand-up comedy. She has to prove to her loved ones that she chose her career for a reason, and not family. Mrs. Maisel does this in a very humorous way.

Ted Lasso

Still from the series 'Ted Lasso'

This very cozy and kind series tells the story of an American football coach invited to work with an English Premier League team, AFC Richmond. He enthusiastically takes on the task, despite having to learn the rules of a new game.

Georgie and Mandy’s First Marriage

Still from the series 'Georgie and Mandy’s First Marriage'

After The Big Bang Theory, screens buzzed with the prequel Young Sheldon. Now the universe has expanded with yet another story, the spin-off Georgie and Mandy’s First Marriage, where the main characters are Sheldon’s wayward older brother and his family.

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