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?

  • TheSambassador@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    8 months ago

    Wow we might be the same person, except I haven’t watched Black-ish or Black Books. I’ll have to look into those.

      • TheSambassador@lemmy.worldEnglish
        2·
        8 months ago

        Well you didn’t mention The Good Place, but from your username I assume you’ve watched it :) .

        Ted Lasso is really great throughout and has a really positive viewpoint while still dealing with tough subjects.

        Starstruck (you’ll recognize Rose Matefeo) is a great lightish comedy.

        Crazy ex girlfriend

        Santa Clarita diet

        For animated stuff, these are all top-tier:

        • Over the Garden Wall
        • Gravity Falls
        • Steven Universe
        • Avatar The Last Airbender
        • Legend of Korra
        • Very_Bad_Janet@kbin.social
          1·
          8 months ago

          Thank you - I’m adding these to my list! And yes, I’m a Good Place fan. I didn’t mention it because OP mentioned recently seeing it.