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108 Best Lighthearted Shows To Watch - A Good Movie To Watch

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Sometimes, you just need a good movie that poses neither an emotional rollercoaster nor an intellectual challenge. Here are the best lighthearted movies and shows to stream now for a carefree and uplifying watch, from the funny to the offbeat.

The Comeback

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8.0

Equal parts heartbreaking and hilarious, this prickly sendup of Hollywood is Lisa Kudrow’s most important TV legacy (sorry, Friends)

Julie and the Phantoms

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8.5

A refined teen musical series about pursuing your dreams amid grief

Stath Lets Flats

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9.5

An utterly unique shot of ludicrous character comedy that ranks among TV’s very best

The InBESTigators

7.0

A cheeky investigative mockumentary for light viewing

English Teacher

7.7

This wildly enjoyable queer workplace sitcom has a lot of fresh and insightful things to say about culture and current events

Changing Ends

7.8

British personality Alan Carr narrates his 1980s coming-of-age in this sweet sitcom

Blue Box

7.6

Two kids fall in love with their sport (and maybe each other) in this charming coming-of-age series

Miracle Workers

7.3

Daniel Radcliffe and Steve Buscemi have fun in this eccentric comedy anthology that’s full of heart

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8.6

A one-of-a-kind mockumentary built on silly gags that lead to sheer existential tragedy

City of Ghosts

7.0

A serene, mockumentary-style animated series that aims to get to know ghosts

Dead Boy Detectives

7.5

A colorful teen comedy, but a dragging supernatural mystery

Conan O’Brien Must Go

7.9

As expected, talk show host Conan O’Brien is sidesplittingly funny in his latest travel show

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