For the past few years, gritty has become the name of the TV show game.
So, weve compiled a list of shows that are nice.
Kindly, uncomplicated, innocuous shows guaranteed not to twist your brain or heart up in knots.
There are a few kids shows on here, but most of these shows are made for adults.
Just minus the TV-MA stuff.
Why it qualifies: Its funny.
The characters are fantastic, and the shows got a ton of heart.
The parents love their kids, the kids love their parents and each other.
Even if they pretend not to half the time.
There are moments of inappropriate humor, but its never mean-spirited.
Everyones included and surprises abound.
Watch for: The overall family dynamic and the out-of-left-field things that come out of Genes mouth.
Why it qualifies: Its baking.
The bakers do some crying hey, baking on the telly is stressful!
and experience many disappointments.
It can be hard to watch them get booted from the show once you get attached.
Watch for: The way they help each other out even though theyre competing.
Why it qualifies: This is the very definition of a cozy mystery.
Charming, lovable residents.
A ridiculous number of murders per capita.
Watch for: Lady Felicias screams and Mrs. McCarthys strawberry scones.
But Raven is also an underrated comedic actress.
Her moments of comedy are pure gold.
Why it qualifies: This show is flat-out, unapologetically absurd in the best kind of way.
The comedy can sometimes get raunchy (read: offensive to some), but its rarely mean.
Well… not too mean.
Watch for: So many gif-able moments.
Why it qualifies: This is a sitcom that aims to be funny.
Its had a few rare missteps, delving into heartfelt territory that would be best left alone.
Watch for: Charles unintentionally oversexualized choices of words and the perfection that is Andre Braughers Raymond Holt.
What its about: The zombie apocalypse has descended on Birmingham, UK.
Two sisters and two randoms dudes they come across venture to escape it by slow boat along a canal.
LikeShaun of the Dead,ZOMBOAT!does zombies as comedy.
Only fewer main characters die.
At least in the first season.
Watch for: The banter.
It is fast and it is furious.
Why it qualifies: This show is funny.
The characters are endearingly unique, and theres a lot of talent in the cast.
Not just the primary cast, but the secondary cast too.
Watch for: Grandma Huang and Eddies soundtracked entrances.
They fail a lot, but they get it right on occasion too.
The writing is excellent.
Watch for: The times Ren and Louis do right by each other and the exquisite comedic delivery.
These kids were talented.
And also for 3 to 5-year-olds.
Why they qualify:Molangis the kindest, gentlest show on television.
Sunny BunniesandTsum Tsumare both absolutely magical.
Big Block Sing Songsis as silly as it gets.
ThinkVeggie Tales-style songs in a series of humorous shorts.
Watch for: Good feels and all the magic.
Why it qualifies: These people are awful.
The things they do are ridiculous.
But the show knows these are awful, ridiculous people.
No one tries to make them into heroes.
Watch for: The talent.
A couple of members of the once largely unknown cast took off to the stratosphere during the shows run.
And the other ones arent doing so bad either.
Even the secondary cast has spawned multiple now-familiar faces.
But theyre meant to be.
Its a satire and theyre caricatures.
The comedy here is mean, like really mean.
Sometimes, almost too mean.
But its wickedly funny if youre in the mood.
Watch for: The ad-libs.
Mean, but funny.
Does it get more absurd?
Also, theres a recurring subplot with trouble-making aliens called the Mooninites who smoke while they flip the bird.
Watch for: The innocence of Meatwad and the bad influence of the Mooninites.
Where to Stream It:Adult Swim(in the U.S.)
Happy nice watching!
