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Need suggestions for comedies-series or film (Original Post) Beaverhausen Jan 2021 OP
The Good Place! On Netflix. nt Phoenix61 Jan 2021 #1
+1 rogue emissary Jan 2021 #12
On Netflix, rzemanfl Jan 2021 #2
If you don't mind sex Tree-Hugger Jan 2021 #3
Another good sappy, soapy is Virgin River on Netflix - Hallmark-ish or Lifetime-ish Hestia Jan 2021 #16
On Apple TV Dr Vegas Jan 2021 #4
Putting on my list! Lulu KC Jan 2021 #22
Movie - Logan Lucky underpants Jan 2021 #5
No Brainer....The Office on Peacock Sedona Jan 2021 #6
Corner Gas on Amazon Prime. PoindexterOglethorpe Jan 2021 #7
We loved Corner Gas! Freedomofspeech Jan 2021 #19
Movies SheltieLover Jan 2021 #8
Veep!! pnwest Jan 2021 #9
+1 rogue emissary Jan 2021 #11
Apple: Dickinson; Netflix: Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Rita, Grace & Frankie, Fiendish Thingy Jan 2021 #10
I keep suggesting rownesheck Jan 2021 #13
Sorry! rownesheck Jan 2021 #15
We loved that, too! Freedomofspeech Jan 2021 #20
Adding to list Lulu KC Jan 2021 #23
Hilarious! Lulu KC Jan 2021 #27
Yes!!!! rownesheck Jan 2021 #28
And Chris O'Dowd Lulu KC Jan 2021 #29
Community is on Netflix. rogue emissary Jan 2021 #14
Netflix: Auggie Jan 2021 #17
Thanks everyone. Keep them coming Beaverhausen Jan 2021 #18
Detectorists and Ted Lasso and and and Lulu KC Jan 2021 #21
Canadian comedy about a Korean family who owns a convenience store with amazing characters & actors ArizonaLib Jan 2021 #24
That was going to be my recommendation as well 🙂 Luciferous Jan 2021 #26
Bridgerton. It made me laugh... hunter Jan 2021 #25

rzemanfl

(30,288 posts)
2. On Netflix,
Sun Jan 17, 2021, 01:03 PM
Jan 2021

the movie, Fisherman's Friends. It fits right in with the current sea shanties trend and is very entertaining.

Tree-Hugger

(3,379 posts)
3. If you don't mind sex
Sun Jan 17, 2021, 01:07 PM
Jan 2021

Fleabag is an interesting series. It can tug at the heart in spots.

The apacolypse isn't light-hearted, but Good Omens makes good work of it.

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt is fun.

I'm not sure what platforms have it available as it still airs on NBC, but Superstore is goofy and an easy watch. It got me through the election.

Can't go wrong with a Schitt's Creek re-watch. I actually saved the 6th season in case Trump was re-elected and I needed something light to get me through.

It's a drama-comedy, but I love The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

If you don't mind some sappy, soap opera stuff, Hart of Dixie is light and easy. I'm in the middle of that series myself.

Dr Vegas

(456 posts)
4. On Apple TV
Sun Jan 17, 2021, 01:13 PM
Jan 2021

Bill Murray/Movies (2020)
On the Rocks
2020

On the Rocks is a 2020 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Sofia Coppola. It follows a father and daughter (Bill Murray and Rashida Jones) as they tail her suspicious husband (Marlon Wayans).

I found it very funny, and I enjoyed the photography that captures New York City

Lulu KC

(4,188 posts)
22. Putting on my list!
Sun Jan 17, 2021, 04:44 PM
Jan 2021

I love them both. And speaking of Bill, it may be time to rewatch The Man Who Knew Too Little.

SheltieLover

(59,603 posts)
8. Movies
Sun Jan 17, 2021, 01:33 PM
Jan 2021

Crazy People - Dudley Moore is ad exec who realizes he is lying for a living. One of the funniest I've ever seen. (Language)

Meet Dave - really funny, good for families. Eddie Murphy is Dave. Really Funny!

Good Boy - Very funny. Appropriate for all ages. A little dog crash lands his space ship...

Enjoy!

rownesheck

(2,343 posts)
13. I keep suggesting
Sun Jan 17, 2021, 02:09 PM
Jan 2021

"The IT Crowd". It's a British comedy TV series about 3 people working in IT for a corporation. It seriously is one of the funniest series I've ever watched.

Lulu KC

(4,188 posts)
27. Hilarious!
Tue Jan 19, 2021, 12:48 PM
Jan 2021

Last night was night 3. Thanks for recommendation. I'm now following Richard Ayoade on Twitter. Multi-talented guy.

rownesheck

(2,343 posts)
28. Yes!!!!
Tue Jan 19, 2021, 12:54 PM
Jan 2021

I'm glad you like it! Richard Ayoade also has a travel show which is on Amazon Prime and I think you can catch it on Pluto TV called Travel Man. It's also good. He travels to different parts of the world with another celebrity and they spend a couple days exploring the city.

Lulu KC

(4,188 posts)
29. And Chris O'Dowd
Tue Jan 19, 2021, 02:09 PM
Jan 2021

Another friend just recommended Moone Boy, which is on Hulu. I wonder if I'll need this many funny shows after tomorrow. They have been part of a medicinal regimen for the last four years.

Auggie

(31,798 posts)
17. Netflix:
Sun Jan 17, 2021, 02:33 PM
Jan 2021

Russian Doll, The Kominsky Method, She's Gotta Have it (Spike Lee series based on the film)

HBO: Barry

Disney: The Mandalorian (not a comedy, but lots of fun)

Beaverhausen

(24,584 posts)
18. Thanks everyone. Keep them coming
Sun Jan 17, 2021, 02:43 PM
Jan 2021

I’ve seen many of these suggestions but I’m noting a lot of new ones.

Thanks!

Lulu KC

(4,188 posts)
21. Detectorists and Ted Lasso and and and
Sun Jan 17, 2021, 03:03 PM
Jan 2021

We oddly enjoyed Brooklyn 99. And good old Parks and Rec!

Detectorists is something I have NEVER recommended that people haven't thanked me. It is a buried jewel. Starts slow. Just breathe. It has Diana Rigg and her daughter in it. Brilliant.

We binge watched Ted Lasso last weekend and our spirits lifted--never needed it more.

Brooklyn 99, for us, took off when a certain character arrived. No spoilers, but we were glued to the screen after that.

Parks and Rec? I'd say skip Season 1 because life's too short. (Maybe watch a couple so you see who's who, then look up summary on Wikipedia and head for Season 2.)

Have fun!

(I never remember what's where to stream, so I use justwatch.com to look them up.)

ArizonaLib

(1,265 posts)
24. Canadian comedy about a Korean family who owns a convenience store with amazing characters & actors
Sun Jan 17, 2021, 05:03 PM
Jan 2021

Kim's Convenience is hilarious right away. Our family loves it.

hunter

(38,924 posts)
25. Bridgerton. It made me laugh...
Sun Jan 17, 2021, 06:30 PM
Jan 2021

... a delicious romp of mockery, and it's gorgeous.

The final reveal is wonderful.

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