Haha that seems to be a very common thread with How I Met Your Mother fans. I cannot stand the ending it just makes me so mad. I have the dvd release though so it has the alternate ending
Much better in my opinion. I mean it could be better but at least its not the punch in the face that comes out of nowhere like the normal one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5toL5HmQl8I Instead of destroying everything Ted has worked and resetting his character development for nothing it's a happy ending. I guess I should say spoilers but cmon its a show from 2005
I always thought the ending was just too abrupt. It's not that it happened, it's that they did it in the last 5 minutes of the last episode of the show. They spent an entire season on one weekend, then skipped everything we wanted to see for 9 years in a couple of seconds.
The alternate ending is better. Though it still doesn't fix what they did to Barney in the last episode. Multiple seasons worth of development, just thrown out. Almost pissed me off more than the original ending.
Movies: the entire LoTR trilogy, followed by The Hobbit trilogy because at that point I'm committed to the theme and I manage to still find it entertaining
Robinhood: Men in Tights! Any time I'm sick with a cold or flu I go and get some food and chill out in front of the TV to watch it. No matter how bad I'm feeling it always makes me laugh.
I like having background noise, and find that I focus better when something is running that I can follow without paying full attention to it. I’ve seen these 3 all the way through over 20 times, at least so they’re useful for that. I also just plain love the shows… Shoresy S2 can’t land soon enough.
There's not really many - if any (I can't think of any off hand) - shows like it. It's got a bit of adventure and/or intrigue, but also drama, decent acting (most of the time), and most importantly a hopeful, non-violent message. Not even the newer ST shows (or the horrible JJ Abrams movies) can make that final boast. It's definitely in my top three go-to shows.
For a generation that has nothing but existential threats and anxiety, TNG is a great show to watch. It's nice seeing something on TV that's actually hopeful for humanity.
I know this will sound strange, but Battlebots got me through some dark moments during the pandemic. Something about watching robots rip each other to shreds really takes me away from my problems.
They're just both so upbeat and light. Although during lockdowns seeing happy people having close relationships with friends just made me more sad! Still, it was probably good to have those feelings bubble up so I couldn't keep ignoring them.
Oh i have a really good one, and if you have watched it, definetly tell me because i cant find any discussion about it online. Its called Wood Job, It takes place in a fictional remote forested village and its woodworking industry. its a wholesome story really wholesome and rewatch it yearly.
The 1986 animated film Transformers the Movie. I can almost quote the script along with the voice actors at this point. It's like a big fluffy blanket when I've had a truly awful day.
Fun fact: It was Orson Welles's last performance before his death.
As a series to sit down and watch, it's gotta be Mad Men, which I've seen all the way through three or four times.
As a series to watch in bed before sleep, it's the BBC's Richard Osman's House Of Games. It's cerebral yet fun and tension-free, as the four contestants are British celebrities vying for little prizes like fondue sets, bathrobes, pet feeding bowls and the like. All episodes are uploaded to YouTube.
As a series to drift of to sleep to, also from the BBC - Gardener's World. If you decide to pay attention, it's actually fascinating and entertaining, yet the tone is always soothing. Many full episodes are on YouTube.
Similar to this, I am always looking for good shows to fall asleep to. Typically like something that has a dark color palette, no super loud dialogue or anything, etc. Right now, I've been falling asleep to The Clone Wars animated series. Lots of space backdrops, dark colors, and I think the Star Wars sounds are naturally cozy for me.
Even with an element of loneliness/isolation being central to its plot, the storytelling, visual presentation, and performances make this an interminably uplifting movie for me that soothes even on the worst of days.
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scrubbles@poptalk.scrubbles.tech · 10 pts · 3y
Oh man, this is my jam right here:
Felemuso@feddit.de · 2 pts · 3y
I very much like your taste 🤤👍
Slated@vlemmy.net · 1 pts · 3y
Haha that seems to be a very common thread with How I Met Your Mother fans. I cannot stand the ending it just makes me so mad. I have the dvd release though so it has the alternate ending
scrubbles@poptalk.scrubbles.tech · 2 pts · 3y
Honest to god had no idea there was an alternate ending... how is it?
Slated@vlemmy.net · 1 pts · 3y
Much better in my opinion. I mean it could be better but at least its not the punch in the face that comes out of nowhere like the normal one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5toL5HmQl8I Instead of destroying everything Ted has worked and resetting his character development for nothing it's a happy ending. I guess I should say spoilers but cmon its a show from 2005
scrubbles@poptalk.scrubbles.tech · 1 pts · 3y
I always thought the ending was just too abrupt. It's not that it happened, it's that they did it in the last 5 minutes of the last episode of the show. They spent an entire season on one weekend, then skipped everything we wanted to see for 9 years in a couple of seconds.
Slated@vlemmy.net · 2 pts · 3y
Hmm yeah that always bugged me too. The whole thing was just not a very satisfying resolution...
adamthinks@kbin.social · 1 pts · 3y
The alternate ending is better. Though it still doesn't fix what they did to Barney in the last episode. Multiple seasons worth of development, just thrown out. Almost pissed me off more than the original ending.
brianrlawson@midwest.social · 0 pts · 3y
Ctrl+F "scrubs" updoot
SirSauceLordtheThird@beehaw.org · 9 pts · 3y
Parks and recreation is my main one, or stargate for when im feeling nerdier
Brisktheaardwolf@beehaw.org · 2 pts · 3y
I absolutely love parks and rec. I have it on as background noise all the time. Don't forget to treat yo self!
Monola19@kbin.social · 5 pts · 3y
Parks and recreation
bowreality@lemmy.ca · 4 pts · 3y
Ted Lasso and Supernatural
gingerrich@beehaw.org · 4 pts · 3y
Star Trek TNG and DS9. Brings back a lot of fond feelings and is my TV hug.
hardypart@feddit.de · 3 pts · 3y
TNG is my go to show when I'm sick. So soothing!
ki77erb@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y
Came here to say TNG. Watching is like reminiscing with an old friend.
Kalissy@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 3y
Movies: the entire LoTR trilogy, followed by The Hobbit trilogy because at that point I'm committed to the theme and I manage to still find it entertaining
Shows: the Office
Chetzemoka@kbin.social · 1 pts · 3y
When I can't deal with the world, I watch the Extended Release LOTR in 40 minute chunks per day like a TV show
rightreverendhungadunga@kbin.social · 1 pts · 3y
I'm honestly kind of thrilled to hear I'm not the only person that does this.
wildeaboutoskar@beehaw.org · 3 pts · 3y
Gilmore Girls or Taskmaster in terms of TV shows, but Buffy, Stargate SG-1 and QI are in the mix as well.
Filmwise I would say Clueless.
phantomslave@kbin.social · 3 pts · 3y
Robinhood: Men in Tights! Any time I'm sick with a cold or flu I go and get some food and chill out in front of the TV to watch it. No matter how bad I'm feeling it always makes me laugh.
Saint_of_Illusion@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3y
Shows: Arrested Development, Home Improvement, Seinfeld
Movies: Mrs. Doubtfire, Wayne's World, Clueless
Lalaz4@kbin.social · 3 pts · 3y
Whose line is it anyway, Friends, Ouran High School Host Club
Tigbitties@kbin.social · 3 pts · 3y
Avatar: Last Air Bender
ElephantKant@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 3y
When I'm feeling sick, nothing makes me feel better than watching Arthur. Yes the Aardvark.
tvblb@kbin.social · 3 pts · 3y
Bobs Burgers, The Great North, Arrested Development….huh do I just like various types of weird families?
syme@possumpat.io · 2 pts · 3y
Bob's Burgers, Star Trek TNG and DS9, MST3K, The Great North. Studio Ghibli stuff. King of the Hill. Probably more.
sabre3999@kbin.social · 2 pts · 3y
Archer
Letterkenny
Shoresy
I like having background noise, and find that I focus better when something is running that I can follow without paying full attention to it. I’ve seen these 3 all the way through over 20 times, at least so they’re useful for that. I also just plain love the shows… Shoresy S2 can’t land soon enough.
Dadifer@kbin.social · 2 pts · 3y
Always Firefly
Chetzemoka@kbin.social · 2 pts · 3y
So many people saying TNG haha. Is that show really that universally appealing or are y'all just my age?
rightreverendhungadunga@kbin.social · 2 pts · 3y
There's not really many - if any (I can't think of any off hand) - shows like it. It's got a bit of adventure and/or intrigue, but also drama, decent acting (most of the time), and most importantly a hopeful, non-violent message. Not even the newer ST shows (or the horrible JJ Abrams movies) can make that final boast. It's definitely in my top three go-to shows.
scrubbles@poptalk.scrubbles.tech · 1 pts · 3y
For a generation that has nothing but existential threats and anxiety, TNG is a great show to watch. It's nice seeing something on TV that's actually hopeful for humanity.
Thaliff@kbin.social · 2 pts · 3y
Elementary - modern take on Sherlock Holmes with Johnny Lee Miller and Lucy Liu as Holmes and Watson.
BiggestBulb@kbin.social · 2 pts · 3y
Closest thing for me is probably Clannad
Asenath@kbin.social · 2 pts · 3y
Red Green. Supernatural. SG1. And forgive me, but for those particularly shitty days, Beavis and Butthead.
bayjird@kbin.social · 2 pts · 3y
How does red green hold up? I swear I haven't thought about that show in 20 years
realitista@lemm.ee · 2 pts · 3y
I know this will sound strange, but Battlebots got me through some dark moments during the pandemic. Something about watching robots rip each other to shreds really takes me away from my problems.
rightreverendhungadunga@kbin.social · 2 pts · 3y
That sounds decidedly not strange. Battlebots is awesome.
ivanafterall@kbin.social · 2 pts · 3y
Joe Pera Talks With You
skybreaker@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y
My wife watches New Girl, the Office, and Scrubs basically on constant repeat.
Apparently, going back to a "comfort show" is a sign that you might have anxiety
Slated@vlemmy.net · 2 pts · 3y
Yep. Frasier and Seinfeld. Two greats but very different shows
Slated@vlemmy.net · 2 pts · 3y
Oh! and How I Met Your Mother. I love that show. I don't ever watch s9 though. It made me so made when it aired
confetti_8tVST5@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y
Jim-B396@kbin.social · 2 pts · 3y
MASH and Star Trek
Withers_Larue@kbin.social · 2 pts · 3y
Ted Lasso
Parks and Rec
Brooklyn 99
New Girl
_Anonymous_Aardvark_@lemmy.one · 2 pts · 3y
New Girl Parks and Rec
They're just both so upbeat and light. Although during lockdowns seeing happy people having close relationships with friends just made me more sad! Still, it was probably good to have those feelings bubble up so I couldn't keep ignoring them.
Doubleohdonut@lemmy.ca · 2 pts · 3y
21 and/or 22 Jump Street always make me smile
geranimo2112@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y
Psych and early seasons of Castle
Kyo_Jazz@lemm.ee · 2 pts · 3y
Oh i have a really good one, and if you have watched it, definetly tell me because i cant find any discussion about it online. Its called Wood Job, It takes place in a fictional remote forested village and its woodworking industry. its a wholesome story really wholesome and rewatch it yearly.
rightreverendhungadunga@kbin.social · 1 pts · 3y
Aside from others I see mentioned elsewhere here: MASH
Still just an amazing show. Alan Alda is wonderful.
VoxAdActa@kbin.social · 1 pts · 3y
The 1986 animated film Transformers the Movie. I can almost quote the script along with the voice actors at this point. It's like a big fluffy blanket when I've had a truly awful day.
Fun fact: It was Orson Welles's last performance before his death.
AssaultPepper@kbin.social · 1 pts · 3y
Nathan for you for me.
derf82@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y
Star Wars ESB, Jurassic Park, Star Trek TNG, Parks & Rec.
vikingduck03@kbin.social · 1 pts · 3y
Movies: Ghostbusters, Amelie, Sing Street, Back to the Future
TV: Whose Line Is It Anyway?, Antiques Road Trip, The Joy of Painting, Rick Steves' Europe
keeb420@kbin.social · 1 pts · 3y
Tng and documentaries.
Mekboy_nutkrakka@aussie.zone · 1 pts · 3y
Usually child friendly stuff like Molang, Karate Sheep, Classic Tom and Jerry.
Other stuff like The Dark Knight Trilogy, V for Vendetta, Death Note, Agatha Christie's Poirot, Doctor Who (mainly 10th doctor)
niktemadur@kbin.social · 1 pts · 3y
As a series to sit down and watch, it's gotta be Mad Men, which I've seen all the way through three or four times.
As a series to watch in bed before sleep, it's the BBC's Richard Osman's House Of Games. It's cerebral yet fun and tension-free, as the four contestants are British celebrities vying for little prizes like fondue sets, bathrobes, pet feeding bowls and the like. All episodes are uploaded to YouTube.
As a series to drift of to sleep to, also from the BBC - Gardener's World. If you decide to pay attention, it's actually fascinating and entertaining, yet the tone is always soothing. Many full episodes are on YouTube.
demuxen@kbin.social · 1 pts · 3y
Hackers
Almost all Star Trek
The Bikini Beach movies
Holgan's Heroes
Bojimbo@kbin.social · 1 pts · 3y
OG Twilight Zone and DS9
RufusFirefly@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y
There are not too many shows that are as re-watchable as OG Twilight Zone. I've seen every episode more times than I can count.
Valdair@kbin.social · 1 pts · 3y
OG Top Gear. Star Trek TNG.
Ichebi@lemmy.pt · 1 pts · 3y
My neighbour totoro. It's my go to when I'm really down
Sir_Osis_of_Liver@kbin.social · 1 pts · 3y
Airplane! and/or Monty Python and the Holy Grail for movies.
For TV, I will watch Futurama, KotH, early episodes of the Simpsons and early eps of Family Guy. Not too much else comes to mind
NocturnalNebula@kbin.social · 1 pts · 3y
Similar to this, I am always looking for good shows to fall asleep to. Typically like something that has a dark color palette, no super loud dialogue or anything, etc. Right now, I've been falling asleep to The Clone Wars animated series. Lots of space backdrops, dark colors, and I think the Star Wars sounds are naturally cozy for me.
caramelcoldbrew@kbin.social · 1 pts · 3y
-Ted Lasso
-New Girl
-Schitt’s Creek
-Psych
IceCapp@kbin.social · 1 pts · 3y
Jackie Daytona - regular human bartender.
rightreverendhungadunga@kbin.social · 1 pts · 3y
Psych FTW! Come on, son!
Alter_Id@kbin.social · 1 pts · 3y
Amélie, for sure.
Even with an element of loneliness/isolation being central to its plot, the storytelling, visual presentation, and performances make this an interminably uplifting movie for me that soothes even on the worst of days.
vikingduck03@kbin.social · 1 pts · 3y
Definitely the same. I don't even like all the parts or characters of the film, but the whole makes the sum of its parts shine bright.
NSA_Server_04@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y
TV Shows : Gravity Falls, Stargate SG1 and Atlantis Movies : Planes, trains & automobile’s, Naked Gun series, fifth element
OmarDontScare@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y
Psych all the way! Shawn and Gus moments are always fun!
BedSharkPal@kbin.social · 1 pts · 3y
I know everyone likes to shit on it, but Friends.
AU8830@kbin.social · 1 pts · 3y
One Foot in the Grave. I just wish they'd made more of them.
Seraph@kbin.social · 1 pts · 3y
Futurama gives me more comfort than any of my other comfort shows.
CoderKat@kbin.social · 1 pts · 3y
Half an hour, light, adult comedies in general for me. Animated ones are some of the most common in that theme.
Simpsons, Futurama, Family Guy, American Dad, etc.
sanctuary_sanctuary@kbin.social · 1 pts · 3y
Futurama is my napping show. It makes me so comfortable that I can fall dead asleep.
Yori@kbin.social · 1 pts · 3y
Big same. I'll often turn it on when I'm having trouble falling asleep.
death916@lemmy.death916.xyz · 1 pts · 3y
Stargate sg1 anytime
zuu@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 3y
New Girl. Lost track of how many times I’ve watched it at this point.
ode@discuss.tchncs.de · 1 pts · 3y
Illusionist, Michael.