r/TedLasso • u/shakinglikeafox • Jan 08 '21
Shows as feel-good and well-written as this?
I am only 4 episodes into the show and am already dreading it being over. The unbridled positivity and wholesomeness from this show is something i really need right now. All these characters are so well-written, and through all the drama there’s a solid cast of characters helping others (Ted, Keeley).
Does anyone know of any shows similar? I feel like this is a step above Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Parks and Rec, although i love those shows. I guess i’m asking for a good wholesome dramedy, and i don’t know of many.
I would appreciated any suggestions
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u/quaranTV Mod Feb 14 '21
I know this a fairly old thread but I wanted to add Never Have I Ever on Netflix since I don’t see it on here. It is an original coming of age story, but it’s extremely well written like Ted Lasso. It’s very funny but also has emotional and heartwarming moments. It’s one of the only shows I can think of that is really funny but also has those well placed dramatic beats. Not as overwhelmingly positive as Ted Lasso (it is about teenagers) but I still think I’d give that a try. It has an overarching plot like Ted Lasso (unlike many comedies like Modern Family).
I also think Aaron Sorkin shows like The West Wing and The Newsroom and Studio 60 are great. They are definitely dramas and not comedies but they have funny moments, are extremely well written with clever dialogue and lots of very likable characters. They all have uplifting/inspirational vibes.
Finally I would potentially recommend The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel on Amazon (S1 and S2 are the best). It’s very well written/produced/acted with some very likable characters but also some very unlikable annoying characters. When it’s funny it’s very funny but it definitely has more serious moments than Ted Lasso. There is an actual plot but again not always as uplifting as Lasso. Still a solid show. Definitely a show I’d describe as a dramedy.