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Restore your faith in humanity with these heart-warming comedy series

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Heartstopperseason 2 has arrived onNetflix– and it’s already recaptured our hearts after another superbly, well, heart-warming installment.

One of thebest Netflix showsin recent memory,Heartstopperis a tremendous coming-of-age TV series that’s packed with positive LGBT-plus representation. That was one of many reasons why it was one of thebest shows of 2022, with its charming cast, endearing narrative, and inclusive nature turning it into an overnight sensation for the world’sbest streaming service.

Alas, though,Heartstopper’s second season has already come and gone. Well, if you streamed all eight episodes on launch day (August 3) anyway. But the feel-good comedy shows don’t stop there, dear reader. Below, we’ve rounded up six other uplifting comedies to stream onDisney Plus,Prime Video, and more. So, if you need further laughs after watchingHeartstopper, pop one of these shows on next.

Sex Education (Netflix)

Netflix hasn’t completely cornered the coming-of-age, feel-good comedy market, butSex Education– in tandem withHeartstopper– has helped to make it a strong contender for that crown.

Like its fellow British-developed TV show,Sex Educationtackles numerous themes surrounding identity and sexuality, particularly from a teen perspective. It doesn’t shy away from exploring difficult and timely topics of being a young adult today, nor is it afraid to interject plenty of wisecracks, one-liners, or slapstick moments into the equation where necessary. Another top-tier TV show that wears its heart on its sleeve, and portrays its characters in the most authentic way possible.

Sex Educationseason 4, the trailer for which you can watch above, arrives on Netflix on September 21, so you don’t have much time left to catch up on its first three seasons.

Ted Lasso (Apple TV Plus)

Considered by many to bethefeel-good comedy of the last few years,Ted Lassois the warm hug of a TV series many of us needed during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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The hugely successful and popular soccer-basedApple TV Plusshow sees the titular character relocate from Kansas to London, with the aim of trying to turn fictional soccer team AFC Richmond’s fortunes around in the English top division. Across its multi-award-winning three-season run,Ted Lassoran the gamut of emotions, all with a twinkle in its eye and a corny joke to hand.

LikeSex EducationandHeartstopper, it wasn’t scared to occasionally dip its toes into darker plot territory, but it did so with poise and respect that made its dramatic moments all the more enthralling. One of thebest Apple TV Plus shows, it certainly is.

Abbott Elementary (Disney Plus/Hulu)

This underrated sitcom gem is, as its title implies, another school-based comedy series.

UnlikeSex EducationandHeartstopper, though,Abbott Elementary, which is based in Philadelphia, takes place in a predominantly black school. As such, it focuses on class and racial divides, as well as other sociopolitical issues, including the underfunded school system.

Don’t let its serious subject matter fool you, however.Abbott Elementaryhandles them with a deft hand and side-splitting mockumentary-style humor, which make it delightfully sweet in its tone and makeup. One of thebest Disney Plus showsof modern times – and its burgeoning awards cabinet proves it. US audiences can catch it onHulu, while UK and Australian viewers can tune in via Disney Plus.

Upload (Prime Video)

A oft-dark sci-fi series dressed up as a comedy series,Uploadis an underappreciatedPrime Videoshow from Greg Daniels, the man behind huge TV hits includingThe OfficeUS,King of the Hill, andParks and Recreation.

It’s 2033, and computer programmer Nathan Brown unexpectedly dies in a car accident. However, thanks to technological advances, humans can be ‘uploaded’ to virtual afterlife programs to preserve their consciousness, where they’re watched over by ‘angels’, aka the program’s living customer service representatives. Nathan find himself uploaded to Lakeview, an expensive afterlife, at his living girlfriend’s request. However, he soon falls for Nora, his ‘angel’, who uncovers a conspiracy that suggests Nathan was murdered.

If that sounds too complex to follow narratively, don’t worry. It takes an episode or two to wrap your head aroundUpload’s story and neo-futuristic world. But, once you do (and once the plot gets going), it’s an entertaining and witty genre-bending series that pokes fun at numerously timely topics. Two seasons of one of thebest Prime Video showsare available now, with a third on the way.

Our Flag Means Death (Max)

Speaking of TV shows stuffed with subversive storytelling, thisMaxperiod rom-com was an unexpectedly wonderful addition to the streamer’s back catalog in 2022.

Loosely based on the life of Stede Bonnet, it tells the tale of a high-born Barbadian who turns his back on his wealthy lifestyle to pursue his dream of becoming a pirate revolutionary. Hiring a dysfunctional crew to set sail for adventures on his ship, Bonnet soon realizes the pirate life may not be for him. That is, until he runs into the legendary swashbuckler known as Blackbeard.

Saying anything else aboutOur Flag Means Death’s plot and character development would give its biggest surprises away. And, while some of its jokes don’t make ahem waves, its endearing, humorous, and commendable approach to colonialism and queerness make it stand out from the crowd. In fact, it proved so popular last April,it dominated the streaming high seas for weeks. Stick one of thebest Max showson your watch list immediately.

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (Netflix)

The premise of this charming Netflix show might not make it sound all that cheery, butUnbreakable Kimmy Schmidtwill restore your faith in humanity.

15 years after she was kidnapped and held captive by a doomsday cult, Kimmy Schmidt is viewed as a victim of her situation after she’s finally rescued by her jailer. Determined to prove she’s more than someone to feel sorry for, however, she embarks of a mission – armed with a steely resolve and buckets of optimism – to spread positivity across New York City, all the while regaining her own sense of self and freedom after her incarceration.

Viewed by many as the first great sitcom of the streaming era,Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidtis the kind of oddball but heart-warmingly series we could use more of. It’s witty, edgy, unashamedly feminist, and – led by the outstanding Ellie Kemper as the titular character – finds a positive outlook in life even in the most trying of circumstances.

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