With autumn well and truly upon us and the sun sadly setting at the ripe old time of 4:30pm, that means more nights spent snuggled up in front of the television. This then of course begs the question, what do we watch? Well, we have you covered, here’s a list of our top five shows to get you into cosy mode so light that candle, grab that blanket and get watching.
1 – Gilmore Girls (2000)
You can’t think about autumn without thinking about Gilmore Girls. An American comedy come drama, the show focuses on inseparable mother-daughter duo Lorelai and Rory Gilmore and everything they do. An incredibly easy to watch fast paced show where the stakes are low and you can binge to your heart’s content without fear of heartbreak or emotional turmoil.
2 – This Is Us (2016)
Another American television series but with a bit more drama this time is This Is Us. The show focuses on three siblings Kevin, Kate and Randall going through unique different personal struggles at different intervals of life. It’s a great autumnal watch as you weep along with the siblings’ stories on their journey to happiness.
3 – Game Of Thrones (2011)
An epic show full of family politics, giant wolves, ice zombies, romance, dragons and Kit Harrington in his prime, what more could you want? Game Of Thrones focuses on nine noble families waging war against each other to gain control over the mythical land of Westeros, who will win? You’ll have to get tucked up and settle in for 8 epic seasons to find out.
4 – Friends (1994)
So no one told you ever to watch Friends? Get ready for 10 easy watching seasons following six reckless adults living in Manhattan. There’s romance, there’s emotion and there’s a whole lot of laughter. Friends is the perfect autumn watch with a hot drink as you watch the friends at their regular coffee spot.
5 – Ludwig (2024)
A brand new BBC show ready for your next watch. Ludwig focuses around loner puzzle setter John ‘Ludwig’ Taylor’s life being turned on its head at the disappearance of his twin brother James Taylor. Drafted in by his sister-in-law Lucy , John assumes his brother’s identity as police officer and whilst trying to find his brother accidentally solves a few murders… A gentle comedy drama detective show, Ludwig is the perfect winddown show for the whole family.
