While pulse-raising TV shows are also great, they’re not always what’s needed after a long day.

Shows which provide comfort and light entertainment can often be the best medicine.

Gentle comedies tend to be the best shows to reduce stress levels.

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Catharsis is also powerful, but it’s not worth risking certain dramas that might bring up unwanted stress.

The perfect balance is usually an uplifting, positive show with a good blend of emotion and comedy.

Ideally, it should be immersive enough to let people forget about their worries for a while.

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It’s a low-key comedy with a lot of deadpan humor in place of heartfelt drama.

This makesGilmore Girlsthe ultimate comfort show, and one worth watching over and over again.

Ghostshas an American remake, which has just been renewed for two more seasons.

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Instead, it’s a wholesome, heartwarming slice of life with a community feeling to it.

These tasks are all designed to squeeze the ingenuity, audacity and unbridled rage out of the contestants.

Schitt’s Creekhas gained a passionate fan base over the years, thanks to its defiantly upbeat tone.

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