Parijat Ghosh 
TV shows don’t have to be lifelong commitments. Some are short, humorous, and finished before you notice that you forgot to eat dinner. Like, can we just calm down and laugh without getting made fun of for not watching F.R.I.E.N.D.S? We are not gonna be judgy. So, these five shows are good enough to stick in your head for the rest of your life, but they’re also short enough to watch all at once in a weekend.
1. Brooklyn Nine-Nine (8 Seasons, but bite-sized episodes)
Eight seasons may seem like a lot, but listen to me. And, I am totally not saying this because I am a huge fan…
The episodes are twenty minutes of nonstop mayhem. Detectives chasing criminals while eating yoghurt and shouting “Nine-Nine!” is the epitome of comedy. Jake Peralta, played by Andy Samberg, is essentially a golden retriever in human form. Captain Holt, too? The deadpan humour king. Before you even realise the pizza is gone, a season will be over.
2. Fleabag (2 Seasons)
Two seasons. That’s all. Even so, Phoebe Waller-Bridge has the ability to personally roast you, break your heart, and then mend it. As if she knows you skipped leg day, she looks directly into the camera. It’s so funny you’ll choke on your tea, but it’s also messy, awkward, and painfully real. Indeed, Twitter delivered on its promise with the Hot Priest.
3. The Good Place (4 Seasons)
Kristen Bell’s profanity makes this show resemble a philosophy class. A woman discovers she is dead—and inadvertently in heaven—at the beginning of The Good Place. Then strange things happen. It’s like frozen yoghurt everywhere. It’s witty, funny, and subtly moral. You’ll cry by the end and then start it over right away.
4. Ted Lasso (3 Seasons)
Ted Lasso is just serotonin. Think of Mr Rogers with dad jokes and poor football skills. Jason Sudeikis portrays an American coach who, despite his lack of football knowledge, is hired to oversee a British football team. Nevertheless, he charms everyone with his generosity, biscuits, and silly optimism. With occasional dunks on toxic masculinity, this show feels like a warm hug.
5. Russian Doll (2 Seasons)
Natasha Lyonne smokes like a chimney, curses like a sailor, and keeps passing away in amusing ways. Groundhog Day is similar to Russian Doll, but it’s darker, stranger, and much more awesome. You might be laughing one moment and wondering about the universe the next. Brief, euphoric, and unforgettable. Furthermore, Natasha Lyonne’s voice is deserving of its own Emmy.
Conclusion: Only Takes A Weekend Or Two
These TV shows are evidence that you can enjoy quality television without dedicating twenty years of your life to it. Snappy humour, endearing chaos, and the occasional emotional gut punch are all you need sometimes. So gather some snacks, postpone your plans, and start watching.
Sincerely, you deserve it, you gorgeous human-turned-raccoon who goes on binge shows at three in the morning.
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