So, DCUM, what are we watching while Rome burns?

[Anonymous]

Derry girls is perfect for you

[Anonymous]

I watched father of the bride this week. Emily in Paris is also exactly the right type of escapism.

[Anonymous]

West wing

[Anonymous]

Crash landing on you (Korean drama)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We recently watched the Leftovers and it's quite dark but I personally found it encouraging. It's essentially about how people process enormous grief, not just for people but for societal and community level losses. It explores belief, science, disillusionment, psychology, and relationships. It's very well acted. Carrie Coon is phenomenal, but also standout performances by Regina King, Amy Brenneman, Margaret Qualley, and Justin Theroux. Theroux especially grew on me -- I had thought of him as just kind of a pretty boy and he is sort of just that in the first season, but by the end of the series I felt like he basically carries the show alongside Coon.

And while I don't want to give the ending away, I do feel it leaves you with a sense of grounding and hope. Not that "everything will be okay" in a trite sense. But that people and families will persevere in their own ways.

I could have written this. LOVE that show. Station Eleven, while not at the same level, is good and has a similar vibe.

[Anonymous]

Spanish series Ministry of Time on Netflix —band of time travelers work for a government agency that goes back in time to “fix” problems.

[Anonymous]

Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency is also fun if a bit weird

[Anonymous]

I've been rewatching Parks & Rec

[Anonymous]

In stressful times, I binge all the Star Treks.

[Anonymous]

The wilds

[Anonymous]

Superstore

[Anonymous]

Honestly OP, LOTR is my go to for times like this. Also terrible disaster movies where all is kind of OK but things are not “right” at the end - Armageddon, 2012, Dante’s Peak.

[Anonymous]

Don’t Look Up!

JK

[Anonymous]

Is Gilmore Girls too romcom for you? That’s my go-to for a pick me up

[Anonymous]

The Gilded Age
And the us womens soccer team.