Anonymous
Post 03/14/2026 13:09     Subject: Re:another show like Bridgerton for this anxious mom to binge

Poldark had some subplots I found triggering and have had trouble getting out of my head (violence within a forced marriage)
Anonymous
Post 03/14/2026 12:58     Subject: another show like Bridgerton for this anxious mom to binge

Korean dramas. You want K-Dramas. The king of them all is probably Crash Landing On You which is on Netflix. After you watch one they will start recommending you more of them and you can Google to see what the reviews are like.
Anonymous
Post 03/13/2026 23:05     Subject: another show like Bridgerton for this anxious mom to binge

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Try the Gilded Age.


There was an assassination attempt this season- not sure if she meant no violence at all or light violence.


I just meant no constant violence…or, like, torture, etc.

Is Gilded Age violent or traumatic?

No.


TGA revels in problems. If you're looking for a stress free show, TGA isn't it. The Bridgertons is light and fluffy and fun.


Wut.

Gilded Age is pretty much the exact same stakes as Bridgerton in a slightly different historical setting and a bit more realism (but only a bit) in terms of historical accuracy. It's perfect for OP.

There is literally a plot line about how the new money family's butler needs to get tips from the old money family's butler to avoid making faux pas when the new money family hosts. Yes there are higher stakes storylines, but Bridgerton has those too. Who gets stressed out watching Gilded Age?!
Anonymous
Post 03/13/2026 22:12     Subject: another show like Bridgerton for this anxious mom to binge

Loot
Shrinking
Sex Education
Anonymous
Post 03/13/2026 22:07     Subject: another show like Bridgerton for this anxious mom to binge

Derry Girls
Moone Boy
Anonymous
Post 03/13/2026 21:57     Subject: another show like Bridgerton for this anxious mom to binge

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Call the Midwife


OP here and I watched this years ago before I had kids. It’s WAY too sad for me to watch now.


I loved it both before and after having kids. But when I would cry at every episode, I realized I wanted a third kid 😂
Anonymous
Post 03/13/2026 21:52     Subject: another show like Bridgerton for this anxious mom to binge

Anonymous wrote:The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Hacks
The Durells
The West Wing
Poldark
Victoria
Downton Abbey
Felicity
The Pursuit of Love
Starstruck
Lovesick
Master of None
All Creatures Great and Small
Crawford
Heartstopper
Pride & Prejudice (with Colin Firth)
Julia


I love Poldark but it’s got a lot of “harrowing” in it.
Anonymous
Post 03/13/2026 20:39     Subject: another show like Bridgerton for this anxious mom to binge

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Try the Gilded Age.


There was an assassination attempt this season- not sure if she meant no violence at all or light violence.


I just meant no constant violence…or, like, torture, etc.

Is Gilded Age violent or traumatic?

No.


TGA revels in problems. If you're looking for a stress free show, TGA isn't it. The Bridgertons is light and fluffy and fun.
Anonymous
Post 03/13/2026 20:34     Subject: another show like Bridgerton for this anxious mom to binge

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Try the Gilded Age.


There was an assassination attempt this season- not sure if she meant no violence at all or light violence.


I just meant no constant violence…or, like, torture, etc.

Is Gilded Age violent or traumatic?

No.
Anonymous
Post 03/13/2026 20:34     Subject: another show like Bridgerton for this anxious mom to binge

Anonymous wrote:Try the Gilded Age.


The Gilded Age is SO stressful to watch. So many issues. I can't watch it because it stresses me out.
Anonymous
Post 03/13/2026 20:31     Subject: another show like Bridgerton for this anxious mom to binge

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Try the Gilded Age.


There was an assassination attempt this season- not sure if she meant no violence at all or light violence.


I just meant no constant violence…or, like, torture, etc.

Is Gilded Age violent or traumatic?
Anonymous
Post 03/13/2026 02:38     Subject: another show like Bridgerton for this anxious mom to binge

Psych
Person of Interest
Anonymous
Post 03/12/2026 23:21     Subject: another show like Bridgerton for this anxious mom to binge

I have been watching the various Jane Austen adaptations with my tween, and the Kenneth Brannagh Shakespeare comedies.
Anonymous
Post 03/12/2026 23:17     Subject: another show like Bridgerton for this anxious mom to binge

Lots of good ones already mentioned on this thread, but also Home fires is another good one.
Anonymous
Post 03/12/2026 23:12     Subject: Re:another show like Bridgerton for this anxious mom to binge

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:These are not period dramas but fill a similar spot as Bridgerton:

Nashville
Everwood
Offspring
Friday Night Lights
Crash Landing


Offspring is my all-time fave but if OP thinks she couldn't handle Call the Midwife, I think she'd have trouble with Offspring.


Omg LOVED offspring so much
Indian Summers is VERY GOOD too