{"id":74417,"date":"2025-03-18T21:40:23","date_gmt":"2025-03-18T10:40:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elements.blog-cms.envato.net\/?p=60690"},"modified":"2025-11-11T17:36:24","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T06:36:24","slug":"comfort-tv-shows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/comfort-tv-shows","title":{"rendered":"Comfort TV shows\u2014why do we watch the same things again, and again\u2026 and again?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ever find yourself flipping to <em>Friends <\/em>for the hundredth time, or hitting play on <em>The Office<\/em> even though you know it line by line? Don\u2019t worry\u2014us too! Comfort TV shows are a universal experience. We all have a show that makes us feel warm and fuzzy, particularly after a tough day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why do we rewatch the same movies and shows? Well, there\u2019s a science to it, and an art! Let\u2019s see what we can learn for our <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/envato-elements-creative-subscription-designers\">creative projects<\/a>. And while we\u2019re at it, we\u2019ll share some of our favorite comfort TV shows and movies. You might just find a new thing to watch\u2026 and watch\u2026 and watch!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why does it feel so good to rewatch comfort TV shows?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember Saturday morning cartoons as a kid on weekends or the school holidays? The feeling sticks with us, and it\u2019s not just because cartoons are awesome\u2014it\u2019s also because that experience is part of our formative years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-tiktok wp-block-embed-tiktok\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@stricklynostalgic\/video\/7298523248973729055\" data-video-id=\"7298523248973729055\" data-embed-from=\"oembed\" style=\"max-width:605px; min-width:325px;\"> <section> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"@stricklynostalgic\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@stricklynostalgic?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">@stricklynostalgic<\/a> <p>Forgotten movies from your past (2000s Edition)  <a title=\"nostalgia\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/nostalgia?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">#nostalgia<\/a> <a title=\"nostalgic\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/nostalgic?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">#nostalgic<\/a> <a title=\"90s\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/90s?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">#90s<\/a> <a title=\"2000s\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/2000s?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">#2000s<\/a> <a title=\"2000snostalgia\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/2000snostalgia?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">#2000snostalgia<\/a> <a title=\"90snostalgia\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/90snostalgia?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">#90snostalgia<\/a> <a title=\"viral\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/viral?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">#viral<\/a> <a title=\"trending\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/trending?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">#trending<\/a> <a title=\"fyp\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/fyp?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">#fyp<\/a> <a title=\"throwback\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/throwback?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">#throwback<\/a> <a title=\"goodoledays\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/goodoledays?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">#goodoledays<\/a> <a title=\"childhood\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/childhood?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">#childhood<\/a> <a title=\"childhoodmemories\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/childhoodmemories?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">#childhoodmemories<\/a> <a title=\"movies\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/movies?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">#movies<\/a> <a title=\"kidsmovies\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/kidsmovies?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">#kidsmovies<\/a> <a title=\"stricklynostalgic\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/tag\/stricklynostalgic?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">#stricklynostalgic<\/a><\/p> <a target=\"_blank\" title=\"\u266c original sound - Nostalgic\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/original-sound-7298523290715409183?refer=embed\" rel=\"noopener\">\u266c original sound &#8211; Nostalgic<\/a> <\/section> <\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nostalgia, baby<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nostalgia can be good for us\u2026 in healthy doses! It bumps our mood, can reduce stress, and can even be part of an experience we share with others, making us feel connected! When life is stressy, our brains want something familiar, and that\u2019s why we reach for the <em>Gilmore Girls<\/em> in the fall or watch <em>Home Alone<\/em> for the billionth time at Christmas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>&#8220;Research indicates that watching familiar TV shows has been shown to restore our feelings of&nbsp;self-control&nbsp;after a period of exertion.&#8221;<\/p><cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/gb\/blog\/people-are-strange\/202106\/why-rewatching-tv-shows-feels-so-good\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why Rewatching TV Shows Feels So Good<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Creator tip:<\/em><\/strong> Nostalgia can be a goldmine\u2014think about how big brands like Netflix and Disney have leaned into throwbacks. Could your next project tap into the power of <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/all-items\/nostalgia\">nostalgia<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The brain loves predictability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Watching a familiar show just feels easy, doesn\u2019t it? You don\u2019t need to concentrate\u2014you can fully relax. If you watch something new, your brain is working to process new information, understand plot lines, and remember characters. When you watch an old fav, on the other hand, your brain already knows what\u2019s coming, and that can be very comforting!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is actually called the <em>mere-exposure effect<\/em>, where sometimes we can like (or dislike) something just because we already know it well!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Creator tip: <\/em><\/strong>Think about how familiarity plays a role in your creative project. Repetition doesn\u2019t have to be boring\u2014it can be used in powerful ways! That\u2019s why <a href=\"https:\/\/design.tutsplus.com\/articles\/mastering-the-art-of-branding-lessons-from-the-nike-font-and-logo--cms-106908\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">brands<\/a> use consistent logos, colors, and messaging. The trick is balancing the old with the new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>\u201cBrands seize the rose-colored yearning of memory to elicit strong feelings and positive associations, and ultimately move products off shelves.\u201d<\/p><cite><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/worklife\/article\/20231215-nostalgia-marketing-is-powerful-nowstalgia-might-be-even-more-compelling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nostalgia marketing is powerful. &#8216;Nowstalgia&#8217; might be even more compelling.<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">It\u2019s a social event!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It doesn\u2019t matter if we often watch comfort TV shows alone\u2014lots of shows and movies have a cult following because people just love to talk about them, quote them, and even make memes about them! There are entire online communities dedicated to sharing their favorite moments of a show, and we just love to have a language to share and bond over, whether that\u2019s with old friends or new people over the internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Creator tip:<\/strong><\/em> Tapping into existing fan cultures can boost engagement. Think about reaction videos, remixes, or a creative take on a classic scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The GOATs of comfort TV shows and movies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TV<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Friends (1994\u20132004)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Friends Funniest Moments! |Friends\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RjpvuPAzJUw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The ultimate feel-good sitcom. Although a few bits of it have dated poorly, we love <em>Friends <\/em>because it\u2019s like hanging out with old\u2026 pals. The cozy coffee shop, the funny and lovable characters (not you, Ross)\u2014it just makes us feel like everything is gonna be okay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Office (US version 2005\u20132013)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Office Moments that make me laugh like an idiot - The Office US\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TVQgSIlN4no?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It doesn\u2019t matter whether you favor the UK original or the longer-running US remake: <em>The Office<\/em> is dry-humored and ridiculous, which is oddly comforting. Also, there\u2019s the slow-burn romance in both versions that gives us some instant serotonin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parks and Recreation (2009\u20132015)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"40 Minutes of the BEST Parks and Rec Cold Opens | Parks and Recreation\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lX8b6ON60E0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Parks and Rec <\/em>is like a gentler, goofier version of <em>The Office<\/em>. Leslie Knope\u2019s optimism keeps us going, and the whole show is a guaranteed mood booster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gilmore Girls (2000\u20132007, 2016)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"10 Fan Favorite Moments of 2024 | Gilmore Girls\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6MWPY76d3fo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The fast-talking mother-daughter duo, a gorgeous small town with a whimsical name, endless cups of coffee? We\u2019re in. Again, and again. On autumn nights, <em>Gilmore Girls<\/em> is like a cup of hot chocolate tucked up under your best blanket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Movies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Back to the Future (1985)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Back to the Future | The Very First DeLorean Time Travel Scene\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FWG3Dfss3Jc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Michael J. Fox is effortlessly cool, there\u2019s time travel, and best of all, those sweet 80s vibes. A great adventure with tons of heart that never gets old no matter how many times we turn to it. Great Scott!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ferris Bueller\u2019s Day off (1986)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"The opening monologue scene: Ferris Bueller&#039;s Day Off (1986)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qwDH3BpaCQI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>More great \u201880s nostalgia: <em>Ferris Bueller\u2019s Day Off<\/em> is all about skipping out on responsibilities and living your life. We can get behind that, over and over!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clueless (1995)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Clueless |  Best Moments\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8toaz_9BHrY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Clueless<\/em> is a stylish, endlessly quotable teen comedy. The outfits are iconic, and let\u2019s face it, <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/3OrviLrUARxsTuGdWdQTMh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the soundtrack<\/a> absolutely slaps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Goonies (1985)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"The Goonies | 4K Trailer | Warner Bros. Entertainment\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lYLAGAwcpSQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We can\u2019t get enough of this classic adventure movie. Who didn\u2019t want to grab a treasure map and a group of friends to go exploring with when they saw this for the first time? Hey you guys, we\u2019ll never sleep on this \u201880s classic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Knives Out (2019)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Knives Out (2019 Movie) Official Trailer \u2014 Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Jamie Lee Curtis\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qGqiHJTsRkQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Knives Out<\/em> has been out long enough now for it to become one of our favorite rewatches. Daniel Craig is sublimely bonkers as Benoit Blanc, and it really doesn\u2019t matter about knowing whodunit\u2014it\u2019s the kind of movie that\u2019s just as fun on the second, third, or tenth watch!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can creators tap into comfort TV shows?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what does this mean for you as a creative? If you\u2019re designing graphics, writing scripts, or even putting together social media campaigns, you\u2019ll be able to find inspiration in the comfort TV shows we all love to rewatch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. 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