1. Crashing
This is my go-to for Spring TV, particularly as a student. The Comedy series revolves around six twenty-somethings who live in a disused hospital for cheaper rent. They navigate personal relationships and the challenges of adulthood, and the characters are so likeable and sure of themselves that it almost convinces you that it won’t be so bad to be young and bankrupt once you graduate university.
Written and starring national icon Phoebe Waller-Bridge, she produced this series when she was less well-known and could afford to cast Jonathan Bailey before he became big in Bridgerton. It has similar vibes to Fleabag but is slightly less emotionally scarring and navigates a lighter, coming-of-age storyline. It’s easy-watching and full of community and hope for the future; a perfect watch for the sunnier seasons.
2. New Girl
This is a classic, and a popular watch for Spring. Originally aired from 2011-2018, the television show follows Jess Day, a school teacher who moves in with three men she’s never met after a breakup.
The show delves into their friendships, romances and mishaps, and- with 7 seasons- is a great show to binge while waiting for the summer. It has that classic 2000s atmosphere with lovable characters you’ll get attached to, and the loft the four characters live in will no doubt have you straight on Zillow to look at interior-design for future homes. It’s a good show if you have a short attention span; the show has a sitcom feel that’s easy to follow if you feel like skipping a few episodes, or need something on in the background while you’re studying for the upcoming exams.
3. The White Lotus
While still comedic, The White Lotus is a darker, mystery-based show which focuses on a different White Lotus luxury resort each season. Set in Hawaii, Sicily and Thailand respectively, you can almost trick yourself that you’re not stuck inside because of April Showers for the fifth time this week. While it maintains a summery backdrop, the focus on class divide and cutting social commentary make for a more diverting plot than simply relying on the good weather to entice you to watch.
And if you don’t like the cast on the first series- don’t worry! Each season focuses on a different set of characters, so it never gets boring. Aside from Jennifer Coolidge, who somehow seems to pop up at least once in every season, it’s fresh and exciting each time it airs. If you’re looking for something more complex than a sitcom to get lost in, this may be the one for you.
4. Queenie
Set slightly closer to home, Queenie is a tv show based off the bestselling book with the same name (written by Candice Cartie-Williams) and focuses on a young Black woman of Jamaican descent living in London. She struggles with living amongst two cultures, and begins to navigate family expectations and personal challenges in the heart of the capital.
This miniseries has been given praise for its authentic portrayal of contemporary issues and its engaging storytelling, but also- like the book- has several moments of hilarity and humour, which gives the viewer a break from the more serious topics which are focused on. If you liked I May Destroy You or Everything I Know About Love, look no further; this is the perfect show to pretend you live in London without actually paying the extortionate prices of rent or having to get the Underground to work.
5. The Good Place
And finally, back to lighthearted sitcoms: everyone’s favourite watches in the warmer months. The Good Place has become extremely popular in the past few years, and with good reason: it focuses on a group of young people who navigate the afterlife together, and has a unique perspective on philosophy and what happens after we die. While this might initially appear slightly morbid, the show is anything but.
With A-Listers such as Kristen Bell, William Jackson Harper and Jameela Jamil, the show is a playful, breezy watch whilst also tackling quite serious topics. Directed by Michael Schur, the same guy who created Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Parks and Recreation, this show has quickly become an American classic. And with Easter quickly approaching, there’s nothing more fitting than talking about death and what separates good from evil. Easter eggs and The Good Place sounds like a perfect combination to take a break from exam revision. Anything to avoid doing uni work, right?