Posted 4 minutes agoSubscribe to Screen Time NewsletterCaret Down15 TV Shows That'll Help You Decompress After A Long Day (Or Week, Or Year)TV on, brain off.by Kelly MartinezBuzzFeed ContributorFacebookPinterestLink If you're feeling stressed out lately, you're not alone. It's wayyy too easy to fall into a cycle of endless doomscrolling on the couch after work. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF HBO / Via giphy.com Sometimes you just need to grab the TV remote, turn your brain off, and check out from reality for a couple of hours (or days). We listen and we don't judge! HBO Whether you're in the mood for laughs, comfort rewatches, or rich people behaving badly, here are 15 shows to stream on HBO Max after a long, stressful day: 1. The Chair Company Sarah Shatz/HBO Tim Robinson stars as the ultimate conspiracy dad in this dark comedy. After an embarrassing incident, an office worker investigates a chair company (yes, really) and falls down a deep, whacky rabbit hole of sinister lies and secrets.
Seasons: 1Watch it on HBO Max, streaming on Sundays through Nov. 30. 2. Hacks Courtesy of Max A legendary stand-up comic and an arrogant young comedy writer form an unexpected - and twisted - mentorship. Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder make for a dream (er, nightmare?) duo in this Emmy-winning comedy series.
Seasons: 4 (with a fifth on the way)Watch it on HBO Max. 3. Our Flag Means Death Nicola Dove/Max Ahoy, matey! Come aboard the ship and transport yourself to 1717, the Golden Age of Piracy. The period romantic comedy has captured hearts across the seas, garnering acclaim for its superb writing, tearjerking performances, and LGBTQ+ storylines.
Seasons: 2Watch it on HBO Max. 4. Sex and the City Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF HBO / Via giphy.com Thirty-something-year-old sex columnist Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) and her squad navigate the ups and downs of Manhattan's dating scene and make lots of messy decisions. A classic.
Seasons: 6Watch it on HBO Max.
Bonus: Check out the revival And Just Like That... here. 5. Selena + Chef HBO Max With the help of some expert chefs, Selena Gomez learns how to cook delicious dishes and avoid kitchen disasters. Warning: This WILL make you hungry.
Seasons: 4Watch it on HBO Max.
Bonus: You can also watch Selena + Chef: Home for the Holidays here. 6. Somebody Somewhere HBO Following the death of her sister, Sam (Bridget Everett) returns to her Kansas hometown and rediscovers joy through friends, love, and singing. A perfect comfort watch for anyone grappling with loss.
Seasons: 3Watch it on HBO Max. 7. The White Lotus Fabio Lovino/HBO Each season of Mike White's social satire series follows a different group of guests and employees over their stay at a luxurious resort hotel for a week. Oh, also - there's murder involved.
Seasons: 3 (and counting)Watch it on HBO Max. 8. Friends Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF NBC / Via giphy.com A tight-knit group of friends all live in the same apartment building in Manhattan and always have time to hang out together at the coffee shop every day before work starts. Nineties nostalgia at its finest.
Seasons: 10Watch it on HBO Max. 9. The Sex Lives of College Girls Jessica Brooks/HBO Max Mindy Kaling and Justin Noble's teen comedy-drama series centers on a group of college freshmen roommates as they deal with school, the new responsibilities adulthood brings, and (you guessed it!) sex. Reneé Rapp, you will always be famous.
Seasons: 3Watch it on HBO Max. 10. The Sopranos Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF HBO / Via giphy.com New Jersey mob boss Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini) juggles his family and, uh, family. It may not be everyone's idea of a relaxing time, but there's something strangely comforting about rewatching this classic series over and over.
Seasons: 6Watch it on HBO Max. 11. Conan O'Brien Must Go Team Coco/Max Can't afford to book a flight? No problem! Follow the legendary late night host from the comfort of your own couch as he travels around the globe to experience local cultures and connect with fans.
Seasons: 2Watch it on HBO Max. 12. Girls Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF HBO In this hit dramedy created by (and starring) Lena Dunham, a group of female friends in their 20s deal with work, relationships, and personal struggles as they navigate life in New York City. Bonus: There are heaps of celeb guest stars.
Seasons: 6Watch it on HBO Max. 13. Big Little Lies Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF HBO Moms, murder, and mischief take the stage in this darkly funny mystery set in the seemingly idyllic beachfront town of Monterey, CA. Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley, and Zoë Kravitz star (plus: Laura Dern, Adam Scott, Alexander Skarsgård, and special guest Meryl Streep!).
Seasons: 2 (with a third coming soon)Watch it on HBO Max. 14. The Rehearsal HBO The quirky docu-comedy sees Nathan Fielder play a fictionalized version of himself who helps people rehearse "difficult conversations or life events." There's nothing on TV quite like it.
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