Ah, winter: the toughest season here in New England, isn’t it? As we brace for bone-chillingly cold temperatures this weekend, it’s time to get cozy and discover your new favorite TV show. Whether you’d rather steer into the skid with something dark to fit the February vibes, or are looking to armchair travel to a sunny resort town, these are the series we recommend you stay in with.
Gloomy, please!
We get it: you like the bleak midwinter! Even just contemplating summer makes you break out in a heat rash. For you, we recommend
Modus
. This dark murder mystery series is in Swedish, so you’ll need subtitles, but you won’t want to look away from the stark beauty of the landscape anyway. There’s also some absolutely lovely knitwear, which we consider a bonus.
Staying in for the long haul?
If you’re gearing up for a long weekend indoors, then
Inspector Lewis
If you crave coziness
You knew this was coming:
All Creatures Great and Small
Looking for laughs?
If you’re a fellow fan of British comedies, settle in with
Twenty-Twelve
Take me anywhere but here
If you’re seeking an escape from frosty weather, your ultimate destination should be
Hotel Portofino
, a lavish period drama about an expat British family who run an upscale hotel in 1920s Portofino. Think Downton Abbey on the Italian Riviera. The series touches on serious topics like the rise of Nazism and the impact of World War 1, but it’s also a celebration of all things Italian culture. A visit to the Ligurian coast sounds pretty good right about now!
Don’t see anything on this list you like? Think we missed something? Send an email to GBHDrama@wgbh.org or tweet at GBH with the hashtag #DramaConcierge and a few words about what you’re craving, and if you’re lucky, we might put together a list of personalized recommendations just for you, like this one.