Elite, gorgeous Manhattan socialites lead extravagant, over-the-top lives in this fan-favorite teen melodrama. It’s pretty unrelatable to most of us—and that’s what makes it such a great distraction. “It won’t mirror your reality at all, which I personally appreciated after my own breakup,” per one SELF staffer. And while there are a few themes you might be able to connect with—like the chaos of crushes and frenemy rivalries—“the relationships are so full of drama (and honestly, nothing to aspire to), so it won’t make you want to hit up your ex,” she says.
16. The Good Place
Eleanor Shellstrop (Kristen Bell) wakes up in the afterlife (a.k.a. “The Good Place”). But she quickly realizes she’s there by mistake—and scrambles to become a better person to avoid being caught as a fraud. The Emmy-nominated series also stars A-list comedians like Ted Danson, Jameela Jamil, and Adam Scott, so you know it’ll be hilariously entertaining. Beyond making you laugh though, “The Good Place also includes thought-provoking messages about becoming your best self even after you’ve made mistakes, which can resonate with anyone wanting to do some reflecting or soul-searching post-breakup,” Herzog says.
17. Sex and the City
One of the best ways to mend a broken heart is surrounding yourself with ride-or-die pals. And when you don’t have the energy to see your closest friends IRL, Carrie Bradshaw, Charlotte York, Samantha Jones, and Miranda Hobbes are here to remind you that you’re not alone. Throughout the show’s six seasons, these glamorous New York City gals support each other during challenges big and small—from dating disasters to major health scares. “Anyone going through a breakup can find a bit of themselves in at least one of the show’s characters,” Dr. Orbuch adds, whether you’re cringing at Carrie’s terrible exes, relating to Charlotte’s inner hopeless romantic, or drawing inspiration from Samantha’s unapologetic confidence. “It’s a great and warm reminder that good friends are really there to help through thick and thin.”
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