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I’ve picked the 5 best Netflix TV shows to supercharge your mood, mindset and overall wellbeing – including one with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes
Streaming can often be a guilty pleasure; a way to tune out, unwind, and escape the world. But what if it could also inspire a little self-care in the process?
From comedy-dramas that explore therapy and body image positivity to light-hearted sitcoms rooted in mindfulness and grief, these Netflix shows go beyond entertainment. They reflect the real, messy moments of modern life – and in doing so, might just give your mental, emotional or even physical wellbeing a boost.
Whether you’re looking for a gentle nudge toward self-reflection or just want to see characters you relate to thriving despite it all, here are five feel-good Netflix titles to watch right now on one of the best streaming services that could actually help you feel and do a little better, too.
Feel Good (2020)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 100%
Age rating: TV-MA
Director: Ally Pankiw and Luke Snellin
Where to watch: Netflix (US, UK, AU)
Comedian Mae Martin stars as a fictionalized version of themself in this sharp, vulnerable series about love, addiction and self-discovery. In the series, Mae plunges into a new relationship with the reserved George at a time when they’re both also grappling with sobriety and the lingering effects of trauma.
Rather than offering tidy solutions, Feel Good embraces life’s messiness by tackling these themes with therapy sessions, support groups and awkward but genuine conversations. The show’s realism and queer perspective are matched only by Martin’s magnetism, balancing wit with genuine emotional depth. Across two seasons, Feel Good proves that progress isn’t linear, and that real growth is found in the most uncomfortable, more lateral moments.
Survival of the Thickest (2023)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 86%
Age rating: TV-MA
Directors: Danielle Sanchez-Witzel, Amy Aniobi, Kim Nguyen, and others
Where to watch: Netflix (US, UK, AU)
This comedy-drama, now in its second season, follows Mavis Beaumont, played with infectious warmth by Michelle Buteau, as she’s forced to rebuild her life and career after an unexpected breakup.
The series doesn’t just celebrate body positivity, it puts it centre stage – with Mavis embracing her identity as a proud, plus-size Black stylist. Through hilarious missteps, industry obstacles and fashion emergencies, the show offers a softer approach to resilience.
Whether Mavis is healing her heart or redefining success, Survival of the Thickest underscores that self-care is essential, not a luxury. It’s a love letter to self-worth, friendship and the power of owning your own narrative.
Unstable (2023)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 68%
Age rating: TV-14
Directors: Marc Buckland, Claire Scanlon, Jay Chandrasekhar, and others
Where to watch: Netflix (US, UK, AU)
This weird and wonderful workplace comedy stars Rob Lowe as a grieving biotech CEO and the actor's real-life son John Owen Lowe as his character's awkward son. Set in a company that merges science and wellness trends, Unstable blends offbeat humour with heartfelt moments to explore emotional growth and the pitfalls of modern self-improvement culture.
The series questions corporate wellness initiatives (think emotion-sensing tech) while acknowledging the real human longing for connection and meaning. At its heart, Unstable is a bumpy but heartfelt journey about a father and son learning to show up for each other, proving that even in Silicon Valley, authenticity and awareness beats perfection.
Ginny & Georgia (2021)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 67%
Age rating: TV-14
Directors: Sarah Streicher, Linda Mendoza, and others
Where to watch: Netflix (US, UK, AU)
On the surface, Ginny & Georgia seems like a glossy, drama-fuelled mother-daughter saga. A few episodes in, however, you’ll find a nuanced exploration of mental health, wellness rituals, and the pursuit of balance.
Georgia’s obsession with image management and Ginny’s struggles with anxiety highlight the messy realities of self-care. From journalling and yoga to school counseling, the show examines how women navigate (and sometimes falter under) the weight of perfectionism.
Its depiction of generational trauma, and the realities behind Instagram-ready lives adds depth to its soapy twists, making it more than just escapism: it’s a reflection on how we survive and grow in our all-consuming digital, dopamine-induced era.
Wellmania (2023)
Rotten Tomatoes score: 89%
Age rating: TV-MA
Directors: Helena Brooks and Erin White, and others
Where to watch: Netflix (US, UK, AU)
Celeste Barber stars as Liv, a hard-partying Australian food writer whose health scare sends her scrambling to ‘fix’ herself with every wellness fad imaginable. From detox diets to meditation bootcamps, Liv’s adventures are funny but pointed, upending the occasionally absurd expectations of self-care culture.
Based on Brigid Delaney’s bestselling memoir, Wellmania asks whether wellness is about simply looking better or actually feeling better. As Liv ricochets between breakthroughs and breakdowns, the series balances satire with sincerity, poking fun at health fads whilst championing self-compassion.
Ultimately, the drama sends the comforting message that true wellness isn’t a checklist; it’s a messy, imperfect process of taking care of yourself on your own terms, and that’s okay!
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