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Fall is the ideal season for cozying up with a big blanket and a mug of something warm, with back-to-back episodes of a comfort show on TV<\/a>. While the idea of a “comfort show” may vary from person to person\u2014for some of us it’s a family-friendly drama and for others it’s a murder mystery\u2014there are certain shows that simply evoke that cozy feeling of fall<\/a>. Naturally, the weather and setting in the show have a lot to do with this\u2014but so does the lighting, color-grading, and plot. (Spooky or Halloween-themed shows also fit into our fall-appropriate watchlist.) Below, find our list of the best shows that will help you welcome in the season.<\/p>\n Related: 49 Best Binge-Worthy Netflix Shows to Watch in August<\/a><\/p>\n We’ll start with the most obvious pick on the list. Gilmore Girls<\/em> is set in a quaint Connecticut town, where everybody knows everybody\u2014and where it’s seemingly fall pretty much all year round. The series follows mother-daughter\/bestie duo Lorelai and Rory Gilmore as they navigate family, friendship, and romantic relationships. It’s charming, heart-warming, and easy to watch for hours and hours.<\/p>\n Fall is also football season, which makes Friday Night Lights<\/em> a perfect fit for this list\u2014but you don’t need to be a sports fan enjoy this drama. Set in rural Texas, the series is just as much about the issues facing small town America, as it is about a football team working to win the state championship. Plus, the show features a number of big actors, like Connie Britton, Jesse Plemons, Minka Kelly, and Michael B. Jordan.<\/p>\n Inspiring one of the most popular Halloween costumes of 2016, Stranger Things<\/em> is the perfect series for a fall watch (or rewatch). Aside from Season 3, which takes place in the summertime, the series is primarily set in the fall, in the supernaturally cursed town of Hawkins, Indiana. Put on this kid-led thriller series for government conspiracies, spooky science fiction, adolescent akwardness, and ’80s nostalgia.<\/p>\n We don’t actually know what season it is in Big Little Lies<\/em>\u2014but it seems like it’s usually sweater weather in the beach town of Monterey, California. The series follows a star-studded cast of mothers in upper-class society, played by Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Laura Dern, Zoe Kravitz, and Shailene Woodley. The show offers murder mystery, suburban scandal, and some gorgeous views from some seriously high-dollar beachside properties.<\/p>\n If you’re in the mood for something a bit spookier, The Haunting of Hill House<\/em> is a perfect show to watch on or around Halloween<\/a>. It follows five adult siblings who grew up in a haunted house\u2014with chilling flashbacks to their childhood experiences with the paranormal. If you like ghost stories, then give this a try, but just be prepared that you may end up sleeping with the lights on.<\/p>\n If you need a good cry\u2014and reflection on life, loss, and family\u2014This Is Us<\/em> can deliver. The series is an emotional family drama, starring Mandy Moore and Milo Ventimiglia as the parents of a unique set of triplets. The show takes place largely in the present, but flashes-back to show important moments of the characters’ lives. And if you’re wondering what makes this family drama feel like fall, it’s, in part, the repeated importance of the Thanksgiving episodes throughout the show’s six seasons.<\/p>\n This NYC-based murder mystery is a more lighthearted take on the genre, starring comedy greats Steve Martin and Martin Short, alongside Selena Gomez. The unlikely trio, who live in the same Upper West Side apartment building, team up to investigate a murder and produce a podcast. The weather is always a bit nippy on this show, and Gomez’s character, Mabel, has a large collection of coats sure to provide serious fall fashion inspo.<\/p>\n While the show takes place in the fictional town of Sunnydale, California, the gloomy lighting and supernatural adventures make this ’90s cult classic a perfect choice to add to your October watchlist. Buffy the Vampire Slayer<\/em> follows Sarah Michelle Gellar in her breakout role as the titular character, as she tackles evil forces and high school drama alike.<\/p>\n Set in the fictional town of Twin Peaks, Washington, with moody lighting abound, this eerie drama is perfect for watching in the fall (even if most of the show takes place in the winter<\/a>). David Lynch’s 1989 surrealist series follows FBI Agent Dale Cooper (Kyle MacLachlan) as he tries to solve the murder of high schooler Laura Palmer\u2014and several other mysteries along the way. If not for the eccentric characters and maze-like plot, Twin Peaks<\/em> is worth a watch for the striking visuals alone.<\/p>\n If you were a fan of the Sabrina the Teenage Witch<\/em>, you’re going to love this reimagined take on the 90s classic. Chilling Adventures of Sabrina<\/em> will take you through Sabrina Spellman’s origin story as a half-witch, half-mortal. The Netflix original explores how Sabrina navigates her life as a “normal” teenager all while standing up against the dark forces that threaten her town.<\/p>\n Get a good dose of the heebie-jeebies this season with Bates Motel<\/em>. A contemporary prequel to the 1960s Alfred Hitchcock classic Psycho<\/em>, it depicts the lives of\u00a0Norman Bates\u00a0and his mother\u00a0Norma before the events portrayed in the film in a modern-day setting. Starring critically-acclaimed actors Vera Farminga and Freddie Highmore, Bates Motel<\/em> is sure to have you on the edge of your seat.<\/p>\n Get utterly spellbound this fall with the beloved binge-able series Charmed<\/em>. After the tragic death of their mother, three sisters\u2014Phoebe, Piper, and Prue\u2014discover they are witches. Follow along as they learn to use their powers to fight evil in their city of San Francisco while balancing their jobs, relationships, and friends.<\/p>\n Enjoy the ultimate spooky throwback with the irreplaceable The Twilight Zone<\/em>. Though this iconic series started 65 years ago, it absolutely stands the test of time. From creepy talking dolls to possessed mannequins, The Twilight Zone<\/em> is a fantastic watch for a chilly fall night. With five seasons to binge, you’re sure to be sucked in to this anthology series.<\/p>\n Want something a little more modern? Check out the trailer for Jordan Peele’s remake of the classic show from 2019.<\/p>\n Related: 41 Halloween Movies and Specials Perfect for Scary Season<\/a><\/p>\nGilmore Girls<\/h2>\n
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This Is Us<\/h2>\n
Only Murders in the Building<\/h2>\n
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Chilling Adventures of Sabrina<\/h2>\n
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