‘ No Conflict TV ’: Easy on the brain , fun to watch
By ADAM B . PORTNOW , Esq . Law Office of Adam B . Portnow , P . L .
With all the stress of work and home life , especially in the time of COVID-19 , we are always looking for ways to reduce stress and address our personal health . With so much content on TV and streaming platforms , there is an overwhelming amount of content to waste lots of time browsing through for something to watch . This article features a few shows that I call “ No Conflict TV ” and they are all must-watch programs . In each of these shows , there is no in-fighting or family drama , no contests between opposing parties , and no red wedding-esque surprise death scenes to leave you stunned . These shows are easy on the brain and fun to watch . Schitt ’ s Creek has more drama . Sounds boring ? It isn ’ t .
Somebody Feed Phil ( Netflix )
Somebody Feed Phil follows nebbishy food lover Phil Rosenthal as he eats his way around the world . Phil was the creator and executive producer of the sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond which ran from 1996 to 2005 and which I ’ ve never seen a single episode . His excitement is palpable as he explores beautiful world destinations and samples the regional favorite dishes and features famous chef ’ s new take on regional classics in more haute cuisine settings . The expression of joy on Phil ’ s face as he tastes something for the first time and his excitement for travel and culture are addicting and satisfying in a way that Anthony Bourdain could not capture with his nonchalant approach to the food and travel genre . As Phil eats his way through each episode , he will talk with the locals , gaze at the local architecture , and marvel at everyone and everything . Somebody Feed Phil is fun , funny , and inspirational , leaving the viewer hungry and desperately wanting to travel again . ( Also check out the show ’ s predecessor , I ’ ll Have What Phil ’ s Having , originally aired on PBS , now also available on Netflix .)
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ENTERTAINMENT
The Repair Shop ( Netflix )
The Repair Shop is a British reality television series where family heirlooms with deep sentimental value that are seemingly beyond repair are almost magically restored to like-new condition by expert artisans . This show plays heavy on people ’ s love for nostalgia and history . Some of the heirlooms you will see being repaired include broken ceramics , clocks with 50 years of grime and missing parts , 60s-era furniture , and a 100 yearold battered Louis Vuitton steamer trunk . That anyone can give these items new life is a marvel . The artisans featured in the show are true masters of their crafts and amazing to watch in action as they all work in a communal environment inside and around a charming old barn that emphasizes the show ’ s nostalgic leanings . Clients retell their personal stories and family history of each piece and what it means to them . When they return to pick up their repaired items they are often awestruck . Even if you are not into do-it-yourself projects , you will find The Repair Shop very accessible and addicting . Time spent on the minutia of the repair itself is fascinating , even for the casual , non-crafty viewer . Currently , only Season 3 is available on Netflix , but it is a good one .
James May : Our Man in Japan ( Prime Video ) northern mountains of Hokkaido , and even at one point getting pulled over by the police . May even gets to participate in the annual Kanamara Matsuri festival ( Google it at home , not at work ). The show does a great job of combining the well-preserved aspects of Japanese culture while showing off the very modern developments in Japanese society . The show really picks up in episode 3 with the introduction of Yujiro , May ’ s tour guide . If you have any interest in Japanese culture and appreciate British wit , check this out .
Night on Earth ( Netflix )
This nature documentary series uses low-light cameras to capture the nocturnal activity of wildlife across the globe . The nighttime theme makes this show unique among the many recent nature documentaries . Instead of the vibrant colors of other nature docs like Our Planet and Planet Earth , Night on Earth with bathe you in gray and blue tones--the perfect palette to fall asleep while on the sofa .
If you are looking for shows to fall asleep to , I recommend nature show Moving Art , also on Netflix , or Slow TV , a Norwegian offering available on YouTube , with such adventures as a seven-hour train ride from Bergen to Oslo .
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