7 Comedy Shows With A Realistic Touch
Humour can sway us in unknown directions, with fun and laughter throughout the way!
Our next curation is specially designed for the ones who speak the witty language of sarcasm with a realistic touch. These shows ranging from 2 Broke Girls to Ugly Betty are sure to uplift your spirits and keep you charged throughout the week. Dive right in and enjoy what’s in store for you. Didn’t your day just get better? ;)
1. 2 Broke Girls
‘2 Broke Girls’ is an American television sitcom that depicts the lives of two girls, Max and Caroline who work as waitresses at one of Brooklyn’s diners. Max is used to this lifestyle but Caroline, a Wharton graduate who lost all her money because of her father’s fraudulent practices, is determined to set up her own cupcake business along with Max. However, they come across some hilarious situations while trying to gather money to establish their business.
2. Girls Hostel
This Indian web television series captures the experiences of four girls who live together in a hostel meant for dental students. It portrays an amalgamation of friendship, rivalry and teenage romance. The medical students look down about the dental batch which leads to a tiff between the two groups and they ultimately come face to face during a fashion show.
3. Mind the Malhotras
The show revolves around the Malhotra family while the couple, Shefali and Rishabh Malhotra deal with their own marital problems along with managing their children. They seek professional help to resolve the issues they are facing in their marriage as they do not want to head for a divorce like most of their friends. These therapy sessions that Shefali and Rishabh attend lead to a comical plot involving the Malhotras and the show can be recommended as a one-time watch.
4. New Girl
After Jess, a quirky school teacher finds out that her boyfriends are cheating on her, she moves into an apartment with three men, Nick, Winston and Schmidt. Her place is frequented by her best friend, Cece and the show primarily focuses on the group’s interactions with one another, as well as the romantic relationships that they get involved in. It portrayed realistic characters and was received favourably by the critics.
5. Drake and Josh
This American sitcom revolves around the lives of two stepbrothers, Drake and Josh who are required to live together despite their opposing personalities. Drake is seen as an ideal musician by his peers and is quite popular, while Josh is a well-read student but often finds it difficult to maintain an active social life. Their adventures form the crux of this show wherein they come across hilarious situations while dealing with their high school life.
6. Gilmore Girls
‘Gilmore Girls’ primarily depicts the relationship between Lorelai Gilmore, a single mother and her daughter, Rory. Lorelai’s relationship with her parents was complicated and after she got pregnant with Rory, she decided to move to a town named Stars Hollow along with Rory. As time progressed, she developed a close bond with her daughter and they lived like best friends. This show was praised by television critics and explored themes relating to family, romance and friendship.
7. Ugly Betty
This show portrays the life of Betty who although talented, is rebuked for her bizarre dressing sense and adult braces. She manages to land a job at a trendy fashion magazine, Mode where she meets Daniel, the newly appointed editor-in-chief of the magazine. Betty struggles to keep up with her job, however, Daniel and Betty gradually become friends and assist each other in navigating their way through this situation.
By Vedika Vohra (Suggest Nest)
