The original post: /r/television by /u/whoevencaresatall_ on 2024-07-21 02:18:44.
Growing up in the mid-late 90s, I remember Northern Exposure reruns playing on tv but I never ended up watching it. I recall it being fairly popular back in the day but I feel like it pretty much completely dropped off the pop culture radar.
Lately I’ve been in the mood for a low stakes comedy with a cozy vibe and a lot of people recommended Northern Exposure specifically for that. So I decided to finally give it a shot.
It really is a wonderful little show. It’s funny, charming and can be surprisingly emotional at times. The ensemble cast really makes it, and it’s just a great time spending time with the eccentric characters. The recommendations were right on the money when it comes to the tone and vibes - this is the definition of a chill, cozy show where nothing big ever really happens but it’s a comfort to just ease into the world of Cicely for about an hour at a time and enjoy the atmosphere and charm.
It’s honestly slowly becoming one of my favourite show. I haven’t really found anything else that scratches this specific itch, other than maybe Schitts Creek with the whole “big city folks have to make their way in a small town” fish out of water angle.