10 Shows I Seriously Enjoyed That I'm Convinced No One Else Has Heard Of

I love TV.

I love watching TV, primarily comedies, but there are some shows I adore that I don't think anyone else has seen or even knows about. So I'm making this list to see if there are people out there with similar tastes in little-known shows. Or maybe you'll discover these hidden gems from this post! Feel free to leave your little-known favorite shows in the comments!

1. Everything's Gonna Be Okay (2020–2021)

Freeform

A lighthearted comedy about two siblings grieving the loss of their father by having their Australian half-brother move in with them? How was this not a No. 1 hit show on network TV?!?!

But seriously, this was a small show about coming-of-age, grieving, sexual identity, love, and so much more. The plots were simple. The jokes weren't laugh-out-loud funny. Living with, and being, an autistic person was a big driver of the show. It wasn't inherently relatable, but it showed that we all struggle with similar issues and did it in a cheeky way.

2. Joe Pera Talks With You (2018–2021)

Adult Swim

When I describe this show to people that haven't heard of it, I say this is what would happen if Mr. Rogers was alive today, taught middle school choir, and lived in the upper peninsula of Michigan. Episodes include "Joe Pera Takes You To Breakfast," "Joe Pera Talks You Back To Sleep," and "Joe Pera Talks With You About Beans." The episodes are basic (some would say boring), but I think they're delightful and so subtly hilarious in a way I haven't seen from a show in years. If you want to take the plunge, I suggest "Joe Pera Reads the Church Announcements." If you don't love that episode, this show is not for you.

3. Other Space (2015)

SyFy

I'm not typically into Sci-Fi shows, but this is way more comedy than it is Sci-Fi. Starring a bunch of folks you'll be IMDB'ing because you've seen them somewhere before (including Karan Soni, Eugene Cordero, Neil Casey, and Milana Vayntrub — a.k.a the AT&T lady), it comes from the mind of Paul Feig (who wrote Bridesmaids and Spy). Other Space is about a ragtag space crew that is encountering all sorts of obstacles they aren't prepared for. It made me laugh and then it made me sad when it got canceled after one season.

4. I'm Sorry (2017–2019)

TruTv / Via Deadline, TruTv

Created by the star, Andrea Savage, it's basically her version of Curb Your Enthusiasm, which includes a five-year-old. It's smart, it's funny, and it's got a fresh perspective. I've seriously never laughed harder than when Andrea has to go to the bathroom in a romper and then feels lightheaded. Plus, so many of Andrea Savage's Hollywood friends have recurring roles (Jason Mantzoukas, Judy Greer, Martin Mull, Scott Aukerman, Allison Tollman) and other guest appearances include Adam Scott, Lizzy Caplan, June Squibb, Rose McIver, Rich Eisen, and Judith Light. It's a shame Season 3 was cut short because it was a casualty of the pandemic. This show was so good.

5. I May Destroy You (2020)

HBO

Content warning for this show: sexual assault.

This is a dark show that was only meant to be one season and is not for the faint of heart. It's about a victim of drugging and sexual assault who tries her best to figure out what happened that night. Michaela Coel wrote and stars in this series. At first, you think it's just going to be about a lost twenty-something who is self-destructive, but it quickly becomes so much more.

6. Florida Girls (2019)

Pop

I just purchased the first (and only) season off of Amazon so I could rewatch this cancelled-too-soon comedy. Created by a writer for the Fox show The Mick, it's about four Florida friends with dead-end jobs who are just trying to enjoy life. The cast is full of people who are just starting to get big (Melanie Fields from A League of Their Own; Patty Guggenheim of She-Hulk fame; and the iCarly revival's Laci Mosley). The ladies are all dealing with their own insecurities, but make you laugh along the way. It was renewed for a second season, and then became a pandemic casualty.

7. Playing House (2014–2017)

USA

The fact we were able to get three seasons of this show makes me so happy. Created by and starring real-life best friends Lennon Parham and Jessica St. Clair, this is a show about a woman whose life is flipped upside-down with an impending birth and a cheating husband, and the best friend who moves in with her to help her pick up the pieces and figure out her own life. It's sweet and fun and filled with kindness. It'll make you want a best friend who would quit their job and move halfway around the world for you.

8. Somebody Somewhere (2022–present)

HBO

A newer show that's going to put out new episodes, which is a rarity on this list! Somebody Somewhere is about a woman who has just lost her sister and is still trying to find her place in the small town where she grew up. She makes new friends, rediscovers old joys, and reconnects with her family. It's dark but somehow still hopeful.

9. Rutherford Falls (2021–2022)

Peacock

This is about two longtime platonic besties who have opposing agendas about small town values. It's a miracle we got two seasons out of this sweet show. There are a lot of questions of morals, including, "is heritage more important than the present?" — but should we expect anything less from something co-created by Michael Schur? Ed Helms tones down his usual hyper-performance to be a more grounded, charming, and real character. It really feels like the main characters love and care about each other like longtime friends do.

10. And Alone Together (2018)

Freeform

Another show about two platonic friends, this one is about two awkward people that struggle to connect with anyone else. Everyone around them is constantly telling them they should date — and big credit to the show for never having them do it. It's funny, silly, and simple, and I love it.

Are there any shows you've seen and enjoyed that deserved more love? Let me know in the comments below!