Sometimes we need a serious pick-me-up, and the only cure is a good dose of film or TV. Whether it's a boost of comforting nostalgia or a heart-warming tale of boy-meets-girl (or whatever your preference), we all have our feel-good go-tos.

Here are some great shows and movies (all available on Netflix now) to watch when you're having a bad day or just want to chill out with some stress-free TV:

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

In the opening episode of Tina Fey's new comedy series, Kimmy emerges after 15 years' imprisonment underground by the charismatic and manipulative Reverend Richard Wayne Gary Wayne into a world she doesn't quite understand.

Rather than giving up in the face of adversity, she decides to squeeze everything she can out of life. Her childlike joy at the simplest of modern conveniences gives us the opportunity to look around at the things we take for granted with fresh eyes,...