12 relaxing Netflix shows to help you de-stress
1. The Great British Baking Show
Under a large tent filled in the gorgeous English countryside, baking enthusiasts gather to compete in a series of themed challenges that test their creativity, skills, and technique. You might think a competition show would bring about some stress—especially in those down to the buzzer moments—but many fans find The Great British Baking Show to be consistently relaxing and consider it to be one of the best relaxing Netflix shows.
The constants are calm, kind, and extremely supportive of one another, and the tent almost becomes this little oasis of happiness, creativity, and deliciousness.
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The landscapes, music and comedic elements woven into each episode make viewers feel like these bakers are some of their dearest friends. Not to mention, watching these talented bakers peacefully create these intricate show-stopping desserts is almost hypnotic in the best way possible.
There are currently eight seasons of The Great British Baking Show available to watch on Netflix, along with several holiday episodes and specials that are perfect cozy nights with a hot chocolate and a weighted blanket.
2. The World’s Most Extraordinary Homes
This series takes you on a serene adventure to tour unique and extraordinary houses around the world while you stay cozy on your couch. There are three mini seasons, each with four episodes that bring you to explore several incredible houses that connect to an overall theme.
The first season showcased houses in four different categories: underground, coast, forest, and mountain. The remainder of the eight episodes shifted to group homes by their country, bringing viewers around the world to Japan, Switzerland, Portugal, the United States, Israel, Norway, India, and Spain.
The stillness and quiet landscape surrounding many of these homes is incredibly relaxing to watch. The hosts have a welcoming, warm energy that brings a fun curiosity to discovering the layout of each home without being too corny or energetic. If you enjoy home renovation shows and international landscapes, The World’s Most Extraordinary Homes should absolutely be on your relaxing Netflix shows watch-list.