For me, its Xena.
Few years back, height of covid epidemic, was living in homeless shelters. Overcrowded slums, everyone miserable, yelling, screaming, fights, abuse, rage. At one point, could feel the anger building in me. Powerless, a victim, desire for retribution. What good was trying to be better person, when all it meant was people walking over me.
Started rewatching xena, hadn't in years. Big message of the show: when surrounded by hate, violence, it's tempting to give in, to not be a victim. But you have a choice, to not continue the cycle, to make a better world. I so needed to hear that message at that time in my life.
What tv show helped you?
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Just a damned good show all around that showed younger me a lot of what makes compelling stories work.
I used to have a lot of anxiety and trouble sleeping. I watched this show every night to fall asleep. It has become one of my most cherished shows.
I have not watched it in years, but I think it is time for a rewatch. I think it just got added to netflix in the country where I live.
Such a great show, only seen it first nearing my 40's. Beautiful
I love the ending of that show. When he does kill the Fire Lord resonated with me a lot.