The Terps & Co Top 10 Binge List: Series for Soulful Hibernation

It’s raining. It’s dark by 5pm. And the only thing on your calendar is “Find a new series.” To help you get through the hibernation season, we’ve rounded up ten shows to expand your mind, soothe your soul, or just make you laugh so hard you forget about the wind chill. Pair each with your favourite Terps & Co drink, a blanket, and absolutely no shame.

Mind-Benders & Cosmic Escapes

1. Midnight Gospel
Like Ram Dass had a podcast in cartoon form.
Pair with: Margarita Muse and a notebook for all the trippy ideas.

Available on Netflix

2. Maniac
Reality, but make it psychedelic.
Pair with: Good Herb Soda – Unwind. It gets wild.

Available on Netflix

3. Black Mirror
Sip something that grounds you, you’ll need it.
Pair with: Gin-like & Tonic for existential support.

Available on Netflix

Soulful & Surreal

4. Somebody Somewhere
For those who like small towns and big feelings.
Pair with: Winter in Welly for extra introspection.

Available on NEON

5. The Bear
Stressy chefs, delicious food, strong Terps energy.
Pair with: August in Auckland for main character vibes.

Available on Disney+

6. Blue Eye Samurai
Epic, visually stunning, better with a moody gin.
Pair with: Gin-like, neat, for full effect.

Available on Netflix

Comfort Classics for Emergency Serotonin

7. Great British Bake Off
Nothing says “coping” like watching other people bake under pressure.
Pair with: Good Herb Soda - Inzone and your best attempt at banana bread.

Available on TVNZ+

8. Ted Lasso
Because sometimes you just need kindness on tap.
Pair with: Good Herb Soda – Unwind and your cosiest hoodie.

Available on Apple TV+

For Your Consideration

Still searching for something new? Honorable mentions go to:

  • Taskmaster NZ (for full Kiwi chaos)

  • The Expanse (for sci-fi marathons)

  • Call the Midwife (to watch with Mum, tissues ready)

Sofa Season Survival Kit

Don’t forget:

  • Blanket (the bigger the better)

  • Snacks (no judgement)

  • Terps & Co bottle (obviously)

Binge responsibly… or just binge brilliantly. Winter’s got nothing on you.

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