5 Cozy Shows Like ‘All Creatures Great and Small’ to Watch While You Wait for Season 7
Missing Darrowby? These wholesome shows offer all the heart, charm and comfort
Ever since All Creatures Great and Small debuted, we’ve been hooked on the charming town of Darrowby and the inhabitants that make it their home. The cozy PBS Masterpiece series follows veterinarian James Herriot’s journey after taking on a new position at a clinic in the Yorkshire Dales. Before long, the happenings of this tight-knit community become second nature, and along the way, he finds unexpected friendship and even love. All Creatures Great and Small is, of course, beloved for its characters, storyline and setting, but folks also enjoy tuning in because it’s a calming watch. The drama is mild, the day-to-day is rarely intense and the community is full of folks who care for one another.
Why cozy British dramas like ‘All Creatures Great and Small’ are so popular
Cozy British dramas like All Creatures Great and Small have become so popular because they offer a comforting escape from the high-stakes tension of many modern shows. Set in picturesque villages and countryside landscapes, these series focus on close-knit communities, kindhearted characters and everyday moments that feel warm and relatable. Instead of intense conflict, the stories often revolve around small triumphs—helping a neighbor, caring for an animal or finding friendship in unexpected places—which creates a gentle, uplifting tone. That combination of beautiful scenery, heartfelt storytelling and feel-good charm makes cozy British dramas the perfect relaxing watch for viewers looking to unwind. If you’re looking for a series to binge while you wait for All Creatures Great and Small Season 7 to hit your screens, take a look at some of these series that give off the same feel.
At a glance: The 5 best shows like All Creatures Great and Small
- Doc Martin
- Lark Rise to Candleford
- Call the Midwife
- The Durrells in Corfu
- Land Girls
1. ‘Doc Martin’ (2004—2022)
Martin Clunes took the lead in this series about a doctor who begins practicing in a quaint seaside town. Despite his skills in the medical field, he develops a fear of blood, therefore forcing him to step away from surgery and take on a position as a general practitioner in this small community—and though his prickly, socially awkward demeanor might act as a bit of a shield and his bedside manner is enough to push the townspeople away, he eventually becomes an integral part of the community. Stream it on Pluto TV or Tubi.
2. ‘Lark Rise to Candleford’ (2008—2011)
Also following a similar structure to All Creatures Great and Small as well as Doc Martin, Lark Rise to Candleford tells another fish-out-of-water type of story. Laura Timmins says goodbye to her life in Lark Rise to begin a fresh start with a new job in Candleford, and her journey is anything but straightforward as she adjusts to her new setting, new community and new chapter. Stream it on Tubi.
3. ‘Call the Midwife’ (2012—Present)
Call the Midwife has been celebrated for years and continues its 10-plus-year run today. The show begins by following Jenny Lee, a woman who joins a group of midwives in 1950s East London as they navigate the baby boom and aid their community through poverty and social challenges as best as they can. Watch it on PBS or Netflix.
4. ‘The Durrells in Corfu’ (2016—2019)
In The Durrells in Corfu, a widowed mom to four kids uproots their lives in England to relocate to the island of Corfu. Their new Mediterranean home is certainly an adjustment for her and her four eccentric children, but it just might be the thing they were looking for. Watch it on PBS or buy it on Prime Video.
5. ‘Land Girls’ (2009—2011)
Land Girls chronicles the lives of a group of women who, in the midst of war, have joined the Women’s Land Army and are assigned to the pasture farm at the Hoxley Estate. Putting in hard work day after day to do their part while the men are off fighting, they form bonds and relationships as well as share experiences they never expected. Watch on PBS or buy it on Prime Video.
While we eagerly await All Creatures Great and Small Season 7, these wonderful series remind us that there’s always something heartwarming to discover. After all, we could all use a little more comfort and joy in our lives.
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