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WeirdWhat To Watch When You Can’t Sleep: 7 Best Netflix Originals To Fall Asleep To
By Meghan O'Keefe
@megsokay
Published
Sep. 27, 2018, 9:00 p.m. ET
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The Innocents
Netflix's latest supernatural series is a woozy descent into the intoxication of being in love. Harry and June are young lovers on the run, and while they have to contend with June's burgeoning powers as a shapeshifter, they find plenty of time for quiet moments and sweet embraces. It's a dreamy romance to fall asleep to -- and the show is so slow moving that you're not going to miss much if you nod off during early episodes. [Stream The Innocents on Netflix]
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Tales By Light
Nature documentaries have long been the go-to brain candy for insomniacs, thanks to their soothing soundtracks and awesome visuals. Tales By Light is a docuseries that introduces us to the men and women risking it all to get those perfect shots. The show follows photographers who specialize in still photography, but the journey getting there doubles as a spectacular globe-trotting adventure. [Stream Tales By Light on Netflix]
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Grace and Frankie
Netflix is bursting with hilarious comedies, but one is arguably more "feel good" than the rest. Grace and Frankie is an expertly crafted ode to the power of friendship. The show also comes with smart, but gentle laughs, and is set in a lust-worthy beach-side community in sunny Californians. Laugh your way to sweet dreams. [Stream Grace and Frankie on Netflix]
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Abstract: The Art of Design
Abstract: The Art of Design was one of Netflix's first forays into docu-series. It's an inquisitive look at what drives the creative process of some of the world's most ingenious designers. These are the artists breaking the mold and creating an aesthetic for our future. It's a gentle, thoughtful series for the curious viewer (and perfect for those nights when you want to be lulled to bed with something smart). [Stream Abstract: The Art of Design on Netflix]
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Terrace House: Aloha State
The Terrace House series is a delicate feel-good twist on the reality show genre. The show follows a group of young people living in a house together, but instead of the rambunctious drama of The Real World, Terrace House features real connections crafted from quiet moments. Terrace House: Aloha State is the franchise's escape to Hawaiian paradise, and is therefore perfect for your late-night wind downs. [Stream Terrace House: Aloha State on Netflix]
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Chef's Table: France
Chef's Table is arguably the tour de force of a Netflix "genre" I'll call "chill docu-series about fancy things." The show's French spin-off, Chef's Table: France is particularly suited for restless nights. It's arguably the most beautiful installment of the series to watch and since most of the episodes are in French you'll fall asleep to the melody of foreign dialogue. [Stream Chef's Table: France on Netflix]
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The World's Most Extraordinary Homes
Netflix has a ton of HGTV-style shows that follow design challenges and house-hunting all over the world, but only one of these series comes with awe-inspiring visuals. The World's Most Extraordinary Homes takes us into architectural wonders -- like a house made from an airplane and home built to work with the harsh conditions of the desert. [Stream The World's Most Extraordinary Homes on Netflix]
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