Created by and starring Natasha Rothwell, How to Die Alone follows Mel, a broke JFK airport employee who survives a bizarre near-death accident and realizes she has spent years watching life pass her by. Rather than spiraling, she uses the wake-up call to overhaul her life by any means necessary.

The show is witty, emotionally honest, and packed with observations about self-sabotage, adult friendships, and workplace stagnation. Critics praised it because it skips easy sitcom shortcuts in favor of real, uncomfortable self-examination.

Save this one for late-night viewing after younger kids go to bed, or watch alongside an older teen who enjoys sharp, character-driven comedy with real emotional weight.