Whether you're happily coupled up or still swiping away on dating apps, a television series about love has the power to make anyone’s heart skip a beat. What can we say? There’s just something about watching two people fall head over heels despite all odds that sets our hearts all aglow. Luckily, there’s enough romantic TV shows on Netflix to set every single one of our tummy butterflies aflutter—and then some.
From excellent period dramas (if you haven’t seen The Empress yet, you’re definitely missing out) and swoon-worthy K-dramas to classic go-tos, like Younger and Sex & the City (no one loves love more than Carrie Bradshaw), the romantic fodder to be found here is truly endless.
Lest you get stuck scrolling through pages and pages of dramas or comedies, however, we’ve rounded up the very best shows about love on the streaming platform to kickstart your next swoon sesh.
Behold, the best romantic TV shows on Netflix right now.
'Another Self' (2022–2026)
Starring: Tuba Büyüküstün, Seda Bakan, Boncuk Yilmaz, Murat Boz, Rıza Kocaoğlu, and Fırat Tanış
Why it makes the list: Another Self, known to Turkish fans as Zeytin Ağacı, explores many different themes, from self-exploration and friendship to hardship and loss. At its core, however, it’s a show about love, with its three heroines Ada (Tuba Büyüküstün), Lelya (Seda Bakan), and Sevgi (Boncuk Yilmaz) getting enough romantic action for several seasons of stories. And we're due for another installment: Büyüküstün confirmed that season 3 had begun filming in July 2025, writing on Instagram, “WE’RE BACK” 🌹
'Bridgerton' (2020– )
Starring: Luke Thompson, Yerin Ha, Nicola Coughlan, Luke Newton, Jonathan Bailey, Simone Ashley, Claudia Jessie, and Ruth Gemmell
Why it makes the list: This Regency-era hit has continued to bring the heat season after season as it explores the romantic entanglements of the Bridgerton siblings, with Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin's (Luke Newton) storyline reaching a fever pitch. Next up for the show, based on Julia Queen's popular book series is Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson)’s romance, which will be released in early 2026.
'Business Proposal' (2022)
Starring: Ahn Hyo-seop, Kim Se-jeong, Kim Min-gue, Seol In-ah, Choi Byung-chan, and Lee Deok-hwa
Why it makes the list: This must-watch K-drama fits just about every romance trope you can think of into 12 hilarious episodes. When Ha-ri (Kim Se-jeong) is tasked with ruining her best friend Young-seo (Seol In-ah)'s unwanted blind date, she discovers that the man she's meeting is none other than the president of her company. Meanwhile, Young-seo has fallen in love with Tae-moo's right-hand man. Drama upon drama!
'Cable Girls' (2017–2020)
Starring: Blanca Suárez, Ana Fernández, Nadia de Santiago, Maggie Civantos, Martiño Rivas, Ángela Cremonte, and Concha Velasco
Why it makes the list: This romantic drama set in 1920s Spain follows a group of women who find freedom through their jobs as telephone operators. Each lead has romantic storylines that range from first loves to dramatic love triangles.
'The Cook of Castamar' (2021)
Starring: Michelle Jenner, Roberto Enríquez, Hugo Silva, María Hervás, and Fiorella Faltoyano
Why it makes the list: Following the love affair that blooms between a widowed duke (Roberto Enríquez) and a new cook (Michelle Jenner) working in his manor's kitchen, this historical series fits in its forbidden romance between the day-to-day machinations of the Spanish court. There are also enough sex scenes to make a gal blush.
'Crash Landing on You' (2019–2020)
Starring: Hyun Bin, Son Ye-jin, Seo Ji-hye, and Kim Jung-hyun
Why it makes the list: This popular Korean drama takes the "opposites attract" motif to new levels as it examines the relationship between a North Korean soldier (Hyun Bin) and a South Korean heiress (Son Ye-jin).
'Dash & Lily' (2020)
Starring: Midori Francis, Austin Abrams, Dante Brown, Troy Iwata, and Keana Marie
Why it makes the list: Dash & Lily may have only gotten one season, but, oh, what a season it was. It focuses on two young people, one cynical (Austin Abrams), one optimistic (Midori Francis), who find themselves anonymously sharing their hopes and dreams through a notebook they pass back and forth across N.Y.C. over the holiday season. Based on a popular YA novel, it’s a little cheesy and a little predictable, but sometimes, that’s just what the doctor ordered.
'Emily in Paris' (2020– )
Starring: Lily Collins, Lucas Bravo, Ashley Park, Eugenio Franceschini, Samuel Arnold, Bruno Goery, Lucien Laviscount, and Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu
Why it makes the list: Living vicariously through a single girl in Paris could never be boring (or short of outfit inspiration). Though Emily's (Lily Collins) journey to love is messier than most, Emily in Paris is still an enjoyable rom-com escape, and season 5 is just around the corner.
'The Empress' (2022– )
Starring: Devrim Lingnau, Philip Froissant, Elisa Schlott, Jördis Triebel, Melika Foroutan, and Andreas Döhler
Why it makes the list: The Empress takes some liberties with the real-life relationship between Empress Elisabeth of Austria (Devrim Lingnau) and Emperor Franz Joseph (Philip Froissant). By most historical accounts, their love was less of a passionate whirlwind and more complex in nature, at least on the part of Sisi, who was reluctant to take on a royal title. Still, their onscreen romance (and their epic love scenes) give the couples in Bridgerton a run for their period piece money.
'Feel Good' (2020–2021)
Starring: Mae Martin, Charlotte Ritchie, Lisa Kudrow, Phil Burgers, Adrian Lukis, and Pippa Haywood
Why it makes the list: This semi-autobiographical dramedy immerses viewers in all the, well, feel-good vibes of a blossoming romance. Once reality sets in for Mae (Mae Martin), however, who's recovering from addiction, and George (Charlotte Ritchie), who's never dated a woman before, this LGBTQ+ series morphs into a charmingly candid depiction of what happens in a couple's relationship after the honeymoon phase has ended.
'Friends from College' (2017–2019)
Starring: Fred Savage, Cobie Smulders, Keegan-Michael Key, Jae Suh Park, Annie Parisse, and Nat Faxon
Why it makes the list: In this dark romantic comedy, six former friends who graduated from Harvard reunite in their 40s, only to discover they’re still total disasters when it comes to love. It’s flawed yet charming, making for the antithesis to your typical rom-com. With sitcom heavyweights Fred Savage and Cobie Smulders as part of the core cast, the show made it through two seasons on Netflix before getting the axe.
'From Scratch' (2022)
Starring: Zoe Saldaña, Eugenio Mastrandrea, Danielle Deadwyler, Judith Scott, Kellita Smith, Lucia Sardo, Paride Benassai, Roberta Rigano, and Keith David
Why it makes the list: Art lover Amy (Zoe Saldaña) meets Sicilian chef Lino (Eugenio Mastrandrea) while studying abroad in Florence, and their connection is so intense that he relocates to L.A. so they can start a life together. Not only does their romance evoke all the emotions (yes, you will cry), it’s also based on a true story!
'Gilmore Girls' (2000–2007)
Starring: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Scott Patterson, Melissa McCarthy, Keiko Agena, Milo Ventimiglia, and Jared Padalecki
Why it makes the list: Gilmore Girls helped to define romance for a generation of ‘00s kids, from Lorelai (Lauren Graham)'s ever-evolving situationship with Luke (Scott Patterson) to Rory’s (Alexis Bledel) colorful dating history within the splendidly small town of Stars Hollow.
'Grey's Anatomy' (2005– )
Starring: Patrick Dempsey, Sandra Oh, Sara Ramirez, Katherine Heigl, Ellen Pompeo, Chandra Wilson, Jesse Williams, Justin Chambers
Why it makes the list: With more than 400 episodes to date, Grey's Anatomy has featured nearly every type of romantic relationship, from smitten devotion to steamy hookups—and don't even get us started on the decade-long saga that was Meredith and Derek.
'Heartstopper' (2022– )
Starring: Joe Locke, Kit Connor, Yasmin Finney, William Gao, Cormac Hyde-Corrin, Tobie Donovan, Rhea Norwood, and Sebastian Croft
Why it makes the list: Following the evolution of Charlie and new student Nick's relationship from a friendship to a full-blown LGBTQ+ romance, this show is filled with animations inspired by its source comic, making the sparks and floaty feelings between the boys visible on-screen.
'Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha' (2021)
Starring: Shin Min-ah, Kim Seon-ho, and Lee Sang-yi
Why it makes the list: This K-drama is a slow-burn between Seoul dentist Hye-jin (Shin Min-ah) and Du-sik (Kim Seon-ho), an unemployed man who does odd jobs for seniors around their seaside village. Though they initially butt heads, they slowly succumb to their chemistry.
'The Hook Up Plan' (2018–2022)
Starring: Zita Hanrot, Marc Ruchmann, Sabrina Ouazani, Joséphine Draï, and Guillaume Labbé
Why it makes the list: Elsa (Zita Hanrot), the heroine of this French show, is still reeling from a breakup after two years when she meets a man (Marc Ruchmann) who seems too good to be true. As it turns out, her two best friends (Sabrina Ouazani and Joséphine Draï) may be hiding something about her new love interest.
'The King's Affection' (2021)
Starring: Park Eun-bin, Rowoon, Nam Yoon-su, Choi Byung-chan, Bae Yoon-kyung, and Jung Chae-yeon
Why it makes the list: This historical K-drama puts a gender-bending twist on a royal romance. Dam-i (Park Eun-bin) is the secret twin sister of the crowned prince, and his untimely death leads her to covertly take his place. Her secret gets much more complicated when she begins to fall for her handsome tutor (Rowoon).
'Love' (2016–2018)
Starring: Gillian Jacobs, Paul Rust, Claudia O'Doherty, Mike Mitchell, and Chris Witaske
Why it makes the list: This L.A.-set rom-com sees an unlikely pairing develop between nerdy Gus (Paul Rust) and self-destructive cool-girl Mickey (Gillian Jacobs). In order to make things work, however, they'll have to find a way to break their bad relationship habits.
'Love Life' (2020–2021)
Starring: Anna Kendrick, William Jackson Harper, Jessica Williams, Jin Ha, Peter Vack, and Leslie Bibb
Why it makes the list: Widely hailed as an underrated favorite, this anthology series starring Anna Kendrick sucks you in from the very first episode and doesn’t let go until each season’s conclusion. It first follows Darby (Kendrick), then later Marcus (William Jackson Harper), as they navigate love in N.Y.C. throughout key periods in their lives.
'Never Have I Ever' (2020–2023)
Starring: Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Darren Barnet, Jaren Lewison, Ramona Young, Lee Rodriguez, Poorna Jagannathan, and Richa Moorjani
Why it makes the list: Inspired by none other than Mindy Kaling's own adolescence, Never Have I Ever is just the watch for anyone looking for a boy-crazy coming-of-age comedy.
'Nobody Wants This' (2024– )
Starring: Kristen Bell, Adam Brody, Justine Lupe, Leighton Meester, Timothy Simons, and Jackie Tohn
Why it makes the list: A rabbi and a sex podcaster fall in love. That premise alone makes for a must-watch rom-com, but when you add in the internet's crush, Adam Brody, as the swoon-worthy male lead, it's heartwarming perfection.
'One Day' (2024)
Starring: Ambika Mod, Leo Woodall, Eleanor Tomlinson, Essie Davis, Tim McInnerny, Jonny Weldon, and Amber Grappy
Why it makes the list: This adaptation of the beloved David Nicholls novel tells the story of Emma (Ambika Mod) and Dexter (Leo Woodall) in full, gorgeous detail. Warning: Make sure to grab tissues before watching the finale.
'Outlander' (2014– )
Starring: Caitríona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Sophie Skelton, Richard Rankin, Duncan Lacroix, César Domboy, and Tobias Menzies
Why it makes the list: Based on the beloved novel , Outlander is centered on a love that bridges space and time between a World War II-era nurse (Caitríona Balfe) and a 1740s Scottish Highlander (Sam Heughan). Literal centuries can't keep Claire and Jamie apart, though several schemers (and a few wars) might try.
'Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story' (2023)
Starring: India Amarteifio, Corey Mylchreest, Golda Rosheuvel, Arsema Thomas, Michelle Fairley, and Sam Clemmett
Why it makes the list: This limited series will make you see Bridgerton’s Queen Charlotte (Golda Rosheuvel) in a whole new light, as it explores the hardships she’s faced both in her life and in her personal relationship with King George III. Together, they navigate his mental decline with a love story for the ages that mirrors the real-life couple’s.
'Sex and the City' (1998–2004)
Starring: Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis, and Cynthia Nixon
Why it makes the list: Carrie spent six seasons, two movies, and a reboot series looking for love. And not just any love. As the writer herself once put it, “Real love. Ridiculous, inconvenient, consuming, can't live without each other love.” Even if you’ve seen every episode 900,000 times, her connections with Big, Aidan, and even Berger (not the Post-It guy!) are sure to hit you right in the feels.
'Survival of the Thickest' (2023– )
Starring: Michelle Buteau, Tone Bell, Tasha Smith, Marouane Zotti, Anissa Felix, Liza Treyger, Peppermint, and Garcelle Beauvais
Why it makes the list: After a devastating breakup, struggling stylist Mavis Beaumont (Michelle Buteau) rebuilds her life with the help of her best friends. Come for Mavis’s fabulous adventures and stay for the surprising romance that eventually sweeps her off her feet.
'Sweet Magnolias' (2020– )
Starring: JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott, Heather Headley, Carson Rowland, Logan Allen, Justin Bruening, Chris Klein, and Dion Johnstone
Why it makes the list: This lovely small-town series is just as much about the eternal friendship of its core threesome (JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliot, and Heather Headley) as it is about their romantic adventures. And both are kind of goals.
'Too Much' (2025)
Starring: Megan Stalter, Will Sharpe, Michael Zegen, Emily Ratajkowski, Lena Dunham, Andrew Rannells, Richard E. Grant, Janicza Bravo, and Naomi Watts
Why it makes the list: Lena Dunham's perfect pen made its long-awaited return to TV in 2025 with Too Much. Much like her seminal series Girls, it's loosely inspired by her own life and about a young woman (Megan Stalter) as she transplants to London after a breakup and meets a new lover (Will Sharpe). Wrestling with the notion that she was "too much" in her past relationship as she strives to embrace all sides of herself—which simultaneously crashing out over an obsession with her ex's new fling (Emily Ratajkowski)—it's as every bit funny as it is heartwarming. Where Girls, as genuine as it was, was full of cynicism, this show feels like Dunham's mature lease on life and love, after finding it. (All the sweeter: She wrote it alongside her husband, Luis Felber.)
'Valeria' (2020–2024)
Starring: Diana Gómez, Silma López, Paula Malia, Teresa Riott, Maxi Iglesias, and Ibrahim Al Shami J
Why it makes the list: Dubbed the Spanish Sex and the City, Valeria follows titular writer (Diana Gómez) who's going through a rough patch with both her husband (Maxi Iglesias) and her writing. Luckily, she has her trusty gal pals on speed dial for support.
'Virgin River' (2019– )
Starring: Alexandra Breckenridge, Martin Henderson, Colin Lawrence, Tim Matheson, Benjamin Hollingsworth, and Grayson Maxwell Gurnsey
Why it makes the list: Virgin River is your classic textbook romance novel adaptation. Take your city girl (Alexandra Breckenridge), drop her in a small town, introduce a couple of handsome bachelors, and watch the sparks fly!
'Young Royals' (2021–2024)
Starring: Edvin Ryding, Omar Rudberg, Malte Gårdinger, Nikita Uggla, Frida Argento, and Felicia Truedsson
Why it makes the list: This lush Swedish drama takes place at a wealthy high school, where a literal prince (Edvin Ryding) falls in love with a fellow student (Omar Rudberg).
'Younger' (2015–2021)
Starring: Sutton Foster, Hilary Duff, Debi Mazar, Nico Tortorella, Miriam Shor, and Peter Hermann
Why it makes the list: Anyone who’s ever found their heart being pulled in two completely different directions will be able to relate to Younger’s heroine, Liza (Sutton Foster). Amid her workplace antics, the publishing assistant-turned-editor must choose between Josh, the younger boy toy with the power to turn her to mush and Charles, the goofy bookworm that truly “gets” her.
