10 Shows For ‘Every Year After’ Fans

One Day

'One Day' is one of the closest matches to 'Every Year After' thanks to its emotional friends-to-lovers journey and unique time-jump storytelling. The series follows Emma and Dexter, who meet on the night of their university graduation and continue crossing paths over the years. Each episode revisits their lives on the same date, and shows how their relationship evolves through successes, mistakes, heartbreak, and missed opportunities.

Looking for Alaska

If you loved the emotional romance in 'Every Year After', 'Looking for Alaska' is another great pick. Based on John Green’s bestselling novel, the series follows Miles Halter, a teenager who starts at a new boarding school and quickly becomes drawn to the mysterious Alaska Young. Like Every Year After, it is a coming-of-age story about love and friendship. The show moves between different timelines, and slowly uncovers how past events continue to affect the characters.

A Perfect Story

This Spanish romantic drama follows Margot, a wealthy hotel heiress, and David, a struggling man trying to find his place in life. Their unlikely friendship gradually turns into something deeper as they help each other navigate personal challenges. Similar to 'Every Year After', the series focuses on emotional growth, missed chances, and discovering love when least expected.

Sullivan’s Crossing

For viewers who enjoyed the emotional growth and second-chance romance elements of 'Every Year After', 'Sullivan’s Crossing' offers a more mature take on similar themes. The series follows successful neurosurgeon Maggie Sullivan, who returns to her rural hometown after her life is turned upside down. Like 'Every Year After', it explores how time changes people and how returning to familiar places can reopen old wounds while creating opportunities for new beginnings.

Forever

If 'Every Year After' left you wanting another heartfelt first-love story, 'Forever' is an easy next watch. Based on a novel by Judy Blume, the Netflix series follows childhood friends Justin and Keisha as they reconnect during their teenage years in Los Angeles. Much like Percy and Sam, their relationship feels authentic and deeply emotional. The series captures the excitement and uncertainty of young love while exploring how people change over time.

Maxton Hall – The World Between Us

This has quickly become a favorite among romance fans, and it shares many similarities with Every Year After. 'Maxton Hall' centers on Ruby and James, whose lives collide at an elite private school despite coming from very different worlds. It focuses on first love, personal growth, family pressures, and the challenges that come with crossing social boundaries.

Outer Banks

If you loved the summer atmosphere and youthful energy of 'Every Year After', 'Outer Banks' brings those elements with an extra dose of adventure. The Netflix hit follows a tight-knit group of friends who become involved in a high-stakes treasure hunt connected to a long-standing mystery. Along the way, there are romances and friendships tested by secrets. While it leans more heavily into action and suspense, it still captures the intensity of young relationships.

My Life with the Walter Boys

'My Life With The Walter Boys' shares many of the same themes that make 'Every Year After' so addictive. After a personal tragedy changes her life, Jackie moves to a small Colorado town and finds herself living with the lively Walter family. As she adjusts to her new surroundings, she develops complicated feelings for two of the Walter brothers, creating plenty of romantic tension.

The Summer I Turned Pretty

Few shows capture the same emotional energy as 'Every Year After' quite like 'The Summer I Turned Pretty'. Set against the backdrop of unforgettable summers by the beach, the series follows Belly as she finds herself caught between two brothers while coming of age. Like Percy and Sam’s story, it balances romance, heartbreak, friendship, and the bittersweet feeling of growing older. If you loved the emotional highs and lows of Every Year After, this Prime Video hit should be at the top of your watchlist.

Dawson’s Creek

Long before modern coming-of-age romances became popular, 'Dawson’s Creek' perfected the formula. The series follows a group of close friends as they navigate love, friendship, and growing up in a small coastal town. At the center are Dawson and Joey, childhood best friends whose relationship becomes increasingly complicated over the years. Like 'Every Year After', the show explores how relationships evolve over time and how first loves can change a person’s future.