The romantic genre is a much-loved genre, be it watching on Netflix or reading. Maybe it’s because of the universality of love, and how it’s present all around us. Romantic series tend to have a mix of genres in them: drama, comedy, thrill, or suspense, and no wonder, a good romantic series can tingle you the correct way!
So, if you’re in the mood for a good swoon-worthy romantic series, you’ve come to the right spot! Here is our top 10 romantic series pick on Netflix.
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10. The Empress
‘The Empress‘ is a german historical drama that traces the life of Empress Elisabeth of Austria. The show begins with a 16-year-old Bavarian duchess, Sisi, who falls in love with her sister’s betrothed, Emperor Franz Joseph. As soon as Franz reciprocates her love, Sisi moves to Vienna. What follows next revolves around layered politics with romance at the heart of the series.
9. Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha
‘Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha‘ follows the life of dentist Yoo Hye-jin, who shifts to a seaside village after she loses her job in Seoul. She starts her own practice there and meets Hong Du-sik. Thereafter, sparks fly between the two. The series, along with the growing love between the two, also focuses on other interesting characters from the village.
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8. The Hookup Plan
‘The Hookup Plan‘ is a romantic comedy-drama Netflix series which features a friend group navigating life in high society Paris. People do call it the French ‘Friends‘ too. The series starts with Elsa, 30, who is at a dead-end job and unable to move on from her ex-boyfriend. Her best friends, Charlotte and Milou, get Elsa to hook up with a sex worker, Julio Soon, Julio develops feelings for Elsa. ‘The Hookup Plan’ not only centers around the two love interests but also pans out to other characters and many contemporary issues.
7. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
A musical romantic comedy, ‘Crazy Ex-Girlfriend‘ is a fun show which features Rachel Bloom as its main character. Rachel dumps her successful life in Manhattan and flies across the country to California to pursue a former romantic interest. The new transition in her life brings what was missing in Manhattan: love, happiness and adventure. The series is different from the regular rom-coms that we see and with seasons, the series evolves into deeper themes.
6. New Girl
Fox‘s 2011 sitcom, ‘New Girl‘ is for everyone who loves a slow-burn romance. Jess is a middle school class teacher who moves into a new apartment with three men. Being roommates with three men, the viewers get to witness the four of them understanding the many layers of love and relationships. The sitcom features the romance between Jess and Nick over a few seasons.
5. Dash & Lily
‘Dash & Lily‘ is based on the young adult series by David Levithan and Rachel Cohn. Although the series is only one season long and mostly viewed as a Christmas series, it still has the elements of a perfectly sweet romance. Lily and Dash fall in love with each other in quite an extraordinary way. They leave written letters for each other anonymously at the iconic New York bookstore, The Strand, and eventually meet unexpectedly at a party.
4. Outlander
‘Outlander‘ is a 2014 series based on the novel series of the same name by Diana Gabaldon. The show’s plot, with passionate romance at the heart, is also built around the genres of sci-fi, action, and time travel. A world war II nurse, who’s married to a husband she loves dearly, inexplicably, time travels to 18th century Scotland. Claire marries a Scotsman there to survive and develops a passionate relationship with him. Claire is in a heated affair with two men, who are separated from two timelines.
3. Sex Education
The Netflix series, ‘Sex Education‘, is much more than just a romantic series. The show has brought up the much more important issues of safe sex, sexual identities, and different kinds of love. ‘Sex Education‘ traces the lives of the students of Moordale Secondary School as they navigate their own personal dilemmas of sexual intimacy and their sexual identities. At the heart of the show are multiple couples and their blooming love stories you’d not want to miss.
2. Bridgerton
Another famous Netflix series is ‘Bridgerton‘. A historical period drama, set in the regency era London, ‘Bridgerton‘ brings to the screens high society rules, the marriage market, riches, comedy, and lots of slow burn flirting with passionate romance scenes. The show is even more famous for its fiercely romantic dialogues, one of many being, “You are the bane of my existence and the object of all my desires.”
1. Heartstopper
Alice Oseman’s ‘Heartstopper‘ is a queer teenage romance that follows two classmates Charlie and Nick. Charlie immediately falls for Nick, and the show then follows the two coming together, along with Nick coming to terms with his identity. The show brings to light many emotional feelings, which brings multiple intense moments in the show too. ‘Heartstopper‘ also has a very diverse cast, which further makes the show a must-watch!
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