These lazy winter months always demand some romantic moments with our loved ones rather than being on the laptop for 24 hours. We always prefer two things while spending some quality time with our loved ones: first, bingeing on some good romantic movies, and second, having an amazing candlelight dinner.
Moreover, romantic shows are always nostalgic as well as fun to watch. They are focused on introducing the audience to some new characters and innovations. So, if you want to revisit the golden days or want to discover some new shows, you are surely going to love this listicle. While there are millions of romantic shows that are currently streaming on Netflix, some shows are dearer to people than others. Hence, we have curated a list of 15 such feel-good romantic shows especially for you to binge-watch this weekend.
The Bride of Habaek
Release date: 3 July 2017
Rating: 6.9/10
Cast: Nam Joo-hyuk, Shin Se-kyung, Lim Ju-hwan, Krystal Jung and others
Where to watch: Viki, Netflix
This South Korean TV series is based on the spin-off version of the 2006 Bride of the Water God by Yoon Mi-kyung. The show explores an amazing fantasy world story of the egotistical deity, Ha-baek, who was then traveling to Mother Earth in search of a mysterious magical stone. Meanwhile, the story takes an interesting turn when he asks for help from a psychiatrist, So-ah, who straight away rejects him, and then his journey becomes harder when three gods appear.
Modern Love
Release date: 18 October 2019
Rating: 7.9/10
Cast: Kit Harington, Anne Hathaway, Dev Patel, Lucy Boynton and others
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
This is an American romantic comedy television series that takes place in New York City and revolves around the zillions of meanings of love. It’s an amazing yet heart-warming show that showcases relationships, love, and human connection. Starring Kit Harington, Anne Hathaway, Dev Patel, and Lucy Boynton, the show has 2 seasons with 16 mind-blowing episodes.
Memories of the Alhambra
Release date: 1 December 2018
Rating: 7.8/10
Cast: Hyun Bin, Park Shin-hye, Lee Jae-wook, Park Hoon and others
Where to watch: Netflix
A fantasy South Korean drama, Memories of the Alhambra, is set in several parts of Spain and South Korea. It aired on cable networks from December 01, 2018, to January 20, 2019, and now it’s also available on Netflix. The show follows an amazing storyline of how, after facing so many difficulties when Yoo Jin Woo finally traveled to Spain for his business purpose, he and the old hostel owner, Jung Hee Joo, became entangled in a mysterious incident.
Swiping America
Release date: 15 June 2023
Rating: 6.8/10
Cast: Reagan Baker, Ashleigh Warren and Krishnanand Kelkar
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video, Jio Cinema
One of the most loved romantic TV shows, Swiping America, is available to watch on Netflix. It is an amazing documentary and reality show that follows an extremely enjoyable journey of a heterogeneous gang of lonely singles from New York City as they use a dating app to reflect on their personal experiences with sex, relationships, love, and connection. It’s an absolute must-watch because of its true storyline that feels so relatable and quite real than any other scripted docu-series.
Business Proposal
Release date: 5 April 2022
Rating:8.1/10
Cast: Ahn Hyo-seop, Kim Se-jeong, Kim Min-gue and others
Where to watch: Netflix
“Business Proposal” is a popular South Korean Romantic Comedy drama based on The Office Blind Date by HaeHwa. This is a beautiful romantic series where the plot revolves around the life of an employee known as Shin Ha-ri, who went on a blind date in place of her friend. But later she realized that she had gone on a date with none but her own boss. This most loved series was directed by Park Seon-ho and written by none other than Han Seol-hee and Hong Bo-hee.
Miseducation (Season 1)
Release date: 15 September 2023
Rating: 6.5/10
Cast: Buntu Petse, Lunga Shabalala, Preven Reddy and others
Where to watch: Netflix
Netflix has already dropped the first season of “Miseducation” on the 15th of September, 2023. We could see an immense acceptance by the audience from all over the world. Directed by Catharine Cooke and Themba Mfebe, it is a funny yet romantic teen drama that revolves around the life of Mbali Hadebe. She was a famous social influencer. After social harassment, in which the police seized her house and family assets due to her mother’s political scandals, she lost all her status and respect in front of her audience. Later, she moved to Grahamstown University in Makhanda and tried to revive her social status.
Dash and Lily
Release date: 10 November 2020
Rating: 7.5 /10
Cast: Midori Francis, Austin Abrams, Dante Brown and others
Where to watch: Netflix
The series is based on a romance set in Christmas among two teenagers while they quest around a dare game. The story starts with Dash confronting a book with a note on it saying, “Do you dare?” This leads to a mysterious dare game full of adventure, love, and comedy that finally ends when he reaches the author of the note, Lily. The series walks through the encounter between the two teenagers.
Everything Sucks
Release date: 16 February 2018
Rating: 7.5 /10
Cast: Jahi Di’Allo Winston, Peyton Kennedy, Patch Darragh and others
Where to watch: Netflix
“Everything Sucks!” is a nostalgic excursion back to the 90s that pulls at your heartstrings. Set in a secondary school in Exhausting, Oregon, this Netflix series catches the substance of pre-adulthood and the battles of growing up. The show delightfully mixes humor and an exceptional 90s soundtrack to make an endearing encounter. The characters are interesting and charming, particularly the oddball AV club and show club individuals. While the plot might appear to be recognizable, the bona fide exhibitions and sharp composing make it stick out. “Everything Sucks!” is a beguiling sign of a more straightforward time, making it a must-look for anybody hankering for a portion of sentimentality and sincere narration.
Love Alarm
Release date: 22 August 2019
Rating: 6.7/10
Cast: Kim So-hyun, Jung Ga-ram, Song Kang and others
Where to watch: Netflix
“Love Alarm” has been ranked as one of the most-watched and most-loved television series all around the globe. Directed by Lee Na-jung and based on a webtoon, the series has an extraordinary storyline where a mobile application notifies everything if anybody has affection for anyone in the surrounding area. Hook on to the show to find out how Kim Jojo experiences the feeling of romance while coping with personal adversities.
My Holo Love
Release date: 7 February 2020
Rating: 7.6/10
Cast: Yoon Hyun-min, Ko Sung-hee, Choi Yeo-jin and others
Where to watch: Netflix
This is a popular South Korean fictional romantic drama directed by Lee Sang-yeop and Yoon Jong-ho, and stars some famous faces like Yoon Hyun-min and Ko Sung-hee. The story follows a girl who was suffering from prosopagnosia and accidentally receives a prototype of an AI named Holo. Holo was there to help her with daily activities, but she always ended up struggling with a trust issue and not falling in love with him.
Castaway Diva (Season 1)
Release date: 28 October 2023
Rating: 8.9/10
Cast: Chae Jong Hyeop, Park Eun-bin, Kim Hyo-jin, Kim Joo-hun and others
Where to watch: Netflix
This South Korean TV series is directed by Choong-hwan and has already started dropping its episodes from 28 October onwards, every Saturday and Sunday. The following story is all about a girl who recently won a UCC competition and went to Seoul to fulfill her dream of becoming a sensational diva. But she ends up finding herself on a deserted island due to an unexpected accident and returns to the world after 15 freaking years.
Heartstopper
Release date: 22 April 2022
Rating: 8.7/10
Cast: Kit Connor, Olivia Colman, Joe Locke, Yasmin Finney and many more
Where to watch: Netflix
If we are recommending a listicle of feel-good romantic shows, then Heartstopper is a must-watch for all age groups. It is a teen drama on LGBTQ that has won numerous hearts. They say Love has no language or gender, and our characters prove it right! In short, “Love is Love”. In addition to that, the show blends Charlie’s and Nick’s romance during exams, prom, and their trip to Paris. In this season, you will understand the characters deeply. Moreover, the story plots the unforeseen challenges that Tara and Darcy face, which is an attraction for the viewers. Weekend? So, watch out for Heartstopper and make it a part of your heart!
Deep Fake Love
Release date: 6 July 2023
Rating: 5/10
Cast: Raquel Sánchez-Silva
Where to watch: Netflix
Dating shows reveal the reality of love and marriage and are the best on-the-go shows for the current generation. “Deep Fake Love” is one such Spanish romantic dating show, where five committed couples were divided into two groups, and they were sent to two different houses named Venice Villa and Mars Villa. Later on, 10 more hot and super sexy singles marked their existence in those two villas. Now, hook on to the show to see whether the committed people remain loyal to their partner or they fall for the seductive attention of the singles.
Friends
Release date: 22 September 1994
Rating: 8.2/10
Cast: Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, david schwimmer, Courteney Cox and other
Where to watch: Netflix
“Friends” is one of the iconic series which is watched by almost everyone, and has earned enough audiences in the last few years. We could see the viewership is increasing day by day, and this is just because people are re-watching them again and again. In addition to this, the famous tagline “You can never have enough Friends”, has taken the whole internet world by storm, and we are just obsessed with it. The story is about friendship and bonding, where, over 10 years, these friends undergo many life lessons, difficulties, and family issues.
The Summer I Turned Pretty
Release date: 17 June 2022
Rating: 7.3/10
Cast: Gavin Casalegno, Lola Tung, Christopher Briney, Sean Kaufman and others
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
We must say that some shows are like warm sun rays which give us a whole different level of comfort and solace. The Summer I Turned Pretty is one of them. According to its actual synopsis, it is an amazing show full of romance and entertainment, which portrays a girl who is caught in a love triangle between two brothers as she deals with her first love and first heartbreak during the perfect summer. Despite its complicated storyline, it has been praised as an innovative and hopeful romantic series.