25 Romance TV Shows That’ll Sweep You Off Your Feet
From slow burns to steamy flings, these love stories are worth falling for.
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Romantic TV shows have earned their place as the coziest, most cathartic kind of binge. Whether it’s a period drama filled with longing glances, or a nostalgic rom-com with unforgettable meet-cutes, a good love story allows us to escape into the intimate worlds of other characters, while quietly holding up a mirror to our own hopes, heartbreaks, and what-ifs.
From fan-favorite slow burns like Normal People and The Summer I Turned Pretty to offbeat romances like Fleabag and Love on the Spectrum, these shows explore love in all its complicated, chaotic, and swoon-worthy forms. Whether you’re craving grand romantic gestures or cringey, lovable first kisses, these 25 romance TV series will have you feeling all the feels.
Nobody Wants This
In Nobody Wants This, Kristen Bell and Adam Brody team up for a charming, offbeat rom-com that’s equal parts witty and heartwarming. Joanne (Bell) is a bubbly, unfiltered, and proudly cynical atheist who co-hosts a sex podcast with her sister. Her world gets turned upside down when she falls—hard—for the “hot rabbi” (Brody) she meets at a dinner party. The dynamic between them is both playful and magnetic, grounding the show’s bigger questions with irresistible banter. It’s smart, slightly irreverent, and delightfully modern—proof that love really does work in mysterious ways.
Bridgerton
Romance doesn’t get more opulent than in Bridgerton, the Regency-era juggernaut that redefined period dramas for a new generation. With breakout performances from Phoebe Dynevor and Regé-Jean Page in season 1, Jonathan Bailey and Simone Ashley in season 2, and Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton in season 3, each installment dives deep into the love life of a different Bridgerton sibling—with plenty of heated encounters and scandal to spare. Filming for season 4, which will focus on Benedict (Luke Thompson)’s love story, is already underway, promising another swoon-worthy chapter in the ton’s most dramatic family saga. With lavish sets, dreamy orchestral pop covers, and romance that will make your heart ache in the best way, this is television at its most decadent.
One Day
Ambika Mod and Leo Woodall breathe new life into One Day, a beloved adaptation of David Nicholls’s novel. The story follows Emma and Dexter, who meet on the same day every year over the course of two decades. Mod brings tenderness and emotional depth to Emma, while Woodall’s Dexter is both infuriating and charming —making their evolving connection all the more believable. It’s a story about timing, missed chances, and the kind of love that leaves a mark, whether or not it lasts.
Outlander
Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan are utterly electric as Claire and Jamie Fraser in Outlander, a sweeping romance with a time-travel twist. Balfe’s performance as the sharp, resilient Claire grounds the fantasy, while Heughan’s portrayal of the fiercely loyal Jamie launched a thousand daydreams. Their fiery, star-crossed love stretches across centuries and continents, with enough passion, peril, and longing to keep you bingeing well into the night. While filming for the eighth and final season has wrapped, the release date has not been announced yet.
Love on the Spectrum
While Love on the Spectrum doesn’t follow traditional stars, its cast of real-life individuals—including fan favorites like Abbey, Connor, and Dani—shine brighter than any scripted romance. The docuseries introduces viewers to the lives of people on the autism spectrum as they navigate dating, relationships, and self-discovery. Their openness makes this one of the most heartfelt and inspiring takes on love you’ll ever see—and a reminder that romance is for everyone.
Normal People
Few shows have captured the ache of first love quite like Normal People. Based on Sally Rooney’s bestselling novel, this intimate Irish drama stars Marianne (Daisy Edgar-Jones) and Connell (Paul Mescal)—two teens from opposite social worlds whose connection deepens over years of miscommunications, missed chances, and magnetic pull. Their chemistry is utterly transfixing, with performances so raw they feel almost intrusive to watch. While second season rumors have surfaced and been debunked, the possibility has never been explicitly ruled out by showrunners. All we know is that if it returns, prepare to have your heart broken all over again.
Heartstopper
With its soft palette, earnest storytelling, and beautifully diverse cast, Heartstopper is a love letter to queer adolescence—and it’s impossible not to fall head over heels for it. Joe Locke and Kit Connor lead the Netflix hit as Charlie and Nick, two British teens whose friendship blossoms into something more. The show poignantly explores themes such as gender identity, eating disorders, and mental health, and commits itself to positive and affirming representation. The series is packed with heartwarming moments, graphic novel-style animation flourishes (in a nod to its source material by Alice Oseman), and a steady reminder that young love can be just as profound as any epic romance.
Sex and the City
Before there were situationships, there was Carrie Bradshaw, Manolos in hand, navigating the highs and horrors of dating in New York City. Sex and the City, starring Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Cynthia Nixon, and Kristin Davis, was nothing short of a cultural phenomenon when it made its debut in the late ’90s—bold, provocative, and endlessly quotable. Whether you’re Team Big or forever rooting for Aidan, there’s no denying the series gave us one of the most iconic portrayals of modern romance. And with the And Just Like That… revival continuing to unfold, Carrie’s love life is far from over.
Sanditon
Inspired by Jane Austen’s final, unfinished novel, Sanditon is all idyllic seaside vistas, forbidden flirtations, and yearning romances worthy of the author herself. Rose Williams stars as Charlotte Heywood, a spirited heroine caught in a web of suitors, schemes, and scandal in a blossoming resort town. Though fan-favorite Theo James left after season 1, later seasons introduced new romantic arcs and leading men, including Ben Lloyd-Hughes and Alexander Vlahos. The third and final season wrapped in 2023, giving Charlotte the love story she—and viewers—so richly deserved.
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Chewing Gum
Michaela Coel’s Chewing Gum is wild, weird, and unlike any other romance show on this list—but that’s exactly why it belongs here. As Tracey, Coel plays a 24-year-old virgin raised in a strict religious household who’s determined to figure out sex, relationships, and adulthood—no matter how awkward or hilarious the journey gets. The show’s chaotic charm and fearless honesty made it a cult hit, and Coel’s electric screen presence cemented her as a creative force to watch. It’s a raunchy, refreshingly unfiltered take on coming-of-age love, and still feels ahead of its time.
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story
If Bridgerton left you craving more royal drama and passionate devotion, Queen Charlotte is your next obsession. This sumptuous prequel follows the rise of a young Queen Charlotte, played by the luminous India Amarteifio, as she enters an arranged marriage with King George III (Corey Mylchreest) that blossoms into a deeply tender, complicated love. With returning appearances from Bridgerton favorites Golda Rosheuvel and Adjoa Andoh, the series is both a love story and a study in power, grief, and resilience.
Love Life
Love Life reinvents the rom-com anthology with a fresh twist: each season follows one person’s romantic evolution from first love to lasting love. Anna Kendrick anchors season 1 as Darby, a sweetly awkward New Yorker stumbling through relationships and self-discovery, while season 2 stars William Jackson Harper as Marcus, navigating divorce, identity, and dating in his 30s. With a killer soundtrack and whip-smart writing, Love Life delivers heartbreak, hope, and the little moments that define modern romance. While it wrapped after two seasons, its impact lingers—especially for anyone who believes love stories are rarely straightforward.
Jane the Virgin
Equal parts telenovela parody and heartfelt romantic dramedy, Jane the Virgin is pure joy from start to finish. Gina Rodriguez shines as Jane Villanueva, a devout Catholic and aspiring writer whose life is thrown into chaos after a medical mishap leads to a surprise pregnancy—with a stranger’s baby. What follows is five seasons of love triangles, secret twins, evil siblings, and one of the most endearing heroines on TV. With swoon-worthy turns from Justin Baldoni and Brett Dier, Jane the Virgin is a love story that’s funny, big-hearted, and endlessly addictive.
Emily in Paris
Say what you will about her fashion choices, but Emily Cooper knows how to stumble into a romantic entanglement. In Emily in Paris, Lily Collins stars as a wide-eyed American marketing exec living out every Francophile’s fantasy: working (and flirting) her way through Paris. With dreamy love interests like Lucas Bravo’s brooding chef Gabriel, the series serves up a carousel of new beaus each season, including fan-favorite Marcello who stole our hearts season 4. Season 5 is confirmed and is expected to begin filming in May 2025. While a release date hasn’t been announced, we’re sure it promises to usher in more questionable texts, iconic fits, and enough romantic tension to keep us reeling for days.
My Lady Jane
Forget the history books—My Lady Jane is here to rewrite the Tudor era with magic, mischief, and a very modern romance. Based on the bestselling novel by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows, this irreverent period dramedy stars Emily Bader as Lady Jane Grey, who narrowly escapes execution and ends up on a thrilling adventure with her secretly shapeshifting husband, Guildford Dudley (Edward Bluemel). Think Bridgerton meets The Princess Bride, but with more sword fights, supernatural twists, and a ’90s grunge soundtrack. Fans were shocked to hear that the series would not be returning to Prime Video for a season 2, but it was bloody good while it lasted.
Pride and Prejudice
It’s been nearly three decades, and yet no one has topped Colin Firth’s Darcy striding out of that lake. The 1995 Pride and Prejudice miniseries, starring Firth opposite a radiant Jennifer Ehle as Elizabeth Bennet, remains the definitive series-adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic. With its searing chemistry, impeccable period detail, and five hours of simmering tension, this is the version that launched a thousand literary crushes. It’s not just required viewing for Austen fans—it’s the blueprint for every great enemies-to-lovers tale that followed.
The Summer I Turned Pretty
There’s just something about a summer love triangle that hits so different. In The Summer I Turned Pretty, based on Jenny Han’s bestselling trilogy, Lola Tung stars as Belly, who returns to her family’s beach house and finds herself caught between two brothers, Conrad (Christopher Briney) and Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno). With its sun-drenched scenes , emotionally layered characters, and a killer Taylor Swift-heavy soundtrack, the series nails the yearning and heartbreak of first love. Season 3 is on the horizon, and trust us—you’re going to want to dive back in.
Never Have I Ever
Romance gets a hilarious, heartfelt refresh in Never Have I Ever, Mindy Kaling’s coming-of-age series about grief, growing up, and the all-consuming drama of teen love. Maitreyi Ramakrishnan shines as Devi Vishwakumar, a whip-smart, impulsive high schooler navigating crushes, culture, and identity—often all at once. Whether she’s torn between dreamboat jock Paxton (Darren Barnet) and sweet nerd Ben (Jaren Lewison), or figuring out how to be okay on her own, Devi’s journey is messy, relatable, and wildly funny. The series wrapped in 2023 with a satisfying, swoony finale that proves growing up can come with a happy ending.
Business Proposal
If you’re craving a classic rom-com with a glossy K-drama twist, Business Proposal will charm you from the first fake-date mix-up. Ahn Hyo-seop stars as a swoon-worthy CEO who unknowingly falls for his employee (played by the effervescent Kim Se-jeong), after she poses as someone else on a blind date to scare him off. Spoiler: It doesn’t work. What follows is a whirlwind of mistaken identities, office flirtations, and soft-focus kisses that’ll make you giddy. It’s playful, fast-paced, and full of heart—basically everything you want when you hit “next episode” at midnight.
The Mindy Project
Created by and starring Mindy Kaling, The Mindy Project is a love letter to messy, pop-culture-obsessed hopeless romantics everywhere. As OB-GYN Mindy Lahiri, Kaling navigates career chaos and a string of deeply relatable dating disasters, all while chasing her dream of a rom-com-worthy love story. Her chemistry with Chris Messina’s Danny Castellano is peak will-they-won’t-they, and their banter is as sharp as Mindy’s designer wardrobe. It’s hilarious, chaotic, and deeply lovable (just like your favorite ex you keep stalking on Instagram).
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