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Romance can refer to anything from discreet conversations to overt sex scenes when broadcast television charts and formalities aren’t an issue. However, the perfect love story is a fusion of all genres, just like real life; love can happen even in the most traumatic circumstances or overused settings. The Netflix romance series listed below are some of the best, and the variety is from absolute shady trash to real first-love feelings.
Gilmore Girls
Is it too early to declare Gilmore Girls to be a classic? The story of mother and daughter Lorelai and best friends Rory Gilmore is one of stunning simplicity that has captured audiences’ attention for more than two decades. Stars Hollow is populated by individuals who, in spite of their differences, genuinely care about each other and their society as a whole.
The many cultures of the town provide a skewed perception of small-town life and are the series’ icing on the cake. Additionally, the show introduced a variety of men for both Lorelai and Rory, each of whom is so distinct and provides such a variety of benefits to their relationship issues that viewers have been divided over who they prefer among both of these women. Even in the sweet and dreamy town of Stars Hollow, romance is difficult, but the pain can be eased with your daily 10 cups of coffee.
- Creators: Amy Sherman-Palladino
- Cast: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Melissa McCarthy, Keiko Agena
- IMBD Rating: 8.2/10
Emily in Paris
When Emily Cooper (Lily Collins) realizes her life is in a rut, she seizes the chance to spend a year in France. As Emily tries to fit into the new world around her, Emily in Paris is a romanticized account of life in Paris from the perspective of an American.
Emily’s giggly and carefree personality is perfectly captured by Collins without coming across as nerdy, which also creates her poor decisions (like gradually courting her new friend’s boyfriend) even more impactful and annoying. Nothing in Emily’s life is overly serious, which gives the show a tonne of charisma and tends to make the messes Emily makes fun of, which is a rare occurrence on modern television. Additionally, is there a more romantic backdrop for Emily’s new life to take shape?
- Creators: Darren Star
- Cast: Lily Collins, Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, Ashley Park, Lucas Bravo
- IMBD Rating: 6.9/10
Never Have I Ever
Growing up is difficult for anyone, but Devi Vishwakumar finds it especially difficult (Maitreyi Ramakrishnan). The beginning of Never Have I Ever is tragic. Devi enters her sophomore year determined to make a fresh start after observing her father’s (Sendhil Ramamurthy) unexpected dying all through her sophomore year and briefly losing usage her legs due to trauma. Devi’s life spirals out of control when she finds herself in romantic relationships with not one, but two boys while still dealing with her grief and her difficult relationship with her mother (Pooma Jagannathan).
Devi must navigate the waters of high school romance while also dealing with her early life competitor, Ben (Jaren Lewison), and one of the hottest guys in school, Paxton (Darren Barnet). Devi has to deal with her family and her Indian identity while maneuvering through her high school romance. There are both comedic and sentimental moments in Maitreyi Ramakrishnan’s portrayal of the clumsy Devi, which is hilarious.
- Creators: Mindy Kaling, Lang Fisher
- Cast: Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Poorna Jagannathan, Richa Moorjani
- IMBD Rating: 7.9/10
Bridgerton
The Regency-era romance, which follows the romantic adventures of the Bridgerton family in early 18th-century London, is Shonda Rhimes’s first Netflix original series. The first season follows the smoldering romance between the firstborn Daphne (Phoebe Dynevor) and the gorgeous Duke (Regé-Jean Page), which is focused on a sequence of romance novels by Julia Quinn.
While the first half is mainly longing glances and modest flirting and Daphne not knowing what people are supposed to do after marriage and the Duke explaining it to her in the most modest of ways. Their chemistry gets strong and more intimate, as the second part of the season is primarily based on softcore sex scenes.
- Creators: Chris Van Dusen
- Cast: Adjoa Andoh, Lorraine Ashbourne, Jonathan Bailey, Ruby Barker
- IMBD Rating: 4.5/10
Easy
This anthology from director Joe Swanberg is another modern Netflix romance. It has three seasons of love stories between different people living in Chicago, covering the full spectrum of what it means to find true love in this day and age. Even though each episode is stand-alone and can be watched without reference to others, a few characters are seen again at various points throughout their lives. A relatable look at what it means to date and reside in the twenty-first century, even though not all of the storylines are romantic; instead, they are more philosophizing on modern life in general.
- Creators: Joe Swanberg
- Cast: Malin Åkerman, Jane Adams, Andrew Bachelor, Orlando Bloom
- IMBD Rating: 6.9/10
Crash Landing on You
Netflix has recently made significant investments in K-dramas, one of the most entertaining, sensual binges of 2020. Hijinks occur when a South Korean heiress unintentionally paraglides into North Korea and slams into a North Korean soldier; yes, that is the plot of this show (and yes, they fall in love). Several of the specifics about North Korean life are extremely accurate because a North Korean defector works on the writing staff, but overall this is a light entertainment, intimate affair about citizens from two different worlds.
- Creators: Studio Dragon
- Cast: Hyun Bin, Son Ye-jin, Kim Jung-Hyun, Seo Ji-Hye
- IMBD Rating: 8.7/10
Elite
This Spanish series is for you if you enjoy your high school shows as risqué and sexy as possible. Because Elite is very European and very risqué, you’ll be watching hot Spanish high schoolers who hook up a lot. Elite is a murder mystery and high school drama mixed together. It takes its cues from Gossip Girl in handling its teen characters like adults. Sometimes you need that kind of compelling drama, and Elite will deliver.
- Creators: Carlos Montero, Darío Madrona
- Cast: María Pedraza, Itzan Escamilla, Miguel Bernardeau, Miguel Herrán
- IMBD Rating: 7.3/10
Jane the Virgin
This CW rom-com was created in the aesthetic of a telenovela, so there are many traditional soap opera twists interwoven throughout the tale of a young woman who is unintentionally artificially inseminated. The title character Jane (Gina Rodriguez) and her cop boyfriend as well as Jane and her unintentional father of her child both have sweet love stories. It’s simultaneously endearing, charming, romantic, occasionally silly, and incredibly loving.
- Creators: Jennie Snyder Urman
- Cast: Gina Rodriguez, Andrea Navedo, Yael Grobglas, Justin Baldoni
- IMBD Rating: 7.9/10
Sweet Magnolias
Maddie (Joanna Garcia-Swisher), Dana Sue (Brooke Elliott), and Helen (Heather Headley) are three best friends who form a group known as the Sweet Magnolias to handle anything that comes their way in the small, cozy, and fictional town in North Carolina.
The series strikes the ideal balance between the happy and sad moments in one’s life and the Magnolias’ famous margaritas. It is heartwarming and humorous. Everything in Serenity is based on love: love of community, family, friends, colleagues, and especially.
The Magnolias’ attention shifts from their struggle to find the ideal suitor to what they’ll do to make their small town better for the future and, most importantly, for the kids. This program has something for everyone because the teenagers of the Magnolias face a variety of difficulties while also experiencing the love that permeates the high school hallways.
- Creators: Sheryl J. Anderson
- Cast: JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott, Heather Headley
- IMBD Rating: 4.2/10
Sex Education
Sex Education, a smash hit comedy on Netflix, is proof that a simple premise can work when combined with strong characters and a stellar cast. Sex Education is full of laughs but can also instantly move you to tears with some incredible character moments. It follows the lives of the students, faculty, and family members of the purely fictional High School as they deal with various personal dilemmas, frequently related to sexual intimacy.
The show had enjoyable seasons one and three, but its second season struck the ideal balance. It demonstrated how a show can benefit from venturing beyond the main character. Even though seasons one and three were enjoyable, the show’s second season struck the ideal balance. It demonstrated how a show can benefit from venturing beyond the main character, particularly in the episode that the fans have come to refer to as the “Breakfast Club” episode.
Sex Education is lighthearted and full of jokes; it leans into the silly argument of a youngster trying to give Sexual guidance to other teenagers and hits the mark.
- Creators: Laurie Nunn
- Cast: Asa Butterfield, Gillian Anderson, Ncuti Gatwa, Emma Mackey
- IMBD Rating: 8.4/10