Whether you prefer a rom-com fanatic or like good plots, Netflix has something for every types of audiences. If you're looking for something that pulls at your heartstrings and makes you question why a certain type of love doesn't exist in real life, then here is a list of the most romantic TV shows on Netflix that you can binge-watch this holiday season.
Heartstopper
The series is an original Netflix series that follows the blossoming romance between secondary schoolers Charlie (played by Joe Locke) and Nick (played by Kit Connor). With its second season out officially, this LGBTQ+ romantic comedy series will make you feel everything as the two newly out students navigate their relationship.
Virgin River
This is a romantic drama series based on the Virgin River novels by Robyn Carr. It tells the story of a nurse practitioner who decides to relocate to the remote town of Virgin River, CA, hoping for a fresh start, though she soon realizes small-town life isn't as easy as she thought it might be. With its newest season out now, get ready to see some secrets come to light in the town of Virgin River.
Sex Education
The series stars Gillian Anderson and Asa Butterfield. It follows an inexperienced high school student, who ironically has plenty of sexual knowledge thanks to his sex therapist mother, as he decides to team up with a rebellious classmate to establish an underground sex therapy clinic at their school. It's hilariously implausible, delightfully raunchy, seemingly set in a timeless vacuum, and utterly brilliant. The newest — and final — season is now available for streaming.
Bridgerton
The series is inspired by Julia Quinn's bestselling novel and takes place during England's early 1800s Regency period. It follows the love affairs of a diverse group of high-society members. Julie Andrews narrates the series as the voice of Lady Whistledown, an anonymous gossip columnist.
Feel Good
This series features Canadian comedian Mae Martin as a fictionalized version of herself in this romantic comedy series, chronicling her life in London as she battles addiction and pursues a relationship with a woman who has never dated another woman.
Valeria
This is a Spanish drama based on the novels by Elísabet Benavent. It tells the story of the titular Valeria, a writer who, experiencing both writer's block and tension with her husband, must turn to her three best friends, Lola, Carmen, and Nerea, for support. Valeria's friends, however, are caught up in a world of love, drama, relationships, unfaithfulness, and more that will keep your eyes glued to the screen.
Never Have I Ever
This is a series executive produced by Mindy Kaling and loosely based on her life. It centers around a first-generation Indian American girl named Devi (played by Maitreyi Ramakrishnan) as she navigates the struggles of high school, boys, and adolescence.
Riverdale
It is a dark teen soap that puts a sexy spin on the wholesome, folksy Archie comics from your childhood. When they're not cracking the mysteries and secrets that plague their town, Archie and his friends try to figure out their romantic drama.
Easy
It features a massive ensemble cast and follows Chicagoans navigating relationships.
Lovesick
It is a romantic comedy where the protagonist, Dylan, discovers he has chlamydia. Subsequently, he embarks on a journey with his friends to inform his past partners about his health status, leading to a reflection on his previous relationships.
Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy follows the passions of a group of doctors and the steamy relationships they have with each other.
She's Gotta Have It
Spike Lee reimagines his critically acclaimed '80s indie comedy in this modern, serialized remake. "She's Gotta Have It" revolves around the life of Nola Darling (DeWanda Wise), a fiercely independent artist juggling three strikingly different paramours.
Luna Nera
Set in 17th-century Italy, a teenage girl discovers her destiny as a witch but faces disapproval from her boyfriend's father.
Summertime
Inspired by Federico Moccia's novel "Tre Metri Sopra il Cielo" and set on Italy's Adriatic coast, this romantic Italian series follows the love story between a street-racing motorcyclist and a woman determined to leave her small town behind and explore the world.
Spinning Out
A figure skater with Olympic dreams struggles to balance love, family, and mental health.
Twice Upon a Time
This French romantic drama follows Vincent, who receives a mysterious package while recovering from a breakup that may give him a second chance with his ex, Louise.
Special
This uplifting series tells the story of Ryan, a gay man with mild cerebral palsy who decides to rewrite his identity and pursue the life he desires.
Little Things
Kavya and Dhruv, a young couple in Mumbai, navigate the complexities of modern relationships, careers, and family life.
Survival of the Thickest
This romantic comedy series follows Mavis Beaumont, a newly single stylist rebuilding her career and relationships, offering drama, friendship, and adorable romances.
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story
Follow Queen Charlotte's rise to power in this series, promising a beautiful love story that tugs at the heartstrings.
Troy: Fall of a City
This romantic and dramatic series tells the epic tale leading to the historic Trojan War, involving love, secrets, temptation, sex, intrigue, and betrayal.
My First First Love
When Yun Tae-o's friends move into his house, they experience the complexities of love, friendship, and growing up.
The Innocents
Runaway teen lovers June and Harry navigate June's newfound shape-shifting abilities and encounter others like her.
The Road to Love
After being kicked out of her macho trucking family, a woman sets out to make it alone as a trucker in this romantic dramedy.
Velvet
This captivating Spanish tale follows the scion of a fashion house who falls for a seamstress employed by the company. The house is a cauldron of wealth, drama, love, and turmoil.
Romance Is a Bonus Book
A talented writer, the youngest editor-in-chief at his publishing company, becomes entwined in the life of a former copywriter desperate for a job. Together, they learn about work, love, and the delicate art of balancing both.
Crash Landing on You
This South Korean romantic comedy revolves around the clandestine romance that blossoms between a South Korean heiress of a conglomerate and a high-ranking North Korean officer after a paragliding mishap forces the heiress to make an emergency landing in North Korea.
45 rpm
Set in politically conservative 1960s Madrid, this romantic drama follows the love triangle that emerges between music producer Guillermo and aspiring singer Robert, who launch their rock 'n' roll label and vie for the affections of the beautiful producer Maribel.
Gilmore Girls
This multigenerational drama centers on the family and friendship of Lorelai Gilmore and her daughter, Rory. They navigate first loves, heartbreak, and the journey of life.
Bolívar
This Colombian biographical miniseries recounts the triumphs (and romances) of Venezuelan liberator and political leader Simón Bolívar, whose efforts led to the independence of Venezuela, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Panama from the Spanish Empire.
Wanderlust
This series delves into the lives of a married couple as they grapple with the possibility and desirability of lifelong monogamy. It explores what constitutes a healthy relationship and how to sustain it through life's trials and tribulations.
Oh My Ghost
In this Korean drama series, Na Bong Sun, a chef with a crush on a famous culinary hotshot, finds herself possessed by a ghost. Through this possession, Bong Sun's newfound confidence catches the eye of her longtime crush.
Tales of the City
Mary Ann, who left her family two decades ago to pursue her career, returns to San Francisco and reunites with her daughter Shawna and ex-husband. She becomes entwined with a new generation of queer young residents at 28 Barbary Lane and rediscovers the essence of life, love, and family.
Bonding
This dark comedy follows two best friends in New York City who work together as a dominatrix and a bodyguard. Their sexually explicit profession teaches them about relationships, life, and love in unconventional ways.
Meteor Garden
Upon entering her dream university, Dong Shancai encounters a group of high-achieving elites and finds love amidst their ranks.
Outlander
This dramatic and romantic series follows two lovers who are separated by time and must navigate the complexities of love.
Sweet Magnolias
Based on Sherryl Woods' novels, this romantic drama chronicles the lives of three lifelong friends as they navigate the challenges of marriage and family in their small hometown of Serenity, SC.
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
A woman moves from New York City to California to win back her long-lost love, with musical elements adding to the series' appeal.
Dash & Lily
Adapted from the YA novel "Dash & Lily's Book of Dares," this holiday rom-com depicts the journey of two strangers, Dash and Lily, as they connect through a notebook and a series of challenges.
On My Block
This series offers a glimpse into the lives of a group of street-smart friends as they navigate the highs, lows, and new experiences of high school.
Emily in Paris
Lily Collins stars in this romantic comedy series as Emily Cooper, a marketing executive who relocates to Paris for her dream job, encountering high fashion, work challenges, and love interests.
Love Alarm
A South Korean romance series centered around an app that alerts users if someone within a 10-meter radius has romantic feelings for them.
Ginny & Georgia
This mother-daughter drama follows a 30-year-old mom and her 15-year-old daughter as they settle down in a New England town, focusing on their relationships and personal growth.
Firefly Lane
This series explores the enduring friendship between two best friends, delving into romantic storylines alongside its focus on friendship.
Good Morning Call
A high school girl secures her first apartment and discovers she has to share it with the most popular guy in school. The roommates agree to keep their living arrangement a secret.
Jane the Virgin
This endearing telenovela centers on Jane Villanueva, the daughter of a teen mother, who aims to remain chaste until marriage. After an unexpected hospital mix-up leads to her pregnancy, she faces life-altering decisions.
The Hookup Plan
Elsa, struggling to move on from her ex and puzzled by her romantic misfortunes, falls for a new guy set up by her friends, only to realize he's a male escort.
Girls From Ipanema
Set in the 1950s, this romantic series follows a young, wealthy woman who relocates to Rio de Janeiro with her husband. Upon arrival, she discovers her husband has absconded with all their money, compelling her to forge a new path in life.
My Holo Love
This K-drama revolves around Han So-yeon, a reclusive woman with face blindness, whose life is transformed by a prototype of Holo, an advanced AI hologram modeled after its creator's assistant, Go Nan-do, leading to a complex love triangle.
Hollywood
Created by Ryan Murphy and featuring "Glee"'s Darren Criss, this series delves into multiple storylines from 1940s Hollywood, known as the "Golden Age of Tinseltown," and follows the journeys of young, hopeful aspiring performers.
Friends From College
Two decades after college graduation, a close-knit group of friends enters a new phase in their 40s, navigating this stage of life and reevaluating the relationships worth preserving.
Well-Intended Love
When an actress is diagnosed with leukemia, she enters a secret marriage with a CEO to secure a bone marrow transplant and continue her career, only to find that love and secrets complicate matters.
If I Hadn't Met You
In this Spanish thriller, a man who loses his wife and children in a tragic accident discovers the ability to travel to alternate universes, compelling him to seek a world where his family can be saved.
The Cook of Castamar
Adapted from Fernando J. Múñez's novel, this Spanish period drama set in 1720 Madrid portrays the love story between a skilled cook and a widowed duke returning to aristocratic society.
Something in the Rain
Escape from crime and suspense with "Something in the Rain," a popular South Korean romance newly available on US Netflix.
Love and Anarchy
In this Swedish comedy, an ambitious consultant and married mother of two begins questioning everything after engaging in a flirtatious game of dares with a young IT tech.