7 Best (But Lesser-Known) TV Shows With Romance, According to Reddit
When romance seems to be in short supply in real life, these TV series stand ready to fill the void.
Viewing statistics from recent years underscore the thriving demand for shows that hinge on themes of romance, love, and drama.
Reddit users took the opportunity to share their favourite series, helping us to compile a list of shows that promise to enthral you with their love-laden narratives.
7. The Hookup Plan (2018, 3 seasons)
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IMDb rating: 7.1
Two years after parting ways with her boyfriend, Elsa, a Parisian, finds herself unable to move on. Her best friend devises a plan to help her get over the breakup by hiring an escort. Little did they know that genuine feelings would spark between Elsa and the escort.
6. Hart of Dixie (2011, 4 seasons)
IMDb rating: 7.7
This series is a must-watch if you enjoy romantic storylines unfolding against scenic backdrops akin to the Virgin River. The protagonist, Zoe, lands in the quaint town of Bluebell, Alabama. As she adapts to her new surroundings, Zoe finds herself juggling her professional commitments and a burgeoning love life.
5. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2015, 4 seasons)
IMDb rating: 7.8
In a moment of panic, the protagonist turns down a lucrative opportunity at a prestigious law firm in New York City. Instead, she relocates to a suburban Californian town, hoping to rekindle a romance with her teenage love interest.
4. Never Have I Ever (2020, 4 seasons)
IMDb rating: 7.8
This series chronicles the life of a 15-year-old, first-generation Indian-American girl as she grapples with the sudden demise of her father, domestic issues, the problems plaguing her friends, and her own romantic entanglements.
3. Jane the Virgin (2014, 5 seasons)
IMDb rating: 7.9
The narrative revolves around a Venezuelan-American woman, a devout Catholic, who plans to preserve her virginity until marriage. However, a gynaecological error throws her plans into disarray.
2. Lovesick (2014, 3 seasons)
IMDb rating: 8.0
The series follows the journey of a man diagnosed with an STD as he embarks on a mission to notify all his former partners about his condition, reflecting on past relationship mistakes along the way.
1. Coffee Prince (2007, 1 season)
IMDb rating: 8.2
No list of romantic shows would be complete without a K-drama. Coffee Prince features a tomboy who masquerades as a man to retain her job. Her already challenging life is further complicated when her boss develops feelings for her, mistaking her for a man.
Source: Reddit.