5 shows for romantic dramas like Netflix's "One Day"

5 shows for romantic dramas like Netflix's "One Day"

'Tis the season for romance. You can watch your favorite romance movies (like "Meet Harry Sully") or dive into "One Day," a new limited series recently launched on Netflix that is perfect for Valentine's Day.

The 14-episode series, based on David Nichols' book (which was also made into a movie starring Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess), gives a snapshot of the relationship between Emma Morley (Ambika Mod) and Dexter Mayhew (Leo Woodall) on the same day every year for 20 years

There is much to like about "One Day," from its ingenious framing device to the unnerving atmosphere the show provides. Emma and Dex make a mistake in their decades-long friendship that ends up breaking each other's hearts. If you like what you see on "One Day," here are a few other romantic shows you might like.

If you liked the creative framing of "One Day," you should check out "Lovesick." Originally titled "Scrotal Recall," the comedy begins with Dylan (Johnny Flynn) being diagnosed with an STI. It begins with Dylan (Johnny Flynn) being diagnosed with an STI. Dylan is encouraged to contact his former partners to get tested as well, and he writes an alphabetical list. Each episode centers on Dylan's relationship with one of his former lovers.

Through glimpses into the past, we learn about Dylan and his best friends Evie (Antonia Thomas) and Luke (Daniel Ings).

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You say you like anger and longing. We have just the film for you. Normal People, an adaptation of Sally Rooney's novel, created a buzz when it first came out on Hulu. The series focuses on the relationship between Marianne (Daisy Edgar Jones) and Connell (Paul Mescall) and follows the two as they attend high school in rural Ireland and college in Dublin.

The show brilliantly captures how big a gamble it is to fall in love for the first time. It received 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, and BBC critic Scott Bryan said, "It's brilliant in every way: the structure, the cinematography, the acting, the chemistry. You feel as if you are watching an actual romance unfold on screen."

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If you loved watching Emma and Dex in the 80s in "One Day," there's another show that will take you back in time: "Daisy Jones and Six." The series, which started last year, is set in the '70s, with fantastic costumes and rockin' music.

Based on the original story by Taylor Jenkins Reed, the series follows Daisy Jones (Riley Keough) as she enters the music scene and teams up with Billy Dan (Sam Claflin) and his bandmates to become the biggest band in the world.

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What are your top 5 heartbreaks? This is the question that forms the backbone of this film adaptation of Nick Hornby's novel. In the show, Rob (Zoe Kravitz), with the help of Simon (David H. Holmes) and Cherise (Davine Joy Randolph), attempts to deal with his No. 1 broken heart, Mac, while running a record store in New York City. Set against the backdrop of New York City and featuring a great soundtrack, "High Fidelity" convinces us that a great playlist is the best way to say "I love you."

Even though the much-loved show was canceled before its second season, Time named it one of the "best TV romances of the streaming era."

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There is something cathartic about watching characters fail in their own relationships. If you're looking for another story that shows just how messy love can be, check out "Fleabag." In the first season, the main character, Fleabag (Phoebe Waller-Bridge), overcomes the grief of losing her best friend with questionable life decisions. The second season features a handsome priest (Andrew Scott) who puts her through a new ordeal.

Both seasons received 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, and Bitch Media critic Alexandra Aceves wrote of the second season that it was "the perfect culmination of a character's journey and a It is a powerful comment on the current framework," she wrote.

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