Series about love come in very different forms, from BBC costume classics to Korean romantic comedies and teen stories. We picked 10 series from Britain, Ireland, the US and South Korea, from Pride and Prejudice (1995) to One Day (2024). Each entry gives the years it ran, the channel or service, the number of episodes and seasons and a reason to watch, without spoilers. This is not a ranking: we do not invent our own ratings or viewing figures. Turkish melodramas get a separate overview, so they are not here: Turkish series about love. Bridgerton and Emily in Paris are still running, so only the seasons already released are given for them. The data comes from Wikipedia pages checked on October 19, 2026.
Pride and Prejudice
Official trailer · “Pride and Prejudice” (1995)Still: © the series’ rights holders, source — the official trailer on the BritBox YouTube channel
Pride and Prejudice is a six-part adaptation of Jane Austen’s 1813 novel. Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy are played by Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth; the series was made by the BBC with additional funding from the American channel A&E, and the episodes run 55 minutes each. Ehle won a BAFTA TV Award for the role, and the part of Darcy, according to Wikipedia, made Firth a star. Why watch: a costume classic that inspired Helen Fielding to write the Bridget Jones books.
Outlander
Official trailer · “Outlander” (2014)Still: © the series’ rights holders, source — the official trailer on the STARZ YouTube channel
Outlander is a historical fantasy series based on Diana Gabaldon’s novels. In 1945, a former military nurse, Claire Randall (Caitríona Balfe), finds herself in Scotland in 1743, where she meets the Highlander Jamie Fraser (Sam Heughan) and falls in love with him. All eight seasons are out: the finale aired in May 2026. According to Ukrainian Wikipedia, the series premiered in Ukraine on March 2, 2026, on the channel 1+1 Ukraine. Why watch: love across the centuries in a story that has been completed.
Normal People
Official trailer · “Normal People” (2020)Still: © the series’ rights holders, source — the official trailer on the BBC YouTube channel
Normal People is an Irish series based on Sally Rooney’s 2018 novel about the relationship between Marianne Sheridan (Daisy Edgar-Jones) and Connell Waldron (Paul Mescal), who go to the same school and then the same university. The episodes run 23 to 34 minutes. Paul Mescal won a BAFTA TV Award as best actor for the role. Why watch: a quiet story about a relationship; the author of the novel herself also contributed to the screenplay.
Bridgerton
Official trailer · “Bridgerton” (2020)Still: © the series’ rights holders, source — the official trailer on the Netflix YouTube channel
Bridgerton is a costume series from Shondaland for Netflix, based on the novels of Julia Quinn. It is set in an alternative Regency-era London, where the children of the influential Bridgerton family and other young aristocrats look for a match during the social season; the narration is voiced by Julie Andrews. As of October 19, 2026, four seasons have been released: the first on December 25, 2020, and the fourth in January and February 2026. Why watch: Regency romance with the intrigues of high society.
Heartstopper
Official trailer · “Heartstopper” (2022)Still: © the series’ rights holders, source — the official trailer on the Netflix YouTube channel
Heartstopper is a British series based on Alice Oseman’s webcomic and graphic novels: the friendship of two schoolboys, Charlie Spring (Joe Locke) and Nick Nelson (Kit Connor), gradually turns into a relationship. All the episodes were written by the author of the source material herself. The series won a Children’s and Family Emmy as the best series for young teens, and in 2026 the story was concluded by the feature film Heartstopper Forever (July 17). Why watch: a warm story of first love that has been praised for staying true to its source.
One Day
One Day is a British miniseries based on David Nicholls’s 2009 novel and the film of the same name from 2011. Emma (Ambika Mod) and Dexter (Leo Woodall) meet at the graduation ball after finishing the University of Edinburgh, and the series follows their relationship over 14 years. The episodes are short: 19 to 38 minutes. Why watch: a love story stretched over fourteen years.
Crash Landing on You
Official trailer · “Crash Landing on You” (2019)Still: © the series’ rights holders, source — the official trailer on the Netflix K-Content YouTube channel
Crash Landing on You is a South Korean romantic comedy. Yoon Se-ri (Son Ye-jin), the heiress of a large conglomerate, flies into a tornado during a paragliding flight and lands in North Korea, where a captain in the North Korean army (Hyun Bin) hides her. The series aired on tvN from December 14, 2019, to February 16, 2020, and Netflix distributed it worldwide. It was filmed in Switzerland, Mongolia and South Korea. Why watch: a romantic comedy about love across a border.
Business Proposal
Official trailer · “Business Proposal” (2022)Still: © the series’ rights holders, source — the official trailer on the Netflix K-Content YouTube channel
Business Proposal is a South Korean romantic comedy based on a web novel by Haehwa. Office worker Shin Ha-ri agrees to go on a blind date in place of a friend and finds out that her date is the head of the company where she works. The cast includes Ahn Hyo-seop and Kim Se-jeong. The series aired on SBS twice a week, from February 28 to April 5, 2022, and is available on Netflix in some regions. Why watch: a light office romantic comedy in 12 episodes.
The Summer I Turned Pretty
Official trailer · “The Summer I Turned Pretty” (2022)Still: © the series’ rights holders, source — the official trailer on the Amazon Prime Video UK & IE YouTube channel
The Summer I Turned Pretty is an American romantic coming-of-age series based on Jenny Han’s trilogy, which she herself developed for Prime Video. Teenager Belly Conklin (Lola Tung) ends up in a love triangle with the brothers Conrad and Jeremiah. The first season came out on June 17, 2022, and the eleven-episode third season was the last (2025). Why watch: a summer story about first love that ended after three seasons.
Emily in Paris
Official trailer · “Emily in Paris” (2020)Still: © the series’ rights holders, source — the official trailer on the Netflix YouTube channel
Emily in Paris is an American romantic comedy-drama by Darren Star. A young marketer, Emily Cooper (Lily Collins), moves from the US to Paris to offer an American perspective at a French marketing firm, and tries to cope with work, love and friendship. The series is filmed in and around Paris; as of October 19, 2026, five seasons have been released. According to Wikipedia, the reviews were mixed, and in France the series was criticized for its stereotypes about Parisians. Why watch: a light romantic story in which Paris is also the main backdrop.
How we chose
We took series that have detailed Wikipedia pages and offer different “temperatures” of love, from classics and costume dramas to teen stories and Korean comedies. We take English titles from English Wikipedia. We do not invent ratings, viewing figures or the word “best” as a judgment.
What to choose by mood
| What you want | What to pick |
|---|---|
| Costume classics | Pride and Prejudice, Bridgerton, Outlander |
| A quiet drama about a relationship | Normal People, One Day |
| A teen story | Heartstopper, The Summer I Turned Pretty |
| Romantic comedy | Crash Landing on You, Business Proposal, Emily in Paris |
| A short season for a few evenings | Normal People (12 episodes), Business Proposal (12 episodes), One Day (14 episodes) |
| A finished story | Outlander, The Summer I Turned Pretty, Heartstopper |
If you want a film rather than a series, see our selections of films about love and films about love that make you cry.
Tip. If you want to start with something short, pick “Normal People” (12 episodes of 23 to 34 minutes) or “One Day” (14 episodes of 19 to 38 minutes): in a few evenings you can reach the end of the story.
Frequently asked questions
Where to start if you want a short series?
Pick Normal People (12 episodes), Business Proposal (12 episodes) or One Day (14 episodes): these are finished stories for a few evenings.
Why are there no Turkish series in the selection?
They have a separate article: Turkish series about love.
Does the selection include series that are still running?
Yes: Bridgerton and Emily in Paris. According to Wikipedia, as of October 19, 2026, four and five seasons have been released, respectively. The rest of the series have already finished.
Where can I watch these series?
According to Ukrainian Wikipedia, Outlander premiered in Ukraine on March 2, 2026, on the channel 1+1 Ukraine. For the rest, service catalogs change, so check the series page on a service available to you.
Sources
- Normal People (TV series) (Wikipedia)
- Bridgerton (Wikipedia)
- Heartstopper (TV series) (Wikipedia)
- Crash Landing on You (Wikipedia)
- Outlander (TV series) (Wikipedia)
Data was checked against Wikipedia on October 19, 2026.
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