15 Shows Like ‘Nobody Wants This’ You Should Watch Next

With fine central chemistry, a sense of humor, and interesting things to say about the challenges of interfaith romance, Nobody wants that has been a romantic comedy hit for Netflix, with a third season coming this year. The world may be a cesspool, but we still love love, at least on television, and not just on the Hallmark Channel. With that in mind, here are 15 more streaming shows that deal with romance (exclusively) and comedy (mostly), all packed with suspense and extremely relatable characters.

Flea bag (2016-2019)

This critical favorite stars Phoebe Waller-Bridge in the lead role (she’s only ever referred to as “Fleabag”) in a comedy-drama about a free-spirited, deeply angry young single woman who lives in London and shares her romantic ups and downs via confessional asides with us, the audience. She falls, rather reluctantly, in love with “The Priest” (Andrew Scott) – she’s a confirmed atheist and he’s obviously not, so it’s a bit like Nobody wants that but more messy. Waller-Bridge won separate Emmys as star, creator and writer of the series. Flow Flea bag on Prime Video.

Crash landing on you (2019)

This title is not just a metaphor: this Korean series features a literal crash landing on the northern side of the Korean demilitarized zone. Yoon Se-ri (Son Ye-jin) is an heiress and independent business owner whose complicated relationship with her family has led her to distance herself from them. While on a paragliding trip, a tornado sends her north and she is saved from disaster by a captain in the North Korean special police force. The romance between the two characters, as well as the sensitive and humane portrayal of life in the North, made it a mega hit on South Korean television and a fan favorite around the world. Flow Crash landing on you on Netflix.

Disaster (2015-2019)

A family sitcom that seems far more believable than most, this British import sees Irish primary school teacher Sharon (Sharon Horgan) meet American advertising executive Rob (Rob Delaney) over the course of a week, only to discover she’s pregnant once he returns home. They don’t really have feelings for each other, but decide to take the plunge as a couple and end up getting married just before their child is born. There are a lot of jokes and acerbic dialogue, but it doesn’t feel like it. Married… with children. Sharon and Rob can be a little mean, to each other and to their neglectful group of friends, but there’s also something quite sweet about the show’s belief that having someone to mess with can be one of life’s great joys. Flow Disaster on Prime Video.

Younger (2015 – 2021)

Younger follows Liza Miller (Sutton Foster), a recently divorced 40-something woman who finds age to be a barrier to re-entering the publishing industry she left years earlier. After a compliment convinces her that she could pass for a younger woman (poor thing), she manages to convince the right people that she’s only 26 in order to land an entry-level job. Seven seasons of misadventures ensue, but much of the series revolves around the tortuous relationship between Liza and Josh (Nico Tortorella), a twenty-something tattoo artist. Flow Younger on Netflix.

Normal people (2020)

OK, not so much with the comedy here. This one comes from Sally Rooney’s smart, best-selling novel about the steamy coming-of-age romance between Marianne (Daisy Edgar Jones) and Connell (Paul Mescal), characters and actors with impressive chemistry. She is rich but lonely, he is popular but the son of a governess. As time passes and their roles begin to change, life and love only become more complicated. The plot isn’t groundbreaking, but there’s an unusual intelligence here, as well as a frankness about sex and sexual violence that sets it apart. Flow Normal people on Hulu.

It’s okay to not be well (2020)

Discussions around mental health remain tense almost everywhere in the world, and South Korea is no exception. Even though treatment options are better than in many other places, social stigma remains a problem. That’s part of why Jo Yong and Park Shin-woo’s miniseries caused such a stir when it was released last year: writer Jo based the series on his own life, as well as extensive research. The show chronicles the slow-burn romance between Moon Gang-tae (Kim Soo-hyun), a healthcare worker living with his autistic brother, and a famous children’s book author (Seo Yea-ji) with antisocial personality disorder. It’s charming, often quite funny, and was popular enough in South Korea to inspire a series of children’s books based on the work of the series’ fictional writer. Flow It’s okay to not be good on Netflix.

Lovers (2023)

Janet (Roisin Gallagher) is a deeply cynical and rude supermarket employee. Seamus O’Hannigan (Johnny Flynn) is a very slightly famous, but incredibly involved TV presenter with a nice girlfriend. Given the title of this British comedy, you won’t be surprised to learn that the mismatched couple falls almost immediately into lust, with the indifferent Janet poking Seamus’ considerable ego in a way that seems to work for him. The relationship is thorny, but the chemistry here is palpable. Flow Lovers on Prime Video.

Sex education (2019 – 2023)

There’s quite a bit of sex on TV (after migrating from the now largely sexless films), but it’s not the same as sex positivity. In this British comedy-drama, Asa Butterfield and Gillian Anderson play a shy and insecure teenager named Otis and his mother, Jean, an outspoken and sometimes painfully honest sex therapist. When a school bully needs sex advice, Otis dispenses some of the wisdom he inherited from his mother, eventually making a name for himself at school by selling his knowledge as expertise. It’s a funny and deliciously raunchy show, treating sex with humor and positivity, and featuring a great couple, whether they like it or not, in the awkward Otis and the more fearless Maeve (Emma Mackey). Flow Sex education on Netflix.

Passionate rivalry (2025 – )

You’ve probably heard of this one: Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie) are professional ice hockey players who play for rival teams, the Montreal Metros and the Boston Raiders. Although their public relationship remained controversial for several years, the two developed a casual sexual relationship (at least initially) that became increasingly sweaty, despite the ice. (If you want to narrow down your recommendations to more shows like Heated Rivalry, we have a list for that too, as well as which books, movies, and video games to explore next.) Flow Passionate rivalry on HBO Max.

The end of the fucking world (2017-2019)

In this wildly improbable and dark romantic comedy, James (Alex Lawther) is a self-proclaimed budding psychopath who dreams of killing someone for the first time. He chooses his rebellious classmate Alyssa (Jessica Barden) and sets off with her on a road trip across England in order to get into her good graces first. This doesn’t turn out the way he planned, not even at all. You’ll finish the first season satisfied and convinced that another isn’t necessary, then be amazed that the second manages to surpass it. Listen: sick people can also enjoy romantic comedies. Flow The end of the fucking world on Netflix.

The right place (2016 – 2020)

It’s not a romantic comedy, at least not primarily, but there is nevertheless a strong romantic throughline in the relationship between central characters Eleanor Shellstrop (Kristin Bell) and Chidi Anagonye (William Jackson Harper), who are both… deceased. The series is set in an idyllic afterlife ruled by Ted Danson’s immortal Michael, and Eleanor and Chidi are supposed to be soulmates, except that the foul-mouthed, foul-mouthed, selfish Eleanor has been mistaken for another woman and assigned to the wrong place and the wrong soulmate. To avoid disaster, the two must fake their love until it begins to become something a little more real. Flow The right place on PeacockPrime Videoand Hulu.

Emilie in Paris (2020 – )

Lily Collins plays misstep-prone Emily Cooper, who moves to Paris and lands a temp job at a glitzy French marketing firm somewhat by accident. She doesn’t speak the language or understand the culture, but slowly manages to ingratiate herself with the locals while juggling work and a romance with Lucas Bravo’s Gabriel. The series is by Darren Star, creator of Sex and the cityhis emerging sense of haute couture and his tendency to tell Carrie Bradshaw-style adventures therefore take on their full meaning. Flow Emilie in Paris on Netflix.

Modern love (2019 – 2021)

The theme of this series is mainly New York City. It’s a true anthology with a romantic bent, with episodes covering dating apps, mental illness, romance between older couples, and more, each telling an entire story inspired by the New York Times column of the same name. Tina Fey, Julia Garner, Andrew Scott, Sophie Okonedo, Anne Hathaway, Dev Patel and Cristin Milioti are just a few of the artists who will appear across both seasons of the series. If you’re tired of New York, Prime also has five spin-offs in cities around the world (Hyderabad, Chennai, Tokyo, Amsterdam and Mumbai). Flow Modern love on Prime Video.

Favorite (2022 – )

Repressed desire is all well and good, but Favorite is the affirmative love story of high school, coming of age, and queer adolescence that we all kind of need right now. While he never mitigates the dangers of homophobia, he doesn’t wallow in tragedy either. Kit Connor and Joe Locke deliver sensitive (and often very funny) performances in a show that is almost all smiles without any sense of nastiness. Flow Favorite on Netflix.

With Love (2021 – 2023)

Last but not least: Gloria Calderón Kellett (One day at a time) created this series that follows four couples at once, making for an excellent and very effective use of your screen time in a romantic comedy. At the center of the series is the large, close-knit Diaz family led by Lily (Emeraude Toubia) and her brother Jorge (Mark Indelicato), each of whom faces romantic entanglements for an entire year during each of the show’s two seasons, with each episode involving a holiday beginning with an eventful Nochebuena. Some storylines hit harder than others, but this sweet and funny show hits more than it misses. Flow With Love on Prime Video.