The 5 Best Swoon Worthy Romantic TV Series of All Time!
The romance genre of entertainment media is generally targeted toward the woman audience so, of course, it is neglected. But we shouldn’t overlook romance dramas because they’re truly an amazing form of entertainment media that can be enjoyed by everyone.
The romance genre comes in the form of mostly movies but TV series are the most successful
in the romance genre. It is so because, in TV series, we get to see the characters develop themselves and their relationship with one another through a long timeline. It makes us feel like we’re a part of the journey.
So if you’re looking to feel a nice dose of love, we’ve got you covered! Keep on reading to discover the 5 best romantic TV series of all time.
The list of the 5 best romantic TV series
Let’s get right into the list of TV series that you’re looking for. They’ll be sure to make you experience a rollercoaster of emotions, starting from pain to wholesome love all at once. According to The News Titan The name of the TV series are as follows:
1. Normal People
Director: Lenny Abrahamson, Hettie Macdonald
Cast:
- Daisy Edgar-Jones
- Paul Mescal
- Sarah Greene
- Aislín McGuckin
- Éanna Hardwicke
Ratings:
- IMDb: 8.4/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 91%
Normal People is an Irish romantic physiological limited series adaptation of the novel, by Sally Rooney. It was exclusively produced for Hulu and BBC Three.
The romantic series follows the life of Marianne Sheridan and Connell Waldron. It shows us their life through secondary school at County Sligo on Ireland’s Atlantic Coast. It transitions to showing us their journey as undergraduates together in Dublin at Trinity College.
It focuses on their unique relationship as Marianne is regarded as an “oddball” who denies caring about social standing whereas Connell is an athletic high-achieving student. Marianne’s family consists of a dismissive mother and resentful brother who constantly undermine her despite her success in education. Connell lives with his single mother in town and is very popular at school.
2. Maggie
Director: Justin Adler & Maggie Mull
Cast:
- Rebecca Rittenhouse
- David Del Rio
- Nichole Sakura
- Angelique Cabral
- Chloe Bridges
Ratings:
- IMDb: 7.2/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 62%
Maggie is an American romantic TV sitcom series adaptation of the short film, directed by Tim Curcio. It is one of the best TV series to watch with your girlfriend. The sitcom series has 1 season with a total of 13 episodes, each with an average running time of 20-26 minutes.
The romantic sitcom series follows the life story of a young woman by the name of Maggie. She is portrayed as a woman with mysterious psychic powers which enable her to look into the future. Because of her psychic abilities, Maggie is constantly able to foresee the future of her family, friends, random clients, and even strangers on the street.
She comes to good terms with her psychic abilities all while coping with her tough life. But things take a major turn when she foresees a prediction of her own life.
3. Outlander
Director: Ronald D. Moore
Cast:
- Caitríona Balfe
- Sam Heughan
- Tobias Menzies
- Graham McTavish
- Duncan Lacrois
Ratings:
- IMDb: 8.4/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 89%
Outlander is a historical romance drama adaptation of the ongoing novel series, by Diana Gabaldon. It has 6 seasons so far with a total of 75 episodes, each with an average running time of 53-90 minutes.
The storyline which is set in 1945, follows the life of a former Second World War military nurse in Scotland named Claire Randall. She is mysteriously transported back in time to 1743. In that era, she meets a charming and dashing Highland warrior named Jamie Frasier, who she marries out of necessity but soon they find themselves in love with each other.
Jamie is portrayed as a tacksman in Gabaldon’s Clan Mackenzie and he becomes involved in the Jacobite rising. The Clan Mackenzie suspects her of being a spy from the opposition but quickly realizes that she isn’t and retains her as a healer for their clan which prevents her from attempting to return to her own time.
4. Virgin River
Director: Sue Tenney
Cast:
- Alexandra Breckenridge
- Martin Henderson
- Colin Lawrence
- Jenny Cooper
- Lauren Hammersley
Ratings:
- IMDb: 7.4/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 84%
Virgin River is a romantic drama television series adaptation of the novel series, by Robyn Carr. The series has 4 seasons so far with a total of 42 episodes, each with an average running time of 40-48 minutes.
The storyline follows the life of Melinda “Mel” Monroe played by Alexandra Breckenridge who is shown as a pained young woman with a bitter full of hurtful memories. She responds to an ad based in North California in the town of Virgin River for the position of nurse practitioner and midwife.
She takes up the position and moves from Los Angeles to the town in hopes of leaving her bitter past behind and getting a fresh new start in life. But she soon realizes that life isn’t fresh and easy in the small town either. She finds herself tangled in a disagreeable work environment and infatuation with a man named Jack who is already in a bad relationship.
5. Emily in Paris
Director: Darren Star
Cast:
- Lily Collins
- Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu
- Ashley Park
- Lucas Bravo
- Samuel Arnold
Ratings:
- IMDb: 6.9/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: 61%
Emily in Paris is an American & French romantic TV series created exclusively for Netflix. The series has 2 seasons so far with a total of 20 episodes, each with an average running time of 24-38 minutes.
The storyline of the series focuses on a young woman named Emily Cooper who is an American graduate with a Master’s degree in Communication from Chicago. She is in her late 20s when she suddenly gets a job offer for the position of marketing executive in a French firm, Savoir.
In the series, we get to see her struggles as she tries to be successful in the new firm while culturally clashing with her surroundings due to a Midwestern U.S. upbringing. She also battles with finding love in her late 2 while trying to build an aspiring marketing career.
Conclusion
Romance TV series are one of the best binge watching forms of entertainment media to exist. It allows us to get an insight into the romantic lives of couples. It shows us that love is not by any means an easy commitment and experience.
It makes us go through a rollercoaster of emotions as we watch our favorite actors portray characters struggling in their love lives. We get to relate to them and learn something new every time.
So what are you waiting for? Dive into the world of romantic TV series and give yourself a dose of wholesome love stories. Turn on your TV and choose one of the 5 best romantic TV series of all time to binge watch with some snacks and a broad mind!
