It is the comeback season of the romantic comedy, and Netflix has stepped into the arena with its best yet — Nobody Wants This, starring Adam Brody and Kristen Bell of The O.C. and Gossip Girl fame. Many elements set Nobody Wants This apart from usual rom-coms, the first being that it was a romance between a more mature couple. While it isn’t clear what their ages are, they are somewhere in their mid-to-late thirties, at least, which makes for a more nuanced watch than a teen or early 20s love story.

The unlikely pairing between a free-spirited podcaster and a Jewish rabbi is perhaps the next most distinctive thing about Nobody Wants This. There is a clear cultural rift that Noah and Joanne must bridge, and not without external hurdles to overcome. Their mutual growth and understanding leave the audience wanting more, and fortunately, there are plenty of other similar shows to delve into after a Nobody Wants This marathon.

10. Fleabag Is A Raunchier Version of Nobody Wants This

Written by the inimitable Phoebe Waller-Bridge, who also stars as the titular character, Fleabag has some very direct comparisons to Nobody Wants This. While Season 1 focuses on Fleabag’s terrible (but comical) decision-making and her struggle with grief, Season 2 sees her meet a priest who makes her want to be the best version of herself.

IMDb Rating: 8.7

Fondly known as the Hot Priest, Fleabag’s relationship with him is, for the first time, based on a mutual understanding of each other rather than a mindless physical bond. In fact, the two must contend with the fact that the Hot Priest can’t have physical relations at all because of the path he chose. Fleabag isn’t afraid to get gritty and dirty, and its bittersweet ending is bound to pull at the heartstrings of the most stoic audience.

9. Love Tackles The Sticky, Ugly Side Of Relationships

While rom-coms tend to be largely an optimistic genre, shows like Love on Netflix show a more realistic portrayal of two people who want to make it work. Gus and Mickey are innately flawed humans who have a typical meet-cute that escalates into something bigger. Mickey is a sex addict and an alcoholic, while Gus is an emotionally codependent man who can get malicious if things don’t go his way.

IMDb Rating: 7.6

Love has the wonderful ability to separate the individuals from their relationship. Mickey and Gus have a journey that veers wildly from healthy to toxic, but the desire to be together always brings them back together. The realism in their romance, coupled with their sweet affection for each other, makes this Judd Apatow drama one of the most romantic shows on Netflix.

8. Modern Love Has Many Sweet Love Stories To Explore

Based on the New York Times column of the same name, Modern Love brings real-life romances to the screen with a star-studded cast. Every episode has its own independent story, ranging from platonic instances of love between unlikely friends to gutwrenching second-chance romances between missed connections. All the stories are set in New York.

IMDb Rating: 7.9

What makes Modern Love so interesting is how unique every story is. Every theme is handled delicately and acted wonderfully well, with the likes of Anne Hathaway, Tina Fey, Kit Harrington, Dev Patel, and Andrew Scott, among others. For those who just can’t get enough of love stories like Noah and Joanne’s, Modern Love offers 16 charming anecdotes of love in all its forms.

7. The Mindy Project Handles Cultural Differences With Comedic Flair

Mindy Kaling draws inspiration from her mother’s immigrant story in The Mindy Project, where she plays Dr. Mindy Lahiri, an obstetrician and gynecologist. Working in New York, Mindy is great at her job but doesn’t have any luck in love. The show sees her embark on several dating endeavors before realizing that true love lay in front of her the whole time, in Dr. Danny Castellano.

IMDb Rating: 7.5

However, she and Danny have miles to go before they can establish a healthy relationship. Danny is an old-school Italian Catholic man, while Mindy is more liberal, but does like to honor her Indian heritage. More than just cultural differences, the two have to contend with mismatching values and beliefs, proving that love is ultimately a culmination of sacrifice, vulnerability, and, ultimately, growth.

6. New Girl Explores Adult Love In All Its Forms

Hulu’s New Girl is the perfect amalgamation of adult friendship and romance, masterfully rolled into one hilarious rom-com. Jessica Day moves in with three flatmates after a failed relationship, hoping to rebuild her life but finding the best of friends in her living arrangement. New Girl focuses on Jess and Nick’s unlikely relationship, which is grounded in a deep friendship that allows them to be their flawed, goofy selves with each other.

IMDb Rating: 7.8

Along with their slow-burn chemistry, Nick and Cece’s intercultural romance would resonate with Nobody Wants This fans. Interspersed in the laugh-out-loud comedy are real, raw moments of affection between friends and lovers, which makes New Girl an enduring romantic show to indulge in.

5. Crashing Is a Fascinating Medley Of Interesting Characters and Their Intentions

Phoebe Waller-Bridge extracts raucous laughter and real human emotion in Crashing, a mini-series about a group of twenty-somethings who become property guardians of an abandoned hospital to save money on rent. Like Nobody Wants This, each character is distinctive and memorable, whether it is sex-obsessed Sam or French artist Melody.

IMDb Rating: 7.6

However, the most fascinating dynamic is shared between Anthony, his fiancée Kate, and his childhood best friend Lulu, who returns to live in the hospital after a long time. Anthony and Lulu have undeniable chemistry, which leads to conflict between him and Kate. The way things play out in this love triangle is chaotic, hilarious, and ultimately explosive.

4. Never Have I Ever Manages to Be a High School Rom-Com With Nuance

Also created by Mindy Kaling, Never Have I Ever follows Devi Vishwanathan, a young Indian-American who has to navigate high school and do the one thing she desires before graduation — fall in love. With her sights set on popular guy Paxton, Devi has plenty of maturing and self-improvement in store for her before she can realize who the right boy for her is.

IMDb Rating: 7.8

Much like Joanne in Nobody Wants This, Devi is not perfect and she knows it. She may be decades younger than Joanne as a high school teen, but has a similarly heartening and wholesome redemption arc where she learns to be in touch with her own emotions. Devi’s mother is also intent on maintaining Indian values in an American setting, which also poses big barriers for young Devi, who has only known an American way of life.

3. Normal People Is a Gutwrenching Tale of Enduring Love

Those looking for the emotional depth of Nobody Wants This would find it in spades in Normal People, adapted from Sally Rooney’s seminal novel of the same name. Marianne and Connell start a secret romance in high school, afraid to tell their peers about each other because of their different social standing in school. However, their love for each other doesn’t wane when they graduate.

IMDb Rating: 8.4

The two keep finding their way back to each other in college, now with their popularity and social statuses reversed as economic worth becomes more important. Unable to find their footing, the show sees the two protagonists grow up and tussle with their feelings, giving rise to situations that are gutwrenchingly raw and authentic.

2. Virgin River Is a Heartwarming Mature Romance

The latest trend of honing in on love that occurs later in life has been met warmly by audiences who may be in the same boat themselves. Virgin River is one such show that stole hearts with its scenic setting, quaint feeling, and, most importantly, heartwarming mature romances between several different couples in the mountain town. From Hope and Doc’s reconciliation after a divorce, to Mel and Jack finding each other after first marriage, Virgin River covers every emotional aspect of love.

IMDb Rating: 7.4

Known to lean towards the dramatic, this show still tackles heavy themes with sensitivity. Child loss, death, divorce, infertility, and age gaps are woven seamlessly into these love stories, compelling the audience to stay hooked to the screen. It is a comfort show, much like Netflix’s newest romance.

1. Younger Explores Age and Sexuality Well

Liza Miller is a forty-something woman, fresh out of a divorce and looking to reinvent her life. Faced with ageist attitudes everywhere, she decided to fake her age when she meets 26-year-old Josh, who mistakenly thinks Liza is also in her twenties. Younger sees Liza succeed in her professional aspirations, but her personal life also comes into the fold as she maintains the big lie.

IMDb Rating: 7.8

Younger also depicts a ton of personal growth and evolution at a later age, which was a dominant theme in Nobody Wants This. Engaging and vulnerable, Younger is a soothing watch that leaves the audience feeling fulfilled at the end of each episode. Sutton Foster’s leading lady is charismatic and funny, and Darren Star brings his signature chutzpah into the show.