Based on the hit regency romance book series from Julia Quinn and adapted to television by Chris Van Dusen, Bridgerton is produced by queen of drama Shonda Rhimes. With each season focusing on a different member of the Bridgerton family, the charming series joyfully embodies sweet and spicy romance with a clever narration from Julie Andrews. After two seasons of biting wit, sizzling tension, and visual titillation, the exciting third season finally embarks on the highly anticipated story of the enigmatic Penelope Featherington, played beautifully by Nicola Coughlan, as she is forced to confront her unrequited feelings for Colin (Luke Newton). Bursting with classic tropes, colorful costuming, and tugs on the heartstrings, Bridgerton continues to engage audiences and critics alike.
Set in a tranquil little village, Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha follows the beautiful and intelligent dentist Yoo Hye-jin (Shin Min-a) after she loses her job in Seoul. After accusing a superior of unethical business practices and blasting her name online, she is effectively shunned by the medical community. Unable to cut it in Seoul, she moves to a seaside village to open her own practice, where she meets jack-of-all-trades Hong Du-sik (Kim Seon-ho). Sparks quickly fly between these two young, attractive people, though, of course, they are both quick to deny it. The series was developed by Studio Dragon and by Kim Je-hyeon for tvN, with direction by Yoo Je-won and writing by Shin Ha-eun.
Launching off the simple premise and elevated by beautiful themes of body positivity and chosen family, Survival of the Thickest shines thanks to the performances of its aforementioned cast. The series received generally favorable reviews from critics and has proven to be popular with audiences as well.
Cable Girls is a Spanish period drama set in late 1920s Madrid that follows four young women who operate the switchboards at a brand-new phone company. The four main heroines who drive this story each come from different backgrounds, approaching their budding careers and pursuits of love in their own unique ways. Together, they overcome the worst parts of their lives, like an abusive father, poverty, and murder. Created by Ramn Campos and Gema R. Neira, the series stars Ana Fernndez, Nadia de Santiago, Blanca Surez, and Maggie Civantos as its four leads.
Cable Girls was critically acclaimed during its run and received numerous awards, including the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Scripted Television Series (Spanish-language) in 2018. The series has a sleek feel with stylized shots that give the whole show a unique old-timey feel, which is a wonderful contrast to the fleshed-out progressive women at the core of the story. Also, people kiss.
A limited series spin-off to the Netflix hit series Bridgerton, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story is set before the events of the novels by Julia Quinn and features a whole cast of original characters. The story jumps back and forth between the present 1800s continuity of the main show and the past setting as it explores the backstory of the titular queen. The show tells the story of the courtship between a young Queen Charlotte (India Amarteifio) and King George III (Corey Mylchreest) and the way it reshapes the foundations of 1700s Britain moving forward.
With high viewership numbers and favorable reviews from critics, XO, Kitty is a delightful addition to the To All The Boys universe. The show was a hit with fans of the film trilogy and has been renewed for a second season.
From Scratch shows a passionate relationship over several years, and Saldaa and Mastrandrea have excellent chemistry. The miniseries received favorable reviews from critics and earned Saldaa an NAACP Image Award nomination in the Outstanding Actress in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special category. Have Postmates open while you watch, though, as the food scenes are sure to make you hungry.
Young Royals is a Swedish queer young adult drama following an adolescent prince who is learning what it means to represent both his family and his people as he attends a prestigious boarding school for high-status teens. Adding to the angst and drama is a blossoming teenage romance. Created by Lisa Ambjrn, Lars Beckung, and Camilla Holter, the series stars Edvin Ryding, Omar Rudberg, and Malte Grdinger.
Based on the young adult series by David Levithan and Rachel Cohn and created by Joe Tracz, Dash and Lily is a Christmas story overflowing with teen romance. The show follows a Christmas-loving girl named Lily (Midori Francis) and a Scrooge named Dash (Austin Abrams) who meet through the iconic New York bookstore The Strand, writing letters to each other through a journal they exchange. Tension builds as the two begin to fall for each other, and things take a turn when they meet unexpectedly at a party.
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