The Royals (May)
Watch On NetflixBollywood notables Ishaan Khatter and Bhumi Pednekar star in Netflix’s latest rom-com series has the trapping of a Hallmark film with an international spin. Prince Aviraaj “Fizzy” Singh must step into his father’s shoes as Maharaja following his demise, while CEO Sophia seeks to collaborate with the family for her luxury hospitality business. It blends all of the tropes you’d expect—ancestry and legacy against the backdrop of looming financial ruin—setting the stage for a budding romance.
The Life List (Mar.)
Watch On NetflixAn instant fan favorite, The Life List gave us Sofia Carson in a loveably relatable role as Alex Rose, the daughter of a late cosmetics entrepreneur trying to get her life back on track. Following a series of DVDs left to her by her mother (Connie Britton), requiring her to complete items on a bucket list she wrote as a teenager, Alex embarks on a series of adventures to reclaim the life she’s always dreamed of. It feels like a New York themed Emily In Paris on a mission to prove that you can completely reinvent yourself without moving across the globe.
La Dolce Villa (Feb.)
Watch On NetflixFather-daughter duo Eric and Olivia (played by Scott Foley and Maia Reficco) travel to Italy together where Olivia becomes the proud owner of a dilapidated villa she purchases for one euro. As they renovate the home together, they get to know the community, including town mayor, Francesca (Violante Placido), and let the Italian milieu transform the way they see life, and each other.
Sosyal Climbers (Feb.)
Watch On NetflixComing to us from the Philippines, this rom-com dives into the world of Jessa and Ray, a real estate agent and financial advisor who are drowning in debt after falling victim to a scam. In order to climb their way out of the mess, they create fake identities that allow them to blend into Manila’s high society in an attempt to con the wealthy. It’s a light-hearted story that examines ethics, luxury, and relationships, and definitely a great change of pace if you’re looking for a romance that doesn’t take place in smalltown USA.
Kinda Pregnant (Feb.)
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Our favorite comedic heavyweight Amy Schumer is back, and faking a pregnancy in this thoughtful rom-com that examines an entire spectrum of women’s relationship with motherhood. A high-school teacher who has always wanted children of her own, Lainy Newton begins wearing a fake baby bump after ending a long term relationship and watching all of her friends begin to start their families. Chaos ensues as she struggles to maintain the ruse, while forging a romantic connection with a loveable Zamboni driver, played by Will Forte.