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No need for subtitles or a passport, just a love for drama, comedy, and the occasional love triangle mess.
For fans of Emily in Paris, craving that blend of fashion, romance, and culture shock, there's a whole world of shows that hit the same sweet spot. Think city vibes, love triangles, and career drama – but not just in Paris. Here are our top 25 picks, perhaps a bit lesser-known, but nonetheless worth watching.
25. "Find Me in Paris" (2018) Rotten Tomatoes score: 0%
Lena, a time-traveling ballet dancer from 1905, finds herself in modern-day Paris; she juggles her secret, her passion for dance, and the challenges of contemporary teen life.
Three powerful New York women, a movie executive, a magazine editor, and a fashion designer, support each other through personal and professional challenges; this is a somewhat SATC-esque story of female friendship as we learn to care about these characters juggling their careers, families, and ambitions.
23. "Jane by Design" (2012) Rotten Tomatoes score: 43%
High schooler Jane lands a job at a high-fashion brand by accident; she must balance her teenage life with the demanding world of fashion, keeping her true age a secret.
Tess, a 22-year-old, arrives in New York and lands a job at a renowned downtown restaurant; she navigates the intoxicating world of fine dining, wine knowledge, love, and dive bars, learning about herself in the process.
21. "Doll & Em" (2013) Rotten Tomatoes score: 62%
A Hollywood actress, Em, hires her best friend Doll as her assistant; this comedy-drama explores the complexities of their friendship as they navigate the line between personal and professional relationships.
A Yale graduate, Megan, becomes a tutor for two wealthy twin girls in Palm Beach; she navigates high society while dealing with her own ambitions, romantic dilemmas, and family issues.
19. "Velvet" (2014) Rotten Tomatoes score: 67%
In 1950s Spain, the love story between Ana, a humble seamstress, and Alberto, heir to a fashion empire, unfolds; they navigate societal boundaries and business dramas in the glamorous world of fashion.
18. "Cable Girls" (also known as "Las chicas del cable") (2017) Rotten Tomatoes score: 68%
In 1920s Madrid, four women at the National Telephone Company ring in revolution; they deal with romance, envy, and the modern workplace, balancing their personal and professional lives.
Jaye, a Niagara Falls gift shop employee, hears inanimate objects talk, guiding her to help others; her life turns upside down as she questions her sanity and fate.
16. "The Paradise" (2012) Rotten Tomatoes score: 76%
Set in Britain's first department store in the 1870s, this drama follows Denise, a young girl with ambition; she navigates love, rivalry, and the modern world of retail.
15. "Love Life" (2020) Rotten Tomatoes score: 79%
Each season follows a different protagonist's quest for love; the series navigates through the romantic journey, from first love to lasting love, highlighting the highs and lows of relationships.
14. "Hart of Dixie" (2011) Rotten Tomatoes score: 81%
New York doctor Zoe Hart inherits a medical practice in a quirky Southern town; she adjusts to rural life and finds a sense of belonging and love amidst the eccentric local community.
13. "Flack" (2019) Rotten Tomatoes score: 87%
Robyn, an American PR executive in London, excels at her job of managing celebrities' crises; her own life, however, is as chaotic as her clients', filled with personal struggles and moral dilemmas.
12. "The Baker and the Beauty" (2020) Rotten Tomatoes score: 89%
A Miami baker, Daniel, and international superstar, Noa, fall in love; their relationship unfolds amidst cultural clashes, family expectations, and the glare of the public eye.
11. "The Bold Type" (2017) Rotten Tomatoes score: 89%
Three best friends, Jane, Kat, and Sutton, working at a fictional women's magazine, Scarlet, explore their identities, love lives, and the high-pressure world of New York media; juggling careers, romance, and social issues.
Childhood best friends Maggie and Emma reunite in their small hometown; Emma helps Maggie raise her baby, facing life's challenges with humor and the strength of their friendship.
In 1920s Melbourne, the glamorous detective Phryne Fisher solves crimes with wit and flair, defying societal norms and charming her way through a series of thrilling mysteries.
8. "The Durrells" (2016) Rotten Tomatoes score: 94%
A widow, Louisa Durrell, relocates her unconventional family from England to Greece in the 1930s; they adapt to a new life with humor and resilience, facing financial challenges and cultural shocks.
7. "Mozart in the Jungle" (2014) Rotten Tomatoes score: 95%
At the New York Symphony, the arrival of a new, unconventional conductor, Rodrigo, shakes things up; we follow the musicians' lives, full of passion, politics, and love for music.
Ned, a pie-maker, can bring the dead back to life with a touch; he revives his childhood sweetheart, but their love is complicated by his gift, leading to whimsical adventures and moral dilemmas.
5. "Younger" (2015) Rotten Tomatoes score: 97%
40-year-old Liza, posing as a 26-year-old, lands a job in publishing; navigating love, friendships, and the challenges of living a double life, she finds herself torn between her youthful persona and her true age.
Gavin from England and Stacey from Wales embark on a long-distance relationship; the show humorously depicts their romance, their eccentric families, and the cultural differences between their worlds.
3. "Call My Agent!" (also known as "Dix pour cent") (2015) Rotten Tomatoes score: 97%
Parisian talent agents at ASK grapple with tricky clients and personal drama; their glamorous job is juxtaposed with the comedic and often chaotic reality of managing actors' careers.
2. "Lovesick" (2014) Rotten Tomatoes score: 98%
After being diagnosed with an STD, Dylan must contact all his past sexual partners; imagine the awkwardness that ensues! Through flashbacks, the story explores Dylan's romantic misadventures with friends Evie and Luke. There's a tangled mess of love and friendship that only real life can create.
1. "Bunheads" (2012) Rotten Tomatoes score: 100%
A Las Vegas showgirl, Michelle, marries impulsively and relocates to a sleepy coastal town; she teaches at her mother-in-law's ballet school, finding purpose and a sense of community.
