Romance on streaming is getting more varied, with stories about first love, second chances, messy relationships and unexpected connections. From Indian romantic dramas to popular international shows, here are 15 recent romantic movies and shows on Netflix, Prime Video and more that are worth adding to your watchlist.
15 Best Recent Romantic Movies and Shows on OTT
1. Lust Stories 3 (Netflix)
Lust Stories returns with four new stories that look at attraction, marriage, emotional distance and the complicated choices people make in relationships. Directors Vikramaditya Motwane, Kiran Rao, Shakun Batra and Vishal Bhardwaj each bring a different mood to the anthology. With a large cast including Radhika Apte, Konkona Sensharma, Aditi Rao Hydari, Vijay Varma and Ali Fazal, the film explores how love and desire rarely follow simple rules.
2. Musafir Cafe (Netflix)
Chander’s carefully planned life changes when he meets the independent Sudha and develops a connection he cannot easily forget. Years later, he is running a cafe in the hills with Preeti beside him, but memories of his earlier relationship continue to influence his choices. Moving between love, missed chances and companionship, the series follows three people trying to understand what they truly want from life and from each other.
3. My Life with the Walter Boys – Season 3 (Netflix)
The Walter family is shaken after George’s medical emergency, while Jackie faces another emotional mess involving Cole and Alex. Her feelings for Cole are now harder to hide, especially after Alex overheard their confession at the end of the previous season. Season 3 pushes Jackie and the Walter boys towards bigger decisions as romance, family responsibilities and growing up begin colliding in Silver Falls.
4. Cocktail 2 (Netflix)
Diya and Kunal have been together for years, but a holiday in Sicily changes their relationship when they reconnect with Diya’s old friend Ally. What begins as friendship soon creates attraction, jealousy and uncomfortable questions about whether Diya and Kunal are really as secure as they believed. Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna lead this modern love triangle about friendship, commitment and messy emotions.
5. The Doll (Netflix)
After building a fortune, ambitious merchant Stanisław Wokulski becomes determined to win the love of aristocrat Izabela Łęcka. His growing obsession with her also becomes tied to his desire to enter Warsaw’s elite society, while Izabela wants greater freedom from the expectations placed on her. This modern reinterpretation of the classic Polish novel mixes romance with class, ambition and the dangerous line between love and possession.
6. Main Vaapas Aaunga (Netflix)
An aspiring comedian begins searching for answers about his dying grandfather’s unfinished love story, which goes back to the Partition of India. His journey slowly uncovers memories of separation, home and a romance that survived for decades without finding closure. Featuring Naseeruddin Shah, Diljit Dosanjh, Sharvari Wagh and Vedang Raina, the emotional drama connects a younger generation with a love story shaped by history.
7. Bridgerton – Season 4 (Netflix)
Benedict Bridgerton becomes captivated by a mysterious woman he meets during his mother’s grand masquerade ball. His search eventually brings him closer to Sophie Baek, whose identity and very different social position create serious obstacles for their romance. Season 4 turns their attraction into a sweeping love story about class, hidden identities and whether Benedict is willing to challenge society for the woman he loves.
8. Ek Din (Prime Video)
Dinesh “Dino” Srivastav is a shy office worker who secretly loves his colleague Meera but cannot find the courage to tell her. During a company trip to Japan, a heartbroken Dino makes a wish that he could spend just one day with her, and an unexpected situation gives him that chance. Junaid Khan and Sai Pallavi lead this bittersweet romance about getting a brief opportunity to experience the love you have imagined for years.
9. Dhoom Dhaam (Netflix)
Veer and Koyal barely have time to understand their new marriage before armed men turn their wedding night into complete chaos. Suddenly chased by criminals and the police while everyone searches for the mysterious “Charlie,” the mismatched newlyweds are forced to rely on each other. Their dangerous night becomes an unexpectedly funny romance as they discover sides of their new partner they never saw coming.
10. Emily in Paris – Season 5 (Netflix)
Emily takes her career and love life beyond Paris as her work with Agence Grateau brings her deeper into Rome and other parts of Italy. Her relationship with Marcello appears to offer a fresh romantic beginning, but professional mistakes and old connections soon make life complicated again. Season 5 follows Emily as she deals with heartbreak, new possibilities and the challenge of deciding where she truly belongs.
11. Ransom Canyon (2 Seasons) (Netflix)
Ransom Canyon follows rancher Staten Kirkland, pianist Quinn O’Grady and several families whose romances are closely connected to land, loss and long-running rivalries in their Texas town. The first season brings Staten and Quinn’s years of unresolved feelings to the surface while other young couples and families face their own relationship problems. Season 2 brings Quinn home after six months away, but her return with new possibilities creates another difficult chapter for her relationship with Staten.
12. Boyfriend on Demand (Netflix)
Seo Mi-rae is exhausted by her demanding job and has little interest in adding romance to her already stressful life. Everything changes when she gets access to a virtual dating service that allows her to experience carefully designed dates with different dream boyfriends. The fantasy becomes more complicated when those artificial romantic experiences begin changing the way she feels about love in the real world.
13. Don’t Be Shy! (Prime Video)
Shyamili “Shy” Das is used to controlling her social world until her boyfriend Mayank suddenly ends their three-year relationship. Determined to get revenge, she turns her attention towards Tara, the new woman in Mayank’s life, expecting to find an enemy. Instead, an unexpected friendship begins changing Shy’s ideas about relationships, competition and the person she wants to become.
14. Do Deewane Seher Mein (Netflix)
Two young adults meet through the possibility of an arranged marriage while both are struggling with insecurity and pressure from the people around them. Instead of falling into a perfect romance, they slowly begin understanding each other’s fears and learning to accept themselves. Siddhant Chaturvedi and Mrunal Thakur lead this gentle relationship drama about finding love when neither person feels completely ready for it.
15. Permanent Roommates – Season 3 (Prime Video)
Mikesh is comfortable with the life he has built with Tanya, but Tanya feels increasingly stuck and begins thinking that moving abroad could give her the change she needs. Mikesh does not share the same dream, turning a career decision into a much bigger conversation about their future together. Season 3 puts their long relationship through another realistic test before reminding them that partnership sometimes matters more than having identical plans.
Whether you want a light rom-com, an emotional love story or a relationship drama filled with difficult choices, these recent romantic movies and shows offer plenty of options for your next watch.
