20 Best Romance TV Shows on Amazon Prime Video 2026
Discover romance series and romantic drama picks on Amazon Prime Video, from Downton Abbey and Poldark to Sanditon, Castle, The Good Place, and more.
If you’re searching for the best romance TV shows on Amazon Prime Video, this list gives you a mix of period pieces, contemporary love stories, and genre-bending favorites. You’ll find polished drama like Downton Abbey, Poldark, and Sanditon alongside lighter picks such as The Good Place and Castle, plus more unconventional options like Interview with the Vampire and Helluva Boss. There’s also plenty for fans of college romance, historical settings, and slow-burn relationships, from Off Campus and The Summer I Turned Pretty to War & Peace and When Calls the Heart. Whether you want heartfelt, funny, dramatic, or a little dark, these titles make it easy to find your next watch.
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Seeking Persephone
romance
Impoverished Persephone marries reclusive Duke, hoping his wealth rescues her family. She persists in connecting with the man beneath his scarred psyche and imposing estate. Grave peril forces him to risk vulnerability to protect her.
Why watch: If you enjoy gothic romance with high stakes, this one is built around a marriage of convenience and a guarded duke. The story leans into emotional tension and vulnerability.
Directed by John LydeCast Ryann Bailey, Jake Stormoen, Toby-Alexander Smith, Catherine Hannay, Charlotte HemmingsAmazon Prime VideoTubiPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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The Other Bennet Sister
drama · romance
Mary isn't your typical period drama heroine. She is awkward, anxious, preachy, full of facts, a terrible singer… overlooked by her mother and seemingly destined to an empty dance card for the rest of her life… until Mary takes matters into her own hands.
Why watch: If you like period drama with an offbeat heroine, this is a strong fit. It centers on an overlooked character who decides to take charge of her own love life.
Directed by Asim Abbasi, Jennifer SheridanCast Ella Bruccoleri, Indira Varma, Ruth Jones, Laurie Davidson, Richard CoyleAmazon Prime VideoMore details on IMDb → -
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Helluva Boss
animation · action · comedy · crime · drama · fantasy · horror · music · musical · romance · sci-fi
This adult animated comedy follows the misadventures, hijinks, and relationships of the Immediate Murder Professionals (or I.M.P. for short)-- a band of demon assassins from Hell who kill people on Earth for a living.
Why watch: If you want romance with a wild genre mix, this adult animated series stands out. Its comedy, action, and relationship drama give it a very different feel from a standard love story.
Directed by Vivienne MedranoCast Brandon Rogers, Richard Steven Horvitz, Vivian Nixon, Erica Lindbeck, Bryce PinkhamAmazon Prime VideoFreeveeMore details on IMDb → -
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Interview with the Vampire
2 Emmy nominations
drama · fantasy · horror · romance
A century-old vampire from New Orleans reunites with an ailing journalist to recount his life of bloodlust and his tumultuous relationship with the rakish Frenchman who turned him.
Why watch: If you enjoy romance with a darker edge, this series may appeal. Its blend of drama, horror, and fantasy makes the central relationship feel especially intense.
Directed by Levan Akin, Keith Powell, Alan Taylor, Emma Freeman, Craig ZiskCast Jacob Anderson, Sam Reid, Assad Zaman, Eric Bogosian, Delainey HaylesNetflixAmazon Prime VideoAMC+More details on IMDb → -
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Off Campus
drama · romance · sport
A college-set romantic drama chronicling the unexpected love story between a music student and the university's star hockey player, exploring themes of love and the complexities of adulthood through deep friendships and enduring bonds.
Why watch: If you like college-set relationship drama, this is an easy choice. The mix of romance, sports, and friendship drama should appeal to viewers who want a youthful love story.
Directed by Samantha Bailey, Erica Dunton, Silver Tree, Dawn WilkinsonCast Ella Bright, Belmont Cameli, Mika Abdalla, Stephen Kalyn, Jalen Thomas BrooksAmazon Prime VideoFreeveeMore details on IMDb →
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Doc Martin
comedy · drama · romance · made in europe
Doc Martin is a British television comedy drama series starring Martin Clunes in the title role. It was created by Dominic Minghella after the character of Dr. Martin Bamford in the 2000 comedy film Saving Grace. The show is set in the fictional seaside village of Portwenn and filmed on location in the village of Port Isaac, Cornwall, England, with most interior scenes shot in a converted local barn. Five series aired between 2004 and 2011, together with a feature-length special that aired on Christmas Day 2006. Series 6 began airing on ITV on 2 September 2013.
Why watch: If you prefer small-town storytelling with romantic threads, this British comedy-drama is a good pick. Its romance and character-driven tone suit viewers who like low-key relationships.
Directed by Ben Bolt, Nigel Cole, Paul Seed, Charlie Palmer, Minkie SpiroCast Martin Clunes, Caroline Catz, Ian McNeice, Joe Absolom, John MarquezAmazon Prime VideoTubiMore details on IMDb → -
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Downton Abbey
Won 15 Emmys Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (2012) · 69 nominations
drama · romance
A chronicle of the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants in the post-Edwardian era—with great events in history having an effect on their lives and on the British social hierarchy.
Why watch: If you enjoy sweeping period drama, this is one of the strongest options here. The romance is woven into a larger family saga, so it works well if you like ensemble storytelling.
Directed by Brian Percival, David Evans, Philip John, Andy Goddard, Catherine MorsheadCast Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Brendan Coyle, Michelle DockeryAmazon Prime VideoPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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The Good Place
12 Emmy nominations 3x Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
comedy · drama · fantasy · mystery · romance
Eleanor Shellstrop, an ordinary woman who, through an extraordinary string of events, enters the afterlife where she comes to realize that she hasn't been a very good person. With the help of her wise afterlife mentor, she's determined to shed her old way of living and discover the awesome (or at least the pretty good) person within.
Why watch: If you want romance mixed with comedy and fantasy, this series fits nicely. It’s a good choice for viewers who like relationships with an offbeat premise and a lighter tone.
Directed by Dean Holland, Beth McCarthy-Miller, Morgan Sackett, Drew Goddard, Michael SchurCast Kristen Bell, William Jackson Harper, Jameela Jamil, D'Arcy Carden, Manny JacintoAmazon Prime VideoHuluPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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The Farmer Wants a Wife
1 BAFTA TV Award nomination
reality-tv · romance
City meets the country in this fun-filled Australian series. Follow six lonely farmers on the road to romance as they choose between hundreds of prospective partners. Prepare for tears, joy, and jealousy, all in a heart-warming journey to find a wife. Hosted by Natalie Gruzlewski.
Why watch: If you enjoy reality TV with a matchmaking angle, this series is for you. It focuses on farmers looking for love, so it suits viewers who like straightforward dating drama.
Cast Natalie GruzlewskiAmazon Prime VideoHuluTubiFreeveeMore details on IMDb → -
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Tommy & Tuppence
comedy · crime · mystery & thriller · romance
A detective duo for the ages, Tommy and Tuppence fall in love, fall out of it, and tumble back in, all while solving some thrilling and entertaining mysteries along the way.
Why watch: If you like romance mixed with mystery, this title may be a good fit. The detective duo premise adds a playful twist to the love story.
Directed by Fergus O'Brien, Ellie HeydonCast Antonia Thomas, Josh Dylan, Imelda Staunton, Charlie Condou, Callie CookeAmazon Prime VideoMore details on IMDb → -
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Little House on the Prairie
Won 4 Emmys Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (1978) · 17 nominations
drama · family · romance · western
When the big woods of Wisconsin becomes a difficult spot for hunting, Charles Ingalls reluctantly decides to move his family, pioneering west. Their life on the farm in Walnut Grove, Minnesota, in the 1870s and 1880s is full of adventure, tragedy, and triumph. Based on the books of Laura Ingalls Wilder.
Why watch: If you enjoy family drama with romance in a historical setting, this classic series is worth a look. Its western backdrop gives the relationships a grounded, old-fashioned feel.
Directed by Michael Landon, William F. Claxton, Maury Dexter, Victor French, Leo PennCast Melissa Gilbert, Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Rachel Lindsay Greenbush, Sidney GreenbushAmazon Prime VideoPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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Sanditon
drama · romance
About Charlotte Heywood, a spirited and impulsive woman, who moves from her rural home to Sanditon, a fishing village attempting to reinvent itself as a seaside resort.
Why watch: If you like period romance with a coastal setting, this series should appeal. It follows a spirited lead and works well for viewers who enjoy restrained, character-led drama.
Directed by Charles Sturridge, Olly Blackburn, Lisa Clarke, Ethosheia Hylton, Steve BrettCast Rose Williams, Crystal Clarke, Kris Marshall, Kate Ashfield, Anne ReidAmazon Prime VideoMore details on IMDb → -
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Castle
4 Emmy nominations
comedy · crime · drama · mystery · romance
After a serial killer imitates the plots of his novels, successful mystery novelist Richard "Rick" Castle receives permission from the Mayor of New York City to tag along with an NYPD homicide investigation team for research purposes.
Why watch: If you enjoy romance mixed with crime and mystery, this series offers that blend. The relationship angle sits alongside case-of-the-week storytelling, which keeps it easy to follow.
Directed by Rob Bowman, John Terlesky, Bill Roe, Bryan Spicer, Paul HolahanCast Nathan Fillion, Stana Katic, Jon Huertas, Seamus Dever, Molly C. QuinnAmazon Prime VideoHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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Poldark
Won 1 Audience Award (TV) 2 nominations
drama · romance
Britain is in the grip of a chilling recession... falling wages, rising prices, civil unrest - only the bankers are smiling. It's 1783 and Ross Poldark returns from the American War of Independence to his beloved Cornwall to find his world in ruins: his father dead, the family mine long since closed, his house wrecked and his sweetheart pledged to marry his cousin. But Ross finds that hope and love can be found when you are least expecting it in the wild but beautiful Cornish landscape.
Why watch: If you like historical romance with a strong sense of place, this is a natural pick. The story combines love, family, and hardship in a dramatic Cornish setting.
Directed by Joss Agnew, Sallie Aprahamian, Edward Bazalgette, William McGregor, Charlie PalmerCast Aidan Turner, Eleanor Tomlinson, Jack Farthing, Beatie Edney, Tristan SturrockAmazon Prime VideoMore details on IMDb → -
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War & Peace
1 Emmy nomination
drama · history · romance · war
The love story of young Countess Natasha Rostova and Count Pierre Bezukhov is interwoven with the Great Patriotic War of 1812 against Napoleon's invading army.
Why watch: If you want romance on a large historical canvas, this series is a strong match. Its love story is tied to war and history, which gives it extra scale.
Directed by Tom HarperCast Paul Dano, James Norton, Lily James, Adrian Edmondson, Aisling LoftusAmazon Prime VideoPeacock PremiumFreeveeMore details on IMDb → -
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A Love Other Than Yours
comedy · drama · romance
A realistic, emotionally resonant romance about a couple in their tenth year together whose comfortable relationship is tested by unexpected feelings.
Why watch: If you’re interested in a more grounded relationship story, this one may suit you. It focuses on a long-term couple facing unexpected feelings, so it fits viewers who like realistic romance.
Directed by Hwang Seung-KiCast Seo Kang-joon, Ahn Eun-jin, Lee Joo-ahn, Jo Aram, Kim Nam-HeeAmazon Prime VideoMore details on IMDb → -
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The Tudors
Won 6 Emmys 15 nominations
drama · history · romance · war
The Tudors is a history-based drama series following the young, vibrant King Henry VIII, a competitive and lustful monarch who navigates the intrigues of the English court and the human heart with equal vigor and justifiable suspicion.
Why watch: If you enjoy court intrigue with romantic tension, this is a good choice. The history and romance mix well for viewers who like drama with a political edge.
Directed by Ciaran Donnelly, Jeremy Podeswa, Dearbhla Walsh, Steve Shill, Brian KirkCast Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Henry Cavill, Anthony Brophy, James Frain, Sarah BolgerAmazon Prime VideoParamount PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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The Summer I Turned Pretty
drama · romance
Every summer, Belly and her family head to the Fishers’ beach house in Cousins. Every summer is the same ... until Belly turns sixteen. Relationships will be tested, painful truths will be revealed, and Belly will be forever changed. It’s a summer of first love, first heartbreak and growing up — it's the summer she turns pretty.
Why watch: If you like summer romance and coming-of-age drama, this series is an easy recommendation. It focuses on first love and changing relationships, which makes it ideal for a youthful watch.
Directed by Jesse Peretz, Zoe R. Cassavetes, Erica Dunton, Jeff Chan, Megan GriffithsCast Lola Tung, Christopher Briney, Gavin Casalegno, Sean Kaufman, Jackie ChungAmazon Prime VideoFreeveeMore details on IMDb → -
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When Calls the Heart
drama · history · romance
Elizabeth Thatcher, a young school teacher from a wealthy Eastern family, migrates from the big city to teach school in a small coal mining town in the west.
Why watch: If you enjoy frontier-set romance with a hopeful tone, this series should be on your list. The history and small-town setup make it appealing for viewers who like warm, steady storytelling.
Directed by Neill Fearnley, Peter DeLuise, Mike Rohl, Martin Wood, Siobhan DevineCast Erin Krakow, Pascale Hutton, Jack Wagner, Kavan Smith, Martin CumminsAmazon Prime VideoMore details on IMDb → -
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Teen Wolf
action · drama · fantasy · romance · thriller
Scott McCall, a high school student living in the town of Beacon Hills has his life drastically changed when he's bitten by a werewolf, becoming one himself. He must henceforth learn to balance his problematic new identity with his day-to-day teenage life. The following characters are instrumental to his struggle: Stiles, his best friend; Allison, his love interest who comes from a family of werewolf hunters; and Derek, a mysterious werewolf with a dark past. Throughout the series, he strives to keep his loved ones safe while maintaining normal relationships with them.
Why watch: If you want romance mixed with action, fantasy, and teen drama, this is a strong pick. It works especially well if you like love stories set against bigger supernatural stakes.
Directed by Russell Mulcahy, Tim Andrew, Jennifer Lynch, Toby Wilkins, Christian TaylorCast Tyler Posey, Holland Roden, Dylan O'Brien, Linden Ashby, JR BourneNetflixAmazon Prime VideoFreeveeMore details on IMDb →
Wrapping Up
This lineup brings together classic romance, modern relationship drama, and a few unexpected picks that stretch the genre in interesting directions. If you like period settings, long-running ensemble stories, or romance mixed with comedy, mystery, fantasy, or animation, there’s something here worth adding to your watchlist. Bookmark this page and come back when you want a fresh idea for a date-night series or a comfort rewatch. We update this page regularly, so it’s a handy place to check for new favorites.
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