20 Best Romance TV Shows on Paramount Plus 2026
Browse romance-rich Paramount Plus series, from Colin from Accounts and The Tudors to Fellow Travelers, with drama, comedy, and history picks.
If you’re hunting for the best romance TV shows on Paramount Plus, this list brings together swoony, messy, funny, and heartbreaking stories that keep the chemistry front and center. You’ll find period drama heat in The Tudors and The Borgias, sharp modern relationship comedy in Colin from Accounts, and soapy teen nostalgia with Beverly Hills, 90210 and Sabrina the Teenage Witch. For stories with bigger stakes, Fellow Travelers adds powerful wartime tension, while The L Word and All the Queen’s Men offer layered romance with bold characters and real emotional pull. With 20 titles on the page, there’s plenty here whether you want light banter, forbidden love, or a slow-burn drama.
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Colin from Accounts
comedy · drama · romance
Ashley and Gordon are two single(ish), complex humans who are brought together by a car accident and an injured dog. Flawed, funny people choosing each other and being brave enough to show their true self, scars and all, as they navigate life together.
Directed by Trent O'Donnell, Madeleine Dyer, Matthew Moore, Robyn Butler, Wayne HopeCast Harriet Dyer, Patrick Brammall, Emma Harvie, Helen Thomson, Michael LogoParamount Plus -
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The Tudors
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.
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 Plus -
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Beverly Hills, 90210
drama · romance
Follow the lives of a group of teenagers living in the upscale, star-studded community of Beverly Hills, California and attending the fictitious West Beverly Hills High School and, subsequently, the fictitious California University after graduation.
Directed by Daniel Attias, Chip Chalmers, Jason Priestley, Bethany Rooney, Gilbert M. ShiltonCast Jennie Garth, Ian Ziering, Brian Austin Green, Tori Spelling, Jason PriestleyParamount Plus -
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Sabrina the Teenage Witch
action · adventure · comedy · drama · family · fantasy · horror · mystery · romance · sci-fi
On her sixteenth birthday, Sabrina Spellman discovers she has magical powers. She lives with her 600-year-old aunts Hilda and Zelda as well as talking cat Salem in the fictional town of Westbridge, Massachusetts.
Directed by Gary Halvorson, Kenneth R. Koch, Brian K. Roberts, Linda Day, Peter BaldwinCast Melissa Joan Hart, Nick Bakay, Caroline Rhea, Beth Broderick, Nate RichertHuluParamount Plus -
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The L Word
drama · romance
A group of lesbian friends struggle with romance and careers in Los Angeles.
Directed by Rose Troche, Angela Robinson, Ilene Chaiken, Lynne Stopkewich, Tricia BrockCast Jennifer Beals, Leisha Hailey, Laurel Holloman, Mia Kirshner, Kate MoennigParamount Plus -
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The Borgias
crime · drama · history · romance
Set in 15th century Italy at the height of the Renaissance, The Borgias chronicles the corrupt rise of patriarch Rodrigo Borgia to the papacy, where he proceeds to commit every sin in the book to amass and retain power, influence and enormous wealth for himself and his family.
Directed by Neil Jordan, Kari Skogland, John Maybury, Jon Amiel, David LelandCast Jeremy Irons, François Arnaud, Holliday Grainger, Peter Sullivan, Sean HarrisParamount Plus -
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Fellow Travelers
drama · romance
A chronicle of a decades-long volatile romance between two men — from their first meeting during the height of the 1950s Lavender Scare to the AIDS crises of the 1980s.
Directed by Uta Briesewitz, Destiny Ekaragha, James Kent, Daniel MinahanCast Matt Bomer, Jonathan Bailey, Jelani Alladin, Linus Roache, Noah J. RickettsParamount Plus -
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All the Queen's Men
crime · drama · romance
A drug lady that rules a tight house and will kill or have someone slaughtered without getting her hands dirty.
Directed by Armani Ortiz, Tyler Perry, Kim Fields, Matt Alves, Derrick DooseCast Skyh Black, Eva Marcille, Candace Maxwell, Michael Bolwaire, Oshea RussellAmazon Prime VideoParamount Plus -
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Queer as Folk
drama · romance
Brash humor and genuine emotion make up this original series revolving around the lives, loves, ambitions, careers and friendships of a group of gay men and women living on Liberty Avenue in contemporary Pittsburgh, PA. The show offers an unapologetic look at modern, urban gay and lesbian lives while addressing the most critical health and political issues affecting the community. Sometimes racy, sometimes sensitive and always straight to the heart.
Directed by Michael DeCarlo, Kelly Makin, Kevin Inch, Alex Chapple, David WellingtonCast Michelle Clunie, Thea Gill, Gale Harold, Randy Harrison, Scott LowellParamount Plus -
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Zatima
comedy · drama · romance
Follow Zac and Fatima as they navigate the ups and downs of their relationship.
Directed by Tyler Perry, Courtney Glaude, Kvle Johnson, Armani Ortiz, Matt AlvesCast Devale Ellis, Crystal Renee Hayslett, Nzinga Imani, Remington Hoffman, Cameron FullerParamount Plus -
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Daria
animation · comedy · drama · romance
After moving to a new town with her stressed-out parents and relentlessly popular little sister, Daria uses her acerbic wit and keen powers of observation to contend with the mind-numbingly ridiculous world of Lawndale High.
Directed by Karen Disher, Guy Moore, Tony Klück, Ray Kosarin, Eric FogelCast Tracy Grandstaff, Wendy Hoopes, Julian Rebolledo, John Worth Lynn Jr., Lisa CollinsParamount Plus -
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Younger
comedy · romance
Liza Miller, a suddenly single stay-at-home mother, tries to get back into the working world, only to find it’s nearly impossible to start at the bottom at 40-year old. When a chance encounter convinces her she looks younger than she is, Liza tries to pass herself off as 26 and lands a job as an assistant at Empirical Press. Now she just has to make sure no one finds out the secret only she and her best friend Maggie share.
Directed by Peter Lauer, Steven K. Tsuchida, Andrew Fleming, Todd Biermann, Jennifer ArnoldCast Sutton Foster, Hilary Duff, Debi Mazar, Nico Tortorella, Miriam ShorNetflixParamount Plus -
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Melrose Place
drama · romance
Follow the lives of a group of young adults living in a brownstone apartment complex on Melrose Place, in Los Angeles, California.
Directed by Charles Correll, Chip Chalmers, Jefferson Kibbee, Richard Lang, Nancy MaloneCast Thomas Calabro, Heather Locklear, Andrew Shue, Josie Bissett, Doug SavantParamount Plus -
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The Love Boat
comedy · drama · romance
Passengers who search for romantic nights aboard a beautiful ship travelling to tropical or mysterious countries, decide to pass their vacation aboard the "Love Boat", where Gopher, Dr. Bricker, Isaac, Julie, and Captain Stubing try their best to please them, and sometimes help them fall in love. Things are not always so easy, but in the end, love wins.
Directed by Richard Kinon, Roger Duchowny, Robert Scheerer, Allen Baron, Ted LangeCast Gavin MacLeod, Bernie Kopell, Ted Lange, Fred Grandy, Lauren TewesParamount Plus -
15
Being Mary Jane
drama · romance · thriller
Mary Jane Paul is a one-woman-show: a successful TV news anchor, and an entirely self-sufficient powerhouse who remains devoted to a family that doesn't share her motivation. Intense drama and unforgettable moments unfold as Mary Jane juggles her life, her relationships, her work, and commitments to her family.
Directed by Salim Akil, Regina King, Adam Shankman, Neema Barnette, Mario Van PeeblesCast Gabrielle Union, Lisa Vidal, Raven Goodwin, Margaret Avery, Richard BrooksParamount Plus -
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United States of Tara
comedy · drama · romance
Tara's multiple personalities include "T" the wild-child teenager, "Buck" the rough and tumble biker dude, and "Alice" the type-A homemaker. But with a family that loves her just the way she is, Tara never gives up hope that someday she can just be herself.
Directed by Craig Zisk, Craig Gillespie, Jamie Babbit, Tricia Brock, John DahlCast Toni Collette, John Corbett, Rosemarie DeWitt, Keir Gilchrist, Brie LarsonParamount Plus -
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Victorious
comedy · drama · family · music · romance
Aspiring singer Tori Vega navigates life while attending a performing arts high school called Hollywood Arts.
Directed by Steve Hoefer, Adam Weissman, Russ Reinsel, David Kendall, Clayton BoenCast Victoria Justice, Leon Thomas III, Matt Bennett, Elizabeth Gillies, Ariana GrandeNetflixParamount Plus -
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Bigger
comedy · romance
A woman living in East Atlanta wonders if there is something bigger and better in life.
Directed by Crystle Roberson Dorsey, Charles Stone III, Angela Barnes, Chioke Nassor, Henry ChanCast Tanisha Long, Rasheda Crockett, Chase Anthony, Tristen J. Winger, Angell ConwellParamount Plus -
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The Young and the Restless
drama · romance
The rivalries, romances, hopes and fears of the residents of the fictional Midwestern metropolis, Genoa City. The lives and loves of a wide variety of characters mingle through the generations, dominated by the Newman, Abbott, Baldwin and Winters families.
Directed by Sally McDonald, Owen Renfroe, Mike Denney, Michael Eilbaum, Noel MaxamCast Eric Braeden, Peter Bergman, Joshua Morrow, Doug Davidson, Melody Thomas ScottParamount Plus -
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Martin
comedy · drama · romance
Sassy sitcom centering on radio and television personality Martin Payne. Series focuses on his romantic relationship with girlfriend Gina, her best friend Pam and escapades with best friends Tommy and Cole.
Directed by Gerren Keith, Tony Singletary, Chuck Vinson, Marian Deaton, Stan LathanCast Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, Thomas Mikal Ford, Carl Anthony Payne II, Tichina ArnoldNetflixPeacock PremiumParamount Plus
Wrapping Up
This roundup is built for anyone who wants romance with personality, not just predictable love stories. From comedy and teen favorites to historical dramas and more adult, emotionally charged series, these picks show how many different ways TV can do chemistry well. Bookmark this page if you like having a reliable place to revisit when you want a new series to start, because it’s updated regularly as the lineup changes. Whether you’re in the mood for something playful, passionate, or dramatic, there’s a strong next watch waiting here.
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Last updated: September 4, 2026