Bring on the feels, mushies! Whether you’re a hopeless romantic, a self-love advocate, or a justice warrior, Netflix has something for you no matter what you’re watching this Valentine’s Day. Warning: Sometimes the greatest love stories don’t always have happy endings, so grab your popcorn (or tissues, we don’t judge), snuggle up, and discover what’s next on your watchlist.
Calling All Brave Hearts
In love, sometimes the battlefield is literal. These titles feature fearless hearts that fight for love and justice. They say all is fair in love and war, and here, the two are intertwined.
Damsel
Kicking off this category is Damsel, where our protagonist, Princess Elodie, finds herself in a fiery predicament that’s more dragon’s lair than castle honeymoon suite. After agreeing to marry a handsome prince, she’s thrown into danger and must rely on her wits to survive. The official trailer for this epic Millie Bobby Brown starrer is finally available–check it out here!
Rebel Moon: Part Two — The Scargiver
Launch date: April 19, 2024
Next, we have Rebel Moon: Part Two — The Scargiver. This epic saga continues as Kora and the surviving warriors gear up for an intense battle to safeguard their newfound homeland. It’s a story of fighting for love, justice, and a place to call home. Peek into the action with new stills from the upcoming film.
Love Starts on a Journey Within
Self-love is the first step to true love, and this category celebrates this journey. After all, the most important relationship we have is with ourselves.
Bridgerton Season 3
Launch date: May 16, 2024
The Regency romance drama, Bridgerton, is returning for its third season. Polin fans will be thrilled as we shift focus to wallflower (and secret scandal sheet writer) Penelope Featherington, as she navigates her long-time crush on Colin Bridgerton. But ultimately, it’s a story of self-discovery that reminds us to love ourselves before we love someone else. Catch a sneak peek HERE.
Players
Launch date: February 14, 2024
Adding to the theme of self-love, we’re premiering Players on V-Day. This film follows a New York sports writer armed with a playbook of clever hookup schemes and a little help from her friends. However, things take a turn when she unexpectedly falls for a fling. Can she switch from playing the field to playing for keeps? Tune in to find out, and if you still need a bit of convincing, catch the trailer HERE.
One Day
Now streaming exclusively on Netflix
Returning just in time for Valentine’s is One Day, now reimagined as a British series. Originally a novel adapted into a 2011 feature film starring Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess, the story follows Dex and Em, who reconnect on the same day each year, navigating life’s highs and lows and learning about the importance of self-love. Tune in to see how this ordinary day shapes their lives, year after year.
Let’s Talk About CHU
Now streaming exclusively on Netflix
Adding a pinch more flavor to our self-love category is the Taiwanese comedy series, Let’s Talk About CHU. This show serves up a hearty slice of life, exploring the multifaceted themes of sex, romance, and family dynamics through the lens of the Chu family. From the youngest daughter, Chu Ai, juggling her sex education social media channel, to her siblings navigating their own relationship dilemmas, this show is as relatable as it gets. Tag along for a rollercoaster ride of life, love, and everything in between.
Irish Wish
Calling all Lindsay Lohan fans! When the love of her life gets engaged to her best friend, Maddie puts her feelings aside to be a bridesmaid at their wedding in Ireland. Days before the pair are set to marry, Maddie makes a spontaneous wish for true love, only to wake up to… a completely different reality.
Launch Date: 15 March
The Thrill of the Chase
Love isn’t just a feeling; it’s an adventure. This category is all about the chase, thrill, and play — because, let’s face it, love is the most exciting game of all.
Love Deadline
Now streaming exclusively on Netflix
Japanese reality dating series Love Deadline proves that in the game of love, it’s not about who finishes first, but who dares to play. In a set-up where women are encouraged to take the reins, watch as they make the first move to propose to their ideal guy. Being whisked away on a 30-day trip while all this unfolds? That’s just the cherry on top!
Ready, Set, Love
Launch date: February 15, 2024
Rounding off our list is the Thai series Ready, Set, Love. Set in a world where men are vastly outnumbered, women must compete for the perfect gentlemen in a government-sponsored game show. It’s a playful exploration of the lengths we go to in the name of love.
Let’s celebrate all the forms of love! Whether you’re battling for better, rediscovering yourself, or playing the game of love, our stories are worth the journey. After all, love is in the air (and on your screen).