Written by Aimee Wheeler
You’re curled up on the sofa in your comfiest PJs, snacks within reach, screen glowing, but the endless scroll begins. What to watch? Fear not, fellow binge-watchers, KISS KISS has curated the perfect list for you to obsess over for the next month. From modern French fashion to secret sports romances, this list has something for every kind of hopeless romantic.
You’re curled up on the sofa in your comfiest PJs, snacks within reach, screen glowing, but the endless scroll begins. What to watch? Fear not, fellow binge-watchers. We here at KISS KISS are self-certified experts in characters who yearn; we have curated the perfect list for you to obsess over for the next month. From modern French fashion to secret sports romances, this list has something for every kind of hopeless romantic.
1. Heated Rivalry
For Steamy, Secret Sports Drama:
If you crave hot tension with charming athletes, look no further. Heated Rivalry is a romantic sports drama where on-ice animosity between hockey stars Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov melts into a secret, years-long romance. Spanning from 2008 to 2018, this series is addictive, packed with yearning, hidden affairs, and the constant risk of exposure. Premiering in November 2025, it took the internet by storm and has already been renewed for Season 2.
Why watch? Well, the intense world of professional sports with the intimate thrill of a secret relationship, it’s definitely fixating. (Streaming on Prime Video and Now TV).
2. Emily in Paris
For Glamorous, Guilty-Pleasure Escapism:
If raunchy tension isn’t your style, let’s fly away to beautiful Paris. Emily in Paris follows a young American marketer who shakes up a French firm with her love life and bold ideas. It’s a present-day, exciting escape full of fashion, attractive French men, heartbreak, and complicated “situationships.” Season 5 dropped on December 18, 2025, making it the perfect
binge to catch up on. Why watch? It’s the ultimate romantic fantasy, unapologetic fun that doesn’t take itself too seriously. (Streaming on Netflix).
3. Maxton Hall
For a Bingeable Teen Romance:
Think Paris is too cringey or cliche then dive into the elite world of Maxton Hall. This German drama pushes witty scholarship student Ruby against arrogant rich boy James in an exclusive private school. It’s a classic enemies-to-lovers trope at its best, where hidden secrets and clashing worlds force a compelling romance. Season 2 arrived in November 2025, with
Season 3 confirmed. Why watch? It delivers all the addictive, cosy drama of a great teen romance with a sleek, modern production. (Streaming on Prime Video).
4. The Artful Dodger
For Historical Adventure & Romance:
Want a break from modern settings? Travel to 1850s Australia with The Artful Dodger. It follows adult Jack Dawkins, a brilliant surgeon whose criminal past resurfaces when his old mentor reappears. The romance with the governor’s daughter is full of tension, but the show’s real hook is the blend of high-stakes surgery, betrayal, and adventure. Why watch? It’s a thrilling, unique mix of medical drama, crime caper, and historical romance. With Season 3 set for February 2026, now is the time to catch up. (Streaming on Hulu/Disney+).
5. Heartbreak High
Image from Heartbreak High, Netflix.
For relatable, raw, and real teen romance:
Travelling back to the modern day If you’re looking for something fresh, raw, and explosively vibrant, Heartbreak High is the drama to watch. This Australian reboot became a global Netflix sensation. It follows a diverse group of students at Hartley High after a secret “incest map” exposing all their hook-ups gets leaked, throwing their social lives into chaos. Beyond the messy friendships, their unique stories with queer discovery, and complicated young love with will-they-won’t-they tension between characters like Amerie and Malakai. It’s heartfelt and hilarious, and with Season 2, which premiered in April 2024, Season 3 is set to release in 2026. Binge it now so you’re ready for what’s to come. (Streaming on Netflix).
