Colin From Accounts is a sweet and brilliantly funny rom-com series that will warm your heart while also making you laugh at every turn. The Australian series starring the real-life couple Harriet Dyer and Patrick Brammall in the lead roles of Ashley and Gordon follows two single people, one in her 30s and the other in his 40s as they are brought together by a literal accident of a sweet dog soon to be named “Colin From Accounts”. The romantic comedy series also stars Genevieve Hegney, Emma Harvie, Helen Thomson, and Michael Logo. So, if you loved the Australian rom-com series here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Lovesick (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video)
Lovesick aka Scrotal Recall is a brilliant rom-com series that tackles the difficult subject matter of sexually transmitted series while also delivering a genuinely heartfelt story about love and friendship. Created by Tom Edge, the British comedy series follows the story of Dylan, a romantic by heart who gets the news that he has Chlamydia and now he has to tell all the girls he had sexual relations with in the past. Lovesick stars Johnny Flynn in the lead role with Antonia Thomas, Daniel Ings, Joshua McGuire, and Hannah Britland starring in supporting roles.
Love (Netflix)
Love is a contemporary rom-com series set in sunny Los Angeles and it follows two young and messed up people. Created by Judd Apatow, Leslie Arfin, and Judd Apatow, the Netflix series follows the story of Gus and Mickey as they meet by chance and explore the themes of commitment, love, and ambitions together. Love stars Paul Rust and Gillian Jacobs in the lead roles with Claudia O’Doherty, Iris Apatow, Chris Witaske, and Brett Gelman starring in supporting roles.
Master of None (Netflix)
If you found Gus directionless in his personal and professional life in Netflix’s Love, then Dev is on another level in Netflix’s Master of None. Created by and starring Aziz Ansari, the dramedy series follows Dev, a relatively young actor in New York who is completely lost and can’t seem to make progress in either his personal or professional life. The comedy series is incredibly funny and has some of the most genuinely personal moments you will ever see.
Catastrophe (Prime Video)
If you are a fan of messy relationships and loved the sarcastic banter between Gordon and Ashley in Colin From Accounts, then you should check out Catastrophe. Both of these have a lot in common both off and on-screen. Created by and starring Rob Delaney and Sharon Hogan, Catastrophe follows Rob, an American executive on a trip to London where he meets Sharon, a schoolteacher. After spending some time together they part ways but Rob suddenly gets the news that Sharon is pregnant with his baby forcing him to uproot his life and move to England.
Trying (Apple TV+)
Trying is one of the sweetest and genuinely funny shows about a young couple that you will ever see. Unlike Colin From Accounts, we don’t see the beginning of Nikki and Jason’s relationship in Trying but we do have similar sarcastic banter and relationship struggles that we all loved in the Harriet Dyer and Patrick Brammal series. Created by Andy Wolton, the Apple TV+ series is set in modern London and follows a young couple Nikki and Jason as they try to adopt a baby. Trying stars Rafe Spall and Esther Smith in the lead roles with Oliver Chris, Ophelia Lovibond, Siân Brooke, Darren Boyd, Robyn Cara, Imelda Staunton, and Phil Davis starring in supporting roles.
Permanent Roommates (Prime Video)
This TVF original is loved all over India for its romantic and stupidly charming chemistry between its two lead characters played by Sumeet Vyas and Nidhi Singh. The TVF original series follows the story of a young couple Tanya and Mikesh, who have been in a long-distance relationship for over three years now that Mikesh is back, Tanya is not so sure about their relationship anymore.
You’re the Worst (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
Two messed up people meet by accident, and get together to sometimes misery and sometimes some of the happiest moments of their lives, if that sounds familiar and entertaining to the Colin From Accounts fans then FX’s You’re the Worst is for you. Created by Stephen Falk, You’re the Worst follows the relationship of Jimmy Shive-Overly, a narcissistic and self-destructive novelist, and Gretchen, a cynical and brash PR executive. The FX series stars Chris Geere and Aya Cash in the lead roles with Desmin Borges, Kether Donohue, Janet Varney, and Todd Robert Anderson starring in supporting roles.