Gilmore Girls is one of the most heartwarming series and because of that, it acquired millions of fans. The series is filled with quirky and witty characters, who handled adversities with brilliantly funny dialogues. We had the good luck of having the Gilmore Girls for seven seasons and then we got to revisit them with Netflix’s Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life. So, if you miss the characters, romance, and heartwarming stories set in a small town in Gilmore Girls here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Virgin River (Netflix)
Virgin River is a romantic comedy-drama series developed by Sue Tenney. Based on a novel series of the same name by author Robyn Carr, the Netflix series is set in the remote North Carolina town of Virgin River and it follows the story of Melinda “Mel” Monroe who takes on the job of working as a midwife and nurse practitioner there to have a fresh start in her life but soon discover that a small town life might not be as easy as she first thought. Virgin River stars Alexandra Breckenridge, Martin Henderson, Colin Lawrence, Jenny Cooper, Lauren Hammersley, Annette O’Toole, Tim Matheson, Benjamin Hollingsworth, Grayson Gurnsey, Sarah Dugdale, Zibby Allen, Marco Grazzini, and Mark Ghanimé.
Hart of Dixie (Prime Video)
Hart of Dixie is a romantic comedy-drama series created by Leila Gerstein. The CW series follows the story of Zoe Hart, a New York-based doctor as she accepts a job offer from a stranger in Bluebell, Alabama but problems arrive when the stranger dies and leaves half of the practice in her name. Hart of Dixie stars Rachel Bilson, Scott Porter, Jaime King, Cress Williams, Wilson Bethel, Tim Matheson, and Kaitlyn Black.
Sweet Magnolias (Netflix)
Sweet Magnolias is a romantic comedy-drama series created by Sheryl J. Anderson. Based on a novel series of the same name by author Sherryl Woods, the Netflix series follows three childhood best friends in South Carolina as they support each other with the struggles of romance, family, and career. Sweet Magnolias stars JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott, Heather Headley, Logan Allen, Anneliese Judge, Carson Rowland, Justin Bruening, Chris Klein, Jamie Lynn Spears, Dion Johnstone, Brandon Quinn, and Chris Medlin.
Schitt’s Creek (Prime Video & Hulu)
Schitt’s Creek is a Canadian family comedy series created by the father-son duo of Eugene and Dan Levy. The CBC Television series follows the story of the wealthy Rose family as they lose everything because of a corrupt business manager and are forced to move to a town called Schitt’s Creek which they once bought as a joke but this arduous process brings them closer together and soon they find themselves falling in love with the town and its people. Schitt’s Creek stars Dan Levy, Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara, and Annie Murphy in the lead roles with Emily Hampshire, Chris Elliot, Jennifer Robertson, and Noah Reid starring in supporting roles.
Parenthood (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
Parenthood is a family comedy-drama series created by Jason Katims. Based on a 1989 film of the same name by Ron Howard, the NBC series follows the different generations of the Braverman family as they struggle with issues like raising children, marriage, and getting old while supporting each other through all of it. Parenthood stars Peter Krause, Lauren Graham, Dax Shepard, Monica Potter, Erika Christensen, Sam Jaeger, Savannah Paige Rae, Sarah Ramos, Max Burkholder, Joy Bryant, Miles Heizer, Mae Whitman, Bonnie Bedelia, and Craig T. Nelson.
Jane the Virgin (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video)
Jane the Virgin is a romantic comedy-drama and satirical telenovela series developed by Jennie Snyder Urman. Based on a Venezuelan telenovela Juana la virgen created by Perla Farías, The CW series follows the story of Jane Villanueva, a hard-working Venezuelan-American woman who loves writing and telenovelas who promised her grandmother that she would remain a virgin until marriage but her life changes overnight when she is mistakenly inseminated by a doctor during checkup. Jane the Virgin stars Gina Rodriguez, Justin Baldoni, Jaime Camil, Brett Dier, Yael Grobglas, Bridget Regan, and Andrea Navedo.
One Tree Hill (Hulu, Max & Prime Video Add-On)
One Tree Hill is a coming-of-age romantic comedy-drama series created by Mark Schwahn. The UPN and The CW series revolves around two half-brothers Lucas and Nathan as they try to beat each other and take the top spot in their school’s basketball team but soon they find themselves caring for each other. One Tree Hill stars James Lafferty and Chad Michael Murray in the lead role with Sophia Bush, Hilarie Burton, Bethany Joy Lenz, Paul Johansson, Lee Norris, Antwon Tanner, and Moira Kelly starring in supporting roles.
Ginny & Georgia (Netflix)
Ginny & Georgia is a comedy-drama series created by Sarah Lampert. The Netflix series follows the story of Ginny, a teenage girl, and her family as they move to a quaint New England town after years on the run because of Ginny’s mother Georgia’s abusive past. Ginny & Georgia stars Antonia Gentry and Brianne Howey in the lead roles with Felix Mallard, Sara Waisglass, Katie Douglas, Mason Temple, Aaron Ashmore, Nikki Roumel, and Scott Porter starring in supporting roles.
Dawson’s Creek (Hulu & Prime Video)
Dawson’s Creek is a teen romantic comedy-drama series created by Kevin Williamson. The WB series revolves around two childhood best friends Dawson and Joey as they handle the struggles of their teen years together but their friendship is soon tested when they start romantic relationships with other people. Dawson’s Creek stars James Van Der Beek and Katie Holmes in the lead roles with Joshua Jackson, Michelle Williams, Chad Michael Murray, Meredith Monroe, Kerr Smith, Jensen Ackles, and Busy Philipps starring in supporting roles.
Heartland (Netflix, Hulu, Peacock, Tubi, Pluto TV & Prime Video Add-On)
Heartland is a family comedy-drama series developed by Murray Shostak. Based on a novel series of the same name by author Lauren Brooke, the CBC Television series follows the story of Amy as she loses her mother in an accident and decides to take on her mother’s work of healing horses and soon her estranged father and her sister from New York come into her life. Heartland stars Amber Marshall, Graham Wardle, Michelle Morgan, Shaun Johnston, Alisha Newton, Chris Potter, Jessica Amlee, Jessica Steen, Kerry James, and Gabriel Hogan.