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Netflix premiered Thank You, Next season 1 on May 9, 2024. Directed by Bertan Başaran, this Turkish romance drama starts with lawyer Leyla Taylan coping with a recent heartbreak while working at a law firm in Istanbul. While representing one of her clients, she finds herself drawn to her client’s soon-to-be-divorced husband, the real estate magnate Cem Murathan.
Cem, who is undergoing his third divorce, is one of three men vying for Leyla’s love, along with her ex-boyfriend Ömer and her casual fling Feyyaz. The series follows Leyla as she navigates her complicated love life and decides whether to settle for one of them or choose to stay single. The show's cast includes Serenay Sarikaya, Metin Akdülger, Hakan Kurtas, Boran Kuzum, and Esra Ruşan, among others.
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For viewers who enjoyed Leyla's journey, here are five other shows with a similar vibe to Thank You, Next.
5 shows to watch if you enjoyed Thank You, Next
1) Emily in Paris (2020-Present)
Emily in Paris, available on Netflix, follows young American marketing executive Emily Cooper as she travels to Paris to work for the French marketing firm Savoir. The series explores her adaptation to the French lifestyle, along with many romantic escapades. Throughout the show, Emily navigates her feelings for English banker Alfie and her handsome neighbor-cum-chef, Gabriel.
Much like Thank You, Next, this show features scenic locations, striking fashion, gorgeous people, and engaging drama. The cast includes American actors Lily Collins, Ashley Park, and Kate Walsh, alongside French actors Lucas Bravo, Camille Razat, Bruno Gouery, and Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu.
2) Younger (2015-2021)
Younger, inspired by Pamela Redmond Satran's eponymous 2005 novel, is about a 40-year-old single mom Liza Miller, who rebrands herself as a 26-year-old to restart her career. Starring Sutton Foster, the series follows her journey as she starts working at the publishing house Empirical Press. For seven seasons, Liza tries to balance her demanding work life with her complicated love life.
Her dual identity creates numerous challenges, especially in her romantic relationships with Josh and Charles Brooks. Viewers who enjoy romantic cliffhangers similar to Thank You, Next, Younger might be worth a watch.
The cast includes Peter Hermann, Miriam Shor, Hillary Duff, Debi Mazar, Molly Bernard, Nico Tortorella, Phoebe Dynevor, and Charles Michael Davis.
3) Insecure (2016-2021)
The HBO series Insecure, co-created by Issa Rae and Larry Wilmore, offers a refreshing take on the contemporary African American dating experience.
The main characters include Issa Dee (Issa Rae), her long-term boyfriend Lawrence Walker (Jay Ellis), and her best friend Molly Carter (Yvonne Orji). The trio navigates the challenges of modern relationships along with their personal issues while living in South Los Angeles, California.
The synopsis of Insecure, as per Rotten Tomatoes, is as follows:
"Modern-day black women might be described as strong and confident; in other words, just the opposite of Issa and Molly."
It continues:
"As the best friends deal with their own real-life flaws, their insecurities come to the fore as together they cope with an endless series of uncomfortable everyday experiences......(the show) touches on a variety of social and racial issues that relate to the contemporary black experience."
If you are looking for another show like Thank You, Next that explores the evolving dynamics of modern dating, Insecure will likely resonate with you. The lead cast is joined by Lisa Joyce, Natasha Rothwell, Amanda Seales, Y'lan Noel, and Kendrick Sampson in supporting roles.
4) The Bold Type (2017-2021)
Three millennial women take center stage in Freeform's series, The Bold Type. Writer Jane Sloan, fashion assistant Sutton Brady, and social media director Kat Edison are BFFs who work together at Scarlet in New York City. The trio has each other's backs as they climb the corporate ladder and navigate challenges in their romantic relationships.
The synopsis from Rotten Tomatoes describes the series:
"Putting together a magazine is not an easy task…….the staffers responsible for producing global women's magazine Scarlet lean on one another as they try to find their own voices. While working together to publish each issue of the periodical, they struggle to find their identities, manage friendships and find love."
It continues:
"The drama series is inspired by the life of longtime magazine editor and executive Joanna Coles, who serves as an executive producer."
The Bold Type delves into the love lives and career choices of these women and has the same contemporary vibe as Thank You, Next. The show stars Katie Stevens, Aisha Dee, Meghann Fahy, Melora Hardin, and Sam Page, among many others.
5) S*x and the City (1998-2004)
This trend-setting show is credited with bringing women's love lives to the forefront. Spanning six seasons, it offers a tantalizing mix of female friendship, fashion, romance, drama, and comedy. Despite airing over 20 years ago, the show has all the same elements that endeared Thank You, Next to its audience.
The series introduces viewers to the iconic quartet: New York columnist Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker), PR executive Samantha Jones (Kim Cattrall), attorney Miranda Hobbes (Cynthia Nixon), and art dealer Charlotte York (Kristin Davis). With their distinct personalities and perspectives on love, they embark on a quest to find happiness in the Big Apple.
The entire 8-episode season of Thank You, Next is available for streaming on Netflix.
