'Scenes From a Marriage' & 7 Other Best TV Series About Relationships, Ranked by IMDb

Relationships are always complex, painful, confusing, and fascinating. However, they are especially fascinating when you can observe them from a safe distance.

Television has long explored human romantic connections in all their forms, from comedies to psychological dramas and everything in between, including toxic triangles and quiet family bliss.

8. 'Divorce', 2016-2019

IMDb Score: 6.8/10

Frances and Robert have been married for a long time. They have a beautiful home, two children, and an established life. However, something is missing. Frances feels like her life isn't going the way she'd like.

She once dreamed of working in a gallery and mingling with artists and other creative people. After a friend's birthday party, Frances realizes that she wants a divorce and a fresh start. However, her husband discovers her affair and files for divorce first.

The series centers on the story of a woman who, despite her apparent well-being, finds it difficult to enjoy life. One day, however, she decides to start over.

7. 'Love Life', 2020-2021

IMDb Score: 7.5/10

The series creators decided to focus on different stories related to relationships and the search for love in each season.

The first season is particularly notable, as Anna Kendrick's character falls in love, experiences disappointment, and searches for her soulmate.

New York City, notorious for being a city of singles, was chosen as the setting for a reason. The series offers a rich visual experience and a relatable protagonist who captivates with her sincerity and down-to-earth nature.

6. 'Togetherness', 2015-2016

IMDb Score: 7.5/10

Brett and Michelle have been stuck in the rut of family life for a long time. Their only concerns are their children, maintaining order, and work. Any romance or former passions disappeared long ago from their home.

Then, unexpectedly, Brett's friend Alex moves in with them after being evicted from his house. Soon after, Michelle's sister Tina, who constantly has problems with men, also moves in.

The four adults begin living under the same roof, which proves to be both a difficult challenge and an incredibly fun adventure.

5. 'State of the Union', 2019-2022

IMDb Score: 7.7/10

Tom and Louise have been married for 15 years. Like many couples, they are experiencing problems – Tom lost his job and is emotionally burned out, and Louise has cheated on him.

In an attempt to restore the spark in their relationship, they attend couples therapy sessions. Before each appointment, they meet in a pub to prepare.

They drink and discuss the topics they'll cover with the therapist, trying to figure out what went wrong and why. We won't see the sessions themselves, only their pre-session gatherings over drinks.

4. 'Modern Love', 2019-2021

IMDb Score: 7.9/10

The creators of the series decided to explore the topic of love from every possible angle. Therefore, the project explores self-love, platonic love, familial love, and romantic love.

The plot is based on stories from the New York Times column of the same name, and top Hollywood stars were cast in the lead roles. Once again, the setting is New York City, a place beloved by the directors and screenwriters.

3. 'The Affair', 2014-2019

IMDb Score: 7.9/10

Noah and Alison, who are lovers, find themselves being interrogated at the police station. In order to verify their accounts, they are separated into different rooms. There, they begin to discuss their affair.

Noah is married with four children. He had never cheated on his wife before, but one day he met a waitress at a café and began an affair with her.

She was grieving the loss of her child and willing to cheat on her husband to forget her grief. This encounter profoundly affected Noah and Alison, and their lives will never be the same.

2. 'Scenes From a Marriage', 2021

IMDb Score: 8.0/10

This is the story of Mira and Jonathan, a married couple on the brink of divorce. Despite their many differences and difficulties, they still have tender feelings for each other.

She is the family's main breadwinner and does not want to have another child. He is a professor who devotes most of his time to their daughter, Ava.

Despite their painful separation, Mira and Jonathan try to understand their feelings for each other and realize that their love still lives on.

1. 'Catastrophe', 2015-2019

IMDb Score: 8.2/10

Sharon is an Irish woman who lives in London and works as a teacher. Rob is an American visiting England on a business trip. One evening, they meet by chance in a bar, get drunk, and spend the night together.

This story could have ended there, but Sharon discovers she is pregnant. Rob decides to prove himself a responsible man and goes to London to build a relationship with a complete stranger.

Rob and Sharon face numerous problems, misunderstandings, and comical situations, but their lives are changed forever by a chance encounter in a bar that brings true love to both of them.