2026 is in full spring, and there is an abundance of new romance movies and TV shows that just been released or will be released this month on Netflix!
Love from 9 to 5
Release date: Jan 1
If you’re looking for a lighthearted enemies-to-lovers trope, Love from 9 to 5 is the one for you! It’s a Mexican rom-com series where the boss’s handsome son and a diligent employee battle for the CEO position they both want, until love gets in the way.
People We Meet on Vacation
Release date: Jan 9
A new romance movie will hit Netflix soon, starring Emily Bader as Poppy and Tom Blyth as Alex. A few other recognizable stars include Lucien Laviscount (Alfie in Emily in Paris), Jameela Jamil (Tahani in The Good Place) and more.
This movie, based on the Emily Henry novel, follows two polar-opposites who meet while on vacation. Despite their differences, Poppy and Alex wonder if they could make a good match.
Single’s Inferno: Season 5
Release date: Jan 20
If you love dating shows, Season 5 of Single’s Inferno will be released this month.
When you think dating shows, does Too Hot to Handle or Perfect Match come to mind? This Korean dating reality show is very different from the typical show format because it’s more modest and subtle.
All the contestants are left on a deserted island, and through games and challenges, the select few get to enjoy “Paradise,” where they go on romantic dates and form meaningful connections. “Paradise” is also the only place where they can reveal their age and occupation to one another.
Bridgerton: Season 4, Part 1
Release date: Jan 29
I have been waiting for the release of this series all year, and now the time has finally come! If you’ve only just heard of the show, you have time to get through the first three seasons this month, and don’t forget to watch Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story if you’ve got some extra time.
The first season of Bridgerton follows Daphne Bridgerton and her love story with the Duke of Hastings, Simon Basset. The second season focuses on Viscount Anthony Bridgerton and Kate Sharma (my personal favourite). The third is all about Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington’s love blossoming after their years of friendship. So it only makes sense that in this season, the second son Benedict Bridgerton falls in love.
Which movie or TV series caught your eye on this list?
