The holiday season inherently means that romance is everywhere. After all, what is better than finding a significant other to keep you cozy over winter break? If you’re perpetually single, seeing romantic relationships in shows, however, might feel triggering. Here are some unconventional shows to binge to help you ignore your (nonexistent) relationship status.
“Schitt’s Creek”
A culture shock isn’t the only shocking thing about “Schitt’s Creek.” Following a formerly wealthy family’s sudden transition into rural middle-of-nowhere Schitt’s Creek, this show thrives in its comedy. The most enthralling beauty, however, is the authentic portrayal of relationships, which encourages audiences to reflect on what is necessary for a relationship to flourish.
Admittedly though, the character’s own blunders are often so disastrous that it is bound to take your own disaster of a love life off your mind.
“Business Proposal”
Accidental fake dating meets office romance: isn’t that just iconic? Although “Business Proposal” is considered a romantic comedy, the show challenges conventional relationship tropes in a way that will make you blush, kick your feet and giggle because it is simply that cute. The show’s immersion can make you feel like you’re a character in their world. Fantasizing instead of resenting your love life is certainly a way to feed into your delusions, however single you may be.
“Formula 1: Drive to Survive”
Do you miss that fluttery feeling of your love-struck heart racing? Well, here’s a different way to experience that race. “Formula 1: Drive to Survive” is a docudrama that explores a behind-the-scenes at every racing world championship from 2018 to 2022, emphasizing fierce company rivalries, tensions between competitors and of course, heart-stopping races. The fast pace of the over fifty episodes of the show is sure to distract you from your relationship status.
“Gilmore Girls”
If you’re looking for a show where initially perfect relationships dwindle and go awry (sound familiar?), “Gilmore Girls” is the classic TV series for you. Although the show revolves around Rory and her mother Lorelai as both grow and navigate life, romance is a central element of the show. However, after seeing Rory’s character (un)development as a result of her relationships, you’ll probably find yourself taking pride in the fact that you’re single. The show will likely end up teaching you that your family relationships are much more important than having a lover this holiday season.
