Sometimes, the best relationship advice doesn’t come from a therapist — it comes from a great TV show.
A well-written drama or an honest comedy can help couples see their own relationship from a new perspective. Watching together, laughing together, and talking afterward can spark conversations you’ve been putting off for months.
That’s why AdmiGram.com rounded up 10 incredible TV series that explore love, marriage, divorce, trust, and everything in between. Don’t be surprised if one episode ends with someone saying, “Can we talk?”
10 TV Shows Every Couple Should Watch Together
Divorce (2016–2019)
© Divorce / Pretty Matches Productions, HBO
Frances and Robert have been married for years, but their relationship has slowly turned into routine. When they finally decide to divorce, they discover that ending a marriage is far more complicated — and often more absurd — than they ever imagined.
What couples can learn: Divorce isn’t a single moment — it’s a long emotional process. Avoiding honest conversations today can make tomorrow’s problems much worse.
Why watch together: It’s funny, bittersweet, and a reminder of how small misunderstandings can quietly grow into major conflicts.
Fleishman Is in Trouble (2022)
© Fleishman Is in Trouble / ABC Studios, Hulu
Freshly divorced Toby Fleishman is adjusting to his new life when his ex-wife suddenly disappears, leaving him with their children. As he struggles to make sense of the situation, he begins reexamining the marriage that fell apart.
What couples can learn: Every relationship has more than one side to the story. Empathy begins when you’re willing to see your partner’s perspective — not just your own.
Why watch together: It naturally leads to one important question: “Did we experience our hardest moments the same way?”
Queen of Tears (2024)
© Queen of Tears / Studio Dragon, tvN
A small-town lawyer and the wealthy heiress he married for love seem to have the perfect life. But after years of emotional distance, family pressure, and poor communication, their marriage reaches a breaking point. Then everything changes.
What couples can learn: Emotional walls protect us from pain — but they also keep us from each other. Vulnerability is often the first step toward healing.
Why watch together: It’s emotional, funny, romantic, and full of conversations every couple should have.
Doctor Foster (2015–2017)
© Doctor Foster / BBC Studios, BBC One
Gemma Foster appears to have the perfect family until one tiny clue makes her question everything she believes about her husband. What follows is a gripping story of suspicion, betrayal, and revenge.
What couples can learn: Secrets rarely stay hidden forever. Trust is difficult to rebuild once honesty disappears.
Why watch together: It shows why transparency matters — and how damaging emotional distance can become.
The Split (2018–2022)
© The Split / Sister, BBC One
A family of divorce lawyers spends every day helping other couples end their marriages while quietly struggling with their own relationships.
What couples can learn: Even when relationships end, kindness, respect, and forgiveness still matter.
Why watch together: It’s a thoughtful reminder that real love isn’t perfect — but it’s often worth fighting for.
Why Women Kill (2019–2021)
© Why Women Kill / Black Lamb, CBS All Access
Three women living in three different decades share one thing in common: betrayal inside their marriages. Their stories explore how relationships unravel when trust disappears.
What couples can learn: Healthy relationships depend on clear boundaries, honest communication, and mutual respect.
Why watch together: Besides being stylish and incredibly entertaining, it’s a great conversation starter about expectations and deal-breakers in a relationship.
Go Back Couple (2017)
© Go Back Couple / KBS N, KBS2
After years of marriage, financial stress, parenting, and constant arguments, a couple decides to divorce. Then they wake up as their 20-year-old selves on the day they first met.
What couples can learn: Beneath years of stress and routine are still the two people who originally fell in love. Sometimes remembering where your story began changes where it’s going.
Why watch together: Funny, emotional, and surprisingly relatable, it’s one of the most heartfelt series about rediscovering love.
Couples Therapy (2019–Present)
© Couples Therapy / Edgeline Films, Showtime
This documentary follows real couples during actual therapy sessions with psychologist Orna Guralnik. There are no actors and no scripts — just honest conversations about love, conflict, fear, and healing.
What couples can learn: No relationship is perfect. Many conflicts come from old emotional wounds rather than present-day disagreements.
Why watch together: Watching other couples often helps you understand your own relationship in ways you never expected.
Marriage (2022)
© Marriage / All3Media, BBC One
Emma and Ian have been together for over 30 years. There’s no dramatic scandal or shocking betrayal — just everyday life. The series beautifully captures ordinary moments, from grocery shopping to career setbacks, showing how long-term love is built one day at a time.
What couples can learn: Lasting love isn’t about grand romantic gestures. It’s about choosing each other every single day.
Why watch together: Warm, realistic, and deeply comforting, it reminds couples to appreciate the quiet happiness they already have.
Scenes from a Marriage (2021)
© Scenes from a Marriage / Sheleg, HBO
Starring Oscar Isaac and Jessica Chastain, this powerful remake of Ingmar Bergman’s classic follows what appears to be the perfect couple as their marriage slowly transforms under the weight of changing dreams, unmet expectations, and emotional truth.
What couples can learn: Passion and compatibility aren’t always enough. Healthy relationships require growth, honesty, and the courage to talk about what you truly want before silence creates distance.
Why watch together: The performances are unforgettable, and the emotional honesty feels incredibly real. Don’t be surprised if the final episode inspires one of the most meaningful conversations you’ve ever had together.
Final Thoughts
Every relationship faces challenges, and no TV show has all the answers. But the best stories have a way of helping us understand ourselves — and the people we love — a little better.
So grab a blanket, make some popcorn, press play, and don’t skip the conversation after the credits roll. It might be the most important part of the evening.
image on top: Couples Therapy / Edgeline Films, Showtime
