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The Italian romantic thriller titled Deceitful Love, released on October 9 on Netflix, is getting attention for its passionate scenes and themes of mature love. Starring Monica Corsicato and Giacomo Gianniotti, the series is directed by Pappi Corsicato and is based on the British miniseries Gold Digger.
The series is about a 60-year-old hotel heiress who falls in love with a young man, much to the dismay of her family, who doubt the man’s intentions. The series offers equal parts of romance and intrigue.
Viewers who love shows with a romantic storyline, passionate themes, and intense love can check the list below for some similar shows.
Obsession, Nobody Wants This, and other shows like Deceitful Love
1) Bridgerton - Netflix
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Executively produced by Shonda Rhimes, Bridgerton is a historical romance drama based on a book series by Julia Quinn. The show is set in an alternate Regency-era London, where George III has established racial equality and people of Asian and African descent are bestowed with aristocratic titles.
The popular show’s first season revolves around the love story of Daphne and Simon and the competitive upper circles where bachelors and bachelorettes are introduced to society. Even though the plot is different than Deceitful Love, it is a passionate love story and highlights many topics that are considered taboo.
2) Nobody Wants This - Netflix
Nobody Wants This is a romantic comedy series starring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody. The show is about two people who have different personalities and ideologies. While Joanne (Bell) is an agnostic dating podcaster, Noah (Brody) is an unconventional Jewish rabbi. The two are introduced to each other at a party, and the sparks fly immediately.
The show brings sweet comedic moments as the duo tries to navigate their differences and manage their nagging families. The show has a lighter tone than Deceitful Love but offers great chemistry between the lead pair and centers around love.
3) S*x/Life - Netflix
S*x/Life is erotic drama show that is inspired by a novel by BB Easton. The show is about a homemaker and mother of two children, Billie (Sarah Shahi), who has the outwardly perfect life but yearns for more. Her desire for an adventure gets the better of her when her ex-boyfriend comes back into her life.
The series examines love, loyalty, and the maze of relationships as Billie finds herself losing to her desires. Like Deceitful Love, the movie is a passionate exploration of desire and has a female lead who is unhappy and decides to give her wishes a chance.
4) Obsession - Netflix
Based on the novel Damage, by Josephine Hart, and starring Richard Armitage, Indira Varma, Charlie Murphy, and others, Obsession is an erotic thriller series about a surgeon, William (Armitage), who has an affair with his son’s fiancée, Anna (Murphy).
This scandalous secret soon takes over William’s life, as he becomes obsessed with Anna and begins to go down a spiraling path that hurts his career and his relationships. Like Deceitful Love, the series revolves around passion, intimacy, and hidden love. Both shows have an enigmatic lover that takes over the protagonist’s life.
5) Sanditon - Amazon Prime Video
Based on Jane Austen’s unfinished manuscript, Sanditon is a period drama adapted by Andrew Davies and stars Rose Williams, Theo James, Anne Reid, and others. Set in Sanditon, an idyllic seaside town, the series revolves around the love story of Charlotte Heywood (Williams) and Sidney Parker (James).
While Charlotte wants a peaceful life, Sidney is a dashing entrepreneur who wants to turn the town into a luxury resort. Even though it is different in plot than Deceitful Love, the series is a passionate exploration of romance and offers great chemistry.
6) Normal People - Amazon Prime Video
Based on the novel of the same name by Sally Rooney, Normal People is a romantic drama starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, Paul Mescal, and others. The series follows the relationship between Marianne (Daisy) and Connell (Paul), from their school to their adulthood years.
Complicated and emotional, the series offers a sensitive look into the many ups and downs of life that often separate, bring back, and then separate people again. The movie is a roller-coaster and is full of intimacy and passion, which viewers of Deceitful Love would like.
Viewers can go through the list and choose a show of their liking.
