If you loved
Modern Love
John Carney · Series · 2019
If you loved Modern Love, you appreciate how these stories transform the messy, intimate complexities of human connection into universal truths.
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Books on the same thread
Modern Romance
Aziz Ansari, Eric Klinenberg · Book · 2016
Explores: Digital dating culture, Paradox of choice, Sociology of relationships.
Just as Modern Love dissects the joys and tribulations of relationships, this book offers a sharp, sociological lens on the confusing digital rituals that define our modern dating landscape.
Films on the same thread
Love Actually
Richard Curtis · Film · 2003
Shares a thread with Modern Love: Interconnected Stories.
Fans of Modern Love will recognize the charm in these interconnected stories, which mirror the show's focus on the diverse and unpredictable ways love manifests in a bustling city.
Love, Simon
Greg Berlanti · Film · 2018
Explores: Coming Out, First Love, Identity.
This film captures the same emotional vulnerability found in Modern Love, focusing on the delicate process of finding identity and acceptance while navigating the uncertainty of a new relationship.
We Live in Time
John Crowley · Film · 2024
Shares a thread with Modern Love: Relationship Drama.
This decade-spanning narrative mirrors the character-driven depth of Modern Love, exploring how chance encounters and life-changing romance shape the people we become through the passage of time.
Begin Again
John Carney · Film · 2014
Shares a thread with Modern Love: Second Chances.
Directed by the creator of Modern Love, this film shares the show's signature focus on second chances and the redemptive power of collaboration when life takes an unexpected turn.
Podcasts on the same thread
Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend
Team Coco & Earwolf · Podcast · 2026
Explores: parasocial relationships, professional intimacy, self-deprecating humor.
Much like the personal essays in Modern Love, this podcast peels back the curtain on the complexities of human intimacy, exploring the often awkward reality of building genuine connection.
This American Life
This American Life · Podcast · 2026
Explores: The human condition, Personal narrative, Social observation.
If you enjoy the true-to-life storytelling of Modern Love, these narratives will resonate, as they capture the same big feelings and surprising plot twists found in the human condition.
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Common questions
Is Modern Love based on true events?
Yes, each episode of the Modern Love television series is inspired by true events. The show explores unique stories about the joys and tribulations of love, including themes like unconventional families, lost love, and marriage at a turning point.
Should I listen to the Modern Love podcast before watching the show?
You do not need to listen to the Modern Love podcast before watching the television series. Both formats explore unique stories about love inspired by true events, but they operate as independent projects for fans of the source material.
What kind of stories are featured in Modern Love?
Modern Love features a variety of stories about the joys and tribulations of love. The narratives focus on specific situations such as an unlikely friendship, a marriage at a turning point, a date that might not have been a date, or an unconventional new family.
Is Modern Love a scripted show?
Yes, Modern Love is a scripted television series created by John Carney in 2019. While the show is inspired by true events, it presents these stories through a narrative format that depicts the various complexities and tribulations of human relationships.