If you loved
Things We Never Got Over
Lucy Score · Book · 2022
If you loved Things We Never Got Over, you crave stories where guarded outsiders find unexpected connection in the middle of chaotic life transitions.
Films on the same thread
My Fault
Domingo González · Film · 2023
Much like the forced proximity in Things We Never Got Over, this story pairs a headstrong lead with a new environment that challenges her stubborn independence and creates intense romantic tension.
Where the Crawdads Sing
Olivia Newman · Film · 2022
Those drawn to the small-town dynamics and isolation found in Things We Never Got Over will appreciate how this narrative centers on a resilient woman navigating judgment within a tight-knit community.
One Battle After Another
Film · 2025
If the protective hero dynamic in Things We Never Got Over resonated with you, you will appreciate this intense focus on a father fighting to secure his daughter's safety off-grid.
Redeeming Love
D.J. Caruso · Film · 2022
The theme of a woman running from her past only to find an unexpected protector mirrors the journey in Things We Never Got Over, emphasizing deep emotional healing and second chances.
Series on the same thread
Higehiro: After Being Rejected, I Shaved and Took in a High School Runaway
Series · 2021
The unconventional living arrangement and emotional healing found here will satisfy your interest in the life-altering, sudden cohabitation that defines the central relationship in Things We Never Got Over.
Tracker
Ben H. Winters · Series · 2024
If the lone-wolf, brooding protagonist of Things We Never Got Over captured your attention, you will enjoy following a survivalist whose itinerant lifestyle forces him to confront his own fractured family.
9-1-1: Lone Star
Brad Falchuk · Series · 2020
Fans of the community-focused drama in Things We Never Got Over will appreciate this story of a man navigating a new town and rebuilding his life after a significant personal tragedy.
In the Dark
Corinne Kingsbury · Series · 2019
The spirited, irreverent female lead accompanied by her loyal dog provides a similar sense of chaotic charm to that found in the small-town adventures of Things We Never Got Over.
Podcasts on the same thread
Stugotz and Company
iHeartPodcasts · Podcast · 2026
If you enjoyed the unfiltered, humorous dialogue that anchors the characters in Things We Never Got Over, you will appreciate this podcast for its similarly bold and unapologetic personality-driven commentary.
S-Town
Serial Productions · Podcast · 2024
The deep dive into the eccentricities of small-town life and the social decay surrounding its inhabitants will appeal to those who enjoyed the unique atmosphere of Knockemout in Things We Never Got Over.
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Common questions
What is the premise of Things We Never Got Over?
Things We Never Got Over follows Knox, a solitary barber in Knockemout, Virginia, whose quiet life is disrupted when a runaway bride named Naomi arrives in town. Naomi is traveling to rescue her estranged twin, leading to an unexpected connection between her and the cynical Knox.
Who is the main male character in Things We Never Got Over?
The main male character in Things We Never Got Over is Knox. He is a bearded, bad-boy barber who prefers to live his life alone, accompanied only by his basset hound, Waylon. He is known for his dislike of drama and his preference for a solitary lifestyle.
Where does the story of Things We Never Got Over take place?
The story of Things We Never Got Over is set in a rough-around-the-edges town called Knockemout, Virginia. This is where Naomi travels to assist her estranged twin, eventually crossing paths with the local barber, Knox, and becoming involved in the life of the town.
What is the significance of the dog in Things We Never Got Over?
In Things We Never Got Over, the basset hound named Waylon is the primary companion of the protagonist, Knox. Knox lives his life alone, and Waylon is noted as the only constant presence in his solitary lifestyle before the arrival of Naomi disrupts his routine.