"The ultimate TV romcom. I still remember watching the episode with Nick and Jess's first kiss for the first time, and in my opinion (as well, I believe, as that of many of my generation) it remains the greatest TV kiss. While Nick and Jess are the centre, the comedy between the friends and the other romances along the way mean that I never tire of rewatching."
"Finding their way to each other Rhys Darby and Taika Waititi in Our Flag Means Death. Photograph: Aaron Epstein/HBO Max Two older men, both of whom believe themselves to be unlovable, find their way to each other while being pirates. It was beautifully filmed, with heartbreak along the way and love in the end. It deserved its final, yet tragically cancelled farewell season to finish its marvellous story."
"Mum may look like just another cosy BBC sitcom about tea, awkward relatives, and repressed emotions, but it's actually the finest romantic comedy ever, disguised as small talk. The show's brilliance lies in its restraint: no sweeping gestures or orchestral love themes, just Cathy (Lesley Manville) and Michael (Peter Mullan) quietly orbiting each other for three seasons while everyone around them behaves like well-meaning chaos in human form."
Iconic television romantic comedies create lasting impact through memorable moments and well-developed ensemble dynamics. Friends features Nick and Jess's celebrated first kiss and a rotating set of romantic subplots that reward repeated viewing. Our Flag Means Death portrays two older, self-perceived unlovable men who fall in love while living as pirates, blending visual beauty, heartbreak, and a poignant finale. Mum presents a restrained, everyday romance between Cathy and Michael that unfolds slowly across three seasons, emphasizing ordinary gestures, quiet pauses, and the emotional weight of small moments. These shows highlight varied paths to love, from grand moments to gentle, domestic intimacy.
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