Shows to watch as a couple: 12 ideas to stop fighting over the remote

One wants a thriller, the other wants a comedy. Choosing a show together often takes longer than watching it. Here are 12 series couples actually agree on, grouped by shared mood.

To laugh together

1. Nobody Wants This (Netflix): a podcaster and a rabbi fall in love. Funny, sweet, 25-minute episodes.
2. Only Murders in the Building (Disney+): a trio of amateur sleuths. Perfect for playing detective as a duo.
3. Schitt's Creek: a rich family loses everything. Slow start, then you can't stop.

For romantics

1. Normal People (12 episodes): a high school and university love story, intense and honest.
2. Bridgerton (Netflix): period romance, ideal for two.
3. Emily in Paris (Netflix): the final season lands December 24. Our guide.

For suspense as a pair

1. His & Hers (Netflix, 6 episodes): two takes on one murder. Perfect for debating who's lying. Our article.
2. Mr. & Mrs. Smith (Prime Video): two spies married for a mission. Action and relationship drama.
3. Black Doves (Netflix): season 2 arrives November 5, 2026. Everything to know.

For long winter evenings

1. The Americans: a married couple of spies. Perfect for a whole winter.
2. Call My Agent!: funny and touching, four seasons.
3. Lupin (Netflix): Part 4 came out October 23. Our guide.

The no-argument method

1. Each of you suggests two shows.
2. Watch the four trailers together.
3. Vote. If it's a tie, the shorter show wins.

That's exactly how Ta Dose works: a feed of trailers with each title's runtime. Scroll together and save your favorites.

FAQ

What should couples watch on Netflix? Nobody Wants This to laugh, His & Hers for suspense.

A short show for two? His & Hers (6 episodes) or Normal People.

How do we agree? Watch the trailers together and vote.