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Shows that feel likeShe Was Pretty (2015)

A former ugly duckling tries to track down his childhood first love. But what will happen when a case of false identities backfires?

If you loved She Was Pretty, the closest series we have are Merlí. Sapere Aude (2019), Business Proposal (2022) and Never Have I Ever (2020). All three share She Was Pretty's witty and playful feel, which is what we rank on before quality.

Seen the big three already? The under-the-radar pick below is Looking for Alaska (2019).

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If She Was Pretty hit the spot, these will too

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Merlí. Sapere Aude
2019–2021 · 2 seasons · TV3
★ 7.7comedy · dramaNetflix

Witty where it counts, playful underneath

In this drama set at a university, a wayward philosophy student navigate life on campus while seeking guidance from an intriguing new professor.

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Business Proposal
2022 · 1 season · SBS
★ 8.1comedy · dramaNetflix

The same two preoccupations: romance, and office romance

The difference: Takes it somewhere less wistful than She Was Pretty does

In disguise as her friend, Ha-ri shows up to a blind date to scare him away. But plans go awry when he turns out to be her CEO — and makes a proposal.

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Never Have I Ever
2020–2023 · 4 seasons · Netflix
★ 7.8comedy · dramaNetflix

Both are built on the same subject: romance

After a traumatic year, all an Indian-American teen wants is to go from pariah to popular -- but friends, family and feeling won't make it easy on her.

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Merlí
2015–2018 · 3 seasons · TV3
★ 8.6comedy · drama

Contemplative and wistful in the same breath

He’s surly, unorthodox, unapologetically blunt, and he’s about to change your life. Meet the new philosophy teacher, Merlí, who will help his students view the world in a whole new light, both in and out of the classroom.

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My Dress-Up Darling
2022–2025 · 1 season · Gunma TV
★ 7.9animation · comedy · dramaNetflix

Comedy with a pulse of romance, in both cases

The difference: Leans harder into animation than She Was Pretty does

High schooler Wakana Gojo wants to become a kashirashi—a master craftsman who makes traditional Japanese Hina dolls. Though he's gung-ho about the craft, he knows nothing about the latest trends, and has a hard time fitting in with his class. The popular kids—especially one girl, Marin Kitagawa—seem like they live in a completely different world. That all changes one day, when she shares an unexpected secret with him, and their completely different worlds collide.

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True Beauty
2020–2021 · 1 season · tvN
★ 7.9comedy · dramaNetflixMax

Common ground in both: makeover and secret

After being bullied and discriminated because of her ugly looks, a high school girl transforms herself into a gorgeous "goddess" and quickly rises to fame after mastering the art of makeup via online tutorial videos.

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What's Wrong with Secretary Kim
2018 · 1 season · tvN
★ 8comedy · drama

One thread runs through both: office romance

When his secretary unexpectedly quits, an arrogant executive will do anything to bring her back.

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Looking for Alaska
2019 · 1 season · Hulu
★ 8drama

Both lean on stillness more than on drama

Miles enrolls in a new boarding school seeking adventure. There, he befriends a group of quirky students led by the captivating and troubled Alaska. As they pull pranks and explore dark secrets, a night of celebration takes a tragic turn, forcing the group to grapple with loss and the complexities of growing up.

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Rebelde
2004–2006 · 3 seasons · Univision
★ 7.1drama · comedy

Witty comedy in both cases

A group of young adults will spend their adolescence at the Elite Way School, where they will learn about love, life and live their passion for music.

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The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
2017–2023 · 5 seasons · Prime Video
★ 8.6comedy · dramaPrime Video

Playful drama, and it commits to that

It’s 1958 Manhattan and Miriam “Midge” Maisel has everything she’s ever wanted - the perfect husband, kids, and Upper West Side apartment. But when her life suddenly takes a turn and Midge must start over, she discovers a previously unknown talent - one that will take her all the way from the comedy clubs of Greenwich Village to a spot on Johnny Carson’s couch.

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Atypical
2017–2021 · 4 seasons · Netflix
★ 8.2drama · comedyNetflix

Comedy built on wistfulness, twice over

Sam, an 18-year-old on the autism spectrum, takes a funny, yet painful, journey of self-discovery for love and independence and upends his family.

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Young Royals
2021–2024 · 3 seasons · Netflix
★ 8.2dramaNetflix

Drama built on romance, twice over

Prince Wilhelm adjusts to life at his prestigious new boarding school, Hillerska, but following his heart proves more challenging than anticipated.

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