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Shows that feel likeThe Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017–2023)

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.

If you loved The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, the closest series we have are Atypical (2017), Freaks and Geeks (1999) and She Was Pretty (2015). All three share The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel'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 Captain Tsubasa (2018).

★ 8.6 IMDb ↗TMDB ↗5 seasons · Prime Videocreated by Amy Sherman-Palladinowittyplayfulcontemplativewistful
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If The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel hit the spot, these will too

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

Witty and playful in the same breath

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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Freaks and Geeks
1999–2000 · 1 season · NBC
★ 8.7drama · comedyPrime VideoParamount+

Contemplative where it counts, wistful underneath

High school mathlete Lindsay Weir rebels and begins hanging out with a crowd of burnouts (the "freaks"), while her brother Sam Weir navigates a different part of the social universe with his nerdy friends (the "geeks").

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She Was Pretty
2015 · 1 season · MBC
★ 7.5comedy · drama

Comedy built on wit, twice over

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

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Love, Victor
2020–2022 · 3 seasons · Hulu
★ 7.9comedy · dramaHuluDisney+

Playful drama, and it commits to that

Victor is a new student at Creekwood High School on his own journey of self-discovery, facing challenges at home, adjusting to a new city, and struggling with his sexual orientation. When it all seems too much, he reaches out to Simon to help him navigate the ups and downs of high school.

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

Comedy with a pulse of stillness, in both cases

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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Captain Tsubasa
2018–2024 · 2 seasons · TV Tokyo
★ 8.1animation · comedy · dramaNetflixPrime Video

Both lean on wistfulness more than on drama

The difference: Leans further into animation

The passionate story of an elementary school student whose thoughts and dreams revolve almost entirely around the love of soccer. 11-year-old Tsubasa Oozora started playing football at a very young age, and while it was mostly just a recreational sport for his friends, for him, it developed into something of an obsession. In order to pursue his dream to the best of his elementary school abilities, Tsubasa moves with his mother to Nankatsu city, which is well-known for its excellent elementary school soccer teams. But although he was easily the best in his old town, Nankatsu has a lot more competition, and he will need all of his skill and talent in order to stand out from this new crowd.

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

Witty comedy in both cases

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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Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide
2004–2007 · 3 seasons · Nickelodeon
★ 7.4comedy · kidsParamount+

One thread runs through both: nostalgic

The difference: Goes its own way on the stillness

The whacky adventures of Ned Bigby and his best pals Moze and Cookie at James K. Polk Middle School, as "every-kid" Ned shatters the fourth wall to share tips and tricks on navigating middle school or junior high hurdles. Ned's not super cool, and he has no superpowers. He is, however, witty, well-groomed, upbeat and self-aware. Moreover, with more than a little help from his two best friends, he's equipped to conquer middle school minefields. From crushing bullies to crushes, from off- the-wall, mean and cool teachers to pop quizzes, elections and detentions, Ned knows that nothing, including the seventh grade, is as bad as it seems, and friendship matters most.

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Cobra Kai
2018–2025 · 6 seasons · Netflix
★ 8.4action & adventure · drama · comedyNetflix

The same preoccupation in both: nostalgic

This Karate Kid sequel series picks up 30 years after the events of the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament and finds Johnny Lawrence on the hunt for redemption by reopening the infamous Cobra Kai karate dojo. This reignites his old rivalry with the successful Daniel LaRusso, who has been working to maintain the balance in his life without mentor Mr. Miyagi.

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Sex Education
2019–2023 · 4 seasons · Netflix
★ 8.2comedy · dramaNetflix

Common ground: candid

Inexperienced Otis channels his sex therapist mom when he teams up with rebellious Maeve to set up an underground sex therapy clinic at school.

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

Both lean on play more than on drama

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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Gilmore Girls
2000–2007 · 7 seasons · The WB
★ 8.2comedy · dramaPrime VideoHulu

Amy Sherman-Palladino directing both, with the same fingerprints on each

Set in the charming town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut, the series follows the captivating lives of Lorelai and Rory Gilmore, a mother/daughter pair who have a relationship most people only dream of.

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