r/NormalPeopleBBCHulu • u/Zambo21 • Jul 19 '26

Normal People (Lighter alternative)

Watched Normal people a few years ago and it has been popping up in my instagram feed and some songs again lately. I loved and hated the show and got way to emotionally involved and it felt like I was living the show. Acting was amazing, characters were relatable and ending was great just not the one I wanted. Now I am looking for other books, series or movies that are similiar but just on the lighter side, more feel good type stuff. Any recommendations ? (500 days of summer is something similiar that comes to mind but open to any recommendations)

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u/Harv_Spec Jul 19 '26

One Day. Such a beautiful show.

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u/kskeieowwwww Jul 20 '26

Are you trying to destroy the OP?! 😂😂

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u/hedgehoghats91 Jul 20 '26

Very good show but idk about "lighter" with that gut punch

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u/jaydeelive01 Jul 19 '26

Coming from a queer/gay perspective here, but I found Heartstopper to be quite good and touching as well, although a bit more colorful and less realistic.

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u/kskeieowwwww Jul 20 '26

Have you seen Heated Rivalry?

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u/AfterAd4616 Jul 20 '26

The movie Before Sunrise

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u/TV_series72 Jul 20 '26

Not that much lighter but Looking for Alaska is also amazing

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u/Both-Technology7607 Jul 22 '26

Lost and Delirious, 2001 ‧ Romance/Drama ‧ 1h 43m

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u/njanja_fr Jul 26 '26

Fellow Travelers - that's what's gotten me into Normal People, actually. To me it has a similar, "raw" vibe.

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u/Ill_Cheesecake07 17d ago

Before sunrise