5 TV Shows to Stream If You Enjoy It’s Not Like That

This article contains discussion of addiction.

There is both encouraging and disappointing news for viewers of “It’s Not Like That,” the faith-based series from Ian Deitchman and Kristin Robinson that debuted on Wonder Project in January 2026 before Amazon Prime Video acquired it that May. On the bright side, the show quickly found an audience with its warm, emotional story about Malcolm (Scott Foley), a pastor grieving the death of his wife while learning how to raise his three children as a single father. As he adjusts to his new reality, Malcolm finds support in Lori (Erinn Hayes), who is recently divorced, and the two begin to wonder whether their connection could become something more. Fans responded strongly to the series, which held a perfect score of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes at the time of writing. The bad news: according to Deadline, the series was canceled in July 2026.

That decision is especially frustrating because “It’s Not Like That” wrapped its first season on a major cliffhanger. Malcolm appeared to reveal his feelings for Lori, only for the scene to turn out to be a fantasy as Lori considered another possible romantic complication. Despite that unresolved ending, the show does not appear to be coming back for Season 2. Still, fans looking for something with a similar emotional pull have options. The following five series explore relationships, reinvention and heartfelt family dynamics in ways that may help fill the gap left by “It’s Not Like That.”

While “It’s Not Like That” builds much of its tension around a classic “will they, won’t they” dynamic between a man and a woman, Apple TV’s “Platonic” takes a very different route. The comedy, which is far raunchier and decidedly not faith-based, rarely hints that its central pair should become romantically involved — and that restraint is part of what makes it feel so fresh. Created by Francesca Delbanco and Nicholas Stoller, the series premiered in 2023 and follows Will (Seth Rogen), a Los Angeles brewer recovering from a divorce, as he reconnects with Sylvia (Rose Byrne), his former best friend. Their reunion is awkward at first, but the two soon slip back into each other’s lives with surprising ease, a development that initially unsettles Sylvia’s husband, Charlie (Luke Macfarlane). As Sylvia weighs whether to return to her law career after years as a stay-at-home mother and Will faces uncertainty in both work and love, their revived friendship becomes intense enough to confuse almost everyone around them. It does not help that Will still parties extremely hard — and Sylvia often joins in, much to Charlie’s annoyance.

“Platonic” remains one of television’s funniest and most underappreciated current comedies. Byrne is especially terrific, delivering a razor-sharp performance whether she is throwing herself into broad physical comedy or landing a perfectly timed reaction shot. For anyone drawn to stories about adults trying to rebuild, redefine themselves and make sense of complicated bonds, “Platonic” is an easy recommendation.

Inspired by Alan Alda’s 1981 film of the same name, Netflix’s “The Four Seasons” brings together an outstanding ensemble of comic talent for a story about aging, friendship and the possibility of starting over when life does not go as planned. Each season consists of eight episodes, with two installments devoted to each season of the year as a tight-knit group of friends takes its regular vacations together. The cast includes Tina Fey and Will Forte as married couple Kate and Jack, Kerri Kenney-Silver and Steve Carell as Anne and Nick, whose marriage is close to ending, and Colman Domingo and Marco Calvani as husbands Danny and Claude. In Season 1, the group dynamic is upended when Nick announces that he intends to divorce Anne — and then reveals that his much younger girlfriend, Ginny (Erika Henningsen), is pregnant.

Television comedies about middle age and reinvention have become increasingly common, but “The Four Seasons” stands out for its warmth and the strength of its ensemble. Even viewers who are not yet navigating their 40s or 50s will find plenty to enjoy, particularly in the scenes that pair Claude and Kate as effortlessly charming best friends. There are other shows that explore similar territory, but this one is worth prioritizing: it is sweet, funny and deeply watchable, with Fey and Domingo bringing an unmistakable spark whenever they are on screen.

One of Netflix’s strongest originals to debut in 2024, “Nobody Wants This” also deals with faith, though its tone and perspective differ sharply from “It’s Not Like That.” Created by Erin Foster, the comedy follows Joanne (Kristen Bell), an outspoken, agnostic podcaster who discusses sex, dating and modern womanhood with her sister Morgan, played by “Succession” standout Justine Lupe. At a friend’s dinner party, Joanne unexpectedly hits it off with Noah Roklov (Adam Brody), a charming man who seems like a promising romantic prospect. Afterward, she learns that Noah is a rabbi who is deeply committed to his Jewish faith. Despite their very different beliefs and lifestyles, Joanne and Noah decide to see whether their connection is strong enough to overcome the obstacles in front of them.

Truthfully, “Nobody Wants This” does get a little repetitive across the two seasons available as of this writing — wondering whether or not Joanne will bite the proverbial bullet and convert to Christianity is now a multi-season arc — but Bell and Brody’s chemistry is undeniable, and Lupe is an absolute delight alongside Timothy Simons, the “Veep” veteran who plays Noah’s older brother Sasha. “Nobody Wants This” is a sharp, insightful look about how, even in modern times, religion can have an enormous affect on romance … and investigates whether or not two people with radically different ideologies can make it as a couple.

Parenting is hard, and in the aptly-named “Parenthood,” that truth is on full display as we watch one sprawling family try to make their way in the world. Based (somewhat loosely) on the 1981 movie of the same name, the NBC series “Parenthood,” which ran from 2010 to 2015 across six seasons, was developed by “Friday Night Lights” creator Jason Katims and centers around three generations of the Bravermans. At the top of the proverbial pyramid, you’ve got patriarch Ezekiel “Zeek” Braverman (Craig T. Nelson), his wife Camille (Bonnie Bedelia), their adult children Adam (Peter Krause), Sarah (Lauren Graham), Crosby (Dax Shepard), and Julia (Erika Christensen). Beyond that, there’s the spouses and children: Kristina (Monica Potter) is married to Adam with three kids including eldest Hattie (future “The Bear” star Sarah Ramos) and the bright but difficult Max (Max Burkholder), Sarah’s rebellious daughter Amber (Mae Whitman), and Jasmine (Joy Bryant), Crosby’s girlfriend turned wife.

Throughout its run, “Parenthood” tackles just about every issue under the sun, from mental health to intimacy issues to infidelity, and it does so with care, thought, and finesse. In terms of shows about figuring out your life, “It’s Not Like That” owes a debt of gratitude to “Parenthood,” one of the most relatable and devastating shows in recent TV history.

Written and created by stars Rob Delaney and Sharon Horgan, the British series “Catastrophe,” which airs in the United States on Amazon Prime but was created for Channel 4, uses a simple premise. After American businessman Rob (Delaney) meets Irish schoolteacher Sharon (Horgan) during a trip to London, a torrid one-night stand results in an unexpected pregnancy, and Sharon decides to keep the baby. Rob, in response, uproots his entire life and moves to London, and the two end up falling in love and starting a bigger family together. Still, it’s far from perfect; Rob and Sharon aren’t always perfectly compatible, and Rob’s ongoing struggles with his addiction to alcohol and drugs results in some seriously frightening situations.

“Catastrophe” is one of the most radically honest shows — in terms of its approach to parenthood, long-term relationships, addiction, and other difficult topics — ever made, and thanks to Delaney and Horgan’s sharp writing, the dialogue feels so natural and real that it can even feel jarring at times. It also features one of the final on-screen performances from Carrie Fisher, who passed away suddenly in December of 2016 while experiencing a cardiac event on an airplane — and if you’re a fan of Fisher (and you should be), you absolutely can’t miss her affecting, natural, and impactful performance as Rob’s mother Mia, the woman who understands her son’s demons better than anyone. If you haven’t watched “Catastrophe,” run — don’t walk.

If you or anyone you know needs help with addiction issues, help is available. Visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website or contact SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).