It’s Not Like That is a comedy-drama series co-created by Ian Deitchman and Kristin Robinson. The Prime Video series follows Malcolm, a widowed father and Lori, a recently divorced mother, as they try to take care of their kids while navigating the struggles of being newly single. They soon begin to fall for each other, but their families’ connections make things complicated. It’s Not Like That stars Scott Foley, Erinn Hayes, J.R. Ramirez, Caleb Baumann, Cary Christopher, Leven Miranda, Cassidy Paul, and Liv Lindell. So, if you loved the heartwarming story, compelling story, and likeable characters in It’s Not Like That, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
The Unicorn (Rent on Prime Video)
The Unicorn is a sitcom series co-created by Bill Martin, Mike Schiff, and Grady Cooper. The CBS series follows Wade, a recently widowed father of two daughters, as he is pushed back out in the dating scene by his friends, but he is nervous about his daughters’ opinion. The Unicorn stars Walton Goggins, Rob Corddry, Omar Miller, Maya Lynne Robinson, Ruby Jay, Makenzie Moss, Devin Bright, and Michaela Watkins.
Shrinking (Apple TV)
Shrinking is a comedy-drama series co-created by Bill Lawrence, Jason Segel, and Brett Goldstein. The Apple TV series follows Jimmy Laird, a therapist grieving over the death of his wife, after which he completely broke down and stopped caring for his daughter and career. Now, he is determined to make up with his daughter and is inspired to try a new approach with his patients. Shrinking stars Jason Segel, Jessica Williams, Luke Tennie, Michael Urie, Lukita Maxwell, Christa Miller, Harrison Ford, and Ted McGinley.
Ransom Canyon (Netflix)
Ransom Canyon is a romantic western drama series developed by April Blair. Based on Jodi Thomas’ book series of the same name, the Netflix series is set in a small Texas town, and it follows Staten Kirkland, a widower caught up in a struggle to gain control of a valuable piece of land as he begins to fall for a family friend. Ransom Canyon stars Josh Duhamel, Minka Kelly, Eoin Macken, Lizzy Greene, Garrett Wareing, Marianly Tejada, Jack Schumacher, and Andrew Liner.
Go On (Peacock & Rent on Prime Video)
Go On is a sitcom series created by Scott Silveri. The NBC series follows sports talk radio host Ryan King, who has a public meltdown after his wife dies and is pressured to attend a support group. While he is reluctant to open up in the beginning, he soon begins to see the advantage in making a connection with the people from the group. Go On stars Matthew Perry, Laura Benanti, Julie White, Suzy Nakamura, Tyler James Williams, Brett Gelman, Sarah Baker, and John Cho.
Kenan (Rent on Prime Video)
Kenan is a sitcom series co-created by Jackie Clarke and David Caspe. The NBC series follows Kenan Williams, a morning show host whose whole life collapses after his wife suddenly dies, leaving him to take care of his children. He is helped by his father-in-law and brother in looking after his kids after he returns to his job. Kenan stars Kenan Thompson, Don Johnson, Chris Redd, Kimrie Lewis, Dani Lane, Dannah Lane, and Taylor Louderman.
Date My Dad (Prime Video Add-On)
Date My Dad is a comedy-drama series created by Nina Colman. The UP TV series follows Ricky Cooper, a former professional baseball player who left his career to take care of his three daughters after the death of his wife, but when his daughters grow up a bit, they want him to date someone. Date My Dad stars Barry Watson, Zenia Marshall, Lilah Fitzgerald, Audrey Smallman, and Raquel Welch.
Single Parents (Apple TV & Rent on Prime Video)
Single Parents is a sitcom series co-created by Elizabeth Meriwether and J.J. Philbin. The ABC series follows Will, a divorced father in his 30s whose whole life revolves around raising his daughter right, but when he meets a group of single parents, they push him to get a life of his own. Single Parents stars Taran Killam, Leighton Meester, Kimrie Lewis, Jake Choi, Marlow Barkley, Tyler Wladis, and Devin Trey Campbell.