Jane the Virgin is a romantic comedy-drama series created by Jennie Snyder Urman. Based on the Venezuelan telenovela Juana la virgen by Perla FarÃas, The CW series follows Jane Gloriana Villanueva, a devout young woman who is shocked to find out that she is pregnant because of an accidental artificial insemination, which hits her harder because she is a virgin. Jane the Virgin stars Gina Rodriguez, Andrea Navedo, Yael Grobglas, Justin Baldoni, Ivonne Coll, Brett Dier, Jaime Camil, and Elias Janssen. So, if you loved the hilarious comedy, feel-good story, and compelling characters in Jane the Virgin, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
New Girl (Hulu, Peacock & Rent on Prime Video)
New Girl is a sitcom series created by Elizabeth Meriwether. The Fox series follows Jessica Day, an optimistic but naive young woman who moves into a loft with three men after she discovers that her boyfriend is cheating on her. She soon develops deep bonds and friendships with the three men. New Girl stars Zooey Deschanel, Jake Johnson, Max Greenfield, Lamorne Morris, Hannah Simone, Damon Wayans Jr., Megan Fox, and Danielle Rockoff.
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Prime Video)
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is a period comedy-drama drama series created by Amy Sherman-Palladino. The Prime Video series is set in the late 1950s and early 1960s in New York City, and it follows Miriam “Midge” Maisel, a housewife whose picture-perfect life falls apart, which prompts her to pursue a career in stand-up comedy. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel stars Rachel Brosnahan, Alex Borstein, Michael Zegen, Marin Hinkle, Tony Shalhoub, Kevin Pollak, Caroline Aaron, Jane Lynch, Luke Kirby, Reid Scott, Alfie Fuller, and Jason Ralph.
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (Apple TV & Rent on Prime Video)
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend is a romantic musical comedy-drama series created by Rachel Bloom and Aline Brosh McKenna. The CW series follows Rebecca Bunch, a talented lawyer who impulsively follows her ex-boyfriend from New York City to West Covina, California in hopes of getting him back. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend stars Rachel Bloom, Vincent Rodriguez III, Santino Fontana, Donna Lynne Champlin, Pete Gardner, Vella Lovell, Gabrielle Ruiz, David Hull, Scott Michael Foster, and Skylar Astin.
One Day at a Time (Netflix)
One Day at a Time is a sitcom series created by Gloria Calderón Kellett and Mike Royce. Based on the CBS series of the same name by Whitney Blake and Allan Manings, the Netflix series revolves around a Cuban-American family as they get into various hilarious misadventures. One Day at a Time stars Justina Machado, Todd Grinnell, Isabella Gomez, Marcel Ruiz, Stephen Tobolowsky, and Rita Moreno.
Ugly Betty (Netflix, Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
Ugly Betty is a comedy-drama series created by Silvio Horta. Based on the Colombian telenovela Yo soy Betty, la fea by Fernando Gaitán, the ABC series follows Betty, a hard-working and optimistic young woman who tries her hardest to make her name in the publishing business, but her hard work often fails as she does not meet the traditional standards of beauty. Ugly Betty stars America Ferrera, Eric Mabius, Alan Dale, Tony Plana, Ana Ortiz, Ashley Jensen, Becki Newton, Mark Indelicato, Vanessa Williams, Rebecca Romjin, Kevin Sussman, Michael Urie, and Christopher Gorham.
The Bold Type (Hulu, Tubi & Rent on Prime Video)
The Bold Type is a comedy-drama series created by Sarah Watson. The Freeform series is set in New York City, and it follows Jane, Kat, and Sutton, three best friends working for a popular women’s magazine. They try to support each other through life’s various hurdles in both their personal and professional life. The Bold Type stars Katie Stevens, Aisha Dee, Meghann Fahy, Sam Page, Matt Ward, Melora Hardin, Stephen Conrad Moore, and Nikohl Boosheri.
Devious Maids (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
Devious Maids is a soap opera comedy-drama series created by Marc Cherry. Based on the Mexican series Ellas son… la alegrÃa del hogar created by Eugenio Derbez, the Lifetime series is set in Beverly Hills, California, and it follows a group of Latina maids working for wealthy families. They soon discover all the dirty secrets of the families they are working for. Devious Maids stars Ana Ortiz, Dania Ramirez, Roselyn Sánchez, Judy Reyes, Edy Ganem, Rebecca Wisocky, Tom Irwin, and Brianna Brown.
Ginny & Georgia (Netflix)
Ginny & Georgia is a comedy-drama series created by Sarah Lampert. The Netflix series follows Georgia Randolph, a single mother with a teenage daughter, Ginny Miller, and a young son, Austin Miller. They are constantly on the move, but when they move into a small New England town, Ginny wants to stay there and make it their home. Ginny & Georgia stars Brianne Howey, Antonia Gentry, Diesel La Torraca, Jennifer Robertson, Felix Mallard, Sara Waisglass, Scott Porter, Raymond Ablack, Katie Douglas, and Chelsea Clark.
Gilmore Girls (Netflix, Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
Gilmore Girls is a comedy-drama series created by Amy Sherman-Palladino. The WB and later on The CW series is set in the fictional small town of Stars Hollow, and it follows the mother-daughter duo of Lorelai and Rory Gilmore, who are each other’s best friends and try to support each other in fulfilling their dreams. Gilmore Girls stars Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Melissa McCarthy, Keiko Agena, Yanic Truesdale, Scott Patterson, Kelly Bishop, Edward Herrmann, Liza Weil, Jared Padalecki, Milo Ventimiglia, Sean Gunn, Chris Eigeman, and Matt Czuchry.
Young & Hungry (Rent on Prime Video)
Young & Hungry is a romantic comedy sitcom series created by David Holden. The ABC Family series is set in San Francisco, and it follows Gabi, a food blogger who is hired by Josh, a tech entrepreneur, as a personal cook. Now, Gabi must cook delicious food for Josh and his assistant Elliot to keep her job, but she soon begins falling for Josh. Young & Hungry stars Emily Osment, Jonathan Sadowski, Aimee Carrero, Kym Whitley, and Rex Lee.