Virgin River is a feel-good romantic drama series created by Sue Tenney. Based on the novel series of the same name by Robyn Carr, the Netflix series is one of the most feel-good and coziest shows, and maybe that’s why it has garnered one of the most loyal fan bases in the television community. It revolves around Melinda “Mel” Monroe, a nurse practitioner and midwife who moves to the small North Californian town of Virgin River in hopes of getting a fresh start. Virgin River stars Alexandra Breckenridge, Martin Henderson, Colin Lawrence, Jenny Cooper, Lauren Hammersley, Annette O’Toole, Tim Matheson, Benjamin Hollingsworth, Grayson Gurnsey, Zibby Allen, Marco Grazzini, and Kai Bradbury. So, if you loved the feel-good story, small town setting, and likable characters in Virgin River, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Hart of Dixie (Prime Video)
Hart of Dixie is a comedy-drama series created by Leila Gerstein. The CW series follows the New York City-based Dr. Zoe Hart, who aspires to become a heart surgeon, but a series of unexpected events force her to accept a job offer in the small town of Bluebell, Alabama. While in the beginning Zoe struggles to fit in with the locals, she soon begins to enjoy the small-town living. Hart of Dixie stars Rachel Bilson, Jaime King, Cress Williams, Wilson Bethel, Scott Porter, Tim Matheson, and Kaitlyn Black.
Sweet Magnolias (Netflix)
Sweet Magnolias is a romantic comedy-drama series created by Sheryl J. Anderson. Based on the novel series of the same name by Sherryl Woods, the Netflix series is set in the small town of Serenity in Southern California, and it revolves around three women who have been best friends since childhood. They try to support each other through life’s various challenges, including relationships, love, and career. Sweet Magnolias stars JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott, Heather Headley, Logan Allen, Anneliese Judge, Carson Rowland, Justin Bruening, Chris Klein, Jamie Lynn Spears, and Dion Johnstone.
Call the Midwife (Netflix, PBS, & Rent on Prime Video)
Call the Midwife is a British period drama series created by Heidi Thomas. Based on the memoirs of Jennifer Worth, the BBC series is set in the late 1950s in the East End of London, and it revolves around a group of nurse midwives as they struggle with various challenges that every day brings while also trying to give their patients the best care possible. Call the Midwife stars Jenny Agutter, Judy Parfitt, Helen George, Laura Main, Stephen McGann, Cliff Parisi, Linda Bassett, and Annabelle Apsion.
Everwood (Prime Video)
Everwood is a comedy-drama series created by Greg Berlanti. The WB series follows Dr. Andy Brown, who moves with his two children to the small town of Everwood in Colorado after the death of his wife. He struggles to take care of his children alone while also dealing with the eccentric locals. Everwood stars Treat Williams, Gregory Smith, Emily VanCamp, Debra Mooney, John Beasley, Vivien Cardone, Chris Pratt, Stephanie Niznik, and Merrilyn Gann.
Gilmore Girls (Netflix, Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
Gilmore Girls is a comedy-drama series created by Amy Sherman-Palladino. The WB series is set in the fictional small town of Stars Hollow in Connecticut, 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, and Milo Ventimiglia.
Northern Exposure (Prime Video)
Northern Exposure is a comedy-drama series created by Joshua Brand and John Falsey. The CBS series follows Dr. Joel Fleischman, a New York City man who is forced to take a job in a small Alaskan town to repay his med school tuition. After getting there, he struggles to cope with the cold weather and eccentric locals. Northern Exposure stars Rob Morrow, Barry Corbin, Janine Turner, John Cullum, Darren E. Burrows, John Corbett, Cynthia Geary, and Elaine Miles.
Schitt’s Creek (Prime Video, Hulu, fuboTV & Philo)
Schitt’s Creek is a family comedy series created by Eugene and Daniel Levy. The CBC Television series follows the wealthy and arrogant Rose family, who lose all their wealth and find themselves in a small town named Schitt’s Creek, which they once bought as a joke. Now, their only option to get back their wealth is to stay in the town while working on something new. Schitt’s Creek stars Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara, Daniel Levy, Annie Murphy, Emily Hampshire, Jennifer Robertson, Tim Rozon, Chris Elliott, and Sarah Levy.
Ginny & Georgia (Netflix)
Ginny & Georgia is a comedy-drama series created by Sarah Lampert. The Netflix series follows the mother and daughter duo of Georgia Randolph and Ginny Miller, who move to a picturesque New England town after years of constantly moving. While Georgia still isn’t comfortable with staying at the same place for a long time because of her past secret, Ginny wants to make this town her home. Ginny & Georgia stars Brianne Howey, Antonia Gentry, Diesel La Torraca, Jennifer Robertson, Felix Mallard, Scott Porter, Raymond Ablack, Katie Douglas, and Chelsea Clark.
Heartland (Netflix, Hallmark+, Pluto TV, Tubi, The Roku Channel, Crackle, Plex & Prime Video Add-On)
Heartland is a Canadian family drama series created by Murray Shostak. Based on the book series of the same name by Lauren Brooke, the CBC Television series is set in Alberta, and it follows Amy Fleming, a young woman whose passion is healing horses. While she continues her work, she is still struggling to get over the death of her mother, but her life soon takes an unexpected turn when her estranged father and sister enter her life. Heartland stars Amber Marshall, Michelle Morgan, Shaun Johnston, and Chris Potter.
All Creatures Great and Small (PBS & Rent on Prime Video)
All Creatures Great and Small is a British feel-good comedy-drama series created by Ben Vanstone. Based on the book series If Only They Could Talk by James Herriot, the Channel 5 series is set in the 1930s in Northern England, and it follows James Herriot, a recently graduated veterinarian who moves to the Yorkshire Dales and takes on an apprenticeship with an eccentric vet named Siegfried Farnon. All Creatures Great and Small stars Samuel West, Anna Madeley, Nicholas Ralph, Callum Woodhouse, and Rachel Shenton.