Modern Love

An unlikely friendship. A lost love resurfaced. A marriage at its turning point. A date that might not have been a date. An unconventional new family. These are unique stories about the joys and tribulations of love, each inspired by true events.

Modern Love (2019-2021) is an American romantic anthology series created by John Carney for Prime Video. Each episode of this sixteen-episode, two-season run stands alone, adapting real personal essays first published in The New York Times column of the same name. Every story introduces a fresh cast, so there is no single protagonist carrying the show. Anne Hathaway plays Lexi Donohue, a woman whose unusual choices complicate her romantic life, while Dev Patel plays Joshua, a man navigating an unexpected friendship. Catherine Keener, Julia Garner, and John Gallagher Jr. appear in other chapters, each facing a concrete dilemma such as a lost love resurfacing, a marriage reaching a turning point, or a first date that may not have been a date. The engine of each episode is a single relationship under pressure, and the stakes stay personal and intimate. The tone blends wistful humor with sincere emotional warmth, and the stories range from breezy to quietly melancholic. Set in contemporary New York and other modern American settings, the series feels grounded and observational. Fans of Easy and Love Life will find resonance in its romcom sensibility and its attention to modern dating, while admirers of Love, Death & Robots will appreciate the self-contained storytelling.

Audiences rate the anthology positively for its heartfelt, sincere takes on romance drawn from real New York Times columns.

• Black Mirrorshared anthology romance format with standalone love stories and warm romantic tones
• Easyshared romcom tone and standalone romantic vignettes across varied couples
• Love, Death & Robotsshared anthology structure of self-contained stories about relationships and emotional tribulations
• Love Lifeshared romantic comedy sensibility and interwoven stories about modern dating and connection

Created by

John Carney

Release Date

2019-10-18

Episode runtime

33 min

Rating

7.9 / 10 (404)

What is Modern Love about?

An anthology of standalone romantic stories, inspired by real reader essays, about the messy joys and tribulations of love.

What is Modern Love like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Modern Love as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Modern Love violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Modern Love.

What did critics think of Modern Love?

Audiences rate the anthology positively for its heartfelt, sincere takes on romance drawn from real New York Times columns.

Which shows are like Modern Love?

Shows with a similar feel include Black Mirror, Easy, Love, Death & Robots, and Love Life.

How long is Modern Love?

Modern Love: 2 seasons, 16 episodes.

Is Modern Love still running?

No, Modern Love has ended.

Where can I watch Modern Love?

In United States, Modern Love streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.