Shows like My Mad Fat Diary: 20 to watch next
If you loved My Mad Fat Diary (2013) — a comedy and drama series created by Rae Earl — these 20 shows are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of My Mad Fat Diary most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like overweight, northern england and dark comedy. 5 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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Girlfriends 2000★ 7.2
Shares: Drama, Comedy
A friend group of black women face life's tests and triumphs together. From dating to divorce, and friends to family to relationships, Joan, Maya, Lynn and Toni support each other despite their differing backgrounds.
Stream in India on Hoichoi
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Mike & Molly 2010★ 6.7
Shares: Comedy, Drama
A comedy about a working class Chicago couple who find love at an Overeaters Anonymous meeting.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Scrubs 2001★ 8.2
Shares: Comedy
In the unreal world of Sacred Heart Hospital, John "J.D." Dorian learns the ways of medicine, friendship and life.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Awkward. 2011★ 7.4
Shares: Comedy, Drama
An irreverent look at the conflict, chaos and humor that defines teenage life through the eyes of 15-year-old Jenna Hamilton whose life begins to change when a simple accident becomes an epic misunderstanding and is blown way out of proportion. Narration in the first-person voice of Jenna's blog posts captures the humor within the struggles and experiences everyone can relate to from their formative years.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Faking It 2014★ 6.7
Shares: Comedy, Drama
A romantic comedy about two best friends who love each other -- in slightly different ways. After numerous failed attempts to become popular, the girls are mistakenly outed as lesbians, which launches them to instant celebrity status. Seduced by their newfound fame, Karma and Amy decide to keep up their romantic ruse.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Tyler Perry's Sistas 2019★ 8.4
Shares: Comedy, Drama
There's nothing that bonds a group of single black women together more than sidestepping the land mines of living, working and dating in Atlanta. In a sea of swipe-lefts, social media drama and unrealistic #relationshipgoals, these friends try to find their Mr. Right.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Broad City 2014★ 7.2
Shares: Comedy, Drama
Broad City follows two women throughout their daily lives in New York City, making the smallest and mundane events hysterical and disturbing to watch all at the same time.
Stream in India on JioHotstar
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The League of Gentlemen 1999★ 7.7
Shares: Comedy
The League of Gentlemen is a British sitcom broadcast on BBC Two over three series from 1999 to 2002. In the fictional Northern England town of Royston Vasey—based on Bacup, Lancashire—the lives are explored of dozens of bizarre citizens, much of whom are played by three of the show's four writers—Mark Gatiss, Steve Pemberton, and Reece Shearsmith—who, along with Jeremy Dyson, formed the titular comedy troupe in 1995. The programme was followed by a film in 2005, and a three-part revival miniseries in December 2017 to celebrate the group's 20th anniversary.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Game On 1995★ 7.6
Shares: Comedy
Following the lives of three 20-somethings sharing a flat in Battersea. They're young, bright and sexy - so why aren't they having a good time ? Join Matthew (the agoraphobic, self-obsessed, macho man); Martin (the wimpish, sex-starved underdog) and Mandy (the gorgeous blonde, who always ends up with the wrong men), in this outrageously funny flat-share comedy that is anything but politically correct.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Cold Feet 1998★ 7.8
Shares: Comedy, Drama
Follow the lives and loves of a group of thirtysomethings in a heart-warming comic drama as they try to find true love - or at least keep their relationships on track. In this wry and funny look at a generation which is as confused as it is liberated by the choices it faces, will the chill in their feet put out the passion that burns in their hearts?
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Facts of Life 1979★ 7.0
Shares: Drama, Comedy
Mrs. Edna Garrett, housemother and dietitian at the Eastland School, teaches a group of girls in her charge how to solve those problems that every teenager has to face.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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A Different World 1987★ 7.2
Shares: Comedy
A Different World is a spin-off series from The Cosby Show and originally centered on Denise Huxtable and the life of students at Hillman College, a fictional mixed but historically black college in the state of Virginia. After Bonet's departure in the first season, the remainder of the series primarily focused more on Southern belle Whitley Gilbert and mathematics whiz Dwayne Wayne. The series frequently depicted members of the major historically black fraternities and sororities.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Big Boys 2022★ 7.6
Shares: Comedy, Drama
Two boys from very different ends of the 'spectrum of masculinity' become best friends at Brent University freshers' week; in their first year of uni, they explore, experiment and try to discover themselves, helping one another along the way.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Upstart Crow 2016★ 7.3
Shares: Comedy, Drama
Comedy about the life and times of William Shakespeare as he starts to make a name for himself in London, whilst also trying to balance life as a husband and father for his family in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Martin 1992★ 7.5
Shares: Comedy, Drama
Sassy sitcom centering on radio and television personality Martin Payne. Series focuses on his romantic relationship with girlfriend Gina, her best friend Pam and escapades with best friends Tommy and Cole.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Heartstopper 2022★ 8.6
Shares: Drama
Teens Charlie and Nick discover their unlikely friendship might be something more as they navigate school and young love.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Degrassi 2001★ 7.6
Shares: Drama
The life of a group of adolescents going through the trials and tribulations of teendom at Degrassi Community School.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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SkyMed 2022★ 6.7
Shares: Drama
Life, death and drama at 20,000 feet. The series weaves together intense character journeys and high-stakes medical rescues, as we follow the triumphs, heartbreaks and tribulations of budding nurses and pilots flying air ambulances in remote Northern Canada. They’re all in over their heads, and on their own, with no one to rely on but each other.
Stream in India on JioHotstar
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Men at Work 2012★ 6.7
Shares: Comedy, Drama
Men at Work is an American comedy series that airs on TBS. The series was created by Breckin Meyer and stars Danny Masterson, Michael Cassidy, Adam Busch, James Lesure and Meredith Hagner. The series premiered on May 24, 2012 at 10 pm. TBS second season premiered on April 4, 2013 with another 10 episode season.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Gavin & Stacey 2007★ 7.5
Shares: Comedy, Drama
Essex and Wales collide when Gavin and Stacey fall in love - bringing their friends, family and baggage with them.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now