The Most Popular TV Series Among Women for This Summer

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Summer is finally here! It’s the perfect time to relax and immerse yourself in the plots of must-watch series. From classics like Desperate Housewives to new releases like Heartstopper, here is a selection of series that have won the hearts of women in recent years. Enjoy the summer season to discover these popular series on Netflix and other platforms.

Friends: a timeless cult series

Since its debut, Friends has become a cultural icon, touching a wide audience, particularly women. The characters of Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Ross, Chandler [Chandler Bing was played by Matthew Perry, who passed away last October 28 at 54, ed. note.] and Joey represent a diversity of personalities. This series addresses friendship, work, and self-discovery in a light and humorous tone. Over 10 seasons, Friends follows the daily lives of young adults navigating the challenges of work, relationships, and independence. Watch Friends for a dose of comfort and motivation!

The American series with 10 seasons and 236 episodes continues to captivate internet users
The American series with 10 seasons and 236 episodes continues to captivate internet users

Bridgerton: Netflix’s success story

Bridgerton quickly became one of Netflix’s most-watched series. The series accumulated 625 million viewing hours in just 28 days. Inspired by the novels of Julia Quinn, this series plunges viewers into the heart of London nobility in 1813. Each season tells the love story of one of the eight siblings of the Bridgerton family. The first two seasons explore the stories of Daphne and Anthony Bridgerton. This global success offers an elegant and dramatic dive into English aristocratic society, to be discovered now!

Since 2020, Bridgerton has been streaming on Netflix
Since 2020, Bridgerton has been streaming on Netflix

Grey’s Anatomy: an essential medical series

Grey’s Anatomy is a global phenomenon thanks to its powerful characters like Meredith Grey, Cristina Yang, and Miranda Bailey. This series explores deep and complex emotions through personal and professional stories. It has managed to create a strong emotional bond with viewers. The medical setting adds a dramatic dimension to each episode. Created by Shonda Rhimes, Grey’s Anatomy highlights diverse stories and strong female characters. Don’t miss this essential series.

Each season gathers an average of more than 2 million viewers
Each season gathers an average of more than 2 million viewers

Desperate Housewives: secrets and drama in the suburbs

Desperate Housewives plunges viewers into the heart of the quiet suburb of Wisteria Lane, which hides much darker secrets than it seems. Over eight seasons, this dramedy explores the lives of four friends — Susan, Lynette, Bree, and Gabrielle — facing love stories, betrayals, and personal problems. Created by Marc Cherry and starring actresses like Eva Longoria and Teri Hatcher, the series has won numerous awards and remains a must-watch for fans of drama tinged with humor. At the last Cannes festival, Eva Longoria announced that the series would soon return for "special reunions". Stay tuned…

This dramatic comedy consists of eight seasons
This dramatic comedy consists of eight seasons

The Crown: a dive into British royalty

Since 2016, The Crown has plunged viewers into the behind-the-scenes of Elizabeth II‘s reign, offering a dramatized look at the events that marked her reign. Each season reflects the evolution of British society through historical events. Created by Peter Morgan, the series combines political chronicle and drama. It benefits from remarkable performances, notably by Claire Foy. With five seasons available on Netflix, The Crown is a series to watch to understand the political universe of the British crown.

Since 2016, the 60-episode series has been available on Netflix
Since 2016, the 60-episode series has been available on Netflix

Stranger Things: mystery and 80s nostalgia

With Stranger Things, Netflix offers an immersion into 80s science fiction. In the small town of Hawkins, Indiana, a twelve-year-old boy mysteriously disappears, triggering a series of supernatural events. Created by the Duffer brothers, this series skillfully blends thrills, mystery, and nostalgia, reminiscent of the works of Spielberg and Stephen King. A series to binge-watch for fans of suspense and science fiction.

Season 3 of Stranger Things was watched by more than 94 million viewers
Season 3 of Stranger Things was watched by more than 94 million viewers

The Summer I Turned Pretty: romance and drama at the beach

The Summer I Turned Pretty follows the romantic stirrings of young Belly, who spends her vacations in a beach house with her family and friends. Against a backdrop of romance and drama, the series explores complex relationships and the dilemmas of adolescence. Available on Prime Video since June 2022, this series is a true favorite for those who love stories of love and personal growth.

All seasons are currently available on Amazon Prime
All seasons are currently available on Amazon Prime

Gilmore Girls: a unique mother-daughter relationship

Gilmore Girls focuses on the unique relationship between Lorelai and Rory Gilmore, a mother and her daughter, combining friendship and parenting. With intelligent and independent main characters, the series manages to balance light comedy and serious subjects, creating a warm environment in the fictional town of Stars Hollow. Over seven seasons, viewers have followed the characters’ evolution, watching them grow and face their challenges. A charming and comforting series.

The original broadcast was between 2000 and 2007, but the seasons are still available on Netflix
The original broadcast was between 2000 and 2007, but the seasons are still available on Netflix

Heartstopper: a touching teenage romance

Heartstopper is a series that lives up to its name. In French, "coup de cœur" perfectly describes this gay teenage romance. In eight episodes, this sweet teen drama dives into the world of Charlie Spring, a sensitive and openly gay young man, and Nick Nelson, a popular classmate. The series addresses important topics such as sexual identity, discrimination, and the fear of rejection. It offers an authentic and touching perspective. With its short episodes and positive storytelling, Heartstopper is a series to binge-watch in a few days.

The series with 3 seasons has been airing since 2022 and has achieved great success worldwide
The series with 3 seasons has been airing since 2022 and has achieved great success worldwide

These series have captured the attention and hearts of women of all generations, thanks to their plots and endearing characters. Enjoy the summer to discover or rediscover these stories that continue to entertain.