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| Shows Like Enviou That Perfectly Capture Love, Jealousy and Chaos. (Credits: IMDb) |
If Envious (Envidiosa) left you side-eyeing your own life choices while laughing a bit too loudly at Victoria “Vicky” Mori’s chaotic spiral, you’re not alone.
Netflix’s Argentine hit cuts straight into the uncomfortable truth: comparison culture is messy, relationships are rarely neat, and self-worth doesn’t magically arrive with a ring.n
So naturally, viewers are now hunting for shows that carry the same blend of sharp humour, emotional honesty, and slightly unhinged decision-making. Good news — there are plenty.
12 Best Shows Like Envious That Nail Modern Dating and Self-Discovery
1. Valeria (2020–2025)
If Envious thrives on friendship, insecurity, and romantic chaos, Valeria turns that dial up in Madrid. Diana Gómez’s lead character is stuck in both a creative drought and a marriage that feels like it’s already packed its bags emotionally.
What makes this one land is its brutally honest look at female friendships — messy, loyal, occasionally questionable.
Like Vicky, Valeria isn’t always easy to root for, but that’s exactly the point. You watch, you cringe, and then you recognise bits of yourself you didn’t ask to see.
2. Insecure (2016–2021)
Issa Rae’s Insecure doesn’t scream for attention — it quietly dismantles you instead. Following Issa Dee and Molly Carter, the series captures the awkward, often frustrating reality of navigating adulthood without a clear roadmap.
Careers stall, relationships wobble, and confidence fluctuates wildly. Much like Envious, it understands that growth isn’t linear — it’s full of detours, bad decisions, and moments you wish you could delete.
3. Fleabag (2016–2019)
You don’t just watch Fleabag, you get dragged into her brain. Created by and starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge, this is arguably the gold standard for messy, self-aware storytelling.
The fourth-wall breaks feel like private confessions, masking deeper emotional wounds. Like Vicky, Fleabag makes choices that are… questionable at best. But beneath the sarcasm is a painfully real exploration of loneliness, grief, and the need to be seen.
4. This Way Up (2019–2021)
Aisling Bea’s This Way Up is quieter but no less impactful. It follows Aine, a woman rebuilding her life after a breakdown, trying to rediscover purpose while juggling relationships and family pressure.
Where Envious leans into chaos, this one sits in the aftermath — the slow, often awkward process of putting yourself back together. It’s funny, yes, but never at the expense of emotional truth.
5. Too Much (2025)
Netflix’s Too Much takes the classic “new city, new life” idea and promptly complicates it. Megan Stalter’s Jessica Salmon moves to London hoping for reinvention, only to find that emotional baggage travels very well.
Her relationship with Felix Remen is intense, unpredictable, and occasionally exhausting — in a way that feels deliberately real. Fans of Vicky’s impulsive decisions will find familiar territory here.
6. Starstruck (2021–2023)
Rose Matafeo’s Starstruck proves that even a seemingly glamorous romance can be deeply inconvenient.
Jessie, juggling odd jobs in London, finds herself entangled with a film star — and quickly realises that fantasy and reality rarely align. Like Envious, it thrives on awkward timing, emotional misfires, and the uncomfortable gap between expectation and reality.
7. Shrill (2019–2021)
Shrill is less about romantic chaos and more about reclaiming self-worth — but the overlap with Envious is clear. Aidy Bryant’s Annie Easton navigates a world that constantly underestimates her, learning to take up space without apology.
It’s sharp, often quietly defiant, and refreshingly honest about the pressure to meet societal expectations — something Vicky knows all too well.
8. Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2015–2019)
Don’t let the musical format fool you — this one goes deep. Rachel Bloom’s Rebecca Bunch relocates her entire life for a romantic fantasy, only to spiral into increasingly chaotic situations. Sound familiar?
The show cleverly balances humour with serious emotional introspection, unpacking obsession, identity, and the uncomfortable truth behind impulsive decisions.
9. Girls (2012–2017)
Before Envious, Girls had already normalised watching flawed women make baffling choices. Created by Lena Dunham, it tracks a group of twenty-somethings stumbling through life in New York.
Careers are uncertain, relationships are inconsistent, and self-awareness comes painfully late. It’s raw, occasionally uncomfortable, and brutally honest — not always likeable, but undeniably real.
10. Love Life (2020–2021)
Love Life takes a more structured approach, following one person’s romantic journey across multiple relationships.
But underneath, it’s about patterns — the ones we repeat, the ones we ignore, and the ones we eventually outgrow. Like Envious, it highlights how every relationship, even the disastrous ones, shapes who you become.
11. The Letdown (2017–2019)
This Australian series shifts focus to early motherhood, but don’t be fooled — the emotional core aligns closely with Envious.
Expectations versus reality take centre stage as Audrey struggles with identity, relationships, and the pressure to “have it all together.” It’s funny, quietly chaotic, and refreshingly honest about life not going to plan.
12. Emily in Paris (2020– )
Yes, it’s glossy. Yes, it’s unrealistic. But beneath the aesthetic, Emily in Paris taps into similar themes — comparison, ambition, and the constant need for validation.
Emily Cooper may not spiral quite like Vicky, but her relentless optimism often clashes with reality in ways that feel oddly familiar.
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Across social media, reactions to this wave of Envious-style shows are split in the best way possible. Some viewers are fully embracing the chaos, calling these characters “painfully relatable in the worst way.”
Others are less forgiving, questioning why flawed female leads are still judged more harshly than their male counterparts. Still, one thing is clear: audiences are leaning into stories that don’t pretend life is tidy. The mess is the point.
And if you’ve made it this far, chances are you’re already lining up your next watch. The real question is — which one are you starting with, and are you brave enough to admit which character feels a bit too familiar?