Hollywood · Shows like it
What to watch after The Optimists, chosen for the mood, characters, and story qualities that made it memorable.
Starting from The Optimists (2017) · Series
These picks update as the catalogue and streaming options change. Viewing options are shown for the US.
Series · 2017 · 58 min · English
WhyKat & Alfie: Redwater matches The Optimists in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (drama) and shared themes (drama, emotional).
ButIt has its own voice, but keeps a similar overall feeling.
Series · 2017 · 34 min · AR
WhyThe Ghosts of Adly Allam matches The Optimists in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (drama) and shared themes (drama, emotional).
ButExpect it to differ where genre leans toward comedy; theme leans toward comedy, humor.
Series · 2017 · 10 min · ZH
WhyRed Balloon matches The Optimists in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (drama) and shared themes (drama, emotional).
ButIt has its own voice, but keeps a similar overall feeling.
No confirmed streaming offer right now.
Full details →Series · 2017 · 54 min · Japanese
WhyMy Loser Husband matches The Optimists in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (drama) and shared themes (drama, emotional).
ButIt has its own voice, but keeps a similar overall feeling.
No confirmed streaming offer right now.
Full details →Series · 2017 · Spanish
WhyForgive me Father matches The Optimists in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (drama) and shared themes (drama, emotional).
ButIt has its own voice, but keeps a similar overall feeling.
No confirmed streaming offer right now.
Full details →Series · 2017 · 30 min · German
WhyBlaumacher matches The Optimists in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (drama) and shared themes (drama, emotional).
ButIt has its own voice, but keeps a similar overall feeling.
No confirmed streaming offer right now.
Full details →Series · 2017 · 45 min · ZH
WhyTribes and Empires: Storm of Prophecy matches The Optimists in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (drama) and shared themes (drama, emotional).
ButExpect it to differ where genre leans toward action; theme leans toward action, stakes.
No confirmed streaming offer right now.
Full details →Series · 2017 · 45 min · Korean
WhySingle Wife matches The Optimists in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (drama) and shared themes (drama, emotional).
ButExpect it to differ where genre leans toward comedy; theme leans toward comedy, humor.
No confirmed streaming offer right now.
Full details →Series · 2017 · 45 min · HE
WhyJuda matches The Optimists in the ways that matter most through shared themes (drama, emotional) and overlapping genre ground (drama).
ButExpect it to differ where theme leans toward action, stakes; genre leans toward action, mystery.
No confirmed streaming offer right now.
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