Hollywood · Shows like it
What to watch after While I Was Away, chosen for the mood, characters, and story qualities that made it memorable.
Starting from While I Was Away (2019) · Series
These picks update as the catalogue and streaming options change. Viewing options are shown for the US.
Series · 2017 · PT
WhyThe Other Side of Paradise matches While I Was Away in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (drama, mystery) and shared themes (drama, emotional).
ButIt has its own voice, but keeps a similar overall feeling.
Series · 2018 · 50 min · Spanish
WhyFélix matches While I Was Away in the ways that matter most through a similar mood (romantic) and a comparable emotional payoff (romantic).
ButExpect it to differ where genre leans toward comedy.
Series · 2019 · English
WhyHellier matches While I Was Away in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (mystery) and shared themes (mystery, secrets).
ButIt has its own voice, but keeps a similar overall feeling.
Series · 2019 · 52 min · French
WhyKepler(s) matches While I Was Away 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 · 2018 · 59 min · IT
WhyThe Reaping matches While I Was Away in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (drama, mystery) and shared themes (drama, emotional).
ButExpect it to differ where genre leans toward crime; theme leans toward crime, underworld.
Series · 2017 · 55 min · Spanish
WhyÉrase Una Vez matches While I Was Away in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (drama, mystery) and shared themes (drama, emotional).
ButExpect it to differ where genre leans toward crime; theme leans toward crime, underworld.
Series · 2019 · 60 min · Korean
WhyHow to Hate You matches While I Was Away in the ways that matter most through a similar mood (romantic) and a comparable emotional payoff (romantic).
ButExpect it to differ where genre leans toward comedy.
No confirmed streaming offer right now.
Full details →Series · 2017 · 5 min · English
WhyThe Look-See matches While I Was Away in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (drama, mystery) and shared themes (drama, emotional).
ButExpect it to differ where genre leans toward crime, science_fiction; theme leans toward crime, underworld.
No confirmed streaming offer right now.
Full details →Series · 2018 · 37 min · AR
WhyHidden Worlds matches While I Was Away in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (drama, mystery) 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 · 2018 · IS
WhyThe Flatey Enigma matches While I Was Away in the ways that matter most through overlapping genre ground (drama, mystery) and shared themes (drama, emotional).
ButExpect it to differ where genre leans toward crime; theme leans toward crime, underworld.
No confirmed streaming offer right now.
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