Love 101
Created by Meriç Acemi
On Netflix
A warm, playful teen comedy-drama about misfits finding belonging through friendship and romance, anchored in 1990s nostalgia and the courage to be authentic.
While trying to make their teacher fall for a basketball coach, four misfits and a model student find friendship, love and the courage to be themselves.
Where to watch
- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is Love 101 one of a kind? No. Less singular than 95% of series.
Does Love 101 leave you hopeful? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of series.
Is Love 101 easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 87% of series.
Is Love 101 violent? Barely. Less violent than 78% of series.
Is Love 101 scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
Is Love 101 sad? Not especially. Less sad than 63% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Love 101, and what each one shares →
Like Love 101
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Love 101
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Love 101, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Love 101, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Love 101, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
