The Pursuit of Love
Created by Emily Mortimer
On BBC One
A witty, character-driven romantic miniseries centered on female friendship and the messy, often comic pursuit of love and self-discovery.
Longing for love, obsessed with sex, Linda is on the hunt for the perfect lover. But finding Mr. Right is much harder than she thought.
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Where to watch
- StreamPrime Video, Sun Nxt
- BuyApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home
Questions people ask
Is The Pursuit of Love violent? Barely. Less violent than 78% of series.
Is The Pursuit of Love scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
Does The Pursuit of Love leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.
Is The Pursuit of Love sad? Somewhat. More sad than 66% of series.
Is The Pursuit of Love easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 61% 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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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Like The Pursuit of Love
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Pursuit of Love
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Pursuit of Love, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Pursuit of Love, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Pursuit of Love, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
