DJ Nash created the American family serial drama tv series ‘A Million Little Things’. The plot of the series revolves around a close-knit group of friends whose lives and perspectives change one day when one of the friends dies by suicide unexpectedly.
After that, they begin to realize that they finally need to start living their lives. While they try to cope with their loss, they acknowledge the value of their friendship. The title of the series is a reference to the known saying- “Friendship isn’t a big thing- it’s a million little things”.
Cast members of the series include David Giuntoli, Romany Malco, Allison Miller, Christina Moses, Grace Park, James Roday Rodriguez, Stéphanie Szostak, etc.
The series premiered on September 26, 2018, on ABC. The last season arrived on September 22, 2021. The fifth season was renewed in May of 2022 which was declared to be the final season in November of 2022. The fifth season is set to premiere on February 8, 2023.
Following is the list of a number of other television series that you must watch if you enjoy ‘A Million Little Things’.
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Must Watch 5 Television Series Like ‘A Million Little Things:
Dawson’s Creek – Number of Seasons: 6
Kevin Williamson created this American teen drama series ‘Dawson’s Creek‘ the plot of which revolves around a group of teenagers living in the small New England town of Capside, Massachusetts that wavers between coming-of-age struggles, first love, heartbreak, loss, homophobia, coming out, class difference, divorce, and mental health.
The titular Dawson Creek is an introspective and aspiring filmmaker of fifteen years. His childhood best friend Joey Potter and co-worker in a video rental store Pacey Witter are parts of the group. Dawson and Joey’s platonic love turns into mutual attraction.
But the arrival of Jen Lindley from New York City changes that dynamic leading to the romantic relationship revolving around Joey and Paecy and Dawson and Jen.
James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes, Joshua Jackson, and Michelle Williams portrayed Dawson, Joey, Pacey, and Jen respectively in the series. It ran from January 20, 1998, to May 14, 2003, on The WB.
Sweet Magnolias – Number of Seasons: 2
Sheryl J. Anderson developed this romantic drama tv series adapted from Sherryl Woods’ same-named novels. The plot surrounds three women living in South Carolina who are best friends since childhood.
They are single mother Maddie Townsend, chef and restaurant owner Dana Sue Sullivan, and accomplished attorney Helen Decatur call their friendship and group Sweet Magnolias. The storyline focuses on the three women navigating through life while supporting each other in all the struggles including career, romance, and family.
JoAnna Garcia Swisher, Brooke Elliott, and Heather Headley have portrayed Maddie, Dana, and Helen respectively in the series. It premiered on May 19, 2020, on Netflix.
On My Block – Number of Seasons: 4
Lauren Iungerich, Jeremy Haft, and Eddie Gonzalez created this teen comedy-drama tv series the plot of which is set in a rough inner-city in a Los Angeles neighborhood named Freeridge which is predominantly a Hispanic and black locality.
The story revolves around four bright and street-savvy teenagers- Monse, Jamal, Ruby, and Cesar. As the four friends navigate through high school, they stand by each other in all their triumphs, pains, and adolescent challenges.
Sierra Capri, Brett Gray, Jason Genao, and Diego Tinoco have portrayed Monsé, Jamal, Ruby, and Cesar respectively in the series. The series ran from March 16, 2018, to October 4, 2021, on Netflix.
Firefly Lane – Number of Seasons: 2
Maggie Friedman created this drama tv series that is adapted from Kristin Hannah’s same-named novel. The plot of the series revolves around two women named Tully and Kate.
Tully Hart is the popular host of a daytime talk show called “The Girlfriend Hour” and Kate Mularkey is a housewife trying to go back to the workforce. They are inseparable friends who met on Firefly Lane when they were young girls. Now thirty years have passed in their lives and they are still inseparable throughout all the ups and downs on the way.
Katherine Heigl and Sarah Chalke portrayed Tully and Kate respectively in the series. The series premiered on February 3, 2021, on Netflix. The second and final season was renewed in October of 2022 the first part of which arrived on December 2, 2022. The second part is scheduled to be released on June 8, 2023.
On the Verge – Number of Seasons: 1
Julie Delpy created this English-language French tv series the plot of which is set in pre-pandemic Los Angeles and revolves around four women- Justin, a chef, Ell, a single mother, Anne, an heiress, and Yasmin, a political consultant. The plot navigates the four women’s lives as they deal with work, love, and midlife crisis.
Julie Delpy, Alexia Landeau, Elisabeth Shue, and Sarah Jones portrayed Justine, Ell, Anne, and Yasmin respectively in the series. It premiered on September 7, 2021, on Netflix internationally.
