August gave k-drama fans plenty to enjoy, with a weekend full of emotionally charged stories that stirred the heart. This September, romantic TV shows promise to keep that momentum going, serving up stolen glances, complicated feelings, undeniable chemistry, and plenty of tender moments guaranteed to leave viewers misty-eyed. From a wicked Joseon-era seduction game, The Scandal, tantalizing with betrayal on Netflix to a beloved Indian anthology series Lust Stories returning on Prime Video for its highly anticipated third season, this month's lineup includes variety across genres. Read on to see everything worth streaming in September.
Here are the list of romantic TV shows for September 2026 that can't be missed, from A love Other Than Yours, The Scandal to Lust Stories. See this list to add in your watch list.
Premiere Date: September 12
Platform: Prime Video
A Love Other Than Yours, starring Seo Kangjun and Ahn Eun-jin, accompanied by Lee Joo Ahn and Jo Aram, follows a couple navigating emotional shifts that test the familiarity built over ten years of dating. As new people enter their lives, the pair is forced to question the foundation of their relationship
Premiere Date: September 18
Platform: Netflix
Lust Stories 3, featuring an ensemble cast led by fan-favorites Radhika Apte, Konkona Sen Sharma, and Vijay Varma, along with Aditi Rao Hydari, Radhika Madan, Ali Fazal, Siddharth, Abhishek Banerjee, Gurfateh Pirzada, and Sana Thampi, returns for a third season. This anthology spotlights contemporary stories of people driven by desire and the enduring need for human connection. With heightened emotional complexity throughout, these vignettes are shaping up to be a highlight of the month's entertainment lineup.
Premiere Date: September 18
Platform: Netflix
Echoing the classic novel Les Liaisons dangereuses, The Scandal, starring Son Ye-jin, Ji Chang-wook, and NANA, weaves a familiar tale of manipulation and the exploitation of innocence and love. Son Ye-jin plays Lady Cho, who, constrained by her place in society despite her intelligence and ambition, decides to amuse herself at others' expense. She enters into a dangerous wager with her cousin Cho-won (Ji Chang-wook), a notorious Joseon-era playboy, challenging him to seduce Hui-yeon (NANA), a young widow, in order to win her own affections. The scheme threatens everyone involved especially the person who did nothing to deserve false promises of love.
Premiere Date: September 16
Platform: Netflix
A reimagining of Bolesław Prus's 19th-century classic novel Lalka (The Doll), this Polish series brings the story into a contemporary setting. It follows the ardent desire of self-made merchant Stanisław Wokulski, played by Tomasz Schuchardt, for the aristocratic Izabela Łęcka, played by Sandra Drzymalska. Their tragic romance explores class conflict and political tension, and examines the sad idea that love alone is not capable enough to weather every storm.
Premiere Date: September 18, 2026
Platform: STARZ
The popular Outlander universe returns with a new season thick with dangerous passion and historical romance. Having finally chosen each other in Season 1, Brian Fraser, played by breakout star Jamie Roy, and Ellen MacKenzie, played by Harriet Slater, must now contend with new turmoil threatening to tear them from each other's embrace.
From the scandalous scheming of Joseon-era Korea to a Polish tale of romance in turmoil, September 2026's lineup is packed with romantic drama to suit every mood. Clear your schedule and settle in—these riveting stories are sure to add some spice to your evenings.