One Day (2024)
TV series · Drama
Stream itif you enjoy a slow-burn romance that prioritises intimate character growth over traditional plot beats.
A bittersweet, year-by-year exploration of a relationship that spans decades across 14 episodes. It is deeply moving and emotionally draining, perfect for those who want a long-burn romance that isn't afraid to hurt.
What it is about
After spending graduation night together, Emma and Dexter go their separate ways — but their lives remain intertwined.
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What One Day is like, and who it is for
What it is like to watch
This series offers a gentle, rhythmic viewing experience, structured as a series of snapshots that capture the evolution of a connection over twenty years. The pace is deliberate, allowing the changing fashion, technology, and personal maturity of the leads to ground each episode in its specific era. It feels intimate and lived-in, moving between light-hearted flirtation and the heavy, quiet tension of unresolved feelings.
Who it is for, and who should skip it
It is perfect for those who appreciate naturalistic dialogue and the kind of long-form storytelling that allows characters to make messy, frustrating mistakes. If you find time-jump narratives disjointed or prefer a high-stakes plot, the episodic nature might feel repetitive. One honest caveat: the emotional weight increases significantly in the final act, demanding a high level of investment from the audience.
The right evening for it
This is ideal for a quiet weekend binge or a reflective evening in. It suits a mood where you want to be fully immersed in a story that feels both ordinary and profoundly significant.
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How One Day leaves you
One line on the mood it ends on, with no plot. Some people count that as a spoiler, so it stays hidden until you ask.
Expect to feel a profound sense of wistfulness and emotional exhaustion, carrying the weight of a life fully lived and the bittersweet reality of long-term companionship.
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One Day soundtrack
Music by Anne Nikitin, Jessica Jones and Tim Morrish
One Day (Soundtrack From The Netflix Series)
Anne Nikitin, Jessica Jones & Tim Morrish · 2024 · 30 tracks
Listen on Apple Music- 1What Are Days For?
- 2Dex and Em
- 3Talk About Something
- 4Had Enough
- 5Emma T Wilde
- 6Turnaround
- 7Just a Friend
- 8Bathroom
- 9Up Arthur's Seat
- 10Lost
Album and songs from Apple Music.
Questions people ask
- Is One Day a romantic series?
- Yes. On Watchlist Boosted it is tagged Romantic, with a tearjerker streak. A bittersweet, year-by-year exploration of a relationship that spans decades across 14 episodes. It is deeply moving and emotionally draining, perfect for those who want a long-burn romance that isn't afraid to hurt.
- How many seasons of One Day are there?
- 1 season and 14 episodes. It has finished, so you can watch the whole thing.
- Where can I watch One Day in the UK?
- In the UK, One Day is included with Netflix (all plans).
- Who composed the music for One Day?
- The music for One Day is by Anne Nikitin, Jessica Jones and Tim Morrish. The soundtrack album, One Day (Soundtrack From The Netflix Series), has 30 tracks.
- What songs are on the One Day soundtrack?
- One Day (Soundtrack From The Netflix Series) has 30 tracks, including “What Are Days For?”, “Dex and Em”, “Talk About Something”, “Had Enough” and “Emma T Wilde”, and more. It is on Apple Music.
- Is One Day worth watching?
- Stream it: if you enjoy a slow-burn romance that prioritises intimate character growth over traditional plot beats. IMDb users rate it 8.0 out of 10 from 61,338 votes and TMDB users 7.7.
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