To All the Boys: Romantic Comedies, Teen Drama, and Streaming Favorites

When you think of To All the Boys, a beloved Netflix teen romantic comedy franchise based on Jenny Han’s novels. Also known as P.S. I Still Love You and Always and Forever, it redefined how modern audiences connect with young love on screen. It’s not just about letters and first kisses—it’s about quiet moments that feel real: a girl writing unsent letters, a boy who reads them, and the messy, beautiful way feelings grow when no one’s watching.

This franchise sits right at the center of a bigger shift in teen cinema. Unlike the loud, over-the-top high school movies of the 2000s, To All the Boys leans into intimacy. It’s about family dinners, handwritten notes, and the kind of love that builds slowly—through shared headphones, awkward silences, and staying up too late talking. That’s why it works. It doesn’t need grand gestures. It just needs honesty. And that honesty connects. The films are part of a wave of streaming-era romances—like Crazy Rich Asians, a groundbreaking romantic comedy that proved diverse stories could dominate box offices—that put character over cliché. They’re not trying to be perfect. They’re trying to be true.

What makes these stories stick isn’t just the leads—it’s the world around them. The parents who actually talk. The siblings who tease but also show up. The friends who don’t disappear after the first date. These aren’t just romances. They’re teen drama, a genre focused on emotional growth, identity, and the quiet pressures of growing up wrapped in soft lighting and cozy sweaters. And they’re not just for teens. Adults watch them because they remember what it felt like to be young and hopeful. The genre doesn’t need explosions or villains. It just needs someone to say, "I’ve been thinking about you."

Below, you’ll find posts that explore the films, the streaming platforms that made them possible, and the broader world of romantic storytelling on screen. From how Netflix turned a YA book into a global hit, to why these kinds of stories are still rare in theaters, to how other franchises compare—this collection has the real talk behind the feels. You’ll see what works, what doesn’t, and why some love stories stick with you long after the credits roll.