5 heartfelt romance dramas on Peacock that are a must-watch ahead of Valentine's Day

Peacock has a knack for serving up romance dramas that feel real and pull at your heartstrings. These shows weave love stories with plenty of tension, secrets, and those moments that make you sigh or reach for tissues. These five gems below are the ones that balance emotion and excitement, and are a must-watch ahead of Valentine's Day to set the mood right.

Soap fans, this one’s your endless playground. ‘Days of Our Lives’ tracks Salem families through wild love triangles, evil twins, and dramatic reunions since 1965. Couples like EJ DiMera and Nicole Walker keep the passion alive in fresh episodes. With over 14,000 installments, it’s pure escapism. The streamer hosts the full back catalog plus weekly new drops, renewed through 2028.

Imagine grand estates, forbidden glances, and love blooming amid wars and scandals. That’s ‘Downton Abbey’ in a nutshell, that everybody knows of. The Crawley family and their staff face heartaches like Lady Mary’s rocky road to romance across six seasons. Maggie Smith steals scenes as the sharp-tongued Dowager Countess, but it’s the slow-burning couples that keep you hooked. All seasons are available on OTT, ready for marathon watches this weekend.

Step into 1840s London, where one family’s buried secret upends lives and loves. Anne Trenchard’s past choice haunts her daughter, Susan’s engagement to a lord. Tensions rise at glittering parties, with alliances shifting fast. Created by Downton Abbey’s Julian Fellowes, this tight six-parter packs emotional punches. Stream every episode for that classy, twisty romance.

Rose to a sunny seaside town for wit, waves, and will-they-won’t-they vibes. Charlotte Heywood, played by Rose Williams, chases dreams and suitors in this Jane Austen completion. Sidney Parker, brought to life by Theo James, sparks serious chemistry. Three seasons deliver empowerment, loss, and joy against gorgeous beaches.

What if love meant chasing someone through time? That is this series for you. Henry DeTamble time-travels uncontrollably, meeting wife Clare at different ages. Theo James and Rose Leslie nail the pain and devotion in this HBO gem. Their story tugs hard, mixing fantasy with raw feels over six episodes, which almost feels like less.