If Emily in Paris left a pastel-colored void in your streaming routine, Netflix has the perfect antidote hiding in plain sight: Younger, Darren Star’s glossy, addictive seven-season comedy-drama that quietly became a binge obsession for millions — and is now experiencing a massive revival among viewers craving glamour, secrets, and New York drama.
Created by the mastermind behind Sex and the City, Younger follows Liza Miller (Sutton Foster), a 40-year-old recently divorced New Jersey mum who reinvents herself as a 26-year-old to re-enter the cut-throat Manhattan publishing world. With help from best friend Maggie (Debi Mazar), Liza lands a job at Empirical Press, navigating workplace intrigue, age-defying secrets, and steamy love triangles while hiding her true identity.
Hilary Duff shines as ambitious millennial Kelsey Peters, Liza’s colleague-turned-confidante, while Peter Hermann, Nico Tortorella, and Miriam Shor round out a stellar ensemble. The show’s 20-minute episodes make it perfectly snackable, blending laugh-out-loud humour with heartfelt moments and just enough scandal to keep you hooked.
Running from 2015 to 2021 on TV Land before moving to Paramount+ and later Netflix, Younger earned a devoted cult following for its sharp writing, fashionable wardrobe, and exploration of ageism, reinvention, and female friendship. Foster’s charming performance as Liza — balancing lies, love, and ambition — earned Golden Globe nominations, while Duff’s Kelsey provided a fresh millennial perspective.
Critics praised its escapist energy: The New York Times called it “deliciously addictive,” while Variety lauded its “smart take on age and identity.” With a 97% Rotten Tomatoes score, fans describe it as “the ultimate guilty pleasure” — glossy, fast-paced, and impossible to stop once started.
Now, with Emily in Paris fans seeking similar vibes — big-city glamour, complicated romances, career drama — Younger is surging on Netflix charts. “I can’t believe I slept on this,” one viewer posted. “Seven seasons of pure joy — Darren Star does it again!”
From Liza’s will-they/won’t-they with boss Charles (Hermann) and tattooed Josh (Tortorella) to Kelsey’s power moves and Maggie’s outrageous one-liners, the series delivers everything: secrets, betrayals, and triumphant reinvention.
All seven seasons are streaming on Netflix — the forgotten gem ready to fill that Paris-shaped hole. Once you start, stopping becomes impossible. Darren Star’s magic is waiting.
