10 surprisingly romantic shows to cuddle up to on Valentine’s Day

We’re playing cupid to hook you up with most passion-filled series available to stream right now on SBS On Demand. We’ve got all corners of the heart covered, hot and cold.

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'If You Are the One' on SBS On Demand. Source: SBS

Undressed

Two strangers meet for the first time and must get to know each other – while undressing each other – in 30 minutes. There’s nowhere to hide in this no nonsense dating show that does away with the façades of courting. You’re spoilt for choice with both the Australian and Italian version to stream. Pro tip: Undressed Italy has the .

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F*ck That’s Delicious

One of the greatest love stories of the 21st century between man and food. Accompany rapper Action Bronson on his culinary adventures around the world. Bronson doesn’t just love food – he lusts for it. There’s no other food show on TV like it. There’s also the bonus bromance between Bronson and his companions on this gastronomic journey – especially Meyhem, who describes himself as: “sexually aquatic”.

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Magnifica 70

Throw the stuffed toys, roses, and box of chocolates out the window and dive into something a little dirtier. In this Brazilian series, a married film censor falls for an erotic film star and goes into business with the people he’s trying to silence. It’s lip bitingly good and the right kind of naughty.

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If You Are the One

Nothing says true love like 24 women trying to be wooed by a man in front of an audience of 50 million people in China. Each suitor pitches himself as Mr Right while the ladies ask questions and offer their feedback with brutal honesty. At any time, the women can opt out by turning off the light on their podium. It’s heartbreak at the press of a button, but every once and a while a love connection is made.

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Great British Railway Journeys

If Valentine’s Day makes you want to vomit, why not opt for the romance of train travel instead? Join the dapper Michael Portillo and his impressive collection of jackets as he explores the railway networks of Great Britain and Ireland. Swoon.

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O Negocio

The world’s oldest profession gets a promotional makeover thanks to the marketing genius of three escorts. HBO Brazil are the brains behind this steamy series, so you know it’s good. And sexy!

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Paris

Say ‘ooh la la’ to this 6-part mini-series that traces stories of political corruption, affairs and blackmail, all in one 24-hour period in the city of love. It balances 12 interconnected characters with precision and is perfect if you feel like a binge.

Watch the first episode right here:

One Born Every Minute

Your heart is guaranteed to burst with joy watching this doco series about life in a maternity ward. Love at its purest is on show as couples welcome their babies into the world. Prepare to get clucky. Unless that kind of thing terrifies you – then the series acts as a good mental contraceptive.

Watch the latest episode right here:

Crimes of Passion

Based on Maria Long’s popular crime novels, this series promises love, sex, intrigue, betrayal, secrets, lies, and death. What more could you want? Each episode is a classic whodunit following the lives and fortunes of intriguing, sometimes ridiculously good looking characters.

Watch the first episode right here:

Erotic Tales

If all else fails, get straight to the point. It does what it says on the packet and each episode is a seductive new tale with a rotating roster of award-winning international directors.

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Published 13 February 2017 12:54pm
Updated 13 February 2017 1:43pm
By Cameron Williams

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