ONE DAY TV Series-Grows on You as the Leads Grow-up

The 14 part mini-series airing on Netflix toys with your heartstrings as we get to know a young couple as they come together, drift apart and continually reunite.  July 15th, 1988, is the first day Emma (  ) and Dexter meet on the last day of their university terms at a campus wide graduation party. Filled with the exuberance of youth, the allure of uncharted waters and overflowing kegs of beer. Dexter is the consummate party boy; wealthy, popular and handsome played by (Leo Woodall, "White Lotus").  Emma (Ambika Mod, "This Is Going to HURT") is studious, artsy and has a few close friends. Though Emma had long admired Dexter from afar, he never noticed her until the night of graduation when his inebriated friend literally fell into Emma's lap. As Dexter pulls his pal from Emma's lap, their eyes lock and their mutual attraction is electrifying. Dexter asks her to join him for a celebratory drink. Dexter walks her home after a night of dancing and they fall into each other's arms and Emma's bed. Emma's inhibitions arise once undressed and diverts Dexter into somber pillow talk about his life ambitions. Dexter is indulgent and somewhat charmed, albeit sexually frustrated and the two companionably slumber.  At dawn, Dexter tries to leave without notice but awakens Emma. The two are waylaid into breakfast with Emma's roommate Tilly (an infectious Amber Grappy) and they all engage in good humor banter over bagels.  Emma and Dexter spend an idyllic day together on campus becoming better acquainted and part promising to stay in touch. The ensuing episodes speed by on the same day, July 15th, in the coming years. This simple premise of revisiting the couple as the years go by evolves into an affecting drama of young adulthood with its hard knocks and resiliency thanks in part to the people that factor into one's life. Dexter's parent's provide tough love along with plenty of money. Emma scrapes to pay the rent with odd jobs while trying to write her novel. Dexter finds success and celebrity as a TV gameshow host. He invites Emma to go  on a Greek vacation. The flames of romance flicker on the island but don't ignite as their sparks turn fractious and they part on cooler terms.  Stay tuned into this will they won't they flirtation that offers much in the way of worldly awareness and sophistication. The fantastic acting by both leads carries this rom/com into a long term relationship that espouses the mystifying and meaningful things that make certain people more important in one's life and what gives life its meaning. The clever writing and excellent ensemble including Elinor Tomlinson "Poldark" and Jonny Weldon who starred in "Peter Pan", elevate this series into a companionable and stirring series that is deeply satisfying with a radiance that lingers.