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Only For Love follows the journey of two childhood best friends, Emma and Jake, as they navigate the ups and downs of life and love. Emma and Jake grew up together in a small town and have been inseparable since they were kids. Now in their late 20s, Emma is focused on building her career while Jake is more of a free spirit, drifting from job to job. Though they've always been close, their relationship takes an unexpected turn when Jake declares his romantic feelings for Emma. Emma is thrown off guard as she's never thought of Jake as anything more than a friend. She doesn't want to jeopardize their lifelong friendship so she gently turns down his advances.

Heartbroken, Jake decides he needs space from Emma to get over her. He takes a job overseas, leaving Emma confused and saddened over the sudden distance between them. As time passes, Emma starts to realize how much she misses Jake in her life. She regrets turning down his confession and starts to see him in a new romantic light. When Jake returns home a year later, Emma is nervous to have him back in her life but she can't deny her growing feelings for him. Jake is unsure about reigniting a romance after the rejection but it's clear the spark between them is still there.

As Emma and Jake tentatively start dating, they struggle to transition from platonic to romantic. Longtime friends and family don't take the relationship shift well, believing it will ruin Emma and Jake's special friendship. Emotions run high as Emma and Jake fight to prove their love while preserving their history. At the same time, Emma faces challenges in her career that take time away from her new relationship. Jake's wanderlust also kicks in as he considers taking another job abroad. Emma and Jake will have to navigate professional goals, outside influences, and their own fears if they want to make the leap from friends to lovers. Their deepest bond faces the ultimate test - is their story destined to be one of friends or lovers?

With engaging performances and sharp writing, Only For Love authentically captures the joys and complications of trying to turn friendship into romance. Emma and Jake's journey showcases the thrill of falling for someone you already know deeply. Their story is relatable for viewers who have ever had unrealized feelings for a close friend. As Emma and Jake zigzag between their past as childhood confidants and their future as possible soulmates, Only For Love highlights the elation, confusion and risk that comes with bringing romance into a platonic relationship. More than just a love story, the show explores the themes of friendship, connection, hope and trust. Will Emma and Jake's love stand the test of time and be able to thrive beyond friendship? Viewers will have to tune in to find out.

Only For Love is a series that ran for 1 seasons (6 episodes) between September 21, 2022 and on Netflix