Nicholls, 57, is known to millions as the author of 2009 novel One Day, which was recently adapted into a critically acclaimed Netflix series, as well as his 2003 debut Starter for Ten.

David Nicholls has an extraordinary talent for making us care deeply about his characters. We were reminded of this in February when Netflix adapted his hit third novel One Day into a miniseries.

It’s a good day for Netflix fans, as the streaming platform has announced five new scripted series, including an adaptation of David Nicholls’ bestselling romance novel One Day, and a YA ...