No rom-com, drama, or vampire saga is complete without an old-fashioned love triangle. Even though viewers have different priorities when it comes to shipping couples, there's always this one cringe-worthy love triangle that everyone dreads as long as it goes on. Sometimes, the trope-y back and forth of the main character between two potential partners dilutes the intensity of the characters' personalities as well as the plot. Some on-screen couples and their "third wheels" are so toxic that the juggle between them over multiple seasons or sequels is off-putting.
However, no matter how energy-draining these love triangles may seem, they are the heart and soul of some good
and . wouldn't have made it solely on Edward and Bella's love; Jacob's interference was essential, but the film never fleshed it out in a way that made sense. While some love triangles may tingle the fans' hearts, a few are beyond common sense.
Like most teenage/drama TV series, abided by in the 2000s. From complicated family dynamics to straight-up senseless love triangles and squares, was a hotpot of endless drama and high school romance. However, one of the biggest things that has been off-putting for fans is the forceful love triangle between Brooke, Peyton, and Lucas.
The whole "cheating on your best friend's boyfriend" cliché was a big thing in the 2000s, and no teen drama was complete without it.
Unfortunately, the on-and-off relationship between these three kind of grew stale as the show moved forward. It never made sense for Lucas to first fall in love with Brooke, only to realize he had more chemistry with Peyton. It's not rocket science for teenagers to realize they actually like someone else more, but Lucas and Peyton's constant cheating behind their friend's back made their setting a whole lot worse.
There shouldn't have been a love angle in to begin with. For a movie based on such an important event of World War II, things like intense action, traumatizing emotional scenes, and a deep-rooted friendship would have sufficed. However, not only did the movie's romantic arc seem out of place, but it also introduced a love triangle that was almost unbearable.
Two war pilots who also happen to be with the same army nurse doesn't account for a worthwhile aspect of a war movie. It made absolutely no sense for this drama to be an important part of the narrative. It added no value to the story and looked clumsy at best.
If there's one thing that is popular for besides its bizarre medical feats, it is its high affinity for unnecessary and toxic love triangles. While Meredith/Addison/Derek made the finest love triangle in television, the mess that went down with Izzie, George, and Callie was absolutely mind-numbing and nonsensical. Besides the constant cheating and back and forth with one another, there was nothing worthwhile in the "love" the trio felt for one another.
Izzie was always stuck between having the hots for Alex and craving support from George's friendship.
Their and did nothing to elevate their position or personality in the show. It's one thing to understand that George may have left Callie because he loved Izzie, but not only did he cheat on his wife, but the duo also realized that he had no sexual chemistry with Izzie whatsoever – an affair in vain.
is the epitome of high school drama/vampire tropes that fans love to hate. The movie franchise was all the rage when it released, especially Jacob and Edward fans, who were always head-to-head arguing over who deserved Bella.
featured perhaps the most renowned love triangle in movies, and even though the triangle was the heart of the story, it never really grew on the viewers. For starters, Edward and Bella would , but when a werewolf gets in the mix, it becomes messier.
However, that isn't even the most ridiculous part of the love triangle. The senselessness came when it was revealed that Jacob's attraction to Bella was merely a result of Jacob's imaginary "imprintment" on Reneesmee. It would have been better if Jacob was let off as the guy who was never chosen, but creating a story revolving primarily on this kind of love triangle didn't really cut it.
Fans consider the Joey/Rachel/Ross short-lived and senseless love triangle to be the worst in television history. It made absolutely no sense to set up Joey as a possible love interest for Rachel at such a late point in the series. The , a backstory, or the premises to start a romance, while Ross and Rachel were already too involved to end up together.
Joey wasn't the kind of character who'd get into emotional complications or an awkward on-again-off-again relationship like Ross. That trope solely belonged to Ross and Rachel, who mostly had an annoying relationship where they'd have routine fallouts and breakups.
Even though they eventually end up together, the love triangle serves no purpose for anyone, including the story.
Love was hard to come by in District 12, and everyone had to make do with what they had. Even then, Gale was too good to be true, and he was there for Katniss and her family whenever she needed him. It's understandable why Katniss had to go along with the "couple strategy" with Peeta, but there was simply no chemistry between them. Most of the time, it wasn't easy to comprehend what Katniss actually felt for Peeta.
Was it love, sympathy, friendship, or simply a sense of belonging because he understood the trauma she went through?
However, the love triangle never really paved the way for a better romantic angle for the parties involved. It became even more complicated and downright sad, especially with how the capital tortured Peeta and Gale's ambitious revolutionary instinct. It could've been better if there was a one-sided couple or not one at all.
It used to be an unspoken where there would be a solid couple in the main group and a probable love triangle between characters who are toxic for each other.
For the longest time, the fans imagined Robin was the "mother" Ted was telling his kids about, but it turned out to be Tracy. However, before he met the mother of his children, Ted was all about Robin. They had the classic will they/won't they relationship until Barney entered the picture. Suddenly, it all became about Barney and Robin's fairy tale that finally ended with a romantic "I Do."
However, it went haywire when the show took a crazy turn, where Tracy dies, Robin breaks up with Barney, and the original couple ends up together. If the writers intended that all along, there was no need to bring poor Barney into this.
Nonetheless, love triangle had no value or logic towards the end.
It's nearly impossible to mention a love triangle or a rom-com without Kate Hudson. She gave millennials some of the most memorable romantic stories. However, just didn't click with the fans, and its eyebrow-raising love triangle was one of the reasons. The love triangle in this movie plays awfully close to being toxic because it's a cardinal rule not to have eyes on your best friend's boyfriend.
Hudson's character, Darcy, was betrayed by her two most trusted people – her best friend and fiancé.
Not only did Rachel have an affair with Dex behind her back, but she also tried to justify it. It's not like Darcy was an angel herself, but she didn't deserve the treatment she got. is , but its love triangle could've portrayed a more positive approach.
was a different sort of coming-of-age/drama TV series that addressed several sensitive issues. Eric's story arc was profound and emotional until Adam entered the picture.
He constantly bullied Eric, and while the audience hoped that he'd have a rude awakening, the tables turned, and he ended up coming out to Eric. The "bullying because I liked you trope" is outdated and doesn't suit a modern storytelling drama like . If that wasn't enough, Eric made the obvious yet ridiculous choice of picking Adam over Rahim, a better partner by a mile compared to Adam.
He understood Eric and celebrated their identity, unlike Adam, who continued to spew out toxicity through his approach to being gay and accepting his feelings for Eric. This love triangle was undoubtedly the worst love angle in
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Christopher Nolan's depiction of DC's caped crusader may have been , but even the famous director couldn't get the love angle right. Understandably, Rachel's existence served Bruce's motivational purpose to protect the city even more, but Rachel's decisions and reasoning were quite off. She had loved Bruce all her life and wanted him to do more, and when he did, she didn't like that he did it as Batman.
She gave him an ultimatum that she'd be with him only if he hung the cape, and when he did that, she still chose Harvey, who had the same tendencies as Bruce for justice and violence.
It would have been better if the matters of the heart remained only between Bruce and Rachel, regardless of the decision she took. Rachel's death gave Harvey the necessary push down the spiral, but it didn't elevate the "romance."
