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To understand how to write a hit relationship, we must study the masters. These romantic storylines did not just succeed; they defined their respective eras.

Let’s look at three definitive templates.

Shows like Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2015-2019), Schitt's Creek (2015-2020), and Trinkets (2019-2020) have introduced fresh takes on romance, exploring themes like mental health, queerness, and non-traditional relationships. Movies like To All the Boys I've Loved Before (2018), The Kissing Booth (2018), and Isn't It Romantic (2019) have also contributed to a more inclusive and diverse romantic landscape.

Most bad romantic storylines have one obstacle. A love triangle. Most great romantic storylines have three: