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15 Best Anime From the Past 5 Years
15. Dan and Serena from Gossip Girl
Dan and Serena’s relationship in Gossip Girl is built on secrets, lies, and way too much drama. The plot twist at the end doesn't make it any better. | © Netflix
14. Otis and Maeve from Sex Education
Otis and Maeve’s will-they-won’t-they dynamic in Sex Education dragged on for seasons, leaving a trail of missed chances and poor communication. Their timing was always off, and even when they finally got together, it never felt like they were truly on the same page. | © Netflix
13. Noah and Elle from The Kissing Booth
Criticized for reinforcing regressive gender stereotypes and unhealthy teen romance tropes, Noah and Elle aren't made to last. | © Netflix
12. Frank Underwood and Claire Underwood from House of Cards
Frank and Claire’s marriage in House of Cards is more of a power pact than a loving partnership. They lie, cheat, and betray not just others but each other, all in the name of ambition and control. | © Netflix
11. Nick and Amy from Gone Girl
Nick and Amy from Gone Girl are the definition of toxic – lying, manipulating, and framing each other in increasingly disturbing ways. Their marriage becomes a twisted game of control where love is replaced by fear, blackmail, and revenge. | © Netflix
10. Alex and Piper from Orange Is The New Black
Alex and Piper’s relationship in Orange Is the New Black is a nonstop cycle of betrayal, blame, and making up – usually for the wrong reasons. Their bond is built more on shared chaos than trust, and it often ends up hurting them both. | © Netflix
9. Luther and Allison from The Umbrella Academy
Luther and Allison’s romance in The Umbrella Academy is already awkward, given their sibling-like upbringing, but it gets worse when Allison uses her powers to force his feelings. Crossing that line shattered whatever trust was left, romantic or otherwise. | © Netflix
8. Wednesday and Tyler from Wednesday
Wednesday and Tyler’s connection starts off as a rare moment of vulnerability for her, but it all shatters when she learns he’s the monster she’s been hunting. Not only is Tyler the Hyde behind the murders, he manipulates her trust and later mocks her for falling for it. | © Netflix
7. Yennefer and Geralt from The Witcher
Yennefer and Geralt’s relationship in The Witcher is fueled by passion but plagued by mistrust, miscommunication, and magical interference. Geralt’s wish to the Djinn blurs the line between real love and forced fate, and Yennefer never fully forgives him for it. | © Netflix
6. Kate and Anthony from Bridgerton
Kate and Anthony’s romance in Bridgerton blooms while he’s still engaged to her sister, Edwina, a betrayal that casts a shadow over their love story. Their chemistry is undeniable, but the way it all unfolds leaves heartbreak and broken trust behind. | © Netflix
5. Adam and Eric from Sex Education
Adam and Eric’s relationship in Sex Education started with years of bullying, which made their romance feel uncomfortable for many viewers. Even after getting together, they struggled with trust and communication, and Eric eventually cheated, leaving behind more hurt than healing. | © Netflix
4. Joe and Love from You
Joe and Love’s marriage in You was a twisted mess of secrets, murder, and mutual distrust. Once they realized they were each other’s biggest threats, it became a deadly game, and Joe made sure he came out on top. | © Netflix
3. Han Mi-nyeo and Jang Deok-su from Squid Game
Han Mi-nyeo and Jang Deok-su teamed up in Squid Game out of desperation, not love, so their bond was built on manipulation, survival, and power plays. When Deok-su betrayed her, Mi-nyeo made sure they went down together in one of the show's most shocking moments. | © Netflix
2. David Prill and Samira Prill from Cassandra
David and Samira’s marriage in Cassandra is already strained, but things spiral when David gets manipulated by Cassandra into trying to kill his wife. Their relationship shows just how quickly love can twist into something dangerous and unforgivable. | © Netflix
1. BoJack and Sarah from BoJack Horseman
BoJack and Sarah Lynn’s relationship is one of the darkest in the series, built on addiction, manipulation, and blurred boundaries. Instead of helping her, BoJack enabled her downfall, and their bond ultimately ended in tragedy. | © Netflix
