A Definitive Ranking of 2026’s Most Memorable TV Love Triangles

13‘East of Eden’: Adam, Cathy, and CharlesNetflixThis isn’t the fault of the show, which is excellent, or the source material, which is indeed a masterpiece. But I simply can’t get on board with the East of Eden love triangle, as viewers see too little of Cathy and Charles’s connection to understand it and just enough of Cathy and Adam’s relationship to determine that they’re terrible for each other. Sorry!!12‘Ransom Canyon’: Kit, Lauren, and LucasNetflixFile this one under: love triangles no one asked for. Sure, Kit and Lauren may have discovered some ~vibes~ during that tornado episode in season 1, but the budding romance still feels forced, especially considering how hard Lauren fought to be with Kit’s brother in the show’s first season. And sadly, we’ll never get a resolution, since this show got axed by Netflix after season 2.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below11‘My Life With the Walter Boys’: Eliot, Jackie, and ColeNetflixJackie may have finally resolved the love triangle between herself and the Walter brothers—but then Eliot came into the picture and complicated things once again for her and Cole. But here’s the thing: Neither “Mr. Harvard” nor bad boy Cole seem all that well suited for Jackie, so I’m not exactly rooting for either. Is it too late to get Alex back?10‘The Shards’: Thom, Susan, and RobertFXFrom the start, it’s clear that Robert will serve to break up golden couple Thom and Susan—and when a love triangle’s conclusion feels like an inevitability, it ruins the fun. It feels like the device is only used to cast suspicion on Thom, whose behavior becomes increasingly erratic as a result of the betrayal.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below9‘Elle’: Miles, Elle, and DustinAmazon PrimeSeason 1 ends on a cliffhanger, with Elle sharing a kiss with Dustin right in front of Miles. Drama! My problem with the whole thing: Elle and Miles have very little chemistry, so the stakes never feel all that high.8‘My Brilliant Career’: Frank, Sybylla, and HarryNetflixListen, I love to see a woman choose herself. But I also couldn’t help but feel for Frank, who was forced to accept that Sybylla didn’t love him, as well as Harry, who sacrificed so much only to end up alone. As a result, Sybylla’s decision (while admirable and brave!) feels more frustrating for her well-meaning suitors than satisfying.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below7‘Finding Her Edge’: Brayden, Adriana, and FreddieNetflixIn a surprising twist, fake-dating did not lead to a real relationship in this one, as Adriana ends up choosing her ex-partner Freddie over her new partner Brayden in the end. The choice feels forced and abrupt (especially considering the chemistry that she and Brayden share), but that said, anything could happen during season 2...6‘Not Suitable for Work’: Davis, AJ, and JoshHuluDespite the noble sacrifice Davis made in defending AJ (and losing his job in the process), I always wanted to see her with Josh, which is what made that final scene on New Year’s Eve all the more devastating. What’s worse: Hulu canceled the show after one season, so we’ll never get to see AJ and Josh get together.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below5‘The Other Bennet Sister’: Mr. Ryder, Mary, and TomBBCNow THIS is how you do a period drama love triangle! Not only is it thrilling to see the overlooked Mary with not one but two suitors after her—viewers also get to watch Mary choose the love she deserves rather than the one she thinks she has to accept.4‘Crew Girl’: Cam, Teagan, and JoshNetflixWhile Josh and Teagan have that enemies-to-lovers tension that challenges and pushes her, Cam offers a safer, more grounded connection. It’s the best of both worlds, and it never feels tedious, even though the first season concludes without Teagan having made a choice.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below3‘Off Campus’: Garrett, Hannah, and JustinAmazon PrimeCall me a sucker, but I love the fake-dating trope, and this one is orchestrated particularly well. It may have taken Hannah a bit too long to realize her feelings for Garrett are actually real, but at least she does eventually!2‘A Different World’: Ellington, Deborah, and ShaquilleNetflixDeborah may spend the majority of the season with Shaquille, but from the jump, she and Ellington have chemistry that can’t be denied. And despite #ShaBorah’s history, Ellington’s eventual confession wins Deborah over. It’s a slow burn that’s totally believable but keeps you guessing, as a good love triangle should.Advertisement - Continue Reading Below1‘Sterling Point’: Ellis, Annie, and RoryAmazon PrimeAt last, a love triangle where both options are equally desirable! Both Ellis and Rory prove to be good guys who genuinely value Annie, but it’s still a satisfying (and surprising!) twist when she shares that long-awaited kiss with Ellis.