5 Best TV Shows with Enemies to Lovers Trope, Ranked by IMDb

Today they can't stand each other, but tomorrow these feelings turn into mutual interest and love. Such a plot is a win-win option for melodramas and romantic comedies.

In this list are shows that prove that from hatred to love is only a step or, well, a kiss.

5. Bridgerton, 2020-...

IMDb Rating: 7.4/10

The central plot of Bridgerton's second season is reminiscent of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice: he is an arrogant gentleman, she is a witty and independent young lady who is not afraid to speak her mind in society.

Viscount Anthony needs to find a suitable wife, and it is at this moment that he meets Kate Sharma. Their first meeting is full of contempt: each of them tries to put the other in their place. But Anthony and Kate are doomed to admit the strength of feelings that were initially masked by demonstrative antipathy.

4. The Vampire Diaries, 2009-2017

IMDb Rating: 7.7/10

Several couples in The Vampire Diaries fall under the category of "enemies to lovers," including the show's main characters, Elena and Damon. But the most unexpected move by the writers was the decision to ignite a spark between the ruthless original hybrid Klaus and the vampire with a big heart, Caroline.

At first, Klaus appears to be a total antagonist, but it is his love for a vampire that reveals other sides of him. Caroline, on the other hand, denies her feelings for the enemy until the end. Unfortunately, fans never got a happy ending for this couple.

3. Suspicious Partner, 2017

IMDb Rating: 7.8/10

What happens when the person who hates you is your only hope of being found innocent of murder? The Korean drama centers on the talented and straightforward prosecutor Noh Ji-wook and his amateur trainee Eun Bong-hee. Both are passionate about the law, but while the former is experienced and never misses an opportunity to show off, the latter gets into trouble because of her naivety.

When Bong-hee is arrested for murder, Ji-wook fights for her, but ends up being demoted. From exciting legal battles to forensic examinations and complicated investigations, their relationship blossoms. The transformation of the characters is imperceptible but undeniable, and it becomes clear that there has always been a hidden affection between them.

2. Never Have I Ever, 2020-2023

IMDb Rating: 7.8/10

Devi decides to change her life completely: the main goal of a teenage girl is to find a boyfriend and lose her virginity. As the plot unfolds, the girl finds herself in hilarious situations, dealing with her problems and searching for herself.

Davi's only rival for the title of best student at school is Ben, a confident and rich young man who has no friends. The confrontation between the classmates can not last forever: one day they start an honest conversation. From arguments in class to unexpected kisses, Davi and Ben's complicated relationship goes through many different stages.

1. Money Heist, 2017-2021

IMDb Rating: 8.2/10

The Spanish hit follows a group of people, led by the mysterious Professor, who stage a carefully planned robbery of the Royal Mint of Spain. Raquel is a police inspector tasked with negotiating with the criminals. When she talks to the mysterious gang leader on the phone, she has no idea that she has already met the Professor in person.

The connection between the two is a classic example of a cat-and-mouse game: Raquel is trying to catch the robbers, while their leader is doing everything he can to confuse the police. Two people who seem so different fall in love with each other, and the sparkling chemistry between them becomes another reason for the show's popularity.