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Trope-tastic

One of the best things about romantic dramas is how they lean hard into classic tropes. Here is a pretty good list of popular tropes…which is a favorite? Which one do you stay away from? Why?

Friends to lovers

Enemies to lovers

Forbidden love

Secret identity/billionaire/royal

Forced proximity – ‘trapped in an elevator’

Best friend’s brother/sister

Second chance

Fated mates

Fake relationship

Wedding fever – runaway brides/jilted/best men/wedding planners

Amnesia/mistaken identity

Holiday romances/flings

Opposites attract

Amnesia


Grumpy/sunshine

Comments

I love enemies to lovers and forced proximity. I think they both lead to the best bickering and banter, which I love.

Lauren Cohen

Yessss so true

Taylor Sawyer

I came to realize I love hidden identities! - Flower of Evil - hidden past - The King Eternal Monarch - mystery of who’s the police that saved the young king - The King’s Affection- hidden gender - 100 Days My Prince - hidden prince - Start Up - hidden writer of the letters - The Penthouse - hidden birth secrets If there are other good shows with hidden identity, let me know!!!

Nina


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