The 60+ Best TV Shows About Forbidden Love, Ranked
- 1Tom Ellis, Lauren German, DB Woodside
When the devil himself abandons Hell and ends up in Los Angeles, you know things are about to get interesting. A love story develops between the charming fallen angel and a determined homicide detective, but trying to make it work becomes a hellish task as celestial beings threaten their happiness.
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- 2Shiri Appleby, Jason Behr, Katherine Heigl
Set in a sleepy Southwestern town, this gripping series tells the story of aliens living among humans and the forbidden love that blooms between a human girl and an extraterrestrial boy. As they navigate the perils of high school, family secrets, and government conspiracies, they prove that love truly knows no boundaries.
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- 3Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder, Nina Dobrev
A pair of centuries-old vampire brothers find themselves irresistibly drawn to a high school girl, creating a tumultuous love triangle that spans across seasons. As supernatural threats loom over their small town, the heart-wrenching choices they make test the limits of love and sacrifice.
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- 4Tom Welling, Erica Durance, Justin Hartley
Before he dons the cape and becomes Superman, a young Clark Kent struggles with his feelings for the girl next door, Lana Lang. As he navigates his burgeoning powers and the challenges of adolescence, their complicated relationship is anything but a typical high school romance.
- 5Lana Parrilla, Robert Carlyle, Colin O'Donoghue
In a world where fairy tale characters are cursed to live in our reality, an epic romance forms between a swashbuckling pirate and the town's savior. However, with dark forces constantly at play, it seems fate conspires against their happily ever after.
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- 6Sarah Michelle Gellar, Nicholas Brendon, Alyson Hannigan
A teenage girl destined to battle supernatural forces finds herself torn between two loves: a soulful vampire and a steadfast werewolf. As they navigate a dangerous world of demons, witches, and apocalypses, their heart-wrenching romantic entanglements become just as unforgettable as the monsters they face.
- 7Zachary Levi, Adam Baldwin, Yvonne Strahovski
A computer geek turned secret agent finds himself falling for his beautiful and deadly CIA handler. As they navigate a world of espionage and danger, their love story is a thrilling roller-coaster ride that proves sometimes, opposites really do attract.
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- 8Colin Morgan, Bradley James, Richard Wilson
Set in the mythical world of King Arthur and Camelot, a young sorcerer must learn to wield his powers while secretly protecting the future king. As he battles magical creatures and forbidden love, destiny itself seems to be working against his happiness.
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- 9Daisy Edgar-Jones, Paul Mescal, Eliot Salt
This critically acclaimed series explores the complicated love story of two teenagers from different backgrounds who grow together and fall apart over the years. Their deep connection and emotional intensity make for a raw and unfiltered portrayal of young love, showing how even the most ordinary people can have an extraordinary impact on each other's lives.
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- 10Emily Deschanel, David Boreanaz, T.J. Thyne
An unlikely partnership between a forensic anthropologist and an FBI agent leads to a slow-burning romance that defies the odds. With each grisly case, their undeniable chemistry and heart-felt moments prove that sometimes, love can be found in the most unexpected places.
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- 11David Boreanaz, Alexis Denisof, J. August Richards
A vampire cursed with a soul must grapple with his dark past and fight the forces of evil, all while falling for a fierce and enigmatic demon hunter. Their doomed love story adds an extra layer of tragedy and depth to this thrilling supernatural series.
- 12Aimee Teegarden, Matt Lanter, Grey Damon
Imagine a world where humans and aliens coexist, but are forbidden to love one another. This gripping series follows the budding romance between a human girl and an alien boy, as they fight against prejudice and hatred in a bid to stay together.
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- 13Troian Bellisario, Ashley Benson, Tyler Blackburn
In a town full of secrets, lies, and murder, a group of friends must navigate a web of romantic entanglements and betrayals. As they fight to uncover the truth, they discover that love, like their unknown enemy, can be both beautiful and deadly.
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- 14Jack Coleman, Greg Grunberg, Robert Knepper
Ordinary people with extraordinary abilities must come together to save the world, but even superheroes aren't immune to the complexities of love. As they navigate their powers and fight evil, forbidden romances bloom, proving that sometimes, love is the greatest power of all.
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- 15Julia Ormond, Mädchen Amick, Jenna Dewan
When a family of witches discovers the dark secrets behind their powers, they find themselves torn between love and duty. As they navigate the supernatural world and battle ancient curses, their intense and forbidden relationships keep viewers spellbound.
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- 16Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Melissa McCarthy
A heartwarming tale of a mother and daughter duo navigating life, love, and relationships in their quirky small town. As they face the ups and downs of romance, they find strength in each other and prove that family is the strongest bond of all.
- 17Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Jessica De Gouw
A reimagining of the classic tale, this series focuses on the dark and brooding vampire king who falls for a strong-willed woman that may hold the key to his redemption. As they struggle between love and destruction, the stakes have never been higher.
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- 18Kristin Kreuk, Jay Ryan, Nina Lisandrello
A beautiful detective and a highly intelligent but disfigured doctor form an unlikely bond as they work together to solve crimes. Their love story is one of acceptance and understanding, showcasing the power of seeing past appearances to find true love.
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- 19Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Sam Trammell
In a world where vampires have come out of hiding and live among humans, a telepathic waitress finds herself drawn into an intense and dangerous love affair with a centuries-old vampire. As their passion intensifies, they struggle to find a balance between love and the forces that threaten to tear them apart.
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- 20James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes, Joshua Jackson
Set in a picturesque coastal town, this unforgettable coming-of-age drama follows the trials and tribulations of a close-knit group of friends as they navigate love, loss, and self-discovery. Their tangled love lives and shifting allegiances make for a heartfelt exploration of young love and the bonds that shape us.
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- 21Orlando Bloom, Cara Delevingne, David Gyasi
In a world where humans and mythical creatures coexist uneasily, a forbidden romance blooms between a human detective and a refugee faerie. As they navigate a treacherous world of politics, prejudice, and danger, they prove that love can overcome even the deepest divides.
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- 22Rose McIver, Malcolm Goodwin, Rahul Kohli
A young medical resident turned zombie must consume brains to maintain her humanity, which leads her to uncovering otherworldly mysteries and falling for a human detective. As they navigate love and the undead, they learn that sometimes, the heart wants what it can't have.
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- 23Sarah Shahi, Mike Vogel, Adam Demos
A steamy drama that explores the tangled love life of a suburban mother who can't shake her past with an intoxicating bad boy. As she grapples with her desires and responsibilities, the lines between fantasy and reality blur, making for a provocative examination of lust and love.
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- 24Alex O'Loughlin, Sophia Myles, Jason Dohring
A vampire private investigator finds himself falling for a human reporter while trying to protect her from the dangerous world of the undead. Their intense chemistry and forbidden love keep viewers enthralled, proving that sometimes, love transcends death itself.
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- 25
Roswell, New Mexico
Jeanine Mason, Nathan Parsons, Michael TrevinoIn this modern retelling of the classic '90s hit, a human woman and an alien man rekindle their teenage romance, while facing new dangers and conspiracies. As they fight to stay together, they learn that love may be the most powerful force in the universe.
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- 26Anna Silk, Kris Holden-Ried, Zoie Palmer
A succubus with no knowledge of her true nature finds herself caught in a love triangle with a human doctor and a wolf shifter. As she navigates the mysterious world of the Fae, her heart is torn between two loves and the struggle to find her own identity.
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- 27Sarah Catherine Hook, Imani Lewis, Elizabeth Mitchell
A teenage vampire must choose between her family's expectations and her feelings for the vampire slayer she's supposed to kill. As they navigate love, loyalty, and bloodlust, they learn that sometimes, the heart can be more dangerous than any weapon.
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- 28Oliver Masucci, Karoline Eichhorn, Jördis Triebel
In a small German town plagued by unexplained disappearances, a web of time travel and star-crossed love connects four families across generations. As they unravel the truth, they must face the consequences of choices made long ago and the sacrifices required to save those they love.
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- 29Alyssa Milano, Rose McGowan, Holly Marie Combs
Three sisters who discover their witchy heritage must balance their magical duties with their love lives. As they fight against the forces of evil, they experience heartache, betrayal, and passion, proving that love can be just as powerful as any spell.
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- 30Lee Jin-wook, Kwon Na-ra, Lee Joon
A supernatural tale of vengeful spirits seeking redemption and the humans who become entangled in their lives. As the lines between the living and the dead blur, love takes on new meaning and becomes the ultimate weapon in a battle for survival.
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