To become a hit, tv shows often have to contain three to four critical elements. First, it has to have an interesting plot line, the kind that can keep you captivated for several episodes. It should also have characters that audiences would be drawn to. Depending on the plotline, this could include a single mom, a crazy family, or even a group of outlaws. Aside from these, it also doesn’t hurt if a show has some established talents among its cast. We’re talking about veteran tv actors or A-list film actors. And then, there’s the romance angle.

It doesn’t matter if we’re talking about a comedy or tv show with some intense action. At some point, it will feature a romantic plot and sure enough, it makes the show all the more interesting. Just check out these 15 shows that make everyone believe in romance:

15 Romance Blossoms Between Two Former College Friends On The Good Wife

On the show, Alicia Florrick tries to get past her marriage scandal by finding work. That work, however, leads her to rekindle her friendship with former schoolmate Will Gardner. It didn’t take long for anyone to realize that the two were falling for each other. In the end, however, Will is shot dead in the courtroom. Tragic, but romantic.

14 On The Show Bones, Booth And Brennan Finally Admit Their Feelings For Each Other

They were always working together, but it took time for Agent Seeley Booth and Dr. Temperance ‘Bones’ Brennan to finally realize what they meant to each other. Even worse, the timing seemed off for these two in the beginning. However, the two eventually got together, got married and even started a family.

13 Jane And Rafael Overcome Obstacles And End Up In Each Other's Arms On Jane The Virgin

At first, the situation looked too complicated. Jane got pregnant through a turkey baster and Rafael was with someone else. And then, as the show progressed, Rafael ended up having children with both Jane and Petra. Not to mention, Jane also got married to Michael initially. But then, because it’s a ‘telenovela,’ Rafael and Jane were destined for each other.

12 Blue Bell Had Happy Endings All Around During The Finale Of Hart Of Dixie

The show came to an end in 2015, but before that happened, Dr. Hart ended up getting married to Wade while she was being wheeled into the delivery room. Meanwhile, Lemon also found love with town mayor Lavon. And in case you’ve forgotten, George Tucker ended up with Lemon’s best friend, AnnaBeth.

11 Geeky Love Was In The Air Throughout The Big Bang Theory

As “The Big Bang Theory” approached its final episodes, you could clearly see how much our favorite geeks had matured when it came to romance. Sheldon and Amy got married and won a Nobel prize together. Meanwhile, we also learned that Penny and Leonard were expecting their first child. Too bad Raj hadn’t settled down yet.

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10 Tony And Ziva Kept Dancing Around Each Other On NCIS Until We Find Out They Have A Daughter

Over the years, fans weren’t really sure if special agents Tony and Ziva would ever get together. For starters, their team leader, Jethro Gibbs, didn’t allow his agents to hook up. Also, there always seems to be another woman or man in the picture. But later on, we finally discover that the two did get together and had a daughter.

9 On Sex And The City, Carrie Eventually Found Her Way To Mr. Big

Throughout its seasons, Carrie had one great love adventure after another. But several fans were definitely hoping that Mr. Big would be the one. Fortunately, it became clear that Carrie and Mr. Big were meant for each other during the show’s last episode. The two even end up having a rendezvous in Paris.

8 This Is Us Deals With Several Love Stories Across Two Generations

On the NBC hit drama “This is Us,” we meet the Pearson family and witness their love stories across two generations. First, we get to know Rebecca (Mandy Moore) and Jack Pearson (Milo Ventimiglia), who become young parents back in the 80s. And then, we also meet their children who deal with relationships and dating at the age of 37.

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7 On The Romantic Comedy Lovesick, A Man Realizes He’s Falling For His Flatmate

For Dylan, the search for true love becomes complicated after he learns that he has chlamydia. Since learning of his diagnosis, he has had to meet up with his former partners and notify them about this development. At the same time, he also realizes that he’s falling really hard for his flatmate.

6 We Enjoyed Seeing The Evolution Of Meredith Grey And Derek Shepherd’s Relationship

Admit it, one of the reasons that you kept watching "Grey’s Anatomy" was to see if Meredith Grey and Derek Shepherd could make their relationship work. Well, the two did get together eventually. Meredith and Derek even got married and had three children, before he tragically passed away.

5 Modern Love Is The Rom-Com TV Series That Gets As Real About Love As Possible

In this Amazon original series, you get several stories involving romance and all its complicated aspects. The cast includes the likes of Anne Hathaway, Tina Fey, Andy Garcia, Dev Patel, Ed Sheeran, Catherine Keener, Brandon Victor Dixon, Judd Hirsch, James Saito, Gary Carr, Shea Whigham, Cristin Milioti, Julia Garner, Andrew Scott, Olivia Cooke, and John Slattery.

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4 We’re Still Not Over How I Met Your Mother’s Bittersweet End For Ted

Since the beginning, we knew that Josh Radnor’s character, Ted Mosby, is a romantic. After all, the episodes revolved around Ted telling his children how he met their mother. Towards the end of the show’s run, we finally discover that their mother is played by the talented Cristin Milioti. However, she doesn’t live long enough and leaves Ted a widower.

3 Everyone Was Glad To See Rachel Get Off The Plane

Sure, they dated other people. And at some point, it looked like Rachel and Ross would just continue to co-parent their daughter Emma. But then, in the end, Rachel decided not to get on the plane to Paris. Instead, she made it clear that she wanted to be with Ross. Now, how romantic is that?

2 On the Show Easy, A Group Of Chicagoans Try To Navigate Love

For a lot of us, love can come with its own set of complications. Hence, it can be tricky to navigate, as the group of Chicagoans on “Easy” have come to realize. Check out this show on Netflix and see their stories unfold. The cast includes Orlando Bloom, Elizabeth Reaser, Dave Franco, Marc Maron, and Jacqueline Toboni.

1 Love Conquers A Communist Regime In Crash Landing On You

Imagine being a South Korean woman who accidentally crash lands in North Korea and finds love in the process. Well, this is precisely the premise of the Korean tv drama “Crash Landing on You.” And while the plot may seem unrelatable, you’d appreciate the lengths that these characters go to for each other. Check the show out on Netflix.

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