When Writers Destroyed Perfect Couples, And Fans Never Forgave Them (2 of 6)

Hanna & Caleb — Pretty Little Liars

Early Haleb had sparks, hacker dates, and warm, messy humanity. Then came Spencer/Caleb, which felt like a writers’ room dare where they picked two names out of a hat and were forced to make the relationship work. The final season hustles Hanna and Caleb back together, but the easy chemistry is not there anymore. It’s like microwaving old fries: technically, they’re hot, but the crunch is gone, so who even cares?

Serena & Dan — Gossip Girl

He is Gossip Girl. She marries him anyway. That’s not ridiculous at all, right? So what that he basically was your own personal cyberbully? It’s fine, they’re in love! Honestly, the reveal strains logic, but the forgiveness stretches it to the point of no return. Serena deserved romance without a lifetime subscription to her spouse’s surveillance blog. If love is blind, this was love with noise-canceling headphones and airplane mode.