Unbeknownst to the lovely ladies of Silver Petticoat,
one of their posts gave me an idea for one of my own, so I ran with it. Last
week, they put together their top 30 favorite couples and since the end of the
year gives us all an excuse to look back, reminisce and remember favorite
things about the year, and while we’re reflecting on all the ways we’ve grown or
the joys of life, there is no harm in also recalling what we loved most about
favorite television fandoms. I mean, let’s admit it, we’ve all gotten caught up
in some sort of fictional pairing, right? (Come on, you can totally admit it.) Whoever thinks that keeping a couple at arm’s
length for years in a will-they-or-won’t-they scenario is seriously wrong.
There were multiple shows that finally put their leading
couples together romantically in this last year and while there is still
conflict and tension, it’s worked out beautifully and the series have never (seriously…)
been better.
Here are some of my favorite pairings…
Annie Walker and
Auggie Anderson, Covert Affairs –
I’m still not sure how I feel about this couple romantically involved. They
were so good together as friends and had a special connection, still last I saw
them, I couldn’t tamp down the tiny smile that resulted from seeing them begin
a romance… only what are those uncertain rumors I read about season five all about!?
Bing and Jane, The Lizzie Bennet Diaries
Bones (Temperance
Brennan) and Seeley Booth, Bones - Another couple I adore.
Castle (Richard
Castle) and Kate Beckett, Castle –
what more needs to be said about this couple except for... finally!
Danny and Linda
Reagan, Blue Bloods – this is one
that may slip under everyone's notice because it’s not a “sweeping” kind of romance in
the way of some of the other couples on this list. Good marriages are hard to
find on TV but the showrunners of Blue
Bloods know how it’s done. Danny and Linda have their disagreements and
troubles, but above it all, both are devoted to each other and it’s inspiring.
Darcy and Lizzie,
The Lizzie Bennet Diaries –
seriously, how could I not put this couple on the list? I mean, I know
technically they weren’t on a proper television show… yet, here they are.
Dot and Hugh, Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries - these two are SO cute together.
Dr. Turner and Sister
Bernedette, Call the Midwife – cannot express how much I enjoyed the turn of events that resulted in this pairing. Can we say, aww...
Jack Robinson and
Phryne Fisher, Miss Fisher’s Murder
Mysteries – Love these two. Not sure if they'll get together or not, but a girl can hope.
Oliver Queen and
Felicity, Arrow – last I saw
these two together, it was all-too-obvious that Felicity was crushing royally
on Oliver… but I couldn’t make up my mind as to whether or not he was
developing feelings for her. There’s no question he cares about her, however I
didn’t know if Oliver’s protectiveness was more out of loyalty to keeping his
friends safe or something more. Either way, these two together would be magic –
I already adore Felicity and with the right woman, Oliver would finally be a
well-rounded character.
Matthew and Mary Crawely, Downton Abbey - Matthew and Mary. 'Nuff said.
Paige Collins and
Evan R. Lawson, Royal Pains –
anyone who doesn’t think these two are made-for-each-other are just wrong. I am
sorry. They’re too cute together and if ever writers break them up, I will be
one unhappy girl.
Peter and Elizabeth
Burke, White Collar – again,
here’s a couple that like the Reagan’s may slip “under the radar,” yet theirs
is another shining example of a grounded marriage. She’s insanely supportive of
Peter, helping him to see things he may sometimes be blinded to, which is a nice switch-up.
Steve McGarrett and
Catherine Rawlings, Hawaii Five-0
– I may be taking a “risk” putting this couple on my list because I feel like
I’m the only person who likes them together but… Cat is good for Steve. She’s
independent and rarely demands anything from Steve (him on the other hand…
well, we all know about the many times he’s asked Cat to use her Navy
resources), which is the kind of girl his character needs.
Vincent Keller and
Catherine Chandler, Beauty & the
Beast - oh, yes, I couldn't resist adding another back-and-forth, will-they-or-won't-they couple. What can I say? It's all in the romance.
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What about you, friends? I’d love to know who you root for,
who you don’t and anything else you’d like to chat up.
💕