Buffy The Vampire Slayer

The Clicker examines great TV romances. If there’s one thing that can carry a show for years, it’s a good will-they-wont-they romance. (Spike/Buffy and Logan/Veronica among others are discussed) "Think about some of the great TV couples from series past. I don’t even have to name the shows for most people to know who I’m talking about. Sam & Diane, Mulder & Scully, Ross & Rachel, Carrie & Big, Buffy & Spike... I could go on and on. What qualifies these couples as “will-they-wont-they” is the build up. Plenty of shows include couples. Both dramas and comedies often involve romantic relationships but it’s the shows that engage viewers by making us want to see those two people finally get together that I am referring to.

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The other scenario is when the two characters are so different and often do not get along with one another. They fight and argue constantly but then one thing or a series of “things” happen and they are forced to put up with each other. Eventually the sexual tension builds up so much that they have to either kill each other or sleep with each other. A good example of this is Spike and Buffy in ‘Buffy The Vampire Slayer’. From the beginning the sexual tension seemed almost unintentional but fantastic nonetheless. The build up went on for seasons and only when Buffy was at her emotional lowest, did she finally give in. While it was evident that she wasn’t proud of her behavior with Spike, the passion between the two was delicious. Their first kiss was only matched by their first romp-session (which literally brought down the house)."