ScreenRant - Romance

10 Best Romance Shows Of The Decade (So Far)

Shealyn Scott — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:00:14 GMT

The past six years have been amazing for romance fans. For a genre far older than television itself, watching love stories play out on the small screen never gets old. Yet, while there have always been slow-burns, swoon-worthy first kisses, and star-crossed lovers, romance shows of the 2000s and before are typically remembered as the genre's best. From the HR-violating halls of Grey's Anatomy's hospital to the supernatural intrigue of True Blood and everything in between, there's no denying that the tropes popularized at the turn of the century remain in circulation, for better or worse.

12 Best Steamy Movies Of The 21st Century That Are Great From Start To Finish

Karlis Wilde — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:20:11 GMT

Romance is one of the most important components of effective storytelling, and these twelve fantastic films are some of the steamiest movies ever made. The form is versatile, and some of these sweltering films tell straightforward narratives, while other romance movies have huge twists. From genre to realism, compelling and sensual relationships have been an important storytelling device.

10 Best New Summer Romances To Keep The Heat Going Through Fall

Carrie Lambertsen — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:00:12 GMT

The calendar may be saying it's almost pumpkin season, but for most of us the weather is still very much summer. Those summertime vibes can be even stronger while we enjoy getting lost in the pages of a good book, and 2026 has been very good to us as far as new summer releases, with many hitting the shelves ranging from lighthearted rom-coms to emotionally charged works, all with a bit of a summer twist.

Sony Has Officially Found The Next Off Campus

El Kuiper — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 23:30:11 GMT

Sony has officially found the perfect Off Campus replacement. Based on the book series by romance sensation Elle Kennedy, Prime Video's Off Campus has become an astounding hit. Even now, nearly three months after its premiere, the show still holds the No. 1 spot on Prime Video's global streaming chart, outperforming flagship series like The Boys and newer genre peers like Every Year After, the recently renewed adaptation of Carley Fortune's bestselling novel. Off Campus' rewatch value is clearly unmatched.

7 Sports Romance TV Shows & Movies On The Way (#1 Is Heated Rivalry Meets Ted Lasso)

Dani Kessel Odom — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:15:20 GMT

Sports romances are more popular onscreen than ever before, and these are six upcoming TV shows and movies in the genre to look forward to. There’s something magical that happens when you smash together the adrenaline and competition of sports with the passion of romance. Sports romances have been around since before the turn of the century, with hit films like The Cutting Edge and Jerry Maguire being cult classic rom-coms. However, the genre is currently booming in writing and on-screen, with some of the best sports romances created in the past ten years.

35 Best Movies About Cheating & Infidelity

Colin McCormick — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:33:21 GMT

Few romance tropes are as universally gripping—or as emotionally polarizing—as relationship betrayal. Trust takes years to build and seconds to shatter, a harsh reality that has long served as potent fuel for Hollywood’s most compelling dramas. While being cheated on is a brutal and heartbreaking occurrence in real life, cinema has proven time and again that a broken vow makes for incredibly messy, fascinating storytelling.

10 Romance Movies With Huge Plot Twists In Their Final Scenes

Sarah Polonsky — Mon, 18 May 2026 16:48:10 GMT

Think you know how these love stories end? Think again. From heartbreaking reveals to jaw-dropping shocks, these romance movie twists changed everythi

A Generation-Defining Isekai Epic Officially Has Modern Anime's Best Love-Triangle

Hannah Diffey — Mon, 04 May 2026 23:00:21 GMT

Romance has never been the headline attraction in That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, but that is exactly why its main love triangle works so well. While Rimuru Tempest’s rise from disposable office worker to nation-building Demon Lord defines the series, the quieter tension involving Shuna and Shion has become one of modern isekai’s most entertaining long-running subplots.

2014's Greatest Anime Love Story, Yona of the Dawn, Is Finally Returning For A Second Season, And It Already Looks Perfect

Hannah Diffey — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:00:20 GMT

More than a decade after it first aired, Yona of the Dawn is finally getting the continuation fans have been waiting for. The beloved historical fantasy romance debuted in October 2014, ran for 24 episodes through March 2015, plus a 3 episode OVA, and then disappeared, despite leaving its story unfinished at a critical turning point.

HBO’s Heated Rivalry Finally Meets Its Match With Prime Video’s Upcoming Spicy Sports Romance

Dani Kessel Odom — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:30:19 GMT

Heated Rivalry became a global sensation, but it has finally met its match with Prime Video’s upcoming spicy sports romance based on a bestselling book that’s utterly swoonworthy. HBO picked up the gay hockey romance show two weeks before its Canadian release, allowing international audiences to fall in love with Ilya and Shane.