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Episode 104 When Sparks Don’t Fly—But We Still Ship Them Anyway T here’s something magical about a TV couple that clicks —those perfect onscreen pairings that make us swoon, root for them, and even cry when things fall apart. But what happens when the chemistry just isn’t there… and yet we still find ourselves loving the couple anyway? In this chat, I dove into the curious world of TV show couples who, by all accounts, had terrible chemistry—but still managed to win a place in my heart. Whether it was the storytelling, the character development, or just pure nostalgia, these relationships struck a chord, even when the sparks didn’t fly. Take Joey and Dawson from Dawson’s Creek (Katie Holmes and James Van Der Beek). While the show positioned them as soulmates, their romantic scenes often felt more like childhood friends playing dress-up than a passionate teen romance. Still, many of us rooted for them—maybe because their history was rich, or maybe because they represented a kind of...