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Episode 116 TV Chemistry Without Closure – The Couples That Never Were Have you ever watched a TV show and thought, “Why aren’t they together yet?” or even worse— “Wait… they’re NEVER going to be together?” Yeah, me too. That feeling of watching two characters with electric chemistry flirt, fight, or share deep, vulnerable moments, only to see the show keep them apart (or pair them with someone else entirely) is one of the most bittersweet parts of being a fan. In my latest KDTime episode, “The What-Ifs of TV Couples,” I dove headfirst into the world of TV duos who had the spark, the tension, the moments—but not the relationship . This blog post is the perfect companion to that episode, expanding on some of the fan-favorite couples who gave us everything but the romance. 🔍 The Cases of Almost Love Let’s start with one of the most mind-bending duos: Sherlock Holmes and Irene Adler from Sherlock . Their relationship was all mind games and meaningful stares. Sherlock admired Irene’...

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...