Aditi AgrawalWhile watching TV shows often catch on the character and imagine us as in the same character in the TV. Our feelings get committed with it, which makes me feel exited, scared, emotional and happy. Watching it transferred to a world away from the actual world and felt every moment of it.
If we talk about romantic movies, some TV couples look so dreamy that we start almost believing they would last forever. However, their break-ups break our hearts too. After becoming emotionally invested in the fictional love life of the character, it’s really heart wrenching to see the couple that decides the different path.
However, there are certain TV breakups that are the picture of maturity, whereas others make you want to break your TV into pieces.
Here are some of the best and worst TV breakups of all time:
1. Alexis and ted (mature) – Schitt’s Creek
The breakup scene in this show was totally breaking the viewer’s heart, but still, people loved it. This felt so mature and realistic. In this show, Ted has been offered a permanent dream job in Galapagos for almost 3 years. The half-hour ends in the scene when Alexis & Ted meet for their last romantic dinner in the cafe as a couple.
There are so many times that’s life takes two people on different paths, and the decision of breakup is painful yet needed, and they both handled it with such grace.
Director: Eugene Levy, Daniel Levy
Main cast: Eugune Levy, Catherine O’Hara, Daniel Levy
Genre: Comedy, satire, comedy-drama
Where to watch: Netflix
IMBD’S rating: 8.5/10
1. Ross & Rachel ( not mature)- friends
Alright, we are considering their break as break up. As Ross slept with another woman which definitely a sign that he didn’t found any future with Rachel.
Anyways Rachel behaviour here was possessive and inappropriate. Still, she was suggesting having a break, but Ross was in a rush for the breakup and behaved immaturely. They didn’t even try to listen to each other’s perspective at all.
Director: David Crane, Marta Kauffman
Main cast: Jennifer Aniston, Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt Leblanc, Matthew Perry, David Schwimmer
Genre: Comedy, romance
Where to watch: Netflix
IMBD’S rating: 8.9/10
2. Brooke and Lucas ( mature)- one tree hill
People have different perspectives on their breakup. Some say Brooke was insecure about their relationship and they continued to have communication issues.
While others say Lucas behaviour is not countable as mature while Brooke was great in this scene. She was straight forward with her words. She was honest and real.
Director: Mark Schwan
Main cast: Chad Michael Murray, James Lafferty, Hilarie Burton,
Genre: Drama, romance, sport
Where to watch: amazon prime video
IMBD’S rating: 7.7/10
2. Cece & Schmidt ( immature )- new girl
The breakup scene here was clearly immature. Honestly, it was so disillusionized to see Schmidt insult Cece; also, it is immature to accuse Cece of something when it’s really his own self-confidence which was the problem.
Director: Jason Winer
Main cast: Zooey Deschanel, Max Greenfield, Jake Johnson, Damon Wayans Jr., Hannah Simone, Danielle Rockoff, Rhiannon Rockoff
Genre: comedy
Where to watch: Netflix
IMBD’S rating: 7.7/10
3. Scott & Allison ( mature)- teen wolf
Alison probably needed some time to get her head together after a lot of things that had happened in her life and Scott knew that, that’s why he chooses not to force here and give her some time also made her believe he will wait for her.
Here both of them played their role as a mature person. Alison knows that she has her own problems to deal with, and this decision is fair to Scott.
Director: Rod Daniel
Main cast: Crystal Reed, Tyler Posey, Dylan O’Brien, Tyler Hoechlin, Holland Roden, Colton Haynes, Shelley Hennig, Arden Cho, Dylan Sprayberry, Linden Ashby, Mellissa Ponzio, J. R Bourne,
Genre: action, drama, fantasy
Where to watch: Amazon prime video
IMBD’S rating: 7.6/ 10
3. Bonnie & Jeremy (immature)- the vampire diaries
Jeremy cheated on bonnie with a LITERAL GHOST and wouldn’t even tell her until it’s over. Although he didn’t break up with her, the mess was created by him was frustrating for bonnie. Bonnie handled it well by ending their relationship; she was pretty mature in this.
Director: Chris Grismer,John Behring, John Dahi, J. Miller Tobin
Main cast: Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder, Steven R. Mcqueen, Sara Canning, Kat Graham, Candice King, Zach Roering, Kayla Ewell, Michael Trevino, Matt Davis, Joseph Morgan, Michael Malarkey
Genre: Drama, fantasy, horror
Where to watch: Netflix, amazon prime video
IMBD’S rating: 7.7/10
4. Dre and Bow (mature)- Black-ish
Basically, the majority thinks that break is a huge decision and couple need a good discussion but Dre and Bow both ended this in just a small talk, as they always ended up in fighting so taking a break was the most mature decision anyone can do in this situation. You can really feel the pain, love, heartbreak and the confusion in this show.
Director: Kenya Barris
Main cast: Anthony Anderson, Trace Ellis Ross, Yara Shahidi, Marcus Scribner, Iles Brown, Marsai Martin, Jenifer Lewis, Anna Deavere Smith, Austin and Berlin Gross, Jeff Meacham, Peter Mackenzie, Deon Cole, Katlyn Nichol
Genre: comedy
Where to watch: Netflix, amazon prime video
IMBD’S rating: 7.1/10
4. Mutt & Alexis (immature)- Schitt’s creek
The break up between them seems a bit immature as it could be good if they choose to communicate or say clearly for breakup instead of showing gestures to each other and make sad faces. Although mutt has right not to speak but non-verbally breaking doesn’t make any sense, and it’s clearly an immature breakup.
Director: Andrew Cividina, Daniel Levy
Main cast: Daniel Levy, Eugene Levy, Annie Murphy, Catherine O’Hara, Emily Hampshire, Noah Reid, Sarah levy, Chris Elliot Jennifer Robertson, Dustin Milligan, Karen Robinson, Tim Rozon, John Hemphill, Rizwan Manji, Merilyn Bellfontaine, Steve Lund, Robin Duke, Ennis, Esmer, Jasmine Gel
Genre: Comedy, satire, comedy-drama
Where to watch: Netflix
IMBD’S rating: 8.5/10
5. Vanya & sissy (mature)-the umbrella academy
This break up was really heart wrenching, but it felt right. One should have to do compromise their own safety for their children and relationship, leaving your entire family behind for just a relationship isn’t a wise decision. But here both Vanya and sissy play the role of an understanding person. They just thanked and wished each other the best.
Director: Ellen Kuras, Stephen Surjik, Jeremy Webb, Andrew Bernstein, Peter Hoar, Amanda Marsalis, Tom Verica, Sylvain White
Main cast: Colm Feore, Tom Hopper, David Castaneda, Emmy Raver, Robert Sheehan, Aidan Gallagher, Justin H. Min, Ellen Page, Adam Godley, Jordan Claire, Cameron Britton, Mary j. Blige, Kate Walsh,
Genre: action, adventure, comedy
Where to watch: Netflix, amazon prime video
IMBD’S rating: 8.0/10
5. Damon & Elena (immature) – the vampire diaries
All of their breakups are worst. Although Elena was no longer in love with Damon .but its seems like a demon and Elena love isn’t real, she was sired to the demon because when Stefan turned off his humanity, it was a demon who helped her to get the things and didn’t give up on her.
Director: Chris Grismer,Jjohn Behring, John Dahi, J. Miller Tobin
Main cast: Nina Dobrev, Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder, Steven R. Mcqueen, Sara Canning, Kat Graham, Candice King, Zach Roering, Kayla Ewell, Michael Trevino, Matt Davis, Joseph Morgan, Michael Malarkey
Genre: Drama, fantasy, horror
Where to watch: Netflix, amazon prime video
IMBD’S rating: 7.7/10
6. Nick & Jess (mature)-new girl
Nick and Jess realized that their friendship with each other was stronger and healthier than their relationship, so they chose to be friends again, which seems a nice and mature decision in that situation. Although in the end, they came together, they definitely need this split off. Hence, this break up is in the list of a healthy breakup where both seem mature.
Director: Jason Winer
Main cast: Zooey Decanal, Jake Johnson, Max Greenfield, Damon Wayans Jr., Hannah Simone, Danielle Rockoff, Rhiannon Rockoff
Genre: comedy
Where to watch: Netflix
IMBD’S rating: 7.7/10
6. Riley & buffy (immature) – buffy the vampire slayer
The breakup scene in this non less than a surprise. Everything about Riley was awful, and the splitting off was not an exception.
But it was a bizarre way to have a breakup. Hence, this break up doesn’t sound a healthy and mature breakup.
Director: Joss Whedon
Main cast: Sarah Michelle, Nicholas Brendon, Alyson Hannigan, Charisma Carpenter, Anthony Stewart Head, David Boreanaz, Seth Green, James Marsters, Marc Blucas, Emma Caulfield, Michelle Trachtenberg, Amber Benson
Genre: action, drama, fantasy
Where to watch: amazon prime video
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7. Drew & amy (mature)-parenthood
Drew realized that their relationship wasn’t healthy, and so did Amy. it was really sweet how drew said that she could call him for anything and the last kiss was a bit emotional in the breakup scene. However, both of them have dealt this situation with maturity.
Director: Jason Katims
Main cast: Peter Krause , Lauren Graham,Dax Shepard
Genre: comedy , drama
Where to watch: amazon prime video
IMBD’S rating: 8.2/10
7. Alex & jo (immature)- Grey’s Anatomy
Yeah, it’s true that Justin chamber was leaving the show, but it was a bizarre way to end any relationship like this. Imagine anyone gone and left a note behind for you with the responsibilities to raise their children, which they didn’t even aware of they had with their ex. As this is not an unhealthy breakup.
Director: Shonda Rhimes
Main cast: Ellen Pompano, Chandra Wilson, James Pickens Jr.
Genre: Drama, romance
Where to watch: Disney+hoststar, Netflix
IMBD’S rating: 7.6/10
8. Logan & Veronica ( mature)-Veronica mars
This one was definitely painful to watch, but Logan made a right move here, as their relationship wasn’t working well. This breakup made them more mature for the relationship and they eventually back together years later.
Director: Rob Thomas
Main cast: Kristen Bell,Jason Dohring,Enrico Colantoni
Genre: crime drama, mystery
Where to watch: amazon prime video
IMBD’S rating: 8.3/10
8. Rory and Dean ( immature)- Gilmore girls
Here we can Dean Character was a little irritating. Yeah, its ok to being hurt that Rory didn’t immediately reply of his ‘I love you’. It’s not good to say Rary faulty here, when it was perfectly reasonable for her not to be ready to say ‘I love you’ back, especially given the circumstances she grew up in.
Director: Amy-Sherman, Palladino
Main cast: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel,Keiko Agena
Genre: comedy, drama
Where to watch: Netflix
IMBD’S rating: 8.1/10
9. Samantha & Richard (mature)- sex in the city
“I love you, but I love me more” is a line we all should matriculate. Samantha chooses herself as her happiness over Richard. Maybe Richard was sincerely trying to make the relationship work, but Samantha was smart enough to realize her value, also she couldn’t trust him anymore after he cheated her.
Director: Michael Kennedy
Main cast: Janet-Laine Green, Scott Wentworth, Tonya Williams
Genre: comedy
Where to watch: Disney+ hot star
IMBD’S rating: 8.8/10
9. Ted and victoria (immature)- how I met your mother
To be very straight the scene of breaking up was completely weird. The way ted tried to justify cheating with his girlfriend by saying that robin was ‘the one’ just summed up how insufferable he was as a character.
Director: Carter Bays, Craig Thomas
Main cast: Josh Radnor, Jason Segel, Cobie Smulders
Genre: Comedy, romance
Where to watch: Disney+hotstar
IMBD’S rating: 8.3/10
10. Lola & miles ( mature)-next class
This whole coma- love triangle plot was ridiculous but Lola and miles were mature, also they have good understanding for each other. Lola understood the complexity of the situation and never once pressured miles to leave prison for her. Although the circumstances weren’t great, it was both the characters.
Director: Linda Schuyler, Yan Moore
Main cast: Nikki Gould, Amanda Arcuri, Sara Waisglass
Genre: Drama, romance
Where to watch: Netflix
IMBD’S rating: 6.9/10
10 Ander & Omar (immature)- elite
It’s impossible to imagine a mature response after finding out that your boyfriend is cheating on you. Here In the break up scene, Ander tried to protect himself was understandable, but having him build an affair instead of confronting Omar here cheating makes no sense.
The entire season 3 relationship was as awful as the character for both of them.
Director: Dario Madrona, Carlos Montero
Main cast: Itzan Escamilla , Miguel Bernardeau,Aron Piper
Genre: crime, drama, thriller
Where to watch: Netflix
IMBD’S rating:7.6/10
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11. Santana & Brittany (mature)- glee
As the audience wants Santana and Brittany to make their relationship work, as Santana genuinely wanted Brittany to be happy, she doesn’t want to get cheated by him. she took a wise decision to end their relationship work. The break up scene proved how much mature they both were and how much they truly loved each other.
Director: Ian Brennan, Brad Falchuk, Ryan Murphy
Main cast: lea Michele, Jane Lynch, Mattew Morrison
Genre: comedy, drama, music
Where to watch: NETFLIX
IMBD’S rating:6.7/10
11. Veronica & Archie (immature)- Riverdale
The breakup was a fairly mature decision on Archie’s part, even it’s sucked that he broke up the veronica over the phone. The whole maturity on this breakup scene flying out of the window. Most of us want to ban Riverdale writers from using the word ‘endgame’ in this scene.
Director: Roberto agurirre-sascasa
Main Cast: K .J apa, Lili Reinhart, Camila Mendes
Genre: crime, drama, mystery
Where to watch: Netflix
IMBD’S rating: 6.9/10
12. Ryan & Marisa (mature)- the O.C
For this dramatic couple breakup was surprisingly a mature decision. Marissa didn’t want to let him go at the end, and she understood why he wanted to be there for Theresa and the baby. Watching them doing slow dance and says goodbye to each other was sad enough. But the way they handled the situation was so mature their years.
Director: Josh Schwartz
Main cast: Mishca Barton, Adam Brody, Peter Gallagher
Genre: comedy, drama, romance
Where to watch: Netflix
IMBD’S rating: 7.5/10
12. Kelly & Ryan (immature)- the office
Although Kelly and Ryan had many breakups but in this season 4 had made the viewers frustrated as the breakup between them is immature.
Director: Greg Daniels, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant
Main cast: Steve Carell, Jenna Fischer, John Krasinski
Genre: comedy
Where to watch: amazon prime video
IMBD’S rating: 8.9/10
13. Archie & Josie ( mature)-Riverdale
Archie and Jossie , there breakups was a thousand times more mature than any other relationship. Josie just wanted to focus on her and her music and Archie understood that. It was wonderful to see a couple has run its course, no drama at all.
Director: Roberto agurirre-sascasa
Main cast: K .J apa, Lili Reinhart, Camila Mendes
Genre: crime, drama, mystery
Where to watch: Netflix
IMBD’S rating: 6.9/10
13. Lucas & Petaon (immature) – one tree hill
Flying out to LA to propose the Peyton when they were 18 was ridiculous, which clarifies that Lucas Scott is dumb. Peyton disagreed that getting married as she was so young was completely reasonable and for Lucas to dumb her over, he made the audience dislike him. Brooke made some good points here in this break up.
Director: mark Schwan
Main cast: Chad Michael Murray, James Lafferty, Hilarie Burton,
Genre: Drama, romance, sport
Where to watch: amazon prime video
IMBD’S rating: 7.7/10
