Top 5 Teen Dramas Where Love Triangles Stole the Spotlight

High school, prom, first crushes—the American teen drama genre is full of captivating stories, but it’s the emotional & complicated love triangles that truly keep us hooked.

From football fields to summer beaches, these shows make us agonize over impossible choices & redefine what it means to be “ship-worthy.”

The Vampire Diaries

Elena Gilbert is torn between Stefan, the sensitive vampire, and his brooding, morally grey older brother, Damon. Their love triangle blends passion, darkness, and humanity, forcing Elena to choose between safety and intensity.

The Summer I Turned Pretty

Belly Conklin’s summers at Cousins Beach are defined by a love triangle with Conrad, the moody older brother, and Jeremiah, the playful younger one. Their rivalry shapes her coming-of-age story of first love and heartbreak.

My Life With the Walter Boys

Orphan Jackie Howard moves to Colorado and is caught between Alex, the kind and reliable brother, and Cole, the reckless older sibling. Chemistry and safety collide in this chaotic family setting.

Never Have I Ever

Devi Vishwakumar juggles her feelings between dreamy jock Paxton and intellectual nemesis Ben. The triangle explores ambition, emotional complexity, and teenage romance.

Gossip Girl

Serena, Blair, and Nate create Manhattan’s iconic messy triangle. Friendship, deceit, and high-stakes romance define this elite Upper East Side drama.