Everybody loves a bad boy (or girl), and our favorite television heroes and heroines are no exception.
We love the idea of finding the humanity within the monster, even when the title of "monster" isn't quite so metaphorical.
When these characters see a supernatural hottie with a dark side and a heart of gold, they can't help but fall in love with the monster even if every ounce of their being says to run the other way.
So, here are a few of the scary good monster romances that have given wings to the unexpected over the years.
1. Elena and Damon/Stefan - The Vampire Diaries
Vampire romances are some of the most classic forms of monster romance on television. And both Damon as well as Stefan fit the bill of monstrous at one point or another throughout the show. But with those fab abs, we can't quite blame Elena for loving either of them. Available to stream on Peacock and Max.
2. Buffy and Spike (and Angel) - Buffy the Vampire Slayer
The original monster romance! The brilliance of a relationship between a vampire and a vampire slayer will always be a television highlight, no matter how many other shows rip off the concept. Available to stream on Hulu.
3. Cotton and Anne - Salem
A witch and a priest. And on a show full of witches, Anne was the scariest one of all. Plus, it's always fun to flip the script and have the beauty also play the beast. Available to stream on Hulu.
4. Lucifer and Choe - Lucifer
Kind-hearted former actress and lauded detective Chloe Decker found love in the most unexpected place with a mystery-loving Hell dweller named Lucifer Morningstone. Yes, THAT Lucifer. Long story short, they fall in love. She dies of old age and then returns to be his reigning queen of Hell forever more. Available to stream on Netflix.
5. Belle and Rumpeltstiltskin - Once Upon A Time
Once Upon A Time's spin on Beauty and the Beast had Belle paired with a monster from a totally different fairy tale. This turns out to be the more interesting story, as Rumple actually stays a beast pretty much the entire time. Available to stream on Disney+ and Hulu.
6. Aidan and Sally - Being Human
Once again, it's a romance between two monsters. Sally, a ghost, and Aidan, a vampire. Their story is about both of them finding their humanity, which is a fun twist on the usual monster romance trope. Available to stream on AMC+ and Sundance Now.