"They Almost Seemed Like Siblings": 47 Onscreen Couples Who Lacked Chemistry Completely

Fans have spoken up about fictional pairings that completely missed the mark, and heres a list of 47 TV and film couples whose chemistry simply didnt exist.

1. Mark and Helly from Severance. Many felt both Marks had more natural chemistry with Ms. Casey.
2. Joey and Rachel from Friends. The later seasons were almost ruined by this pairing, frustrating longtime viewers.
3. Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston in Murder Mystery. Despite being best friends off-screen, their romantic connection on-screen fell flat.
4. Noah Reid and Dan Levy in Schitts Creek. Their characters cared for each other, but the romantic spark wasnt convincing.
5. Sam Neill and Nicole Kidman in Dead Calm. The significant age difference made the relationship awkward and uncomfortable.
6. Will Smith and Margot Robbie in Focus. Their on-screen romance lacked believability.
7. Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts in The Mexican. Pitts side of the film worked, but Roberts performance felt overdone, making their pairing unconvincing.
8. Belly and Conrad in The Summer I Turned Pretty. Fans found their romance unpersuasive.
9. Belly and Jeremiah in the same show. Their connection also felt forced.
10. Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts in Notting Hill. Viewers struggled to understand why the characters were attracted to each other.
11. Emily VanCamp and Matt Czuchry in The Resident. VanCamps chemistry with her co-star fell flat compared to her previous work.
12. Emilia Clarke and Kit Harington in Game of Thrones. Many noted the lack of on-screen romantic chemistry between the two leads.
13. George and Nick on Nancy Drew. George and Nicks storyline felt forced, especially compared to Nancy and Nicks natural connection.
14. Phoebe and Mike in Friends. Paul Rudds character felt out of place for Phoebes quirky personality.
15. Abby and John Carter on ER. Their dynamic often felt more like siblings than a romantic pairing.
16. Anne Heche and Harrison Ford in Six Days, Seven Nights. The couple seemed completely unconvincing as lovers.
17. Gil and Sarah in CSI. Their marriage storyline was undermined by the characters spending most of their time apart.
18. Thirteen and Foreman in House M.D.. Their relationship lacked on-screen chemistry, especially after past conflicts.
19. Shawn and Katy in Girl Meets World. Fans found them mismatched intellectually and emotionally.
20. Anakin and Padme in the Star Wars prequels. Their romance was almost painful to watch, lacking genuine connection.
21. Dan and Blair from Gossip Girl. Viewers found this storyline irritating.
22. Serena and Nate from Gossip Girl. Their connection also felt weak.
23. Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence in Silver Linings Playbook. The chemistry didnt resonate with audiences.
24. Buffy and Angel in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. While dramatic, the romance felt dull compared to other pairings on the show.
25. Michael and the prison doctor in Prison Break. Their connection seemed implausible.
26. Stefan and Elena in The Vampire Diaries. Viewers often found their romance unconvincing.
27. Dr. Greene and Dr. Corday in ER. Their romance never fully clicked, though it improved later in the series.
28. Rick and Michonne in The Walking Dead. The relationship felt rushed and lacked depth.
29. Peter and Marisol in Devious Maids. Their pairing appeared awkward despite the actors previous successes.
30. Jess and Nick in New Girl. Many didnt find their romance convincing.
31. Johnny and Carmen in Cobra Kai. Fans noted zero chemistry between them.
32. Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie in The Tourist. Audiences questioned the authenticity of their love scenes.
33. Mel Gibson and Jodie Foster in Maverick. Their on-screen relationship was widely criticized.
34. Mike and Eleven in Stranger Things. Their romance felt less compelling than Mikes friendships.
35. Julia Roberts and Javier Bardem in Eat, Pray, Love. The pairing was awkward and unconvincing.
36. Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby in Fantastic Four. Their connection felt purely platonic.
37. Channing Tatum and Mila Kunis in Jupiter Ascending. Both actors failed to create a believable romantic dynamic.
38. David Giuntoli and Bitsie Tulloch on Grimm. The couple lacked chemistry, despite being married in real life.
39. Bruce Dern and Mia Farrow in The Great Gatsby. Their dysfunctional pairing didnt resonate on-screen.
40. Patrick and Theresa in The Mentalist. Their forced romance extended unnecessarily late into the series.
41. Emilia Clarke and Jai Courtney in Terminator Genisys. Clarke struggled with her role, and the romantic chemistry was missing.
42. Carrie Bradshaw and Duncan in And Just Like That.... Their pairing felt contrived and uninspired.
43. Steve McGarrett and Catherine in Hawaii Five-0. The actors didnt seem to connect.
44. Katniss and Peeta in The Hunger Games. Their friendship worked, but the romantic aspect felt unbelievable.
45. Shelley Hennig and Dylan O'Brien as Stiles and Malia in Teen Wolf. Their on-screen romance felt forced and awkward.
46. Scarlett Johansson and Mark Ruffalo in Avengers: Age of Ultron. Their relationship felt unmotivated and lacked chemistry.
47. Brad Pitt and Kerry Condon in F1: The Movie. Fans found the romantic connection unconvincing.

Which on-screen couple do you think completely missed the mark?

Author: Sophia Brooks