23 "Epic Loves" That are Epic Fails

Not all relationships on television are as epic as the show tries to make them. In fact, there are some couples who everyone can see are toxic except for them.

To be quite honest, a lot of couples like this are overrated because of their ability to keep fans on their toes, but sometimes taking off your shipper goggles and looking at the big picture can change the way you view these relationships as a whole.

Whether they're boring, not compatible, or flat out toxic, we created a list of 23 "epic loves" who we think are epic fails.

1. Archie and Veronica - Riverdale

Does anyone else find themselves falling asleep during Varchie scenes? They may have started out okay, but now their relationship is so tedious and overdramatic that it's dragging down the whole show. Not to mention how annoying they both got during the entirety of Riverdale Season 2. They really bring out the worst in each other. That's why we're Team Veggie and Barchie all the way!

2. Bellamy and Echo - The 100

Echo betrayed Bellamy, murdered his girlfriend, tried to kill his sister, and hurt Bellamy and his friends on multiple occasions. It doesn't get any unhealthier than that. Well, besides the fact that they skipped over an explanation for their relationship by using a six-year time jump.

3. Jon and Daenerys - Game of Thrones

We're not going to lie, we wish they weren't related. It's honestly scary the amount of chemistry they have. But the fact that Daenerys is Jon's aunt makes this entire thing a big no-no.

4. Cookie and Lucious - Empire

Cookie and Lucious are toxic with a capital "T." No matter how hard we think about it, there's really nothing we can say in defense of them.

5. Jackie and Kelso - That 70's Show

Jackie and Kelso's relationship felt overly complicated for a reason. Sometimes if things are too hard you just need to let it go. The back and forth got both boring and annoying as the show continued.

6. Chuck and Blair - Gossip Girl

Chuck and Blair are somehow still beloved by fans to this very day. Not only did Chuck attempt to rape two main characters in the very first episode, but he was both physically and emotionally abusive towards Blair throughout the entire series. Sorry, but bringing your girlfriend flowers doesn't automatically make up for being an outright horrible person.

7. Penny and Leonard - The Big Bang Theory

Penny and Leonard's relationship isn't just boring and stereotypical, but it feels forced at this point. To be quite honest we couldn't care less what happens with them, and their screen time is usually the most boring part of the episode.

8. Bonnie and Jeremy - The Vampire Diaries

They may have started cute, but their relationship went downhill fast. Their chemistry quickly evaporated when Jeremy cheated on her with the ghost of his dead girlfriend. Honestly, trying to keep it going after that was just painful to watch.

9. Ross and Rachel - Friends

Rachel deserved better than Ross Geller. Not only was Ross the epitome of toxic masculinity, but he always treated Rachel's dream career as an obstacle for their relationship instead of supporting her. Don't even get us started on "WE WERE ON A BREAK!" Rachel, you should've stayed on the plane.

10. Alex and Izzie - Grey's Anatomy

Alex and Izzie had their moments. In fact, their entire relationship was a series of ups and downs. They both deserved better then what their marriage turned out to be, so calling it quits was undoubtfully the right move.

11. Alex and Piper - Orange is the New Black

Don't get us wrong, they started out cute. But cute slowly turned to toxic and now the entirety of their relationship just feels unhealthy and manipulative.

12. Beck and Joe - YOU

The creepy and horrible nature of this relationship was obvious to viewers. It's the premise of the whole show. But while Joe may have hoped to have his messed up idea of epic love, he screwed it up big time.

13. Steve and C.J. - Fuller House

This entire plotline felt unfair to C.J. Steve had initially been dating her because she was similar to the girl he really loved, but he eventually admitted that he loved C.J. as her own person. Then, he broke off their wedding to be with D.J. the moment he realized he had a chance with her. We're on Team Steve/D.J. all the way, but this whole thing just felt cruel.

14. Sam and Ruby - Supernatural

This relationship (or whatever it was) was doomed from the start. Hooking up with a demon is never a good idea, Sam.

15. Belle and Rumplestiltskin - Once Upon a Time

It's all too easy to sum up this relationship. Belle would trust Rumple, Rumple would betray her (and everyone), Belle would break up with him, Belle would forgive him, and the cycle would repeat. No thank you.

16. Justin and Jessica - 13 Reasons Why

Justin had some great character development in the second season of the show, but that doesn't automatically erase what he did. Even if Jessica is willing to forgive him, it's kind of hard to ever be romantic again with the person who let their best friend sexually assault you.

17. Violet and Tate - American Horror Story

If we're being honest, it pains us to put these two on here. But we have to give credit where it's due. Tate did horrible things to Violet's entire family and no matter how shippable they may be, their relationship is extremely messed up.

18. Rick and Lori - The Walking Dead

Maybe if we got to see Rick and Lori before the zombie apocalypse things would've been different. But unfortunately, their entire relationship was a shit show from the moment Rick reunited with his family. And the fact that Lori had been sleeping with her husband's best friend definitely didn't help matters.

19. Emily and Paige - Pretty Little Liars

Did Emily forget that Paige literally tried to drown her when she was angry? No matter how sorry Paige was, that's not really something you can smooth over during a romantic dinner.

20. Skye and Ward - Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

They were cute at first, but usually finding out your new boyfriend has been working for your arch-enemy the entire time is bound to put a damper on the relationship.

21. Barney and Robin - How I Met Your Mother

Although everyone 'ships them, Barney and Robin never once made sense. The only thing they really had in common was that they weren't very nice people. Even though they realized they weren't compatible, they thought it was a good idea to get married suddenly. Also, why are people so willing to see past the horrible things Barney did that got disguised with comedy? Like when he admitted to selling a woman?

22. Isabelle and Raphael - Shadowhunters

Isabelle and Raphael are both strong characters on their own, but together they were toxic. Isabelle's addiction to vampire venom was what brought them together, and being with Raphael only served to make it worse.

23. Celeste and Perry - Big Little Lies

Celeste's situation throughout the entirety of Big Little Lies was heartbreaking. Perry was physically abusive towards Celeste, but she loved Perry so much she had trouble recognizing what was really going on. Although it was hard, Celeste was able to realize there was nothing "epic" about what she and Perry shared.