Stories where people are sharing homes with one another, however reluctantly or where they are pretending (officially or not) to be in a romantic…

Leading male character is not a pushy, arrogant dude. These are sincere guys who do their best to watch over the people in their lives. While…

Shows about shockingly talented people: Doctors, spies, etc.

Shows most recommended for guys.

Shows with leads that have body markings (scars, tattoos) that are meaningful to the plot/character

Shows that have zero to very very very very little romance.

Shows with strong, capable female leads.

People who make their own new families together.

Shows where characters actually talk out problems or otherwise avoid misunderstandings.

Shows that really know how to keep piling the drama onto the protagonist. They just can't catch a break.

Shows about or heavily featuring music, dance, or other performing arts.

Coming of Age Stories, even if they don't come of age until later in life:)

Either all the boys love the girl or all the girls are in love with the boy. Must be close to the protagonist (not just all high schoolers love…