“Twilight”

Plot: 3/5 Through a series of 5 movies, Isabella Swan ponders over her feelings about two boys, Edward Cullin, a vampire, and Jacob Black, a werewolf. With complex emotions , a long family rivalry, and a complicated love triangle the plot of this movie is engaging and emotional  leaving the fans to have one question by the end of all five movies: who would Bella rather become a werewolf or a vampire?

Character Likability: 2/5 Some of the characters are very likable from the first moment they are introduced and then gradually grow dislikable as the movies progress. Edward, who can seem kind of stand-offish at first, grows to be sweet and thoughtful as he only wants what is best for Bella. Jacob can be rude and a little cold with Bella as she falls for Edward, but even with the rivalry, his friendship with Bella makes him loyal and protective; he will do whatever it takes to keep her alive. Bella is needy and she wants to be like Edward even though she knows that the life of a vampire is dangerous and has its own consequences. She can make the wrong decisions about her love as she wants to keep her relationship with both boys.

Fan Engagement: 4/5 The fans can engage well with the love triangle of the movie. The love triangle grows frustrating as there are many turns in the feelings of Bella as she tries to decide what boy she loves more. By the end of the movie series, the ending turns out to be satisfactory for all characters and the fans can be left with their questions answered.

“My Life With The Walter Boys”

Plot: 4/5 A two season TV series with many twists and turns between two brothers and Jackie Howard. As Jackie navigates through the tragic death of her family she begins to fall for two brothers whom she now lives with. With dramatics actions of love and emotional twists the plot becomes more complicated as the show progresses. Jackie loves both boys in different ways, but as she grows closer to the family, she begins to get confused about her feelings and she must navigate through this complex love triangle.

Character Likability: 3/5 Throughout both seasons, the characters develop and grow with constant changes in personalities. Starting the show with Alex as a kind and quiet brother, he soon grows to become dislikable when he becomes rude and manipulative in season 2. Cole, experiencing a loss in identity in season 1, begins to find himself. He becomes kind and charming in season 2 and ultimately ends up more likable. Jackie can be unlikable at times as well; she continuously makes frustrating decisions as she battles with her feelings about both boys which, as we see, can sometimes result in the grief and sorrow she feels about her family’s death.

Fan Engagement: 5/5 The complexity of this love triangle keeps fans engaged throughout the whole show. With different emotional challenges and constant changes in feelings  the twists and turns of Jackie and the Walters’ emotions keeps fans engaged throughout the whole show with cliffhangers at the end to leave the fans wanting more.

“The Summer I Turned Pretty”

Plot: 4/5 Isabella (Belly), is a teenager who spends her summers at her mother’s best friend’s beach house with both their families. Throughout 3 seasons, the show follows Belly as she grows into an adult and navigates through a complex love triangle with the sons of her mother’s best friend, Conrad and Jeremiah Fisher. The plot is easy to follow with a timeline that can be easily pieced together while still including a major time skip and plot-twists. However, the plot moves based on choices that are unrealistic and unexplained, leaving some viewers frustrated with the outcomes.

Character Likability: 3/5 In the first 2 seasons, the viewers’ opinions of the characters results in the big question: “Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah?” The show highlights the strengths and weaknesses of both characters, allowing viewers to create their own opinions. Yet, this changes in season 3, when the show changes Jeremiah’s character. He is turned into an irresponsible cheater, making his character highly unlikeable. Despite being the main character, Belly is also unlikable at times. Although Belly is still growing, her rash irresponsibility can become irritating.

Fan Engagement: 5/5 Fans have been vocal about the show from the beginning. Whether its commenting on the cast or the acting or making thoughtful edits, fans have been involved in the show in all kinds of ways. A unique kind of edit has been gaining popularity recently; Team Conrad fans make unsettling edits of Jeremiah.  Others make more thoughtful edits about the characters.