Grumpy x Sunshine

Silent, stoic single dad landlord plus talkative woman seeking a fresh start—classic Zapata slow-burn grump/sunshine.

Tattooed, grouchy barber Knox is dragged into the chaotic orbit of runaway bride Naomi and her unexpected kid.

Gruff, infamous plastic surgeon hires a sunshiney stand-in assistant; banter and slow-burn chemistry ensue.

Sunshiney American heroine vs. broody Scottish handyman in a tiny village—grump/sunshine with kilts.

Ruthless billionaire Dante is all sharp edges to Vivian’s polished warmth; a dark grump/sunshine arranged engagement.

Ice-cold, traumatized hero versus bright, open-hearted heroine; an intense grumpy/sunshine dynamic that’s also alphahole-heavy.

Olive is chaotic, earnest sunshine; Adam is the crabby, feared professor—one of the most-cited grumpy/sunshine STEM romances.