'Harley Quinn: A Very Problematic Valentine's Day Special' on HBO Max: DCU's Top 5 on-screen couples to me
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: As Valentine's Day is almost here, HBO Max is gearing up to release a very special title celebrating love in the bizarre and beautiful world of Harley Quinn. Titled 'Harley Quinn: A Very Problematic Valentine's Day Special', this special will celebrate the first anniversary of one of Gotham's most-powerful couples, Quinn and Poison Ivy. This special promises everything from love to hate and everything in between, with all the "Harley Quinn-ness" included.
Created by Justin Halpern, Dean Lorey and Patrick Schumacker, this Valentine's Day special see most of the star cast reprising their roles from the series with Kaley Cuoco as Harley Quinn, Lake Bell as Poison Ivy, Alan Tudyk as the Joker, Matt Oberg as Kite Man, James Wolk as Superman, Natalie Morales as Lois Lane, Chris Diamantopoulos as Aquaman, James Adomian as Bane, Jim Rash as The Riddler, Vanessa Marshall as Wonder Woman, Rachel Dratch as Nora Fries, Josh Helman as Captain Boomerang and Michael Ironside as Darkseid. Until the special comes out, let's look at the Top 5 on-screen DCU couples from series, movies and animated shows based on popular characters, that have left fans asking for more.
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5. Beast Boy and Raven
In 'Teen Titans Go!', the relationship between Beast Boy and Raven is complicated, messy and compatible on several levels. This is one of the strong relationship arcs in the series. Sparks flew when Beast Boy first met the dark looming Raven. He constantly tries to get her interested in him and can be seen throughout the series flirting with the human-demon hybrid. He is outspoken about his love for Raven though the latter resists. However, as the series progresses, it is revealed that Raven is also attracted to Beast Boy. Soon, she reciprocates his feelings and kisses him when he writes a song for her. This on-and-off relationship they share is childish yet mature, which makes them a great on-screen couple.
4. Oliver Queen and Felicity Smoak
The love between Oliver Queen and Felicity Smoak stands the test of time and had one hell of a run. The star couple on 'Arrow', Oliver (Stephen Amell) and Felicity (Emily Bett Rickards) share a wonderful relationship arc. Felicity has supported Oliver both on and off field. Even when she hit a rough patch with Oliver for dating another person, her love for the superhero was the constant that she wanted. The couple tried to start a family during their lowest point and their love for each other is the anchor that supports them. After all the hardships they had to overcome during their time together, they find time for each other at last in the paradise dimension.
3. Barry Allen and Iris West-Allen
For Barry (Grant Gustin), Iris (Candice Patton) is his lightning rod on 'The Flash'. Barry's unrequited love was finally realized by Iris in Season 2, and they have been going stronger than ever, despite facing some speedbumps along the way. Their love literally stood the speed test of time and is a constant on every Earth. It is no doubt that Iris and Barry complete each other perfectly. the couple are about to start a family and we can only hope that Barry does not mess with the timeline, again!
2. Wonder Woman and Steve Trevor
Diana Prince aka Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot) and Steve Trevor (Chris Pine) in 'Wonder Woman' are undeniably one of the best couples on screen. Their love is a rose blooming on the war-torn blood splattered ground. Steve is saved by Diana and he is instantly taken by her. The look he gives Diana when she gets a makeover is an example of the fact that he heads over heels in love with her. They both fight side by side to try to stop the war and save the world. Steve is the first person Diana developed feelings for, which makes it even harder for her to forget him when he sacrifices himself to save the world. Despite his comeback in the sequel, theirs is a short-lived love story.
1. Superman and Lois Lane
No couple can hold a candle to Superman (Henry Cavil) and Lois Lane (Amy Adams). The love between them is as strong as the man of steel and constant. To state an example of their love, Superman only recognizes Lois' face when he is resurrected. In fact, he only comes to his senses after he sees her. Superman and Lois are truly made for each other and they are the perfect DCU couple in every rendition.
'Harley Quinn: A Very Problematic Valentine's Day Special' is set to premiere exclusively on HBO Max on February 9.