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MTV's 'Happyland' isn't the only show to explore incest

MTV’s newest teen dramedy, Happyland, is set at a Disney-esque amusement park and follows the lives of the extremely attractive and young people that work there. It premieres Sept. 30, and while it has plenty of abs, cheekbones, and melodrama to go around, the story is not fueled by hormones alone.

Well, it sorta is. In a twist that would rival even the juiciest telenovelas, Happyland builds its first major plot arc around characters that are from opposite sides of the tracks, have crackling sexual chemistry, and just happen to possibly be siblings.

Even though it’s a little gross, it’s not even close to being the first time TV has paired relatives together romantically. Although Happyland doesn’t seem like the sort of show to take us down the same dark path as some on this list, it made me reminisce nonetheless. A list has been complied of the top five most interesting, cringe-inducing relative romances that the audience [mostly] got over for the sake of the drama.

Here’s a list in order from most detestable/horrible to not so disgusting. Click on the images if you’re not too squeamish!

Jaime and Cersei, Game of Thrones

WARNING: This is one is pretty graphic.

Like so many other elements of Game of Thrones, Cersei and Jaime made me think twice about what I would accept from my programs. It’s hard to watch and accept, and the scenes don’t often hint or suggest at a relationship—it’s more like they club you over the head with it. But what would this show be without the shock and awe of stuff like this?

 

Chris and Cathy, Flowers in the Attic (2014)

As a young girl of the 1990s, I went nuts for the movie version of V.C. Andrews’ cult classic, Flowers in the Attic. So, when it was remade earlier this year, I knew a whole new generation was going to be watching through their fingers as Cathy and Chris … ahem … experiment with their feelings.

 

Norma and Norman, Bates Motel

This one didn’t make it closer to the top because it’s the suggestion of inappropriateness that gives this show its edge, not the actual deeds. Bates Motel dances right up to the edge of the line and hovers there, making it cringe-worthy, but not gag-inducing.

 

Jenna and Toby, Pretty Little Liars

There is so much twisted storytelling in this show, it’s easy to forget that Jenna and Toby were a thing way back in seasons 1 and 2. We’ve long since forgiven both of them for what might have happened in that house, but that doesn’t make it any less weird.

 

Maeby and George Michael, Arrested Development

Arrested Development was never known for its realism, but George Michael was our everyman, as dejected and unlucky as he was. Even in his awkward cousin-love toward Maeby, we saw something in ourselves. I know I wasn’t the only one rooting for them to NOT be related. Right?

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