Toxic relationships are never acceptable in real life. Still, many of the toxic men on Netflix were able to win us over despite their disturbing behaviors. With their occasional emotional vulnerability and charm, they made us fall in love with them. They can be fascinating as well as annoying. Likewise, they often manipulate and also gaslight people. Despite these traits, many of the fictional males have managed to capture hearts. From vampires to stalkers, you can find many toxic characters on Netflix. Even some of the best TV shows often dangerously romanticize them. Here, let’s explore some of Netflix’s best toxic men who made us fall in love with them.
Netflix’s Best Toxic Men
You – Joe Goldberg
‘You’ focuses on Joe Goldberg played by Penn Badgley. Joe is a quiet, reserved, and charming man. However, this charming introvert has managed to kill many people including his ex-girlfriends, and wife. He has a highly disturbing mentality hidden underneath the ‘nice guy’ persona. Furthermore, he is a dangerous and creepy stalker. He gets over-obsessive with his love interests and even ends up killing them. Despite this, the women in the show as well as women watching the show have always fallen in love with him. His struggles in love life and his troubled past may evoke empathy in a few. A few might also find his complex psychological traits fascinating.
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Vampire Dairies – Damon Salvatore
This dark and brooding ‘Vampire’ has swooned many Netflix viewers. Ian Somerhalder acts as Damon Salvatore in ‘The Vampire Diaries’. Damon is a charismatic vampire who is more than a century old. His mysterious and dark nature always poses a threat in one way or the other. Likewise, throughout the series, he exhibits violent and impulsive conduct. Thus you can see him manipulating and murdering in the show. In spite of these traits, viewers find Damon more appealing. The character is initially introduced as a villain. Later he transforms into a more sympathetic and ethical figure. Moreover, his romantic side with Elena Gilbert has garnered him many fans. He is a possessive vampire with charming appeal who can also deliver sarcastic one-liners.
On My Block – Oscar
Oscar ‘Spooky’ Diaz is a character from the Netflix series ‘On My Block’. Actor Julio Macias portrays the character. Oscar is an extremely intense character with an intimidating aura. Thus he is often called ‘Spooky’. This is again a quiet and charming character with emotional vulnerabilities. Spooky also creates a terrifying atmosphere with his tough and icy traits. He is part of a violent gang and thus we can rarely see his soft side on the show. However, people love Oscar as he is someone who values family bonds. This fiery gang leader is also a protective older brother. He is always willing to do whatever it takes to ensure their safety. Also, the struggles he faces to leave behind his disorderly lifestyle make him more appealing.
Good Girls – Rio
Rio from ‘Good Girls’ is also a fiery gang leader with a complex and charismatic character. Manny Montana as Rio will make you fall for him with his confidence and charm. This ‘Bad Boy’ Rio is involved in many illegal activities. He will also evoke a sense of intrigue. His bald head, neck tattoos, and base voice will give you chills but in a romantic way. Also, his character is not entirely black or white. He often exhibits shades of gray. He is always shown to have his own set of morals. Moreover, his actions and decisions are not always predictable. Thus this bad boy became a fan-favorite character in no time. Many even loved his intense chemistry and romance with Beth in the show. Most of them even enjoyed the dynamics of their forbidden romance.
The Kissing Booth – Noah
‘The Kissing Booth’ is a popular teen romantic film series on Netflix. The character Noah Flynn, played by Jacob Elordi is a perfect example of toxic masculinity. Here, he is portrayed as a possessive and controlling ladies’ man. He loves Elle and becomes jealous when other guys show interest in her. He even tries to dictate who she can spend time with. Noah’s behavior is sometimes aggressive and impulsive too. He also engages in physical confrontations to protect his relationship with Elle. Furthermore, in one instance, he blames Elle for being molested. But despite these toxic traits, some are still obsessed with him.
Fifty Shades Of Grey – Christian Grey
The ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ film trilogy on Netflix presents one of the best depictions of toxic love. Christian Grey is the main lead of this E.L. James story. He is a troublesome and abusive man with a traumatic childhood. His relationship with Anastasia Steele has drawn a lot of flak for encouraging abusive romance. However, Christian Grey managed to fascinate some people. Grey is a wealthy businessman who exudes power, luxury, and command. Moreover, his dominating and attractive demeanor managed to create a fantasy appeal for some.
365 Days – Massimo
Massimo from ‘365 Days’ is another dominant and attractive man just like Grey. He is a wealthy, possessive, as well as controlling crime leader. Thus he very well fits into the ‘bad boy’ archetype. He is also an attractive man which makes him instantly likable.
Films and shows can heavily influence our perception of love. Nowadays, many popular Netflix shows romanticize male toxicity. Though most of these toxic men are charming and vulnerable, they are ‘fictional’. Thus in real life, toxic behavior such as abuse, and manipulation, is always intolerable.
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