From Fake Dating To Slow Burn: 5 Romance Tropes Behind The Love Hypothesis’ Appeal

Ali Hazelwood’s The Love Hypothesis has been getting a film adaptation, which has created immense excitement among the audience. With  Lili Reinhart and Tom Bateman in the lead roles, the movie has several romance tropes, touching on classic love stories in the 90s and early 2000s. 

Romance Tropes In The Love Hypothesis

From fake dating to the classic slow burn, check the romance tropes you will see in The Love Hyopthesis. 

1. Fake Dating

This is the biggest trope of both The Love Hypothesis novel and the film. Olive and Adam’s love story begins with fake dating as they try to convince other people about their relationship for their own benefits.

2. Grumpy and Sunshine

The classic ‘Grumpy and Sunshine’ trope will also fit in The Love Hypothesis, as Adam is called Dr Evil by everyone due to his stern and strict personality. Meanwhile, Olive is your classic girl next door trope.

3. Forced Proximity

Forced Proximity will fit right in into this love story as Olive and Adam are forced to be together due to their own circumstances. However, this closeness makes them fall in love with each other.

 

 

 

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4. Slow Burn

It is a slow-burn romance for Olive and Adam, not instant chemistry and fireworks. Even though it is clear that the duo has a liking for each other, their love story is definitely a slow burn.

5. Secret Crush

‘Spoiler Alert’: It is later revealed that Adam has had a secret crush on Olive for the past few years and has feelings for her despite his outwardly nonchalant side. 

 

 

 

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The Love Hypothesis novel works because it feels familiar yet fresh. These tropes are popular for a reason. They give us butterflies, tension, and that satisfying happy ending we all crave for. 

The plot follows professor Dr. Carlsen and PhD student Olive as they enter a fake relationship to put their theories about love to the test. It stars Tom Bateman and Lili Reinhart and is directed by Claire Scanlon, from a script by Sarah Rothschild. The movie will release on Prime Video on September 23. 

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