19 On Screen Friendships That Prove True Love Can Be Platonic

Palentines before Valentines.

The season of love is in full swing, but before the 14th, let's celebrate platonic love – here are xx movies and TV shows that you told us had the best friendships!

1. First things first: the creators of Galentine's day – Leslie, Ann, and pretty much the whole department in Parks and Recreation

NBC

"They're so supportive of each other!"

—vizslaowner2

2. Sherlock and Joan in Elementary

CBS

"They have this kind of pure love. She teaches him how to be a part of a community and care for other people and he takes her out of a job she was miserable in and introduces her to her life's purpose. I really appreciate how they showed a male and female friendship like that that didn't have any sexual undertones at all. Over the series, they become family and the most important people in each other's lives but you never think they are/should become a couple. They are 100% platonic soul mates and their love is beautiful."

—violetsaph

3. Susan, Gabby, Lynette, and Bree in Desperate Housewives

ABC

"They weren't perfect and had their downs but they were all there for each other through deaths, cancer, infertility, kids, affairs, etc. I wish I had a group of friends that I could rely on like that."

—beckichino

4. Chihiro and Haku in Spirited Away

Toho

"Their bond is so pure and through their friendship, they both end up helping each other. I also love how Kamaji, Lin, and the Radish Spirit embrace a stranger so caringly."

–hanifahrahman

5. Vida Boheme and Carol Ann in To Wong Foo Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar

Universal Pictures

I love their chemistry! Vida gave her the strength to leave that no-good Virgil. Favourite quote; Carol Ann: 'i don't consider you a man... or a woman." To which Vida says: 'That's healthy!'"

—crafty_gm

"Don’t forget the end of that quote: 'I consider you an angel!'"

—gaelicmaiden

6. Sandy and Norman in The Kominsky Method

Netflix

"I love their hate towards each other that is really just genuine care and affection. They are what I want with my best friend when I’m older."

—christine2909

7. Babe and the sheep in Babe

Universal Pictures

"He respects them, and it shows. He’s devastated when one is attacked and dies. He makes them appear like the graceful ladies they are. They are grateful to him for his respect and kind treatment, and they reward him by turning in a perfect performance, winning the 'sheepdog/sheep pig' award for him. Farmer Hoggett rocks, too."

—boxingcleverlancaster

8. Daria and Jane in Daria

MTV

"They're true friends – they accept each other, flaws and all, and are always invested in whatever each of them is going through."

–hanifahrahman

9. Merry and Pippin inThe Lord of the Rings

New Line Cinema

—shaylynmcneal

10. Jake and Charles in Brooklyn Nine-Nine

Fox

"On paper, you would never put them as friends, but they accept each other for who they are. Jake respects Charles's opinion over anyone else and Boyle is the greatest hype man ever!"

—nattyiscool

11. Troy and Abed in Community

NBC

"They're supportive, affectionate and never insecure about how much they love and depend on each other as best friends. They're such a wonderful example of young male friendship."

—gd91

12. Nadine and Mr. Bruner in The Edge of Seventeen

STX Entertainment

"I love their unusual friendship!

—m4d7060c31

13. Charles, Oliver and Mabel inOnly Murders in the Building

Hulu, Disney+

"They are good individually but when they are together, the show just shines brighter."

—leadwinterocean

"Something about the trio is so endearing to me 😊"

—esharmann

14. Leo and Jed Barlet in The West Wing

NBC

"especially in "Barlet for America" when Leo gives Jed the napkin after him having to testify in congress after the MS scandal and says 'that was awfully nice of you'." wow. ❤️

—annemariea42f0ff9b4

15. JD and Turk in Scrubs

NBC

"C'mon they even have a bromance song about them!"

—senpainoticedu

16. Hawkeye and BJ in M*A*S*H.

CBS

"They are ALWAYS there for each other, they have a very tactile relationship and comfort each other often with hugs/embraces. They occasionally get frustrated with each other because they're in a horrible situation and even take it out on the other sometimes. But they're still the only person keeping the other one from completely going batshit."

—matdyjames

17. Frasier and Roz in Frasier

NBC

—calledbythesea

18. Allison and Patty in Kevin Can F**k Himself

AMC

—tanyam44ab2253d

19. Robin and Steve in Stranger Things

Netflix

"Steve liked her but accepted the fact she's a lesbian, moved on, and became her best friend! Their relationship is so healthy, and they are so funny together! They really bring out the best in each other!"

—thatonedoodlebug

Which characters do you think are the epitome of platonic love? Let us know in the comments!

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