Why Peter Kavinsky is a new kind of rom-com dreamboat

The romantic comedy lead is a type of role that has changed a lot over the years. 

The “bad boy” had his day in rom-coms, dangling a cigarette from between his lips and daring the lady lead to see past his hard exterior. The “overworked businessman” also had a moment. He was all about his work until a woman came along and showed him how to live a fuller life. Then, of course, there was the “neurotic writer/poet/filmmaker” whose art suffered until he found his muse…and all of those people seem like terrible boyfriends.

Now, Netflix’s To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before (based on the book by Jenny Han) has given the romantic comedy genre a new boy type to play with, one who appeals to Gen Z but is also desirable to anyone with eyes and feelings. The type insofar is just called Peter Kavinsky. And he’s the perfect boyfriend.  Read more…

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