I was thinking that every TV show with a boy/girl pairing involves some sort of sexual tension. I'm thinking of Sam & Diane, Mulder & Scully, Booth &Bones, Castle & Becket, even Peter & Olivia. In most cases it works. (Mulder and Scully didn't need tension. It just distracted from the show.) One show that, so far, breaks the rule is Warehouse 13. Pete & Mika are like brother and sister, or just really great friends. They respect and care for each other, but there is no hint that either want more than that. It is great for two reasons: The plot doesn't have to deal with an ancillary detail and it is a great example. In real life men and women work together all the time without falling in love or just into bed.
Let's hope Warehouse 13 doesn't fall into the trap like the X-Files did.
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