Love is one of the most prominent themes in the Star Wars franchise, seen in various friendships and familial relationships in the saga and in, of course, romances. Romantic relationships in Star Wars do not always work out well, but there are some truly awesome love stories sprawling across the Galaxy far, far away, and many that Redditors have a soft spot for.
Reddit is a place where many Star Wars fans voice their opinions on various matters, including the franchise's best romances from not just the movies but the TV shows, video games, comics, and novels.
'Frog Lady' & Her Husband
There are many romances in Star Wars that are fundamentally flawed, doomed even, and for as remarkable as those stories can be, sometimes a simple, wholesome relationship like that between 'Frog Lady' and her husband is preferred by fans like Hbdrickybake.
They simply reply "Frog Lady and her husband" to who the best couple in Star Wars is, and many Redditors agreed with them. They are an unquestionably wholesome couple and a strong family. While this could have been a more jokey answer, there is no doubt they have been shown to have one of the stronger, less volatile romantic bonds in Star Wars.
Cheli Lona Aphra & Magna Tolvan
Doctor Aphra is one of the best Star Wars comics characters yet to make it to live-action or even simply on-screen, and she has a romantic connection with Magna Tolvan in her comics which Redditor CarmenEtTerror is a massive fan of.
In response to the question of favorite Star Wars couple, they say, "Seriously, does nobody else stan for Aphra and Tolvan?" This is a relationship with severe issues and is not known by the majority of fans, they are not even a couple in actuality, but it is a romance that fans of Aphra get to enjoy.
Cal Kestis & Merrin
One of the many highlights of the Jedi: Fallen Order video game is Merrin and not just her story, but her dynamic with Cal, which is deemed one of the most interesting romantic connections in Star Wars by Redditors like ScoutTheTrooper.
They point out that "A Jedi and a user of the dark side who somehow doesn't get consumed by it? It's a very interesting concept that I hope to see fleshed out." There is the possibility the two do not end up as a couple, but that seems to be the destiny of the two. Even if they do not end up in a romantic relationship, they still have a fantastic and unique dynamic.
Asajj Ventress & Quinlan Vos
Dark Disciple is a must-read Star Wars novel for fans of The Clone Wars and the overall prequel era and contains a surprising yet wonderfully told romantic story between Asajj Ventress and Quinlan Vos, deemed one of the best by Redditors like jshaunallen
They concisely say that "Asajj and Vos was a fun one" under the question of best and worst Star Wars romances, and there is no doubt about that. The two do not have the longest or most sprawling of love stories, but it is a brilliant read and adds so much to both characters.
Padmé Amidala & Anakin Skywalker
The most crucial romance in Star Wars is that between Anakin and Padmé. Their story is so often criticized, but many prequel and Clone Wars fans do not think they are that bad, including Redditor brentevs.
They say, "I don't understand what they were going for by making Anakin a creeper in ATOC, but I like where it ends up in the clone wars and ROTS," something which many fans can agree with. Many Redditors defend the pair on the site, and so while they are undoubtedly not great in Attack of the Clones, their story overall is excellent, and they work well in Revenge of the Sith and The Clone Wars.
Bail & Breha Organa
Bail and Breha Organa are so often overlooked in favor of the more prominent romances, but the rock-solid couple deserves a lot of love. The likes of Redditor SamaritanPrime love the couple.
They say, "These two took in an orphaned little girl and raised her in a time where it was difficult for them to do so," naming this as a reason for their love of the couple. Even if someone does not have a personal connection to the pair's love story, they must admire them for being two of the best parents in Star Wars, adopting Leia, and raising her in a loving environment to be one of the Galaxy's fiercest and greatest heroes.
Thane Kyrell & Cienna Ree
A handful of novels are considered to be the very best in the Star Wars canon, with Lost Stars being a constant in that conversation. It contains a genuinely phenomenal love story deemed one of the best in Star Wars by many, like Frosty_Kid.
They proclaim that "Ciena and Thane from Lost Stars take my top spot [of the greatest love stories in Star Wars]. One of the best Star Wars stories ever made!" There are no spoilers for the novel here, but anyone who enjoys reading an amazing romance story should dive into the book masterfully written by one of Star Wars' best storytellers Claudia Gray."
Obi-Wan Kenobi & Duchess Satine Kryze
The Clone Wars has so many great duos, but probably the best as far as love interests go is that of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Duchess Satine Kryze, deemed one of the best by so many fans of the show, including themetalstickman.
Their reasoning for having them is "because they're opposite to Anakin and Padme in pretty much every way." going on to say, "one fell apart from the inside, and the other was torn apart by an outside enemy." This is a unique way to view the relationship and is another of many reasons to love the couple. Their dynamic adds so much to Obi-Wan's story, with Satine's death being one of the worst things to happen to him, making him one of the most tragic characters while also fuelling his unmatched rivalry with Maul.
Han Solo & Leia Organa
The most common answer for the best romance in Star Wars will likely always be "Han Solo and Leia Organa." Many, many fans adore their story, as backed up by a slew of Redditors.
In a poll from UrSnokeTheoryIsWrong labeled "Best Star Wars Romance?" the option for Han and Leia has 166 votes, with the closest behind them having 64. This is proof of the pair's wide impact. They are one of Star Wars' best duos, romantic or otherwise, in large part down to their immense chemistry and long relationship. While they did separate, fans will forever adore their romantic tension in The Empire Strikes Back and them finally coming together in Return Of The Jedi.
Hera Syndulla & Kanan Jarrus
Han and Leia may be the most popular, Anakin and Leia may be the most important, and Obi-Wan and Satine are arguably the most tragic, but many Rebels fans like Redditor RedittRibbit feel like Hera and Kanan are the absolute best.
Speaking on the slow burn romance between the two, the Redditor states, "It's bittersweet and beautiful, and I love it." The pair are the mother and father of the Ghost crew and have such beautiful chemistry. To see them finally admit their love for one another, kiss, and then be torn apart is hard for every Rebels fan, but at least their love lives on in Hera and their son Jacen.