In the ever-evolving panorama of the entertainment industry, one topic that has been gaining momentum is polyamory and open relationships. This article will shed light on movies and TV shows that have taken a deep dive into this topic, normalizing the concept and promoting understanding and acceptance.
1. ‘Easy’
Easy, a Netflix series, narrates the tale of a wedded pair who aspire to reignite the passion in their relationship by introducing a third person. To achieve this, they face the challenge of relearning the dating game.
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2. ‘You Me Her’
You Me Her mirrors a similar plotline, revolving around a couple struggling with dwindling chemistry, who decide to spice up their love life by inviting a third person. However, the twist comes when they start developing feelings for the hired escort, Lizzie.
3. ‘Couple to Throuple’
The most recent addition to this realm, the Peacock show Couple to Throuple, makes the perfect binge-watch for those intrigued by polyamory. The reality show trails the life of four couples seeking to expand their relationship by courting singles.
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[Watch 'Couple to Throuple' here](https://peacocktv.com/couple-to-throuple)
4. ‘Vicky Cristina Barcelona’
The Oscar-winning movie, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, presents the entangled love story of two friends, Scarlett Johansson and Rebecca Hall, who become involved with the same man, Javier Bardem. The plot thickens when Bardem’s semi-estranged wife, Penelope Cruz, reenters the scene, complicating the dynamics.
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[Buy 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona' here](https://path/to/link)
5. ‘Cable Girls’
Set in the 1920s, the Spanish drama series Cable Girls explores the lives of four young women working for Spain’s first national telephone company. One of them, Carlota, enters a polyamorous relationship when she falls for Sara while already being in a relationship with Miguel.
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[Stream 'Cable Girls' on Netflix](https://netflix.com/cable-girls)
6. ‘She’s Gotta Have It’
The Netflix series She’s Gotta Have It, created by Spike Lee, follows the main character Nola as she jumbles her career, ambitions, and her three lovers.
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7. ‘The L Word: Generation Q’
In The L Word: Generation Q, main characters Alice and Nat embark on a three-way relationship when they have a drunken threesome with Nat’s ex-wife Gigi. This relationship might not last long, but it provides a much-needed insight into what Nat seeks in relationships.
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8. ‘Good Trouble’
Good Trouble, another series that subtly incorporates polyamory, showcases Malika (played by Zuri Adele) entering a polyamorous relationship with Dyonte and his primary partner Tanya in season 3.
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[Watch 'Good Trouble' on Hulu](https://hulu.com/good-trouble)
9. ‘Big Love’
Set in Salt Lake City, Big Love follows Bill Henrickson, a polyamorist who grapples to maintain balance between his three wives, seven kids, and three distinct homes.
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[Stream 'Big Love' here](https://path/to/link)
10. ‘Design for Living’
The 1933 movie Design for Living was way ahead of its time. The story trails painter George and playwright Thomas as their love interest, Gilda, moves into their apartment, leading to a comical, romantic, and intimate relationship between all three.
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[Watch 'Design for Living' for free here](https://path/to/link)
11. ‘5 To 7’
5 To 7, starring the late Anton Yelchin, traces an unconventional romance between a married French woman and an aspiring American writer. The catch? She’s in an open marriage and can only meet her new love interest from 5 pm to 7 pm.
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[Buy '5 To 7' here](https://path/to/link)
The portrayal of polyamory and open relationships in media is critical for normalizing these relationship structures and fostering understanding and acceptance. The content mentioned above is just a start; there is a need for more such narratives in mainstream media.
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“It’s something that I know I needed and wanted to see on television, and I’m really glad to be a vessel for that, for those who need to see it now… this exploration without needing to know how that means I label myself or what that means society or my family or my communities will label me. That’s something that I’m really excited that we’re normalizing.” – Zuri Adele, star of Good Trouble.
