25 best TV boyfriends that will put your actual boyfriend to shame

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Earnest ‘Earn’ Marks – Atlanta

If you want to be with a man based solely on his sense of humor, poetic spirit, and observant intelligence, then Earnest “Earn” Marks is your guy. He’s got a few problems, sure. He dropped out of Princeton, is technically homeless, and completely broke. But he’s got potential, and that’s almost as good as a steady job, a healthy self esteem, and a plan for the future. Right?

On paper, Earn might not seem like much, but Donald Glover wrote his character with so much depth and interest, you can’t help but be charmed by him. Of course he’d make an incredible boyfriend: he’s handsome, thoughtful, eager to please, and kind of romantic. But he’s also a loyal and committed friend. He really would do anything for the folks he loves.

Even if you couldn’t make it work with Earn, like he couldn’t with on again/off again girlfriend Vanessa, you know he’s be around for you, no matter what. The most endearing thing about Earn is his passion for getting better. He’s hungry for a successful career, to be his better self, and to do right by the people he loves in his life. All of that is sexier than interest-baring savings account could ever be.