Dark romance is one of the most popular genres on TikTok. The genre is characterized by mature stories, sometimes featuring dark characters.
Despite dark stories, dark romance attracts a young, predominantly female audience. “It’s a bit of a fantasy of the forbidden,” explains Océane, “this idea of pushing the limits and seeing hidden vices” “We talk a lot about dark romance, but there can also be problematic scenes in thrillers, or medieval fantasy for example,’ adds Oceadorable.