I'm thinking as the show progresses we could start to see something happen between the two. As complete opposites, there always bickering back and forth, which is fun to watch, but I think there could be a relationship of some sort in the future? Just a hunch. What do you think?

I think there could be...I was watching them tonight and the relationship between the two is hilarious!!! It'll be interesting to see how their relationship changes...they're total opposites which makes them so hilarious to watch.

i really would like to see Evan and Divya together, i think their bickering and arguing is very fun, and Evan totally likes her I really hope they'll get together in the future of the show, i see lots of couple potential.

I could totally see them getting together in a future episode...can you even begin to imagine what an interesting position that would put Hank in?

I agree with all of you! They are very fun to watch and I would love to see them together in the future!

having the similarity noticing skills i have, i am seeing a very simple parallel between Evan and Divya when compared to Howard and Penny (from The Big Bang Theory).

the facts:

• Evan has a thing for Divya, Howard has a thing for Penny
• Evan always hits on Divya, Howard always hits on Penny
• Divya always rejects Evan and is annoyed by his comments, Penny always rejects Howard and is annoyed by his comments
• Evan and Divya are connected by one individual whom they both value a lot (Hank), Penny and Howard are connected by one individual whom they both value a lot (Leonard)

if this continues, I believe that at some point Evan and Divya will have a conversation like in that in The Killer Robot Instability (Big Bang Theory, season 2 episode 12) that will connect them

but overall i cant see them ending up together (maybe only at the series finale)

hopefully before the series finale! haha. but now, that you say that, i guess it would make sense..well, as long as we have glimpses of couple-ness (wow, i can write lol) then it's ok

and on another note, they had their first "date" last epi at the restaurant. that would make a great fanfiction,what happened after Hank left, haha.

Does anyone else here know of a show back in th '80's called "Moonlighting" starring Cybill Sheperd and Bruce Willis? Evan and Dyvia (sp!) kind of remind me a little bit of the characters played by Cybill Sheperd and Bruce Willis on "Moonlighting" (Maddie Hayes and David Addison respectively). Here's why:
1.) Divya and Maddie: They are like each other because they like to get things done, no matter what.
2.) Evan and David: Evan is just like an exact replica of David. Both are pretty much goofballs, smart alecky, everything.
Both couples are alike because of their bickering towards each other. In the beginning of the "Moonlighting" series, David and Maddie would constantly be fighting and it was hilarious to see them do it. Here's how that would go pretty much every episode (with a few exceptions): David would already be in the office and Maddie would often come in and find him doing something hilarious (in one episode, she walks in on him doing the limbo with the other co-workers for example). Angry, Maddie would walk into her office. David would follow her in. They would start to yell and bicker at each other, often resulting in Maddie throwing stuff from her office at David and telling him to get out. Later in the episode, one would apologize to the other (or they would both apologize to the other) and solve the case from there (or at least try to, often times they would have more than one fight, thus they would start to bicker again). Evan and Divya do seem to have somewhat of a pattern like that. I haven't quite figured out what it is yet but they seem to usually have a fight of some sort, then one would need the other for something, that person would then do what was needed in exchange for something else, and then continue bickering. Anyone else here see the similarities besides me?

Comparing Divya to Maddie is reaching... and far. There is an art to being the serious, type A, straight man (or woman) while still having the audience cheer for the character. Even when Cybill was at her angriest there was always something that made you want to like her. The Divya character does not have that. I do not think it is a flaw in the character, who obviously has some sympathetic parent issues, but with the actress. On the other hand Evan is played masterfully and if they get a stronger character to play counterpoint to him, the show will have a true ensemble cast.

The show has potential and I am hoping it continues to grow stronger throughout the season.

It's mainly the bickering that the had in "Moonlighting" that reminds me a lot of Evan and Divya, for the most part....anybody else notice that?

This is funny. . . I was going to start this thread because I think something will happen there.

SHIP ON!!!!!!!!!!!! (meaning put them together a couple)

~moark~

I thought this too, that they are a perfect couple for a shipping! Two persons, who don´t seem to get along....they just don´t know yet, that they belong to each other. Lol!

you said it, adrianna10

couple name, anyone? haha, that would be difficult, now that i think about it...

It sounds like lifexsupport and dramaqueenbroadway know the actress and want to give her more screen time. Just because they are written to be together so far does not mean it should happen. I would be disappointed if Evan was not given a stronger actress to play his sig other.

Like I said, I would LOVE to see them together....I can only imagine what position that would put Hank in, and I can't wait to see how he'd deal with that...I think it would be hilarious!!!! Plus they also kind of hinted at a possible relationship already with last week's episode...the question is did they actually go on the date? I would love to see how things went in terms of that and of course Hank's reaction to that...it would be hilarious!!!!!

i'd love for them to get together, however i don't expect it to happen anytime soon. and it is a new show, so anything could happen. thats ok, though. i have hope

and EVTrivia, i do not have any affiliations with the actress. i just like the two characters together.

I don't know the actress either, it's just that since I'm an actress myself, I can kind of "read" characters and can somewhat predict what may happen. But yeah I would love to see them get together because they're total opposites which is what makes it hilarious!

In the last Ep. didn't Hank set up a dinner 'date' for Evya (Evan & Divya)? I thought he did...which would imply that he would be kinda okay with the set up wouldn't it?

If I'm wrong please call me out on it...I'll review the episodes again.

hmm, in the epi he said he wanted them to sort out their differences, but you may be right about the "dinner date" part. i agree with you that he'd be ok with it, he seems like a pretty easygoing guy. maybe a little awkward to be the odd co-worker out, though.

and i like your couple name

I ship E/D!! or Divan!!! Whatever you want to call it!!!

E/D FOREVER!!!

DIVAN FOREVER!!!!!!!!!

~moark~

I agree that Hank arranged the dinner so they could work out their differences, not as a possible romantic setup. Despite Even and Divya not wanting him to know they had been arguing about him, I think Hank caught on and that's why he arranged the dinner. If they don't work out their differences, it could hurt the business.

That being said, it would be pretty hilarious to have them be a couple. Poor Divya would really be sticking it to her parents then, not only is she going against their wishes with her career, but I imagine getting involved with a non-Indian would not go over so well with them. And that would certainly give Hank something else to fret about...

That's why I said earlier that Evan and Divya, if they got together, would put him in an odd yet interesting situation. It would be interesting because she would be with his brother and if they broke up, he might be caught in the middle. Also, if Divya's parents didn't want her seeing a non-Indian, that would give Hank something else to fret about. It would be interesting to see how he would handle both situations.

It seems they may be considering an Evan/Divya pairing.

According to an answer given at E! Online:
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Any chance Divya and Evan are going to hook up on Royal Pains?

Regarding Evan Lawson's sexual chemistry with Divya (Reshma Shetty) on Royal Pains, Paulo Constanzo says, "There's definitely some tension. There's definitely something going on." As for Evan's upcoming woes, Paulo tells us, "Evan has a sordid past, and we're going to figure out what it is as the season unfolds."
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Personally I'm looking forward to learning more about this "sordid past".

This article would have been so interesting to read, but the link doesn´t work anymore...not at least with me.

But thank you for the information. I am already a shipper of E/D, and cannot wait the future episodes, and see more this tension. Lol!

And it will be interesting to learn more about this character´s past (and the other characters too, of course).

Me too. Totally.

I really want to hear about Divia's past.

~moark~

I would like to see Divya insult Evan to the point he goes away and starts his own spin off so this show can grow and prosper. EVAN needs to GO in order to save the show!

Hey, Ponder, bite your tongue! Evan's part of the reason I watch the show; he's the comic relief.

Back on topic, I LOVE Evan and Divia together, especially after this episode. Something has to flourish, maybe with Evan convincing Divia to get out of her arranged marriage.

What I wish would happen is for ME to come on the show to work for HankMed & me & Evan get together but I think we all know that that will never happen *sighs* but yeah, I think Divya & Evan r gonna end up together in the end. They totally have a Ron/Hermione, James/Lily relationship.

That's exactly what I was thinking!

Opposites Attract!

~moark~

I'm glad I'm not the only one who's mind goes to Harry Potter when I see them lol

btw, how did u get pics in ur signature? I tried to put Evan pics in mine but it didn't work by copying & pasting lol

Actually, just from the pilot I had a strong inkling that the two will eventually hook up. Even before the last episode in which we saw more of their bickering, I've been fairly sure that they will. I can't quite remember what made me think that--maybe a quick comment divya said back to evan.

anyway, I'm definitely rooting for divan so far! their bantering is so funny and snappy. Personally, I don't think the actress's acting has been weak at all. I kinda just hope for the sake of the actress's popularity w/ the audience that the writers don't cross the line from her being understandably annoyed at evan to bitchy for no reason... right now i kinda read her character as a woman who knows what she wants, and who is determined to succeed and make it on her own terms after a couple failed attempts already

I know. Harry potter is just awesome isn't it?

~moark~

Fer sure!!!! lol

After watching the show tonight, I have to repeat "I would like to see Divya insult Evan to the point he goes away and starts his own spin off so this show can grow and prosper. EVAN needs to GO in order to save the show!" For those that like Evan (he is such a distraction and stupid) give him a spin off and bring in an intelligent foil with a mature humor instead of "Road Trip" stupidity and "Screch" (Saved By the Bell) inability to learn and social ineptness!

Wow! Sordid past? That sounds interesting. I'm looking forward to hearing more about that.

And, on the subject of this thread, I love the chemistry between Evan and Divya and I am really rooting for them to get together. Sometime or another. I'm really looking forward to seeing their relationship grow as the show goes on.

The complication of her being engaged seems like an interesting plot point. And after last night's episode...yeah. I'm not sure what to think about where they are going. I really want them to end up together!

Firstly I love the show.


Remind me of Moonlighting? No way. Royal Pains is the bizarro world's version of the early years of Northern Exposure. Almost all the basic set-ups of RP are the opposite of NE.

I see that USA Network has a new show where a convict is "freed" to help the FBI. Isn't that a re-hash of old the Robert Wagner series "It Takes A Thief"?

[font="Arial Black"][/font]i read an interview with the actress who plays divya, rashma shetty, and she hinted that her character might hook up with evan. i also believe this is going to happen because they just don't get along right now and characters like this usually begin to see eye-to-eye and start a love affair.

who is the actor who plays divya's fiance in the crazy love episode?

Feel free to dissagree, but I kind of had the impression that Divya liked Hank.

no i picked up on some sort of tension too in a few episodes... I know that I said here that I really like evan and divya, but hank and divya intrigue me too. I have to say though, that I don't think that the writers are going to pull a girl-2 brothers love triangle. Unless the writers decide to be super unpredictable, she's going to be w/ evan, and her relationship w/ hank will be steered in a more, older mentor-teaches-younger protege professional and personal lessons direction.

i think, that she and hank have a more mature understanding/empathy of each other--sort of like what I think the writers are trying to do w/ hank and jill but w/ some actual substance. Meanwhile, I think that she and evan have a less serious relationship so far.

So, I'm intrigued in hank and divya too....

i agree with you too, juliet, but i'm just relaying what the actress said in her interview. hank seems to have all the women adoring him; the auto store parts heiress, divya, jill and most of his female patients! like i told alexandra, i believe that divya and hank will hook up towards the end of the series, which i hope does not come for a long while!

i agree wtih you, alexandra. i also believe that as the series ages and comes to an end, divya and hank will hook up then.

iam very excited and interested to see evan and divya together..






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I am still totally all for Divya & Evan, but this arranged marriage thing has me worried now.

I'm still for the whole Evan/Divya together thing and I was worried about the supposed arranged marriage but didn't Divya call that off a few episodes ago?

idk, but in the last episode when Divya told her parents about her job FINALLY lol, they were still under the impression that her & Raj were getting married

I think in last night's episode, they kind of hinted at it in a HUGE way with the Evan/Divya kiss!! I had to crack up at the dialogue after that though!!

As if the show weren't trite enough with its Hank-Jill angle...These side stories are so predictable and silly.

I personally think there's a lot of pointing by the writers to Evan and Divya becoming a couple... especially with this week's episode seeing Divya spontaneously kiss Evan (albeit for the potentially noble reason of sparing him from a beat-down). Whether it happens this season or (please God let there be a --) next season, I still think it'd make for some interesting writing to mellow both Evan and Divya's characters a bit.

BTW, thanks to the writing crew for throwing the proverbial "spanner" in the works with Jill's husband reappearing. Argh! But nice touch...

Vince