Hardin Scott is one of the most controversial male leads in modern romance cinema. He is selfish, explosive, emotionally destructive — and yet, millions of fans around the world cannot stop loving him. After Everything only intensified that contradiction.
Here are ten key moments that perfectly explain why fans both hate Hardin and remain emotionally addicted to him.
- Every time he pushes Tessa away when she gets too close
Hardin’s instinct to destroy intimacy has always been painful to watch. Fans rage at his cruelty, yet recognize the fear behind it. - When his anger becomes verbal violence
Scenes where he unleashes his trauma through harsh words remain deeply triggering — and unforgettable. - The repeated cycles of betrayal
Every lie and secret makes fans scream “leave him,” yet hope he will finally change. - The first time he breaks down completely
Hardin’s emotional collapse reminds viewers that beneath the toxicity is a deeply broken child. - His struggle with his parents’ dark legacy
The weight of his upbringing explains, but never excuses, his behavior fully. - His jealousy-driven decisions
The moments that make fans furious… yet confirm how deeply insecure and attached he actually is. - When he admits he doesn’t know how to love normally
This confession shifts hatred into heartbreak. - His isolation in After Everything
Fame does not save him. Success does not heal him. He is still alone. - His silent remorse instead of dramatic apologies
Fans hate that he no longer performs grand gestures — yet feel the regret is finally real. - The way he still looks at Tessa
No matter how damaged he is, his gaze still holds the same desperate love. And that is what fans can never escape.
Release & Viewing Information
After Everything was released internationally in 2023 as the final chapter of the After film franchise. The film is distributed under the Lionsgate and Voltage Pictures banner and is currently available on major digital VOD platforms worldwide.
As of now, there is no official confirmation of After Part 6. Any continuation would be announced as a new cinematic installment, not as a television season.
Final Thought
Hardin is not loved because he is good. He is loved because he is human in the most dangerous way possible.
