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19 ‘Bridgerton’ Kisses, Ranked
Bridgerton may be known for its steamier moments that involve a little (sometimes a lot) more than kissing, but there’s definitely something special about a simple smooch.
Whether it’s passionate or emotionally significant, there are various kisses across both Bridgerton and its spinoff Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story that are worth swooning over. From Simon (Regé-Jean Page) and Daphne (Phoebe Dynevor) and Kate (Simone Ashley) and Anthony (Jonathan Bailey) to Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin (Luke Newton) and Charlotte (India Amarteifio) and George (Corey Mylchreest), and other romantic pairings between the leads, there’s a kiss for every viewer of the series.
As we await the fourth season, which will showcase the second-eldest brother, Benedict (Luke Thompson), and his love, Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha), we’re taking a look back at some of the franchise’s most memorable kisses so far and ranking them Where did your favorites land in the lineup? Sound off in the comments section, and relive all of these great moments anytime by streaming Bridgerton and Queen Charlotte anytime on Netflix.
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19. Colin at the brothel
One of the more shocking moments of Season 3 was seeing Colin spend his time in a brothel because that was never his character. While it took him some time to realize that, we were subjected to a few kisses he shares with prostitutes at the establishment, making them among the worst kisses from the series.
18. John & Francesca's wedding kiss
While we have plenty of love for John (Victor Alli) and Francesca (Hannah Dodd), their first kiss at their wedding was certainly lacking some chemistry, but that appears to be part of a larger plan, which you can learn more about here.
17. Will & Alice's bedroom smooch
We got a glimpse of the more romantic side of Will (Martins Imhangbe) and Alice Mondrich (Emma Naomi) in Season 3, including a sweet bedroom kiss, but it feels like there’s potential for better kisses between these two on the horizon.
16. Charlotte & George's wedding kiss
Charlotte and George’s first kiss at their wedding was another sweet moment, but they proved to be capable of far better kisses as Queen Charlotte played out, placing this one lower on the ranking.
15. Kanthony's bedroom kiss
Following their turbulent enemies-to-lovers arc in Season 2, it was nice to see Anthony and Kate have a domestic moment or two in Season 3. One of the better domestic moments was this lounging bed kiss.
14. Colin's dream kiss with Penelope
After vowing he’d never “dream of courting Penelope Featherington,” it was rather satisfying to see just how passionate Colin’s fantasy kiss with his bestie was. But because this was a dream and not reality, we can’t rank it any higher.
13. Kate & Anthony's Pall Mall passion
What’s a kiss without a little competition to accompany it? Kate and Anthony continued their competitive streak in Season 2’s final moments, sharing a passionate kiss amid a Pall Mall game.
12. Queen Charlotte & King George's hiding spot
Perhaps one of the franchise’s most emotional kisses, Charlotte (Golda Rosheuvel) and George (James Fleet) celebrate the continuation of their bloodline by thanking one another for each other’s commitment through the good and bad times. If this scene doesn’t leave you in tears, you’d have to have a heart made of stone.
11. Simon & Daphne's garden kiss
Simon and Daphne’s first kiss was filled with passion after holding back from one another for so long, making their garden scene that much more memorable and honestly iconic.
10. Colin & Penelope's wedding kiss
When it came to Colin and Penelope’s wedding kiss, there was definite tension over his anger about her secret double life as Lady Whistledown, but the moment ended up being extremely sweet as the childhood friends made the ultimate commitment to one another, proving that not all kisses need to be super steamy to have an impact.
9. Reynolds & Brimsley's rendezvous
Getting to see the steamier side of Brimsley was a fun surprise in Queen Charlotte, especially because his relationship with Reynolds was technically forbidden, adding some extra steam to their rendezvous.
8. Daphne & Simon burn for each other
“I burn for you” will forever be burned in our brains, along with this accompanying kiss as Daphne and Simon confess their true feelings for one another after their nuptials.
7. Polin's carriage ride
It was the carriage ride that broke the internet. Colin and Penelope’s first steamy encounter was preambled by some super passionate kisses we cannot ignore. Especially when they were sparked by such a passionate love confession from Colin.
6. Benedict's passionate moment with Paul
Benedict’s kiss with Paul (Lucas Aurelio) is certainly among the show’s highlights as the second-eldest Bridgerton brother finally allowed himself to get exploratory with his sexuality, a storyline that had been present since Season 1. Considering that Lady Tilley (Hannah New) was also involved in the scene makes this kiss all the more pivotal.
5. George & Charlotte's love confession
After enduring harsh treatments for his mental state, George suggests to Charlotte that she abandon him, but she will not. The moment leads to a dramatic love confession and an equally dramatic kiss that still lives in our brains.
4. Colin & Penelope's alleyway lip lock
After discovering that Penelope is Lady Whistledown, Colin is understandably upset. When he runs into her on the streets of Mayfair on the eve of their wedding, he confronts her, leading Penelope to declare her love for him. The declaration encourages Colin to rush in for an extremely intense kiss that could have gotten them into trouble if they weren’t interrupted by a passing carriage.
3. Kate & Anthony's garden encounter
After their first kiss, Kate and Anthony have a hard time hiding their mutual attraction for one another, and in this scene during Season 2’s penultimate episode, they decide to not hold back any longer, giving into their passions in the appropriate garden setting. It’s bold and fiery and everything Bridgerton is good at.
2. Colin & Penelope's first kiss
While Colin and Penelope’s first kiss may not have been a passionate one, it was the joy of watching Colin discover his attraction for Penelope in real-time that makes this pivotal moment a real standout.
1. Anthony & Kate's kiss on the wedding altar
There really is no competition when it comes to Bridgerton‘s best kiss. After six full episodes, watching Kate and Anthony finally share their first was nothing short of pure ecstasy. And they did not disappoint after such a prolonged wait as they put their full selves into the smooch they believed would be their last. It was pure perfection.
