While some may fall in love quicker than others, there is always an instance that pinpoints exactly when both parties realize their feelings.Bridgerton season 4 will follow Benedict’s love story with Sophie Beckett, and there’s excitement over how their love will progress in the upcoming episodes. One thing is certain: Bridgerton does a great job of showing its characters falling in love.
4Daphne & Simon – Daphne Reestablishes She Wants A Loving Husband
Bridgerton – Season 1, Episode 2 – “Shock And Delight”
Simon and Daphne spend the majority of “Shock and Delight” developing their false relationship, manipulating the Ton into believing they are smitten. Daphne undoubtedly falls for Simon quicker than he does her, and the Duke of Hastings definitely doesn’t allow his feelings to rise to the surface until after the pair are married. However, the moment that best encapsulates both of them falling for the other is toward the end of the episode.
Daphne and Simon’s Bridgerton romance is somewhat toxic at times, especially because they both know that they want different things out of life, yet they continue to draw one another back in. However, it’s their difference in attitude that causes them to fall in love. While dancing at a function, they grow rather close, but Daphne pulls away and reaffirms that she wants love and a family. Simon agrees, but he still watches her longingly as she dances with another suitor.
She turns down three proposals in the hopes Simon will change his mind, even though she knows it’s unlikely.
Daphne’s actions after this moment are rather contradictory. She turns down three proposals in the hopes Simon will change his mind, even though she knows it’s unlikely. Despite trying to hide it, Simon’s feelings are plastered across his face. He teaches Daphne about sex in one of Bridgerton’s steamiest scenes, and while it’s awkward, the fact he does this shows he doesn’t see her as just Anthony’s little sister.
3Kate & Anthony – Kate Is Stung By The Bee
Bridgerton – Season 2, Episode 3 – “A Bee In Your Bonnet”
From their first interaction, it’s obvious that there is something between Kate and Anthony, even if there’s conflict. They start understanding each other through their dedication to their respective families. The loss of the Sharma patriarch pushes Kate to look out for Edwina’s well-being, something that Anthony unfortunately relates to. The bees in Bridgerton’s title sequence may represent Edmund’s influence, but for Anthony, the insects signify heartbreak.
Kate reassures him that she is fine, and witnessing Anthony in such a vulnerable state allows her to see that he isn’t the rude Viscount she believes him to be.
Kate’s soothing words also spark feelings in Anthony’s heart because she is patient and understanding, even if his response to the bee sting appears to be over-the-top. Even though Anthony still plans to propose to Edwina, despite loving Kate, the way she is able to calm him down so quickly proves their undeniable connection.
2Penelope & Colin – Their First Kiss
Bridgerton – Season 3, Episode 2 – “How Bright The Moon”
Penelope, the youngest and most powerful of Bridgerton’s Featherington family, is another character who falls in love with her future spouse first. Her eyes are set on Colin from the moment they first meet, but he doesn’t recognize her true potential until years later. Colin only registers Penelope properly in “How Bright the Moon” when she finally gives up on the two of them being together. Penelope accepts that Colin will not love her, but she begs him to kiss her, fearing she’ll never receive one.
Until this point, Colin has typically perceived Penelope as a friend and nothing more. However, this amazing Colin and Penelope moment in Bridgerton demonstrates that her boldness is what Colin is most drawn to. Penelope puts herself on the line, and her familiarity with Colin allows her to let go completely. Colin is plagued with dreams about their encounter, and his subconscious leads him in the right direction.
While her feelings never truly waver, it’s clear that the kiss only fuels the fire Penelope is desperate to put out. The introduction of Lord Debling sets up the possibility for Penelope to finally wed, but she only decides to accept the proposal because she is tired of waiting for Colin. Debling can recognize the feelings between them, which is why he breaks things off in the end.
1King George & Queen Charlotte – Charlotte Fires George’s Doctor
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story – Season 1, Episode 5 – “Gardens In Bloom”
Out of all the Bridgerton couples, Charlotte and George’s love story has more trials and tribulations than any other. King George’s hidden illness causes a lot of conflict between the pair, but Charlotte’s patience for it keeps them afloat. The two don’t meet until their wedding day, but there is an immediate connection between them. George admits to falling for Charlotte when he sees her scale the garden wall on their wedding day, but their love truly blossoms in the episode “Gardens in Bloom.”
While it is obvious that they both love each other before this, it isn’t until a pregnant Charlotte visits George and has his restraints removed that they truly become Bridgerton’s best romance. Despite his skewed sense of reality, George immediately falls into Charlotte’s arms when he is released. Charlotte is understandably frustrated with his lack of communication, but she doesn’t give up on him either, which is why she is so pertinent.
Charlotte’s rant about George’s sanity and her dismissal of his doctor perfectly encapsulate her feelings. George isn’t the King to her; he’s a hurt man who she will always stand by. From the gift of a Pomeranian to providing her with a stable home, George proves he doesn’t want his mental health to impact Charlotte, but ultimately, she knows that her Bridgerton love story transcends it.
