There is no shame in having binged all of the delicious BridgertonSeason 1 in a day, nor in rewatching it multiple times since its 2020 debut and leading up to Season 2. Netflix and Shondaland's adaptation of Julia Quinn's novels is all about coupling, and if you're anything like us you might have developed more than a few crushes throughout the course of the show.
Let us now lean back in repose like Queen Charlotte herself and rank the many eligible crushes of Bridgerton Season 1 (and some stinkers).
Pros: none. status I guessCons: everything
Pros:adaptable, fights for what she wantsCons: history ofblackmail
Pros: New in townCons: generally unpleasant to everyone who isn't her love George
Pros: fReNcH...maybeCons: a lil' messy, and possibly lying about her name/origin/entire life story
Pros: EagerCons: lacking in personality to the point where they share a spot on this list
Pros: fiercely protective motherCons: beyond obsessed with appearances, seemed ready to let Marina die to avoid further scandal
Pros: Loves his family, one of the only people on this show unwilling to force a girl into marriageCons: rampant gambler, missing and possibly dead
Pros: shinyCons: tricked her husband into nonconsensual procreation
Pros: LoyalCons: Loyal to Lady Featherington
Pros: deeply angry in a way that will prove beneficial during sex Cons: cares about a woman’s honor unless he’s sleeping with her[Editor's note: Anthony is ranked too low on this list!!]
Pros: see above imageCons: can't communicate a simple thought, obsessed with spiting his dead father, a rake
Pros: the most sexually liberated among the main familiesCons: thinks he's straight :(
Pros: Kind, funnyCons: Petty af, will write articles that call you out by name
Pros: "kind, adoring...knows what he wants," in Daphne's own words!Cons: is not Simon
Pros: strong, independent, sexyCons: strong chance of relapsing with ex multiple times before you guys can start anything
Pros: Suave as heck, artistic, friendlyCons: in love with Lord Wetherby (also married to Lucy but that doesn't appear to be a concern)
Pros: QUEENCons: probably hates you
Pros: super single, definitely fucksCons: still in love with her dead husband, occasionally drinks too much (but seemingly in a fun way)
Pros: loves a woman without titles, which is bRaVeCons: didn't realize his gf was banging Lord Bridgerton under the bleachers like dude we literally all saw it coming
Pros: immune to fads, loves cheeseCons: loves cheese too much?
Pros: sassy, soothingCons: lacks corporeal form
Pros: total sweetheart with a lovely voiceCons: he dumb
Pros: smart, funny, allergic to pomp and bullshitCons: being someone's crush is her literal nightmare
Pros: Cares about family above all else (but without the chip on Anthony's shoulder)Cons: just the one time he threw a fight to get paid by Lord Featherington. An act of love!
Pros: Patient afCons: We haven't been able to spend much time with Alice yet and we'd love to know her better.
Pros: delights in scandal and socializing even if it's focused on the youngCons: will call you on your bullshit but ultimately for the best
Pros: loyal brother, willing to provideCons: MARRIED ugh screw this show
Bridgertonis now streaming on Netflix.
SEE ALSO:‘Bridgerton’ Season 2 review: A satisfying, smoldering slow burnEverything to remember going into 'Bridgerton' Season 2
UPDATE: Mar. 25, 2022, 12:00 p.m. EDT This article was originally published on December 29, 2020. It's introduction has been altered to reflect the approach of Bridgerton Season 2, but its Season 1 rankings have not been changed.
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