There is no shame in having binged all of the delicious Bridgerton Season 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).
27. Lord Berbrooke
Pros: none. status I guess Cons: everything
26. Cressida Cowper
Pros: adaptable, fights for what she wants Cons: history of blackmail
25. Marina Thompson
Pros: New in town Cons: generally unpleasant to everyone who isn't her love George
24. Madame Genevieve Delacroix
Pros: fReNcH...maybe Cons: a lil' messy, and possibly lying about her name/origin/entire life story
23. Philippa and Prudence Featherington
Pros: Eager Cons: lacking in personality to the point where they share a spot on this list
22. Lady Featherington
Pros: fiercely protective mother Cons: beyond obsessed with appearances, seemed ready to let Marina die to avoid further scandal
21. Lord Featherington
Pros: Loves his family, one of the only people on this show unwilling to force a girl into marriage Cons: rampant gambler, missing and possibly dead
20. Daphne Bridgerton
Pros: shiny Cons: tricked her husband into nonconsensual procreation
19. Mrs. Varley
Pros: Loyal Cons: Loyal to Lady Featherington
18. Anthony Bridgerton
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!!]
17. Simon Basset
Pros: see above image Cons: can't communicate a simple thought, obsessed with spiting his dead father, a rake
16. Benedict Bridgerton
Pros: the most sexually liberated among the main families Cons: thinks he's straight :(
15. Penelope Featherington
Pros: Kind, funny Cons: Petty af, will write articles that call you out by name
14. Prince Friederich
Pros: "kind, adoring...knows what he wants," in Daphne's own words! Cons: is not Simon
13. Siena Rosso
Pros: strong, independent, sexy Cons: strong chance of relapsing with ex multiple times before you guys can start anything
12. Henry Granville
Pros: Suave as heck, artistic, friendly Cons: in love with Lord Wetherby (also married to Lucy but that doesn't appear to be a concern)
11. Queen Charlotte
Pros: QUEEN Cons: probably hates you
10. Lady Bridgerton
Pros: super single, definitely fucks Cons: still in love with her dead husband, occasionally drinks too much (but seemingly in a fun way)
9. Siena's beau
Pros: loves a woman without titles, which is bRaVe Cons: didn't realize his gf was banging Lord Bridgerton under the bleachers like dude we literally all saw it coming
8. Mr. Finch
Pros: immune to fads, loves cheese Cons: loves cheese too much?
7. Lady Whistledown's voice
Pros: sassy, soothing Cons: lacks corporeal form
6. Colin Bridgerton
Pros: total sweetheart with a lovely voice Cons: he dumb
5. Eloise Bridgerton
Pros: smart, funny, allergic to pomp and bullshit Cons: being someone's crush is her literal nightmare
4. Will Mondrich
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!
3. Alice Mondrich
Pros: Patient af Cons: We haven't been able to spend much time with Alice yet and we'd love to know her better.
2. Lady Danbury
Pros: delights in scandal and socializing even if it's focused on the young Cons: will call you on your bullshit but ultimately for the best
1. Sir Phillip Crane
Pros: loyal brother, willing to provide Cons: MARRIED ugh screw this show
Bridgerton is now streaming on Netflix.
Related Video: The horniest TV moments from 2020
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.
Topics Netflix
