Bridgerton Seasons Ranked: The Surprising Winner Revealed
Netflix's Regency period drama, Bridgerton, has captivated audiences with its blend of romance, drama, and scandal. Over its run, the series has experienced notable highs and lows, leaving fans debating which season stands out as the best. As viewers eagerly await the second half of season four, many are revisiting past episodes. Here, we present a comprehensive ranking of all Bridgerton seasons from the least impressive to the absolute best—be warned, spoilers abound.
5. Bridgerton Season 3
Season three of Bridgerton introduced the friends-to-lovers romance between Penelope Featherington, revealed as Lady Whistledown, and Colin Bridgerton. Despite the dramatic unmasking and steamy moments, such as the carriage scene soundtracked by Pitbull's Give Me Everything, the central relationship failed to fully resonate with audiences. The season's focus was often diluted by excessive subplots involving the rest of the ton, detracting from the main couple's impact. Highlights included Cressida Cowper's extravagant puff sleeves and Mama Featherington's humorous sex advice, which ironically overshadowed the lead romance.
4. Bridgerton Season 2
Season two featured one of Bridgerton's most beloved couples, Anthony Bridgerton and Kate Sharma, in a slow-burn enemies-to-lovers storyline. However, an unnecessary love triangle with Edwina Sharma dampened the romance, portraying Edwina as naive and unaware of the chemistry between her sister and fiancé. The protracted wedding episode added drama for the sake of it, straying from Julia Quinn's original novel, The Viscount Who Loved Me, which offered a more solid plot without such contrivances.
3. Bridgerton Season 4
While still unfolding, season four is shaping up to be one of Bridgerton's strongest entries. The sizzling chemistry between Benedict Bridgerton and Sophie Baek captivates viewers, with a tight focus on the primary couple enhancing the narrative. The introduction of the Maid Wars brings a gritty, upstairs-downstairs dynamic, elevating the series beyond its usual frothy, sexy fantasy. Depending on its conclusion in part two, this season could solidify its place as a standout.
2. Bridgerton Season 1
Season one launched the world into Shondaland's glossy take on Regency romance, revolutionizing the period drama genre. With diverse casting, instrumental pop covers, and steamy scenes, it set a high bar. The fake-courting-to-falling-in-love trope between Simon Basset and Daphne Bridgerton hit hard, complemented by gritty elements like Simon's childhood trauma and Daphne's lack of sexual education, which added depth and realism.
1. Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story
Topping the list is the prequel limited series, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. Penned by Shonda Rhimes, it delves into the nuanced romance between King George III and Queen Charlotte, exploring his mental health issues and her role in the Great Experiment. The series enriches the Bridgerton universe with real-life elements and speculative fiction, featuring stellar performances from the younger cast and poignant scenes from the present timeline. It's a crowning achievement that outshines the main series.
Bridgerton season four, part two, is set for release on Netflix on February 26, promising more drama and romance for fans to devour.
