According to MCU Wong (Benedict Wong), we live in the golden age of television. There is no shortage of quality television which includes action, comedy, drama and definitely romance like we’ve never seen before. Rather than shy away from it, TV’s romantic moments this year often gave viewers something to hold on to and root for. Before we start 2023, let’s jump into 2022 with some of the most romantic TV moments.

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Kate and Anthony’s declaration of love, “Bridgerton”, season 2

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Bridgerton pushes romance to the top of its Emmy-nominated series, and Season 2 is no exception. Gearshift from Daphne (Phoebe Dynevor) and Simon (Rare Jean Page) romance in season 1, heat flares between Anthony Bridgerton in season 2 (Jonathan Bailey) and Keith Sharma (Simone Ashley) as their contentious relationship develops into a passionate romance. Although the drama between them includes a love triangle involving Kate’s sister Edwina (Charitra Chandran) and a heated meeting in the gazebo, the season ends with the two confessing their love to each other in the garden at a ball. The emotions between them are rough as they realize they don’t want to be where there is no other. Their declaration of love is sealed with a passionate kiss as fireworks explode behind them. Now that Anthony and Kate have recently got married, we hope there will be more sweet moments between them in the third season.

Nick and Charlie’s first kiss, Heartstopper

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Too many heartbreaking moments between Nick NelsonKeith Connor) and Charlie Spring (Joe Locke) in the first season of Netflix heart block, from their first meeting to Nick’s birthday present to Charlie. However, Charlie and Nick’s first kiss is hard to beat - alone in the room, their pinkies touching, the world slows down, and adorable animation shows the two boys kissing each other. Charlie and Nick’s first kiss is tender and intimate, a precious flame growing into a bonfire between them, strong enough to melt the hearts of onlookers.

Midge and Lenny’s Hot Acquaintance, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Season 4

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Who would have thought that the two characters’ moment in a prison cell in the first season would lead to one of their most heated encounters just three seasons later? This is exactly what happens between Midge Maisel (Rachel Brosnahan) and Lenny Bruce (Luke Kirby). The insane chemistry between Brosnahan and Kirby pays off when Midge and Lenny get stuck together in a hotel room and succumb to each other’s attraction. Like ships in the night, their connection is close but temporary, but we won’t forget it anytime soon. Thanks The Amazing Mrs Maisel for making our wildest dreams come true!

Steed and Blackbeard’s first kiss, “Our flag means death”

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You don’t expect a comedy about pirates to touch your soul, but that’s exactly what Our flag means death does in its first season. After Stede Bonn (Rhys Darby) leaves his family and high society for a life on the high seas, he meets the famous pirate Blackbeard (Taika Waititi), who offers to show him the ropes. Their budding friendship turns into a budding romance when Blackbeard tenderly kisses Steed after discovering Stede makes him happy. From the romantic soundtrack to their passionate plans for a fresh start together, this moment sealed the deal for this ship.

Joyce and Hopper FINALLY Kiss, Stranger Things Season 4

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We not only waited very strange things come back, but audiences were also waiting for the day when Jim Hopper (David Harbor) and Joyce Byers (Winona Ryder) finally got together. Once Joyce receives a message confirming that Hopper is still alive, she fights her way into the Soviet Union to rescue him. One day she and Murray BaumanBrett Gelman) save Hopper, she and the former sheriff will be left alone. While shirtless, Hopper proceeds to tell Joyce about his plans for a dinner date they were supposed to have during Season 3. All the preparation and anticipation finally come to a head as the two are drawn to each other and continue to kiss. The villain of the scene is the phone that cuts off this scene. Still, as the unofficial parents of the Hawkins party, this moment is significant.

Burt and Irving’s Forehead Touch, The Gap, Season 1

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Love can be found in the darkest places; this is the case in Severance between Irving Bailiff (John Turturro) and Bert Goodman (Christopher Walken), two elderly people from different departments of the mysterious company Lumon Industries. While the mystery of what Lumon is really up to is revealed, romance blossoms between the two men as they take refuge in each other. Bert takes Irving to his secret plant-filled location, and while they don’t act on their feelings due to Lumon discouraging romantic fraternization, Irving and Burt leaning their foreheads together is one of the most tender and intimate moments. on TV. Although Bert’s forced retirement and the truth about his friend’s life later tear them apart, their private moment at the conservatory continues.

Jimmy McGill and Kim Wexler’s Last Cigarette, Better Call Saul Season 6

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Through ups and downs Better call Saullove between jimmy mcgillBob Odenkirk) and Kim Wexler (Rhea Seehorn) remained. In the final scene of the series, while Jimmy is behind bars, Kim goes to visit Jimmy and offers him a cigarette. Little is said between them, but the silence emphasizes the love and loyalty that will always be between them. It’s a sobering moment to realize that this is most likely the last interaction between Jimmy and Kim. It is terrible to realize that they will always love each other, although they cannot be together. Somehow, love and grief feel good in a scene like this.

Greta and Carson’s first kiss, “A League of Their Own”

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There are slow burns, and there are vapors that kick in right away in the first episode. Their own league introduces us to Carson Shaw (Abbi Jacobson) and Greta Gill (D’Arcy Cardin), and from the moment they meet, something special develops between them. After talking together over martinis, surprised that they’ve never met anyone like each other, these women waste no time and kiss in a bar closet. Although they need time to be together, it’s mostly husband Carson (Patrick J. Adams), this kiss lights a fire in Carson and Greta to get us through the first season.

Rose and Dimitri’s first kiss, Vampire Academy

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Rose Hathaway (English)Sisi Stringer) and Dmitry Belikov (Kieron Moore) from An Academy of vampires there’s a tension that’s nice to watch but maddening in anticipation. Every interaction crackles with the underlying question “At this moment are they giving in to their feelings?” Fortunately, the audience did not have to wait long. When Dimitri marks Rose with a tattoo, his soft touch in the candlelit room illuminates their need for each other. Rose and Dimitri’s first passionate kiss was worth the wait.

One Night Stand Jennifer Walters and Matt Murdock, She-Hulk

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Jennifer Walters (ur.Tatyana Maslany) can kill courtrooms in She-Hulkbut she has a hard time beating the dating scene in LA. Enter Hell’s Kitchen lawyer Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox) aka Daredevil. From the moment he enters the courtroom to defend his client from Jen, there is electricity between the two lawyers/heroes. From drinking together to fighting crime together, Jen and Matt have something special. As they finish talking about their dual lifestyle issues, Matt suggests taking Jen out to dinner the next time he’s in town. Luckily, Jen offers to make the most of her time and go straight to Jen’s bedroom. We didn’t know how much we needed these two to connect, and based on Matt attending a family barbecue with Jen, we hope we get more of them.

Beth and Rip’s wedding, Yellowstone Season 4

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Over the course of four seasons of the neo-western series yellowstoneFans were counting down the days until Rip WheelerCole Houser) and Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) will finally tie the knot. In the Season 4 finale, Beth grants all of our wishes by kidnapping the priest and dragging him back to marry her and Ripa at the Yellowstone ranch. Their wedding is as unconventional as their love story, which made it even more perfect for them.

Sophie and Jesse’s First Kiss, How I Met Your Father Season 1

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how i met your father brings back charm and fun how i met your motherwhile establishing key relationships to observe. There’s something special between Sophie Tompkins after their Uber ride togetherHilary Duff) faith in love mixed with the faith of Jesse Walker (Chris Lowell) jaded cynicism. This chance meeting develops into a friendship that briefly blossoms into something more with a kiss. Although this kiss tries to start a romantic relationship but fails, it leaves viewers wanting more. While there were other men in that bar since the series premiere that could have been a father, it’s hard not to root for Jesse these days.

Halbrand and Galadriel Conversation, Rings of Power Season 1

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The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power he has no shortage of excellent relationships - just remember Arondir (Ismael Cruz Cordova) and Bronwyn (Nazanin Boniadi), Durin I.V. (Owain Arthur) and Dis (Sofia Nomvete), and possibly even Miriel (Cynthia Addai-Robinson) and Elendil (Lloyd Owen). However, the chemistry between Galadriel (Morfydd Clark) and Halbrand (Charlie Vickers) from their first meeting so hard to deny. As the first season progresses, Galadriel begins to trust and rely on Halbrand; this makes him even more destructive when it is revealed that he is actually Sauron. However, before that happens, they have an intimate conversation after interrogating Adar (Joseph Mole). From Galadriel thanking Halbrand for saving her from the abyss, to Halbrand admitting that fighting at her side set him free, this vulnerable conversation is nothing short of the intimate moments found in the best novels. Although they were doomed from the start (not to mention that Galadriel is married to Celeborn), this scene will remain frozen in time in what could have been.