8 Almost-Couples in ‘Bridgerton,’ Ranked

Before the Bridgerton siblings fall in love and get their endgames, some obstacles have to be placed in their path — usually in the form of a secondary love interest. They almost become a couple with their suitor or mistress, but they don’t make it all the way there before they realize who they’re meant to be with.

Over the past four seasons, we’ve seen all the Bridgerton siblings have dalliances, some fleeting and others more impactful. Who could forget back in Season 1 when Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) fell head over heels for Marina Thompson (Ruby Barker), only for him to find out she was duping him? His brother, Benedict (Luke Thompson), had the most entanglements of all before settling down with Sophie (Yerin Ha).