When Bridgerton
galloped onto Netflix screens in December 2020, it redefined period drama for the streaming age. Shonda Rhimes’ lavish adaptation of Julia Quinn’s novels blended diverse casting and corseted romance with modern pop sensibilities, drawing 82 million households in its debut month. The show broke records as Netflix’s top series back then, earned Regé-Jean Page an NAACP Image Award, and claimed an Emmy for lush hairstyling and narration. While later seasons faced divided critics, the Ton’s gossip-fueled world spawned merchandise lines and global fandoms, cementing its status as a streaming landmark.
The 2025 BAFTA TV Awards spotlighted television’s most unforgettable scenes, with Bridgerton’
s one specific scene stealing the spotlight.
Bridgerton tops 2025 BAFTA TV Awards memorable moment
The 2025 BAFTA TV Awards unveiled its nominees
for the Memorable Moment Award, with Bridgerton
leading the race. Sponsored by P&O Cruises, the fan-voted category celebrated iconic TV scenes that resonated with audiences. Bridgerton
’s nomination centered on the viral carriage scene, where Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) confessed his love to Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan). The moment, blending tension and romance, became a social media sensation, solidifying the show’s cultural footprint.
2025 BAFTA TV Awards nominations for the Memorable Moment Award have been unveiled:
• Bridgerton – “THE” carriage scene where Colin admits his true feelings for Penelope
• Gavin & Stacey: The Finale – As the other guests admit their doubts, Smithy gets Mick’s opinion before… pic.twitter.com/FjQjQWh50R
— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) March 12, 2025
Five other nominees joined Bridgerton
in the category. Gavin & Stacey: The Finale
earned a nod for Smithy’s emotional cliffhanger, while Mr Bates vs The Post Office
highlighted Jo Hamilton’s Horizon helpline call. Rivals
secured a spot for its absurd tennis scene, Strictly Come Dancing
celebrated Chris McCausland’s moving ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ routine, and Traitors
was recognized for Paul’s shocking Ross is my son twist. The nominees, curated by a jury of TV critics chaired by BAFTA Television Committee Chair Hilary Rosen, 2024 reflected most impactful small-screen moments. Voting closing on April 25th, 2025, with the winner will be announced at the BAFTA Television Awards on May 11th, 2025.
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