From Anthony to Hyacinth, not every Bridgerton sibling shines equally, and here’s our definitive ranking of all eight.
Netflix’s Bridgerton has become a cultural phenomenon since dropping on Christmas Day 2020, racking up billions of viewing minutes and cementing itself as one of the streamer’s biggest hits. At the heart of this Regency romance saga are the Bridgerton siblings: eight kids named alphabetically from Anthony to Hyacinth, each with their own quirks and eventual love story.
With three seasons in the books and Benedict’s season coming in 2026, we’ve spent plenty of quality time with this aristocratic brood. But let’s be real: some siblings have way more main character energy than others. So grab your tea and let’s rank all eight Bridgerton kids from “who are you again?” to “give them all the screen time.”
8. Gregory Bridgerton – The Background Brother
Look, we need to talk about Gregory. This kid has been furniture for three entire seasons. Will Tilston seems like a perfectly fine actor, but the writers have given him absolutely nothing to work with. He’s gone from 12 to 14 years old on screen, and his most memorable contribution has been… playing on the floor with Hyacinth? That’s it?
In the books, Gregory’s story (On the Way to the Wedding) involves him falling for his crush’s best friend in a classic romantic mix-up. It’s actually pretty entertaining! But that’s the eighth book, meaning if the show even makes it that far, we’re talking years from now.
For now, Gregory exists as proof that the Bridgertons had more than five children. He shows up for family dinners, stands in the background of ballroom scenes, and occasionally gets a line or two. The poor guy deserves better, but until the writers remember he exists, he’s firmly planted at the bottom of this list.
7. Hyacinth Bridgerton – The Precocious Pest
Hyacinth falls into that tricky category of “cute kid character who hasn’t evolved past being cute.” Florence Hunt does her best with what she’s given, bringing youthful energy to the youngest Bridgerton. But after three seasons, Hyacinth’s entire personality can be summed up as “nosy little sister who asks awkward questions.”
Remember when she pestered Daphne about marrying Prince Friedrich? Or when she was just generally underfoot during family moments? That’s pretty much her whole vibe. To be fair, she’s only 12 in Season 3, so there’s not a ton you can do with a character that young in a romance-heavy show.
The books promise good things. She eventually falls for Lady Danbury’s grandson while translating an Italian diary, and she’s described as wickedly witty with serious spunk. But we haven’t seen any of that yet. Right now, she’s the family’s precocious youngest who exists mostly for comedic relief and to remind us that yes, there are indeed eight Bridgerton children.
6. Francesca Bridgerton – The Mystery That Never Materialized
Oh, Francesca. Where do we even start? This girl spent most of Season 1 conveniently “away at Bath” and barely showed up in Season 2 before disappearing completely. Thanks to actress Ruby Stokes’ scheduling conflicts with Lockwood & Co., Francesca became the most absent Bridgerton sibling, which is wild considering she’s supposed to be part of the main cast.
Season 3 finally brought her back (with a new face, as Hannah Dodd took over the role), and we finally got to see what all the fuss was about. Turns out, Francesca is the total opposite of her outgoing siblings. She’d rather play piano in a quiet corner than work a ballroom, and honestly? Relatable.
Her romance with John Stirling was refreshingly low-key, based on comfortable silence rather than passionate speeches. When she told Violet she didn’t need explosive passion, it felt like the show acknowledging that not everyone wants the same love story.
But here’s the twist: Season 3’s finale introduced Michaela Stirling, and Francesca literally forgot her own married name when meeting her. Book readers know what’s coming: John dies young, and Francesca eventually falls for his cousin. The potential is absolutely there for Francesca to climb this ranking, but three seasons of absence are hard to overcome.
5. Daphne Bridgerton – The Problematic Duchess
Daphne Bridgerton walked so the other siblings could run, and we need to acknowledge that. As Season 1’s lead, Phoebe Dynevor’s Daphne was our entry point into the Bridgerton world, and her fake-dating-turns-real romance with Simon launched this whole phenomenon.
She was gorgeous, determined, and the diamond of the season, everything a Regency heroine should be. But here’s the thing: Daphne hasn’t aged particularly well as a character. That scene where she continues intimacy with Simon when he’s unable to consent? Yeah, that’s assault, and the show’s attempt to frame it as a misguided moment from a sheltered woman doesn’t really land.
Beyond that controversy, Daphne just became kind of… irrelevant? After her season ended, she popped up in Season 2 to give Anthony advice, but without Regé-Jean Page’s Simon around, those scenes felt flat. By Season 3, she’s barely there, just brief cameos that remind us she exists.
It’s a shame because the books keep Daphne active in her siblings’ lives, but the show just didn’t know what to do with her after her own story wrapped. She’s historically important to the series and had a strong debut, but that’s about where her contributions end.
4. Benedict Bridgerton – The Artistic Free Spirit
Benedict is the sibling everyone wants to be friends with. Luke Thompson brings this warm, laid-back energy that makes Benedict instantly likable, and as the spare heir, he’s got the freedom to actually enjoy life while Anthony handles all the responsibility.
We’ve watched him pursue his art, grapple with imposter syndrome after discovering his Royal Academy acceptance was bought, not earned, and explore relationships that challenge social norms. Season 3 took Benedict on a journey of sexual exploration that had the internet buzzing. His relationship with Lady Tilley Arnold and her friends showed a character willing to push boundaries and figure out who he really is.
What makes Benedict work is that he feels like a real person trying to find his place in the world. He’s not the heir, he’s not sure his art is good enough, and he’s definitely not ready to settle down just because society says he should. The news that Season 4 will focus on his romance with Sophie Baek (the show’s version of Sophie Beckett) has fans hyped.
The Cinderella-inspired story involves a masquerade ball, a mysterious woman in silver, and Benedict finally getting his main character moment. He’s consistently been good, providing solid supporting storylines and emotional moments, but he hasn’t quite had that defining arc yet. Season 4 might just push him up this ranking.
3. Colin Bridgerton – The Underestimated Hero
Colin Bridgerton spent two entire seasons being the butt of the joke (both within the show and among fans), and honestly, he deserved better from the start. Everyone saw him as charming but empty-headed, including his own family, and watching him struggle with feeling purposeless hit differently.
Luke Newton played Colin’s insecurity so subtly that when Season 3 finally made him the lead, his transformation felt earned rather than sudden. This is a guy who used charm as armor, who traveled constantly because he didn’t know who he was when standing still, and who desperately wanted to matter to someone.
Enter Penelope Featherington, his little sister’s best friend, whom he’d never really seen until suddenly he couldn’t stop seeing her. Their friends-to-lovers arc delivered everything fans wanted: the carriage scene that broke the internet, emotional confrontations about Penelope’s Lady Whistledown secret, and Colin’s journey from boy to man.
Watching him process that betrayal while still loving her showed serious depth. By the season’s end, Colin wasn’t just Penelope’s husband; he was a published author supporting his wife’s career, finally finding both love and purpose.
The character growth across three seasons is remarkable, taking him from charming fool to complex romantic lead. Colin proved that sometimes the overlooked middle child has the most interesting story to tell.
2. Eloise Bridgerton – The Rebellious Intellectual
In a show about finding husbands, Eloise Bridgerton is over here asking why finding a husband has to be the whole point of existence. Claudia Jessie’s performance makes Eloise the most relatable character in the entire series. She’s smart, frustrated by the limited options available to women, and determined to have a life beyond being someone’s wife.
While her siblings navigate courtship, Eloise would rather attend political rallies, educate herself, and generally question every patriarchal rule, keeping herself boxed in. Her friendship with Penelope was the emotional core of the early seasons, making their explosive falling-out over the Lady Whistledown reveal absolutely devastating. Watching them slowly rebuild trust provided some of the show’s most genuine emotional moments.
Season 3 showed real growth for Eloise. Her brief friendship with Cressida Cowper revealed her capacity for empathy and understanding that other women are also trapped by society’s expectations. Her decision to go to Scotland with Francesca showed maturity; she’s still seeking independence, but learning that doesn’t mean isolation.
What makes Eloise work is that she’s imperfect: judgmental, sometimes naive about her privilege, occasionally self-righteous. But she’s authentically trying to figure out who she is beyond her family name. Her book, To Sir Phillip, With Love, promises an unconventional romance that should suit her rebellious spirit perfectly. She’s complex, consistently interesting, and provides meta-commentary that adds serious depth to the series.
1. Anthony Bridgerton – The Tortured Viscount
Anthony Bridgerton isn’t just the best Bridgerton sibling; he’s the emotional anchor of the entire series, and Jonathan Bailey’s performance is chef’s kiss perfection.
From day one, Anthony was established as a man carrying an impossible weight. He watched his father die from a bee sting, became responsible for his entire family while barely an adult, and developed a deep-seated fear that he’d die young just like Edmund did.
This trauma manifested as an inability to be vulnerable, a belief that love was dangerous, and a determination to marry for duty rather than passion. Season 2 gave us one of television’s all-time great romances with Kate Sharma. Their enemies-to-lovers dynamic was electric, filled with longing looks, heated arguments, and Anthony fighting his feelings because loving someone meant risking devastating loss.
That “bane of my existence” speech? Iconic. Watching this controlled, duty-bound man completely unravel because of his love for Kate was peak television. Bailey brought extraordinary emotional range: from the traumatized boy holding his dying father to the stern patriarch to the man undone by desire.
Even his Season 1 mistakes made sense within his trauma. Post-Season 2, married Anthony is delightful. His playful scenes with Kate in Season 3 show a man transformed, finally able to be who he always wanted to be while still maintaining that protective big brother energy. Anthony represents everything Bridgerton does best: complex character development, earned romance, and exploration of how trauma and love intersect.
What makes the Bridgerton siblings work as an ensemble is that they each represent different approaches to love, duty, and self-discovery within the same restrictive society. From Anthony’s trauma-driven arc to Eloise’s rejection of convention, from Colin’s search for purpose to Benedict’s artistic soul, the series uses this family to explore how different people navigate identical pressures.
As the show continues with confirmed Seasons 5 and 6, these rankings will definitely shift. Gregory and Hyacinth will (hopefully) get actual storylines, Francesca’s complex future is just beginning, and Benedict’s about to have his moment. But for now, Anthony Bridgerton stands as proof that the most compelling character is the one given space to be flawed, traumatized, and ultimately transformed.
What do you think of our ranking? Did your favorite sibling get done dirty, or do you agree Anthony reigns supreme? Drop your thoughts in the comments below and let us know which Bridgerton you’d rank number one!
All three seasons of Bridgerton are streaming now on Netflix, with Season 4 premiering in 2026. Time for a rewatch to prepare for Benedict’s big moment!
