Bridgerton seasons 1 and 2 have shown off some impressive sex-scenes, but it turns out many of them were inspired by another Shonda Rhimes series.

Netflix's steamy period drama Bridgerton has had its fair share of sex-scenes throughout its two seasons and, as it turns out, some of these scenarios have actually been inspired by sultry moments in another Shonda Rhimes TV series. Among the many different shows Shonda Rhimes has written and produced in her career, all of them have shared the qualities of drama, fun and diverse ensembles, and intense romance. Therefore, it is unsurprising that the techniques and tricks used in one show might appear in another.

Netflix's Bridgerton is a period romance story based on a set of novels by Julia Quinn. Each season follows one character out of a vast ensemble on their path to finding love. The series has released two seasons so far, with a third and a spin-off both on the way. Bridgerton is also the tenth TV show to be produced by Shonda Rhimes' company Shondaland, and it definitely carries hallmarks of Rhimes' style and storytelling. While Rhimes stays true to certain aspects of Julia Quinn's novels, she has changed the Bridgerton world to reflect a more diverse set of characters, and has transformed steamy book scenes into dramatic onscreen encounters.

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When it came to the sex scenes in Bridgerton season 1, Shonda Rhimes and her team compared notes with her previous show, Grey's Anatomy, and openly borrowed techniques and ideas to use in Bridgerton. Julie Anne Robinson, a director of particularly spicy episodes in both series, spoke about this phenomenon (via Refinery29). In particular, she noted the ways in which both shows focus on an older version of love in which affection is often wordless, and even touchless, but still maintains intensity and importance.

One of Robinson's Grey's Anatomy inspirations was Cristina Yang and Owen Hunt. In one particular scene, the pair walk side by side with their hands not quite touching. The moment is reminiscent of Pride and Prejudice, and portrays how little needs to happen between the two for sparks to fly. These types of scenes, where the couple slowly but surely become more attracted to each other through touch, definitely influenced the Daphne and Simon story in Bridgerton. Robinson also discussed how nudity in both series is used to represent vulnerability and is never used gratuitously, with both actors in the couple feeling comfortable and beautiful.

Although Grey's Anatomy merely forays into love and relationships, those themes make up the entire premise of Bridgerton, turning the intimate moments into vital parts of the series. It became a necessity to have sex-scenes that balanced the dramatic and the realistic, and fit the pacing and dynamic of each relationship. On top of that, because of the time period of the series, creators had to work within the limits of the Regency era, and what would have been appropriate at that time. It makes sense that Shonda Rhimes' team worked hard to incorporate the best tropes and ideas from previous content into the raunchiest Bridgerton moments in seasons 1 and 2.

Beyond having Shonda Rhimes as a creator, Bridgerton and Grey's Anatomy share a much more private, sensual connection when it comes to sex-scenes. These similarities in romantic and sexual moments between the two are positive, because the tropes are thoughtful and clearly appreciated by audiences, judging from the reaction to Bridgerton. In all likelihood, these Shondaland connections will continue into Bridgerton season 3.

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