This has been quite a year for romance on screen! This year’s most romantic scenes on TV and movies have seen everything from sweet, adorable first kisses and long-simmering slow burns to scenes that have seriously fogged our screens. Whether they rock us on the big screen or turn up the heat on TV, these sexy, romantic scenes got hearts beating — or just inspired a chorus of “awwww.”
Some of the best romantic scenes of the year have introduced us to new couples we didn’t even know we needed until now, while others were the very satisfying culmination of several years of sexual tension. Either way, they’re incredible examples of why onscreen chemistry is so important, and they’re among the most memorable pop culture moments of 2022. That’s why we’re celebrating these end-of-the-year scenes! From soft, cozy moments to scenes so steamy they’ll melt your screens (and in no particular order), here are some of our favorite romantic moments from TV and movies in 2022.