This has been a pretty great year for romance on screen! This year’s most romantic scenes in TV and movies have seen everything from sweet, adorable first kisses and long-simmering slow burns to scenes that have seriously steamed up our screens. Whether they’re sweeping us away on the big screen or turning up the heat on TV, these sexy, romantic scenes have sent pulses racing – or just inspired a chorus of “awwww”s.
Some of the year’s best romantic scenes have introduced us to new couples we didn’t even realize we needed until now, while others have been the very satisfying culmination of several years’ worth of sexual tension. Either way, they’re incredible examples of why onscreen chemistry matters so much, and they’ve been among 2022’s most unforgettable moments in pop culture. That’s why we’re celebrating these scenes as the year wraps up! From soft, cozy moments to scenes so hot they’ll melt your screens (and in no particular order), here are some of our favorite romantic moments from TV and movies in 2022.