Surprisingly intimate link between Bridgerton and Grey’s Anatomy you’ve probably never noticed

There are a bunch of shows out there that have a die-hard cult fan following.

However, the two TV programmes that everyone seems to be banging on about as of recent are none other than everyone's favourite period drama, Bridgerton, and the long-running American hospital drama, Grey's Anatomy.

So, any fans of both shows will be chuffed to know there's actually quite the surprising intimate link between them that you've probably never noticed before.

Now, Julie Anne Robinson, who has directed episodes of both the 'ton and Grey's Anatomy, has opened up about how the two shows that are seemingly worlds apart in terms of plot, characters and era are actually somewhat connected.

Speaking to Refinery 29 back in 2021, Julie revealed the link between Grey's 'Beat Your Heart Out' and Bridgerton’s two liveliest episodes of the first season, the series premiere and 'Swish'.

The director revealed that both shows are driven by the 'baroque' notion of 'the love that cannot speak'.

"There was an element of ['Beat Your Heart Out'] not taking itself too seriously — of playing up the romantic tropes early on in the episode," Julie explained.

"That was also something that we tried to do with Bridgerton, which was to be a little bit self-referential."

Julie Anne Robinson directed episodes in both Bridgerton and Grey's Anatomy. (Netflix)

"What I really enjoyed when I was watching it was how that turns on a dime and becomes really emotional but truthful — it’s grounded."

Opening up about the importance of nudity in both shows, Julie shared her reasoning behind why Owen being shirtless in a scene with Cristina in the Grey's Anatomy episode was so pivotal in driving the storyline

"The reason it was written like that was because he was made vulnerable at that moment in front of [Cristina]. You realise that it’s never gratuitous," he continued.

"That’s the thing that we were really working hard to do on Bridgerton, to never put the actors in an uncomfortable position."

Both Bridgerton and Grey's Anatomy share a similarly steamy connection. (ABC)

Julie went on to explain the performance of getting the vibe just right when shooting the steamier scenes in Bridgerton, adding: "I learned this from Grey’s Anatomy: To light the men as beautifully as the women.

"To be really careful about how you shoot people. That was something I was really aware of while I was shooting Bridgerton."

Looking back on the 'Beat Your Heart Out' episode, which also included the first kiss of queer couple Callie and Arizon, Julie resolved: "It’s very sexy!

"That felt like a revelation. That really did. When we were shooting that. It felt very much, even in that moment, a part of cultural history."