NOT FOR KIDS!
No, I do not wish to live in that era due to various factors, but I enjoy series like The Crown, The Royals, etc., and Bridgerton. No, I’m not the type who will admire the dresses from that era (dressing up like that every day must have been torturous) or like the fact that the men were mostly dominating or relate to marriage being the only thing on everyone’s mind. I guess I’m intrigued mostly by the language they speak, the palaces or castles they live in and the royalty around the people (the interiors, the chandeliers, the pillars, etc). Whether the inside is the same house they show from the outside or not, I still love the whole grandeur of it all. Oh! And the way they conduct themselves, with style, grace and confidence.
If you want to know more about Bridgerton’s various exquisite locations, click here.
It’s very interesting (quite opposite of today’s GenZ’s language) when they say:
“indeed” instead of “yeah”
“greetings” instead of “hi”
“farewell” instead of “bye”
“splendid” instead of “nice”
“apologies” instead of “sorry”
“make haste” instead of “quick”
“pinnacle” instead of … (cough cough)
“my good fellow, I am utterly astounded by your actions” instead of “brrrruuuh”.
Did you know that there are videos of the Bridgerton fireplace and other ambiance on YouTube to help you study, relax or sleep? I was amused to see such videos having more than 20,000 views. It’s basically a fireplace with the sound of its fire crackling for 12 hours.
Before we review the seasons, one by one, let’s get the order of the Bridgerton siblings straight.
The series began with introductions of the rich and famous (high society/ton) in a town called Mayfair.
This season was about Daphne (the eldest Bridgerton daughter) and Simon (the Duke of Hastings). It was a nice fake-to-real romance kind of story. Besides their love story, I loved the camaraderie between the Bridgerton siblings and the discipline managed by their mother, Violet Bridgerton.
This season also introduced Lady Whistledown, a mystery writer of everybody’s secrets.
However, every time Benedict (played by Luke Thompson) came on screen, I wondered why he wasn’t the main character. His looks and charm were totally irresistible. I cannot recall a series where the most handsome guy was NOT the main character. Or not the main villain. I mean, he had to be the main something! Anthony is good-looking, but Benedict has a cute face, charm and lots of warmth.
Mind you, this was the first time I had ever heard of the Bridgertons.
Well, when you have enjoyed the first season, it is only fitting to delve into the next. This season mainly focused on Anthony (the eldest son) and Kate (Kathani Sharma). It was a good enemies-to-lovers kind of story while Lady Whistledown was shocking the whole town with her gossip!
Queen Charlotte was getting quite interested in knowing who Lady Whistledown is.
This miniseries was a spin-off of Bridgerton that revolved around Queen Charlotte’s life – her arrival in London, marriage to King George III, managing her husband’s episodic madness and reign as a lonely monarch.
This story speaks of strength, resilience, patience and true love. I thought that perhaps the series could also continue to include the lives of her many children and how she managed them while still being the Queen of England. You know, just to keep the series going. India Amarteifio did a great job as young Queen Charlotte.
I’m hoping for more spin-offs such as this.
This season was all about the complex relationship between Colin (the third-eldest son) and Penelope Featherington. Penelope transforms her look, upsets a lot of people, but is determined to secure a husband this season. It was a simple friends-to-lovers story.
In the meantime, thanks to Queen Charlotte, the town is made aware of the true identity of Lady Whistledown.
This season was okay. It didn’t have the charm like the previous two seasons or perhaps I didn’t find Colin as hot as Anthony or Benedict. Hahaha!
This season started with Lady Bridgerton hosting the first ball (the first major social event of the season) instead of Lady Danbury. Benedict (second-eldest son) is all over the place with his free spirit exploring his sexuality until he is asked for a commitment. He continues to be a rake and barely paints until he meets the Lady in Silver.
Lady Whistledown feels she’s now a mere muse for the Queen but continues to write, keeping in mind her public identity. And Lady Danbury is looking for a lady-in-waiting (for Queen Charlotte) to replace her, as she wants to leave and return to her family home.
Until part 2 of Season 4 was released, we were still waiting to see what happened after Benedict’s scandalous words to Sophie Baek (the maid/ward of Lord Penwood).
After watching, I decided that it was a pretty good story, though I may have to watch season 4 again, as I was only admiring Benedict throughout! 😂
FYI – After the credits of the 8th episode, you can watch the wedding.
I hope Benedict is still there till the end of the Bridgerton series because I may not be interested in watching more seasons if he isn’t. I’m wondering what’s in store for season 5. There are plenty of speculations, and I haven’t read the books.
What I love most about Bridgerton is the richness that amazes me, the vanity that amuses me, the handsome cast that are a treat to my eyes, the bright and colourful surroundings and most of all the Bridgerton family dynamics.
Have you watched Bridgerton? What’s your take on it? Who’s your favourite?
This blog post is part of ‘Blogaberry Dazzle’ hosted by Cindy D’Silva and Noor Anand Chawla.
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