Also it’s not just friends to lovers, it’s CHILDHOOD friends to lovers. They should have included at least the flashback of how they first met and how a young Penelope fell for an oblivious young Colin. Instead they mentioned it while eating sweets together like that would satiate us… They really missed an opportunity to show us, not tell us, just how deep their friendship is and why it may be hard for Colin in particular to take the next step

I personally attribute the weakness of Colin's change of heart storyline to bad writing. Based on what I heard going into this season, I thought this would be a friends to lovers story, with and extended pygmalion riff where Colin would realize his feeling for Pen as he helped her become a more confident and poised lady of society. Annoyingly, this dynamic was completely stopped after and episode and a half when gossips started talking about them. Because of this writing choice, there's no reason for Colin and Pen to spend time one on one and for him to grow into seeing her in a new romantic way gradually over time. Instead, Pen asks for a kiss, and that somehow magically makes him realize he loved her all along. The best acting in the world couldn't make this character arc work, because it's inherently weak and nonsensical.

10 eps would’ve been better with the expanded cast.

Collin is a writer, he could have narrated his internal dialogue. The clutter of the multiple stories removed tension between Colin and Pen, because they simply weren't really as relevant as other categories and we lacked context for how Colin was feeling. It's unfortunate the show decided to go this route, thus far. I'm hopeful, however, that their subplot will be a reoccurring theme in various other seasons.

The issue with the multiple storylines is because Polin was not done enough justice. We all know and are expecting Polin and you are right--Penelope is doing what she needs to do in the story. Colin is just... there is a lot to be desired. And that's why we hate that there are so many storylines because it feels like the writers need to dedicate more time to serve his part of the story. So frustrating.

I liked that they snuck in the “ABCDE FU” song in there. Having a cuss hidden in a fancy old timey song with violins is just so hilarious to me 😂

Even though I disliked the "what's his face" 😅 character, I think the plotline of him explaining to her that he will probably never love her makes sense and brings some realism to the picture. Pen was always a romantic, but like most women in those times, the propect of never getting married is way more scary and humiliating than never finding love, hence the sacrifice she would need to make for the sake of feeling as part of society and finally being able to feel like a normal person devoid of scrutiny. The plotline, in my oppinion, brings some realistic tension to the choice between love or duty that many women had to face in the past

Can we all agree that old what's his face (Lord Debling) is YUM-MY! Like, Colin had this whole dramatically shot reveal for his new look and I gasped but when Lord D. calmly walked into frame my heart STOPPED. All these other suitors are boys. Lord D. is a MAN!

Our issue with the multiple storylines were it made the show cluttered. A couple of them felt unnecessary and did not elevate the characters or prevented the cohesiveness with the main storylines. I also feel cutting down a couple of them will develop Colin and Pen more so you can more of his internal monologue. Honestly, Luke Newton’s (colin) was great in my opinion. He and Nichola (penelope) did well adding these subtle nuances and nods to the book characters. They love their characters and the source material and I felt their chemistry was fire. But am hoping some of the storylines end so we can get more of the main couple and hope the LW drama is not too amped up so we can take a breather with the main characters as they resolve things.

Colin‘s character arc INFURIATED ME. So much wasted potential, such weak choices. 😭 8:22 I agree with all of this ❤

I think you could look at Cressida and know her clothing is odd just by looking at other members of the ton.

I hated the Mondrich storyline. It felt like an utter waste of time. I don’t mind the actors or characters but why do I care? Who are they even connected to?

Yes, there will be more angst and pining but they would already be official lovers as everything else unfolds. The carriage scene happened that past the point of no return. So the excitement of the friendship blossoming to something more is gone. They didn't even try to bread crumb us in to anticipating a confession, a steamy scene, and a proposal. They gave us the entire loaf of bread in one scene. What most of us just wanted before the big moments was Colin's extra pining and groveling. Just a little bit more of it!! I don't want to get my hopes up for Part 2 since I strongly feel like they will be tunneling straight on the chase for Lady Whistledown that will eat all the Polin scenes. But just to feed my absolute delusion, maybe the writers deliberately made Colin's character be impulsive to marry (since this also happened to him with Marina), then eventually gets to FINALLY step back and have a long process once he finds out Penelope is LW. In that way, we have more knowledge about his character this time. But then again, things don't always go our way.

Regarding the costumes, I feel that your impressions are all deliberate: Colin does look out of place because he is struggling with his identity a bit and became the 'I just got back from ___' guy with not much else going on. Cressida's increasingly garish looks match her growing despair over aging out of the marriage market and into a loveless, arranged marriage. The Featheringtons properly carry this season with delightful surprise. I think you *may* have missed that Debling was initially searching for a marriage of practicality as was Pen, who was dropping the idea of marrying for love (since Colin said smth absolutely ruthless about her in the previous season) in order to get out from under her family. However, repairing her friendship with Colin plus the new perspective he was forced to have of her allowed the feelings to resurface and she began to hope for love at some point again. Debling made it clear that wasn't smth he could promise, hence why he hoped for a wife who already had fulfilling hobbies and did well on her own. I don't understand the complaints about other characters receiving screentime, the rest of the cast help tie the world together. And so far, I'm enjoying the show more than I think I would the books, as the books apparently took Colin TEN YEARS to get a move on with Pen. I do agree though, the rando threesomes are a tiresome waste of film that would have been better utilized elsewhere unless it's just to be a constant reminder of how vast the double standards are between the men and women of the ton. Alas, I don't sense this is an issue the show intends to address this season, so I'm doubtful of that being the narrative intent.

I liked the blonde man much more than I liked Colin. Throughout the whole season I kept asking myself "should we like Colin? should i even care?". I was really shipping the couple in the second season, but this new storyline left me feeling completely dull.

I like that Mondrich story because it’s the first story told of a member of the Ton that was not born or married into wealth. And that kind of pressure to assimilate is stressful. So watching them navigate is endearing, in my opinion, as is their romance.

One of the more interesting things is getting a new couple every year with the other dropping into the background.

I think the writers or show runners or whoever have been reluctant to get rid of characters that no longer serve a purpose to the story and it shows. After S1, there was no longer a need for the Mondriches. They were background characters in Simon’s life and should have left when he did. And much as I love them and find them hilarious, the remaining Featheringtons other than Penelope have not been needed since S1 either. There should have just been occasional short expository scenes showing they were being cared for by the new Lord Featherington and then got married. No ruby nonsense, none of this pregnancy race. And I really don’t think Francesca should have made her debut this season. There’s a reason each book focuses on only one child and her having an entire storyline of her own really pulls focus from Penelope and Colin. It’s not Game of Thrones - the episodes are much shorter and just seem rushed and unfocused when there’s this much going on.

I don’t have a problem with side plots I’m Bridgerton, I like them. But I do have a problem with side plots that take time away from the development of the main couple, while having little to nothing to do with it. They should have either cut some or made it ten episodes instead of eight. And I keep seeing people say some of the critiques might be fixed in the second part; however my main criticism is I didn’t buy that Colin wanted to marry Penelope. Yeah, we saw a little pining, but that entire arc was super underdeveloped and since he’s already proposed it’s not like that can go back and fix that issue now.

The threesome and what not didnt seem very Colin like! his brothers of course but not him! but i think it goes back to the 1st episode where Lady whistledown says he is acting like someone his not. Like how he is supposed to be. I was also dissapointed in how we didnt have enough family moments which exsisted alot in the previous seasons...I love penelope, shes my 2nd favorite character and i do agree that it was a bit too fast with the both of them. I feel they needed more time or at least obviously Colin does. I do like them but i feel like their story shouldnt have happened yet. and the side stories were not as great as the previous series as well.

I actually loved Colin's costumes because based on that snippet of his diary and the conversation he has with his 'friends' he is actually, honestly, pretending to be someone other than who he is. Like 'this is what you want? F*kn fine, whatever'. Like Pen's observation as Lady Whistledown that he'd suffered a tragic personality transplant was on point. He's wearing a costume because he's pretending.

My only complaint is that the season is too short. I don't mind the focus on other characters, since I personally believe that it fits the adaptation from book to TV. Books let us get inside of the characters' minds, TV fleshes out the world and helps us visualize the characters interacting. I just wished the Mondrich family had a bit more impact on the story after all. Right now they don't feel like one of the gears that keep the machine running, but like oiling the machine occasionally. It makes the machine work, sure, but I don't need to see the manufacturing process of the oil just to make the machine run.

Maybe I'm in the minority here. I completely disagree that previous leads need to have more screen time than the current leads. The old leads have served their purpose. This isn't a Sci-Fi or Fantasy show where all the characters will end up together to defeat the final boss. Bridgerton is first and foremost a Series of Romance Novels. There are 8 books and each book focuses on a Bridgerton and their partner. From time to time an old lead shows up to say hi or give the occasional advice or help the plot move along. Sure I love the occasional update on the previous leads but I want most on the focus on the current leads. The focus should always be on that lead Bridgerton from the current book. There are too many side characters IMO. But I think some of them make sense. I'm still holding out full judgement until part 2 comes out.

I like the Mondrich as characters but them being part of the ton felt forced and unnecessary. Also, in the books Francheska wasn't even mentioned being interested with a guy. They took more time on these side plots than Pen and Colin.

What I don't know is how the Bendict & Widow storyline is doing anything for anything. The Mondrich family storyline is also "okay, I guess". Also the storyline with Lady Danbury & her brother. Like honestly, what & why? I hope they make some sense of it by season 3.5

I like a lot of the subplots this season, unlike the Featherington subplot last season.

Ask your mom, that doesn't happen in the books. You don't just lose the main couple. Take the Croquet scene in season two in the books. Both Daphne and Simon were there, and it becomes part of family reunion every year. Honestly it was laugh out loud funny in the books.

I'll wait until the second drop of Emily in Paris, at which time I will watch both shows without a forced break, and I'll do it in a one month subscription. I get more out of Amazon Prime. What I find interesting is that Colin helping Pen find a partner is too similar to season one, but no one so far is mentioning that.

Can't agree with you about wanting to invest in a huge cast of characters at the expense of focusing on the romantic pairing of the season. Bridgerton books are not Game of Thrones. They were not written to include an ongoing cast of hundreds. Each book focuses on the romance of one of the Bridgerton children, and that's what the series should do. Sure, maybe the prior season's couple shows up as happy newlyweds or if they play a role in the new season's story, but I don't want to watch Daphne and Simon bicker about wallpaper samples. And I certainly don't want to waste screen time on characters who were never even in the books at all or had minor parts (hello Mondrich family and Cressida-Just-Visiting-From-Outerspace-Cowper!) The reason that we didn't get to see Colin's feelings for Penelope change from indifference and friendship to love and longing? Because Colin Bridgerton wasn't on screen long enough for us to see anything! If TPTB insist on scrimping and only giving us 8 episode seasons, then they need to get rid of the five gazillion subplots and focus on the couple at hand and those who directly impact their story.

Fun fact they did draw attention to how Cressida s style is seen as opulent and estravagance but we see how she overdoes it to please her mother this happens during the Modeste war

I have a theory that Netflix werent confident with this couple and thats why they overcrowded so many new couples in the 1st 2 episodes which stole the organic growth of Pen and Colins friends to lovers stage. I was fine with douche colin flirting around town as long as the old sweet colin would return once he and Pen were alone during their lessons. Its just so rushed. Its like they're purposely sabotaging this couple

Tbh I think Colin was supposed to feel a bit out of place, atleast that’s how I took it, it’s mentioned a few times by Penelope he is behaving as someone he isn’t, and you see his costume change to look more and more at home at Bridgerton. The Paris look and the Pirate look are a personae to help him behave this cavalier attitude he thinks men are supposed to behave. He did come across so obnoxious, so, goal achieved? Lol Needed atleast 2 more episodes to flesh out Colin noticing her more and his internal struggle in who he wants to be and his love for her. I loved the bits where you could see him on tenterhooks, needed more of that. It did feel quite rushed, plot first, not character. In saying that, I didn’t finish the book of this. I despise Colin in the book. He is MUCH better in the show. I so agree Bridgerton has such a big cast that having more time to have all these characters, particularly the leads, be properly done. “Keep the world larger” instead of the characters disappearing off.

I’ve noticed the absence of the previous main characters, and on the occasion that they make an appearance they feel flat, like their lives have reached a conclusion. The Featherington sisters have been married off and they are still included in certain plot lines. It seems out of character for Anthony to not be invested in his siblings lives. I know that Anthony and Kate are happy and in love but I would have like to have seen some of the same fieriness and stubbornness from their season. While I enjoyed some of the secondary narratives, I think that Benedict’s could’ve been cut (I don’t see any growth/relation to his future love story). I would have preferred if Colin’s “new persona” turned out to be a complete lie (maybe lying about his encounters with women) that is unravelled as he is teaching Penelope to be herself. The dream could have come before the kiss, making Colin confused about his feelings for his life-long friend, instead of the kiss suddenly changing everything. Or, confusion from both sides, both believing that they wouldn’t stand a chance with the other. I also think they needed flashbacks of their long friendship to remind us of why they are close/well-suited.

I don't mind the cliffhanger at the end of part one; I remember when Netflix didn't exist and I had to wait a week or several weeks for the next episode. Is good every now and then not to get instant gratification. It keeps us humble.

it was nice to watch but as a romantic myself, I would have written this part differently, I expected more connection, passion, self-discovery, fight for love, more expression of love and feelings, make the characters worthy of each other. I didn't like Colin's portrayal as going to prostitutes and having threesomes, nor the 'steamy' carriage sequence and I felt everything else rushed too..My focus went on Francesa and her young love for the new Earl, rather than focusing on Penelope and Colin. I thought of Colin and Penelope as pure young people, saving themselves for love and marriage, different from the rest of the couples within the old times society, they cherished their friendship, trusted and respected each other. changing a character's personality, considering that Colin's one was very well established, it made him look like a totally different person. give this couple their personality and dignity back. I prefer to see their love gradually developing, discovering the feelings they have for each other, especially his feelings for her and what she means to him and what they have in common, rather than pushing quickly with intimate sexual moments. Sadly, the script didn't make their bond and connection convincing and genuine. I prefer less sexual scenes between them and seeing more talk, more love, what do they expect from their future together, to see them chatting more before touching each other in a sexy desire way. I wanted to understand what actually brought them closer, how he remembered their history together, how their friendship started, how it progressed, how he sees her after all these years, did he realise that she had feelings for him before? if yes, when? we didn't see that on the screen. he should have found out somehow that she loved him all these years, reason to love and adore her more, this is a reason for marriage. before he wants her physically, what does he actually feel for her? can we see Penelope through his eyes and what does she mean to him as a woman, what does he like about her personality? for these people true and honest untainted love was their life purpose, that's why pushing this couple so quickly into sexual scenes kills their chemistry and love story. I actually think they lacked chemistry because of the script, although they look nice together on screen. I also think, given these 2 people, there was so much potential to articulate their love, I would have never thought that while Penelope was older and mature, she was still innocent, virgin and introvert and would not allow him to touch her so soon, make him wait, make him wait more, be worthy and desire her truly. Given his personality, I thought that he would not want to be inappropriate with her, not until their feelings are clear and they grow closer to discover each other. these were very good old friends and one expects that they would firstly discover who is the other person when they are not in a friendship relationship before moving on to the next step. firstly, he must deserve her and secondly, she must be convinced that Colin actually has fallen in love with her...can someone rectify their love story in the second part of season 3?

From her first scene, I’ve disliked the way the character Eloise is written. (Nothing against the actor playing her in the series.) She wants more education and a chance for a career of her choice, both of which she is denied because of her gender. She is right to believe that romantic love and happy, fulfilling marriages are very rare. She doesn’t want to be rushed into marriage with a man she hardly knows and who will expect her to set aside everything she wants in order to take care of him and bear his children. I absolutely agree with her. But this being romantic fiction, the character is made to appear misguided, selfish, and socially clueless and awkward. She is unlikeable by design. This is a punishment for daring to want something different. I find this part of the series plot repugnant and upsetting.

I think the passage of time in the story is the problem. It feels rushed because the audience doesn't have a timeline for how long the feelings have been developing or when the action occurs in time. I think a good example of timeline within the story was the addition of the pregnancy since it can be up to 5-6 weeks of women displaying pregnancy symptoms...so that would make Colin's change of heart happening over the course of a month (about) rather than over 2 weeks, which is what it felt like...

Book Collin's feelings were more abrupt than this Collin... Book Collin was cool and friendly until he makes a joke about ruining Penelope. then all he thinks about is 'ruining' Penelope... And then pen asks him for kiss

This season did feel a little lacking, too many story lines and not enough time given to heating up Colin and Pen, I didn’t see much of Colin changing, I was a bit confused on their lack of chemistry given how much chemistry the actors have off screen

There are so many story lines... that all the episodes feel rushed. I liked the Mondrichs... but their story does not really add much to the Bridgerton saga and it takes time away from other things... like forcing an abrupt exit for Lord Debling and Colin "suddenly" realizing he cares for Penelope just because they kissed. Hopefully, Part 2 will be better.

I'm glad to know I'm not the only one struggling with season 3. I'm not really liking Penelope as a character due to choices the show has made. And Colin is just ... there. I felt like he had more personality as a background character in S1 & S2 then he does in his own season! Netflix might have split the season in two parts as a marketing ploy, but it's backfired for me. I can totally wait for the second half. At this point I'm just looking forward to skipping ahead to Benedict's season. Edit: I do want to say, I thoroughly enjoy Nicola Coughlan's acting. No complaints there. Just not-the-best-writing. I do think Luke Newton struggles as the romantic lead. Though, to be fair, the writing is asking an awful lot of whiplash feelings on a very short time scale.

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I always love hearing your opinions. Even though I did find myself wondering if your suggestions of what the writers should have done may have touched on things that were out of their handss (for instance, I know that Simon's actor has said he has no intention of going back to the show, and I recently heard that Daphne's actress has said she isn't interested in returning again either), I still found myself really enjoying your video here. I can't wait to hear your thoughts on part 2 (which I am also sad that we're going to have to wait until June to see; weekly episodes would be so much better than a three week long break).

I love Colin but "Hans Solo cosplay!!!" 🤣🤣🤣🤣💀💀💀💀💀💀 I can't!!

I love The Pride & Prejudice tv series! And Bridgerton!

not sure if anyone mentioned it, but yes, anachronistic use of music/modernizing costumes has been done before and my personal favorite exampled of it is "Kinght's tale" where they adjust costumes away from historical accuracy in a service of characterization and music is basically either orchestral versions of classic rock, people accapella singing rock music or its just non diagetic rock songs that advance the plot - all combined with original score.

Totally agree with your last part where you said you prefer a weekly update instead of a season split in two parts. A few months ago I realized that binge watching isn't for me because it takes the momentum out ouf the show for me. Back in the day (haha) we all watched a new episode of our favourite shows and then we had a whole week to discuss the latest episode. It was fun! Just recently I started Delicious in Dungeon where they upload the episodes on a weekly basis and guess what? It's fun again! no spoilers, heated discussions about the plot and the characters, fanart on tumblr - gives me a bit of a nostalgic vibe tbh. I really love it. Would've loved that for Bridgerton, too. But who knows? Maybe they'll try that for the next season. Oh and yeah, I also agree with you here, too. I wish they'd include the former pairings more in the upcoming season. The Bridgerton family is often portrayed as this big family who loves themselves dearly and I see it. But unfortunately the family is breaking apart with every new wedding :C

The outfits for cillin at the start feel out of place was by designe. Hell he drops the coat literly into his friends srms in episode 3 befor saving pen who doesnt notice it watching colin. So everything you found off was by designe. Its wellthoight out but that people dont noticeemakes me question if its a waste of effort by the Bridgerton team becaus its Romance. Nobody watches it for thought out arcs. But its refreshing seeing a well writen romance show.

Fun fact: while reading some magazine a i learned that they *broke furniture whilst filming a raunchy scene*

I personally dislike the scene in the carriage. It's really rushed especially in the light of the fact, that Colin is in a habit to have sex with everything that moves. He knows how overwhelming the hole situation is for Penelope. Disgusting.

I think the main problem I have with Colin and Pen is that the show has trained me to anticipate it rather than actually making me want it. I have watched this man act like a complete dumbass with no self respect for two seasons and have him switch from the with the drop of a hat with no believable development. Colin isn’t as much of an afterthought as Benedict, but he’s pretty damn close. And Pen just taking him back without any problems just infuriates me to no end. Again, the show has not made me want these two to be together. And you would think that the pairing that has had more screentime than anyone would have more believable payoff to them finally kissing, but they don’t. It just feels rushed and like a giant waste of my time.

I was really hoping for more Francesca, especially considering she wasn’t even a character in s1 and 2. A lot of people didn’t even realise that daphne and Eloise had a 4th sister. Weekly would have been better, as it builds hype for each episode, rather than nothing in between part 1 and 2

This is one of the first of your videos I have seen ❤ when you said that you loved Regency European tales except the recent Persuasion, I absolutely knew we were on the same wavelength. Just from the trailer I couldn't have watched that. I adore Bridgerton and agree that the smouldering tension of the last 2 series is just not as evident here. I'm glad for the parallel storyline but it also feels sad not to have had any interaction with Daphne and her growing family xx

Overall it was enjoyable and looking forward to part 2. I think there would be less critique about other characters having more screen time has the writers really make Colin grovel and go through the pinning stage properly. I think I saw/heard someone somewhere say there could have been narration from Colin over certain scenes with his inner monologue. Definitely feel sorry for Lord Debling

Collins clothes are so different because he travelled so much over the off season and as he said “found himself, made himself most comfortable with who he is. Collin also says to the guys at the table that he is lonely and we know from season 2 that his eldest brother pushed him to “sow his wild seeds”. Also before confiding in his mother about friends and becoming more with Pen he tells the guys that he is lonely and tired of being cavalier so he is showing that he no longer wants to live like his brothers and wants to be wed.

I JUST NEED MORE POLIN PLEASEEEE

So, I actually read a bunch of the books, back in the day. I still have them on my shelf. And, although I have this story, I've never actually read it. So, I can't say too much about accuracy. But, my thoughts on this season thus far are...yeah, I'm not as gripped as I was during the first two seasons. I don't know why, either. It bothers me that I wasn't as excited for this as I was for the others. But, while I was watching it, I agree, Penny's story was VERY engaging, while Colin's was not. I think it may have to do with the familial stability of his family versus the chaotic instability of hers. She's the underdog, a Cinderella story in many ways. She is forced to live with her wicked mother and two evil stepsisters. Except, of course, they are all related by blood. But, that is the vibe that they give off. Dysfunction is entertaining and you want to see her escape her abuse. That's why her plot is compelling, moreso than his. Also, (and again, I haven't read this book), his love story is kind of playing out alongside of his younger sister's. So, you kind of don't know who to pay attention to...sort of. I think it would have been better to devote the time to follow one sibling's romance at a time. The way it is right now, neither of them are getting the attention and the depth their tales of love deserve. I think that's the problem on the B-Team side. With Penny, she gets to have all of the spotlight in her house. With Colin, he's dividing his in two with Francesca. I think they deserved two desperate series just like the other two siblings received. If nothing else, divide the season in half and give each one their time to shine. The way things are right now, it's a little chaotic. I also agree that Anthony should have played a bigger role in this, now more than ever. He is the head of the household and essentially more of a father than an older brother to his siblings. He should have been the one monitoring things just like he did with Daphne. Don't get me wrong, I love Violet and I adore the actress that plays her. But, the tension that he brought to otherwise benign situations was well-played and made things more interesting. It would have been interesting to see his take on things. And if not him, then Benedict is RIGHT THERE!!!!!! Why not make better use of him! My boy! *cries bitter, sorrowful tears* 😭 He is so underutilized in this season and it truly breaks my heart. *sigh* I am fine with how they are handling Eloise, though. You can tell she is torn, emotionally and the actress is portraying that in a convincing way. I really like that Gregory and Hyacinth are getting a little more screentime. ❤ I think Creseda might end up being a tragic character, but from what I've seen of her, she comes off very much like Chloe Bourgeios, but with an actual incoming redemption arc...I hope. Again, I don't know. But, I don't dislike her character. I love the idea of Violet getting back into the swing of things, especially after having watched "Queen Charlotte". She deserves it. I want to see more of that. Anyway, that's my opinion on the matter. I didn't mind the side story about the other family (the ones that inherited the Kent(?) estate. I actually enjoyed them a lot. I thought the stuff with the Featherington sisters was comical. But, yeah, whose romance story is this? It was advertised as Colin's, but then it's also Francesca's...who wasn't advertised AT ALL! I had no idea, and I think that's a massive problem. Give each sibling their time to shine. One shouldn't steal the spotlight from the other. ...give Luke Thompson more screentime!!!!!!

Regarding main characters from previous seasons: The reason that their plots are abandoned is that because for the first seasons both characters leave (Simon after season one, Daphne after season 2) and for the second season both characters have had many opportunities outside of bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey with wicked and Simone Ashley with the little mermaid) so there was probably an issue with scheduling but they are going to remain part of the cast as they are important for coming seasons

I expected a flashback version of their first meeting 😭

"Capital! Capital!" My dad would say this all the time as I grew up after we saw that, lol. Makes me feel good to hear, thanks for that.

No it’s so frustrating I feel like we’ve seen more about lemonade than Colin pining over Pen, which is what I wanted 😭 like Idk if it would have been better if Colin came back from his travels feeling different for Pen. I also wish Pen wasn’t begging for his affection so much. This would have made the kiss so much better I feel like. Pen wants to kiss him because she truly believes nobody will ever kiss her, and Colin wants to kiss her because he likes her!!! Idk it’s just frustrating

That description of the different people in the family watching the show together was really funny to me because my family is the exact same! 😂 (Although in that case I'm the one always comparing the show to the books)

They shouldn’t have pushed a storyline onto Francesca this season. Hers is a story that doesn’t need to be there IMO. It takes time from the central romance with is Pen/Colin.

The last season was the most divisive. Shonda literally rewrote that book for Netflix.

I agree that the episodes should have been weekly because once the 4 episodes are over are you going to keep watching the episodes over and over again. Plus I liked your analysis and I agree the back story to the other Bridgeton siblings is important.

"Lord beardie McVegan Man!" This was the best thing ever! I'm am genuinely dying over how freaking hilarious that is! Thank you for that!

I looove this season, it feels like it’s my season and I’m so happy with Polin

Season 3 is pen's season, not Polin. I dont know if that makes sense. But thats the vibe I got

Kanthony being there for just the beginning was just the biggest tease. "extended honeymoon" idiotic. If they carried on with them like you suggested it would have been a much better season, I don't know why they decide to drop the previous couples as soon as they get their happy ending. It would be interesting to see them interact with the new leads.

There is way less sex in the _Bridgerton_ books than in _Fifty Shades of Grey,_ and I know that without reading the latter. (I have read some blogs that make fun of it.)

Okay - did I scream at the tv when Colin's swashbuckling new look arrived on the scene? HELL YES! Did I also find it INCREDIBLY distracting HOW MUCH his hair and make up tint changed from scene to scene making it painfully obvious which were pick up scenes and which weren't: YES! Did I play a game to see if he was wearing a wig at times: Absolutely lol Am I curious to see if his look will mellow out somewhere between old Colin and new Colin by the end of season 3 to illustrate that he's finally settled into himself in the happy medium: I guess June will tell. Pen's glow up, however, was EXQUISIT! And her performances were wonderful! The only time I "noticed" something was when her corset was cinched too tightly and you could tell (on of her light blue gowns) - though maybe that was for story to visually show how uncomfortable she was in that scene/ball idk but gurl needed to breathe and I can't imagine filming for 12-14 hour days in something that looked so uncomfortable (and I KNOW all of these costumes are likely very uncomfortable/painful especially in those giant gowns and wigs!). Other than that, Pen was a star!

I agree, I prefer weekly episodes to getting two halves of a series a month apart. Little and often keeps me excited about watching whereas the big gap (paired with this season of Bridgerton being the weakest one for me) takes me out of the Bridgerton high and wonder whether I'll bother watching the second half.

Gotta disagree at 8:20. The moment they kissed I could see on his face the emotions that had opened up, his acting was exceptional all 4 episodes. Also, the scenes with the threesomes are absolutely set up to show his progression of trying to be a different person and comparing the one in episode 2 to episode 4 you can tell how in love he is with penelope, there is a genuine purpose to them. And people act like hes gross for it but the other male leads were doing very similar things so I dont think it makes sense to call it out here

The problem is that there so little polin AND they are gonna be gone next season…😭

I'm giving a like to this video just for the fact that the "excellent boiled potatoes" clip was used to show how good the 2005 P&P was. I know it's a more romantic take on the story than in the book, and that it's a different approach to Mr. Collins, but damn, Tom Hollander stole the movie and that line never fails to make me laugh!

wanting more Polin moments... just love how Nicola played Penelope...

The Mondrich story was too long, they kind of repeated the same point over and over multiple times, they already established that they’ve been struggling to acclimate to the ton in the previous seasons so they didn’t have to do it again over and over this season. They might be in need of financial support which is why they increased their screen time but still a bit too much. I liked the increase in Cressida’s arc she’s much more understandable and it builds on Pens future conflict with her. And Francesca’s story wasn’t long and didn’t take away from the main romance while building on future books. I just felt pen and Colin’s time together wasn’t optimized, a lot of it was the same troupe done over and over again or long glances from a distance. Their greatest strength was their friends dynamic. I’m hoping with a lot of the set up done the second half will focus a lot more on them

I binged the whole lot over the last week, and agree with the fact that the characters should stay around for all the seasons, there should be continuity with ongoing development of the characters and plot. Instead, it's like almost completely different stories, apart from Penelope, who has been fairly consistant through the whole thing, oh! and the Queen.

Yay 😭he’s talking about Bridgerton 😭😭😭😭

The actor playing the Duke didn't renew his contract so they had no choice but to leave him out. Then S3, the actress playing Daphne didn't renew, so they wrote her out. Plus, we saw in S1 how they really need to oversee the country estate so it makes sense we don't see them. But I do agree it would be nice to see all the characters , even after their story takes a backseat (I love how they are featuring Anthony and Kate this season). I hope S4 keeps Polin in it!

i could not agree more. I want the main characters from season 1/2 back

Love❤season 3 Polin. Part 1 of season 3 is mesmerizing that I watched it over and over.😊

Each book focuses on a specific sibling with little to no development of secondary character until their own book. The show has tried to include more character development before their individual seasons but adding other plot lines to each season can muddle the waters. Interestingly enough, the only people who have real progression and development in all the seasons so far are the Featheringtons.

I love, LOVE Penelope Featherington, and have since the first episode of season 1, so I am VERY disappointed in part 1 of season 3 so far. She deserves to be the actual focus of this season. I really liked the Mondrich family, but they are associated with Simon in season 1, and since Simon isn't in any other season, we don't need to see the Mondrich family; certainly we don't need them in every other scene. And while they could _introduce_ Francesca this season, she shouldn't have been a focus. Benedict, YES, we needed more of him since his story is next. I'm just so disappointed. And then to split up the season for a cash grab is just stupid. Also, there was literally NOTHING that happened in the first four episodes to justify either Colin or Penelope acting so outrageous in the carriage ride. There was no build up, so the explosion just seemed dumb. 1 Star.

I would've liked some internal monologue of Colin too, maybe conversations with his brothers (a letter to Anthony read aloud and Anthony's advice being different from S1 now that he's experienced love), and a contrasting convo with Benedict who hasn't moved beyond lust yet. We just don't know him very well I don't think. But it's only part 1, I expect more in part 2. A month wait is simply unacceptable, is it not? Weekly for sure is better, and 10 or more episodes would be way better than 8. We'll see

I think that Luke’s acting was very subtle. I had to watch the show multiple times to see the changes in his face and notice the shift Collin had. I think this is because the character is portrayed through the female gaze… you need to really watch him to see the small changes throughout the first four episodes. Honestly the more I watched the more I liked it because I could see something new in his acting each time.

I agree with pretty much everything you said. I have a lot of criticisms of this season, but I also did not care about Polin at all and now im really excited for all the mess that's coming in part part 2, so they did something right.

Love these points

Yesss I love seeing thisstoryaintover in this video!

The Colin in the show is missing something, when his suppose to look jealous or possessive over Pen he just does the same face expression. Something isn’t working. In the books he is in denial that he has feelings for Pen, because she is Penelope, but after the first kiss, he becomes obsessed, possessive, and jealous she might have somebody else. He proposes pretty quickly after the first kiss.

The brothel scenes don’t happen in the book. It doesn’t make sense with the character

Pen was hoping that eventually she and vegan man may fall in love over time, despite his long travels and she would’ve been okay with it knowing he’d eventually return and they could be romantic together. Plus, him being away a lot makes life easier as lady whistledown. It was the fact that he had no intention of becoming romantic that made her unhappy. But also, in her mind, he was her only suitor and only chance of getting married, becoming an accepted woman in society and being able to leave the featherington household, which she desired almost as much as true love.

I agree with most of the video except for the part about the leads changing every season. That's the structure of the show and each season kind of acts as its own show. In a way Bridgerton can be considered an anthology

And I think the reason why people are kinda upset (me included) as to the fact that "Polin" wasn't the "main focus" this season like with all the other "main couples" in the past seasons is b/c that's EXACTLY how it SHOULD be in a romance novel/movie/T.V. show, EVEN in a series/seasons . . . For example, I like to read morden romances for fun, & IN those stories, especially in a series, each book will focus on only ONE couple; all other characters/couples become side characters, even IF they were the "main focus" before . . . If that makes any sense . . . 😉

13:46 your mom read the books, so she knows and understands why each Season goes to one couple each. One thing that I liked least in season 3 were the amount of side stories.

Fun fact Cressidas and her mums fashions are actually fashion forward - those leg of mutton sleeves take off after the regency period - the 1820s are pretty weird as they transition back to a more traditional silhouette (full skirts more natural waist).

You got a point, there is not enough Bridgerton Family. Anthony is coming back for at least one episode but the whole series is lacking when it comes to the family dynamic. There should be more family scenes

Ther is lots of stuff like budget and availability of actory. Jonnathan Bayly sayed. Ther wher conflicts with other projects like Wicked

I’m glad you said something bc I feel ripped off 😤

Colin isn’t a good enough lead to keep it interesting IMO. He just gives me the ick for some reason. I’m not sure if it’s the actor or writing. I would have honestly preferred Penn and the other suitor. That would have been interesting if they actually got married and see his their story progressed. Side note. I have to apologize. I think them splitting the seasons might have been partially my fault. I posted few times how Netflix could improve thier site. Things like letting us know when shows would be taken off the platform. Also to spit shows up, so that it would lessen the wait we would have for the next season. Surprisingly I think someone actually read and implemented them lol But don’t worry. If they did listen. I also asked for them to make spin off shows to help fix the long gaps. So maybe they will continue to focus on other family memebers and cycle through as they film other parts of the universe. I guess time will tell if they actually do that. It would prevent them from canceling 90% of their shows mid 3rd season. Or the very least give us proper endings.