It’s interesting that Francesca’s love story will actually be with John’s friend Michael, though.

​@@jo4vt its not his friend but cousin

How is it becoming Francesca and John's story while the main MC is actually Michael? 😂

Same here!

But they doesn't match.

And that is why Francesca's story will be the most painful one.

Exactly.

I’ve never felt that.

Hyperfokus on music ❤

you have theeeee best insight i felt it but i couldnt express it or actually get to this point but yahh i felt the combination of both energies Daphne and Eloise in this girl like if you felt Eloise most relatable to you you could feeel a connection with Francesca too but not tooooooo much

Well said 😊 no toxic theatrics... just mutual love for music, silence and peace.

I did wonder if she was autistic! My husband is autistic, so I saw lots of similarities.

@@hrgirl26 At first I thought she was just really introverted. I feel like because I was the one who noticed my sons signals before he was officially diagnosed and I quietly diagnose my family with ADHD etc that sometimes I might overdiagnosis people/situations period... so I just said "Nah". Then I talked to my dad and he mentioned it and told me to rewatch and I was like "Aaaahhhh"...so I def think they are leaning on it...

I agree! Although the previous Francesca didn’t have many speaking parts, her personality did seem a little more sassy and confident than the current Francesca. I like them both, but from a continuity perspective, she’s a totally different character, literally and figuratively.

@@nm0852 I just finished reading the third book and in those Francesca doesn’t seem as introverted as in the series. Now I‘m curious about how book-Francesca and TV-Francesca evolve. But I have to admit so far I‘m not a fan 🤔.

​@@missis_jo1017 in the book she's more bold so I was surprised they changed her so much.

Oh God...I think they have ruined it for us. They are changing it to when she was wicked😬

@@bluerose665 Just watched the last episode and I was like whhhhhhhat??

They will 😮‍💨​@@bluerose665

This is exactly what I had in mind! We are introverts but talk is still necessary...

I don’t think they’re introverts though. The way their minds function doesn’t exude “introvert” to me. They act…kinda autistic to be honest. Especially the quiet lord. Even the way they talk to each other is abnormal even for an introvert. Penelope is an introvert. To some extent Eloise is an introvert. And they interact with people in a way introverted people might interact given their own personalities.

Part2 is coming btw. They had like 5mins screentime together so as for us to get acquainted with them. The actors also said that part 2 is when we'll see John get forced out of his comfort zone in order to make his intentions clear and declare his love for Francesca.

@@crazygamer_1082 Interesting take 🤔I think you might be right about this. I totally relate to Penelope as an introvert. She seems more like a genuine introvert. On the other hand, Francesca seems better adjusted when dealing with social etiquette ( this might be also due to her halo effect, she is considered as more physically attractive and thus not under scrutiny for most of the time, so her awkwardness doesn't show up on any radar). But the way Lord Kilmartin showed up uninvited and left abruptly with no concern about "common sense" seems like a good indicator for some form of autism. If that's the case, I understand where the script writing is coming from 🤷

@@crazygamer_1082 Eloise is sure as hell not an introvert. She just hates balls.

Wow thank you so much!💖

he could NEVER, he was such a golden retriever and she needed someone calm and quite, plus he is a prince, he can do nothing about it, she would have had to live in constant attention

In my head the prince married Edwina 😁💛

@@linda_soos SAME, Edwina made a match abroad, her being with the prince makes perfect sense

yess, they could make cute couple.

I understand what you mean, for me personally I like to think of Francesca as neurodivergent because I myself am autistic and I just see so much of myself in her (and John). Francesca could very well just be a quiet introvert who enjoys her peace and solitude but in the same way that autistic individuals don't all have the same experiences or behaviors, it's the same for introverts. I think that's why some people see her as autistic, because her behavior can appear as more than introversion to some introverts who can't exactly relate to her. I say this because I've seen comments of people saying that the writers didn't know how to write about an introverted character and made her into a sort of caricature of what extroverted people think introverts are like. I don't think it needs to be 100% confirmed, it's just fan theories.

If you think about it they wouldn’t actually know she was autistic back in those times so maybe they are trying to hold consistent with the era by not calling attention to her traits so directly. In fact families worked hard to hide all medical/mental health related conditions if they could back then. They used to refer to neurodivergent people as odd or particular that acted similarly to Francesca. II also think Lord Debling was on the spectrum. The writer, Shonda, captures the same of hiding/not directly addressing a condition to the general public in Queen Charlotte with King George.

But being introverted is often part of a diagnosis, it could be a PD like schizoid, could be something more "shy" like avoidant PD. Fran skews more towards ASD because of her special interest. 😉

Happy to have you here💖

Thank you dearest💖

Agreed. I thought the actress just couldn't emote very well. How will this Francesca cope with Michael. Book Francesca was my favourite story. Disappointing .😮

*Spoiler alert for non-book fans* 😅 Actually, I was wondering how they were going to tell her story as her book focuses much on her relationship with Michael not on John. I thought it was rather sweet that the showrunners thought of introducing her initial love match this season. It would give us a chance to gain better insight into their relationship before her "actual" season comes round. Remember, she does still have two more seasons to grow into book Francesca that we all love. 🙂

@@slkbfly0183 It's been my theory that production isn't going to do 8 full seasons so they pick parts of the later books and apply them to whatever current season they are working on. I don't know if having this much of a storyline on John is good because it will take away from the level of companionship, intimacy and connection that she has with Michael. I also question if the viewers will be all in that Michael is her true life partner. I also like TV John but know not to invest too much in him. Sucks, great actor who will get sacrificed like Merina.

I agree, they will continue to amalgamate stories as they already are characters and time lines, primarily for time. Pandemic and Queen Charlotte not withstanding waiting a year between editions isn't fun for audiences. Should've planned it more like a tv series with a fall and spring season release. They couldn't predict quite the success but losing the other actors we were invested in as their characters is a blow. They should've been locked in for brief appearances throughout, though even in the books by the time Gregory is chasing tail who of the family is concerned about his dealings? Barely his mother, especially when the 3 eldest sons are all locked in making heirs. But part 2 will give all the drama of the Polin romance to Lady Whistledown reveal or concealment ... but Stirling and Francesca will continue to quietly court. Lady Featherington will finally get to host the wedding of the century ... and the epilogue scene will show a quiet ceremony in the Bridgerton home for Francesca...with Michael standing in the wings.

Glad you liked it love💖 thank you🫶🫶

Count the names. It's actually 8. And that makes both Daphne and Eloise the middle children.

There eight you put their name and forgot to count 😔

@@onceuponatime2403 thank you but it makes no sense to say Francesca is the middle child when she isn’t.

@@bubblesnfluff they are eight no one is the middle child. She said Francesca is the child stuck in the middle.

If you have siblings in front and behind you then you're a middle child in my book. You don't have to literally be in the middle and only in families with odd number of children.

The character was in s1 and s2 but they recasted the actress 💖

I’m guessing they put this part in season 3 to build up to her being with Micheal when her season comes around. Just like they set up marina and how she ended up marrying sir Philip, which will come around later.

Wow! You’re a fun one!

Yes Michaela stirling

Of course!!!

And I believe you are not racist. Their facial features played a big part in story.

Who is Michael?

@@ksettinger her second husband.

​@onceuponatime2403 thanks as I guess you are American mentioning race. I am an Australian &if you look like Rege or even Violet's new fella then Wow! Who cares if you are green?❤

@@kristinedunner988 Yeah I'm American. People think judging white people for their color isn't racism .I respect your opinion . I mean they say facial features doesn't play a part in storyline but come on. I love his acting he's cute but not the charismatic John I loved in the books. I mean its like making Hitler black. I was in heaven when I saw Simon I liked kate even though she was kinda annoying to me but they are going to far now.

They have more chemistry than pen and that guy she’s in love with tbf

I agree i don't see a chemistry between francesca and lord stirling.

@@user-ep2pi9od7bI agree

It's really about your idea of what's handsome