DeepSummary
Linda Holmes hosts a discussion of the Netflix series Bridgerton with guests Rachel Martin, Kristen Meinzer, and Priya Krishna. The third season focuses on the relationship between Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton as Colin tries to help Penelope find a husband, leading to romantic tension between the longtime friends.
The panelists praise the show's diversity and frothy romance, though some feel Colin's feelings for Penelope are not fully developed. Penelope's fractured friendship with Eloise is seen as a compelling storyline. The group debates the pacing of the sexy scenes relative to previous seasons.
Criticism is leveled at some of the side plots, such as the introduction of Colin's sister Francesca to the marriage market. The lush production values, especially the hair and costumes, are praised.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- The panelists praise Bridgerton's diverse casting and portrayal of female desire and pleasure.
- While enjoying the show's frothy, escapist romance, some felt Colin's feelings for Penelope were not fully developed.
- Penelope's fractured friendship with Eloise is seen as a compelling emotional storyline.
- The lush production values, especially the hair, costumes and set design, are highlights of the new season.
- Some side plots, like the introduction of Francesca, felt extraneous or underwritten.
- The pacing of the show's sexy content is debated relative to previous seasons.
- Penelope's styling and glow-up are praised for celebrating her beauty without promoting weight loss.
- The older female characters like Lady Danbury and Queen Charlotte are highlights.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “I love Bridgerton because it does not try to be anything more than what it is, which is a fun, frothy, escapist, horny television show about romance.“ by Priya Krishna
- “But then when he and Penny get sexy, what I really liked about that, we got to see him pleasing her. It was about her pleasure.“ by Kristen Meinzer
- “I think both of the other men were better drawn than Colin is definitely yum, Simon.“ by Linda Holmes
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Pop Culture Happy Hour
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5/20/24
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