One of the brightest moments Bridgertons, is your ability to defy expectations. Much more, having achieved this thanks to the ambition of its creator, Shonda Rhimes, to separate itself from period dramas, to tell something more. Since the series premiered at Christmas 2020, the story of English Regency debutantes has been a mix of pop culture and social criticism. The result was a fair amount of controversy, especially over the inclusion of black actors in the cast. and expressed personality as opposed to on stage.
But this was not enough to better understand the complex universe from which it originated. The series, an adaptation of Julia Quinn’s nine-book romance saga, seemed to be a delicate subject in previous seasons. But he left out—or at least didn’t fully delve into—most of the books’ more interesting aspects. A script more focused on love than the subtly feminist story the author has crafted, Bridgertons entertains without going into depth. Much more, if we leave aside the rebellion and peculiar individuality of the heroes.
However, Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) retains what makes her a memorable figure in Quinn’s story. Smart, brave, complex and full of nuance, he is undoubtedly one of the most intriguing characters in Netflix’s production. And it is thanks to her that the first part of the third season is much more honest, compact and narrative than the previous ones. Especially when the show explores his dilemmas and allows the character—and his alter ego—to show all he has to offer. Specifically at the decisive moment of his life. After much quarreling, Penelope must get married.
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“Bridgerton”
No matter how curious it may seem, Bridgertons He leaves aside the most controversial part – the racial diversity of the cast – and concentrates on more abstract issues. So it’s season according to the book. Romance with Mr Bridgerton — the fourth in the Julia Quinn saga – this time the focus is on social pressure.
On the one hand, Penelope suffers from loneliness and the need to find a husband. The other extreme is one that allows us to carefully and not always linearly explore how a character copes with his desire to write. Moreover, doing this in addition to novelty, being read and heard, among gossip and rumors and yes, Consider it an integral part of your life.
All of the above gives the first chapters of the third season a more mature and elegant look than it already has. Without losing the mischief and fast pace of the story, the series is imbued with Penelope’s personality. In this way, their dilemmas are crystallized, which allows them to analyze the rest of their family and environment. This time around, the script is more aware that its protagonists are more than just damsels out of favor. This gives Penelope the opportunity to ask questions out loud. highly value their place in society, family and what to expect in the future.
Having abandoned her dangerous alter ego, Penelope must decide how important it is for her to continue to be the voice of Lady Whistledown. Now this argument presents a dilemma to which it is difficult to find an answer. Will Penelope be able to make the choice to become more than just a young woman looking for a husband? Little by little the story leads to his complex figure, to a dilemma. Maybe it’s the talent to write, more than a way to highlight the scandalous events in London of his time?
Decisions of a woman who has reached maturity
All of the above, while Penelope must now make the decision to let go of her expectations of Colin (Luke Newton). As you may remember, last season both characters had a serious disagreement. So the first four chapters of the new season are all about depth and context. about how Penelope faces rejection from her first love.
The plot is clever enough to allow Penelope’s grief and disappointment to be a way to add interest to her story. Regarding the gossip and rumors faced by the houses and neighbors in the previous parts, Bridgertons gives more importance to delving into the storyline of its main characters. That while Penelope grows – intellectually and spiritually –in what appears to be a redemption that will go beyond simply finding someone to share life with in the future.
One of the most important elements of this season is that the production pays homage to the book from which it is taken. He does this by incorporating some of his best lines into his performances. At the same time, the printed plot has the same rhythm as the books. Why are their dilemmas undergoing rapid evolution? For an impressive fourth episode that bids farewell to the season until next June, Bridgertons clarify something. From now on, the series will take more risks and express its core themes more eloquently.
Amazing visual section
As usually happens from delivery to delivery, this time Bridgertons They pay special attention to the visuals to connect it with its central character. Again, Ellen Mirojnick is in charge of recreating British Regency costumes. The artist recreates the era through a combination of yellow, red and orange colors, in harmony with the costumes of her main character. All in a new interpretation of period costumes with a modern touch,This gives the series a special personality.
With a cliffhanger that hints at a season finale with a scandal that will change everything about the series.BridgertonsLooks like they’ve upped the ante. Both in the writing, a section the series greatly improves on, and in the way it presents its dilemmas. Finally, after a long wait,The city of London, as conceived by Shonda Rhimes, has come of age.
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