Summary
I do n’t thinkBridgertonseason 3 lived up to its book counterpart , Romancing Mr. Bridgerton . The season has impressive numbers , includinglanding on Netflix ’s all clock time most viewed shows listin less than three month . Rotten Tomatoes start the time of year an 87 % , while the audience score was 76 % , the high of all three seasons . I really enjoyedBridgertonseason 3 , but I did find some issue with it , such as the surprising focal point on Cressida Cowper . Nevertheless , I still consider it a favorite because of the compelling side plots and family dynamics .
However , when I start thinking aboutBridgertonseason 3 ’s book similitude , philander Mr. Bridgerton , I keep findingmore critique on the adaption . The Lady Whistledown reveal was underwhelming ; Anthony and Kate ’s lack of screentime was unsatisfying despite their critical purpose in the reveal . Colin propose to Penelope before he get wind about her Lady Whistledown identity , something I genuinely disliked . But there was one expression aboutBridgertonseason 3 that finally made me actualise that while I did enjoy the time of year , it did not live up to the expectations set by the ledger .
New Netflix datum feed a lot of confidence for Bridgerton time of year 8 . However , at the show ’s current stride , it would not premier until 2034 .
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The Problem With Bridgerton’s Colin and Penelope
Colin And Penelope Are Not As Well Written As Their Book Counterparts
Bridgertonseason 3 remind me of a all-important fact : the show ’s characterizations of Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington fell insipid . While Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton are consummate for the roles , the traits they display in the show do n’t match what ’s established in the book . For the most part , Bridgertondoes an excellent job with the character , making them even more compelling than they are in the source textile . Marina Thompson is a fleshed - out character rather than just a plot twist used to demonize mental sickness . Bridgertongreatly meliorate Kate Sharma from the Good Book , which deepened Kate ’s dynamic with her family and her family relationship with Anthony .
Even Anthony was not likable inThe Viscount Who Loved Me , butBridgertongave him the growth he needed to become a devotee favorite . However , Bridgertondidn’t do as much with Penelope and Colin as it could have . On the show , Colin does not have a personality outside of Penelope . The show ignored his arc and made it seem like it was Penelope ’s story only , even though Colin and Penelope both have compelling electric arc inRomancing Mr. Bridgerton . Penelope is more intelligent and observant in the books , but most importantly , she review thetonwithout weaponize Lady Whistledown for her personal gain .
Bridgerton Season 3 Could Never Be As Good as Romancing Mr. Bridgerton
Colin And Penelope’s Characterizations In Earlier Seasons Had To Be Fixed
Unfortunately , Bridgertonseason 3 was never going to be as good asRomancing Mr. Bridgertonbecause of how the tale cemented Colin and Penelope ’s characterizations in the first two season . The show depict Penelope as a timid wallflower calculate for her voice , which was rightful to the book , but it also portrayed her as a covetous and mean mortal , something her book vis-a-vis was not . In fact , the books annotate on the subject , with one transition suggesting that she ’d be mischaracterized as " mean , and petty , and overjealous " ifPenelope ’s Lady Whistledown identitywas expose .
Bridgertonactually turning Penelope into someone " mean , lilliputian , and overjealous " effectively defeats the purpose of her theatrical role , meaning the show had to fix Penelope so that the audience could find oneself her likeable enough to settle down for her . As for Colin , the first two seasons did not give him a bass personality . In the rule book , Colin is fishy and wizard ; he always knows how to hearten up someone , and he is perceptive . However , his show twin did not depict any of these qualities .
Bridgerton can not impart Colin and Penelope to their starting point and execute their love story at the same time . However , the show attempted to do both , which in effect hurry their Romance language and made it less compelling than it was in Romancing Mr. Bridgerton .
This is evidence by the notion thatBridgertonhad to use a huge chunk of its third season to establish Colin ’s character and change state Penelope into someone we can root for . butterfly Mr. Bridgertonhad already institute Colin and Penelope ’s personality , so the literal narrative focalize on their relationship and further character reference development . Bridgertoncannot in effect wreak Colin and Penelope to their starting point and execute their love story at the same time . However , the show seek to do both , which efficaciously belt along their Romance language and made it less compelling than it was inRomancing Mr. Bridgerton .
Season 3 Saved Colin And Penelope For Future Bridgerton Seasons
There Is More Potential For Colin And Penelope’s Individual Characters
AlthoughBridgertonseason 3 did not last up to my expectations , the season still ended on a promising note thatleaves way for further character development . Now that Penelope is writing under her own name , she can concord herself accountable and watch how to critique the gross ton without weaponizing her column . Furthermore , Colin and Penelope ’s happy ending also means that Colin can have an individual storyline that focuses on his writing career . Although futureBridgertonseasons will not concentrate on them , there are always side plot of land , which creates the opportunity for further character maturation on Colin and Penelope ’s end .
Bridgertonseason 3 ended with Colin and Penelope adopt their Word , but in the Book , their firstborn is a girl nominate Agatha , after Lady Danbury .
Despite these issues , Bridgertonseason 3 is still a favorite . The showexecuted some of Colin and Penelope ’s scene really well , such asthe mirror aspect , which was better than I expect . I also adore Benedict ’s gender geographic expedition and Francesca and John ’s story , the latter of which we did not get in the books . Michaela Stirling ’s introduction was unexpected , but I loved the variety . However , the good part aboutBridgertonseason 3 was Penelope and Eloise ’s reconciliation . Their relationship was the philia of the season , and I am excited for their fresh and improved friendship in future seasons .
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From Shondaland and creator Chris Van Dusen , Netflix’sBridgertonis found on the romanticism novels of the same name by author Julia Quinn . The series follows the eight Bridgerton sib , Anthony , Benedict , Colin , Daphne , Eloise , Francesca , Gregory , and Hyacinth , as they search for love during the social season and navigate life in Regency - earned run average England .
From Shondaland and creator Chris Van Dusen, Netflix’sBridgertonis based on the romance novels of the same name by author Julia Quinn. The series follows the eight Bridgerton siblings, Anthony, Benedict, Colin, Daphne, Eloise, Francesca, Gregory, and Hyacinth, as they search for love during the social season and navigate life in Regency-era England.
