TV Season Review: Bridgerton Season

 

Netflix

Having read the books 10+ years ago, I don't remember most of the details, but I LOVED them. 

I do think the show captures those feelings!

Things I Loved:

Polin

The moments between Penelope and her mother

The final ball  

Release the Bugs!

Eloise and Pen making up

Dowager Bridgerton and Lady Danbury

Francesca and John

Penelope and Madame Delacroix 

Benedict and Eloise moments - especially on the swings

the fight over the macarons 

Things I Wished:

That Colin wasn't so annoying over Lady Whistledown discovery and that he asked Penelope to give it up

More Polin scenes (less angry scenes)

I wished we saw more of Colin falling in Love

More scenes between Penelope and the Bridgertons

The mentioned why Daphne wasn't at either wedding

Kate and Antony's trip to India seemed strange

I didn't mind how Lady Whistledown ended - because I feel that Penelope will still be writing.  And that will be shown in the next series.

Overall, I really enjoyed the show. I hated that they split up the season. It's annoying.
I'm also not crazy about waiting 2 years for the next season. It's only 8 episodes. 

Adult Review: Romancing Mister Bridgerton

Many years ago Penelope Featherington fell in love with Colin Bridgerton.  He's her best friend's brother.  He's also never given her a second glance.

Penelope and Eloise have both been eligible for marriage years ago. neither of them has found the right man to marry.  Eloise has received marriage proposals, but no one has asked for Penelope's hand.

It didn't help that upon her coming out her mother chose the wrong style and colors for her dresses. She looked so hideous that even Lady Whistledown commented on her poor choice of clothing.

Doomed to be a wallflower, Penelope watched society.  To those who know her well, her wit doesn't come as a surprise. What might come as a surprise is the secret she's been keeping for years.

Will Colin finally notice Penelope as a woman?

My Thoughts: Still adoring this series. I LOVE Penelope's secret. I love her determination, her friendship with Lady Danbury, and her heart.  Lady Danbury is hilarious. Portia Featherton is horrible - but I love her interactions with Colin. Felicity Featherton is sweet and affectionate towards her sister. I wish there had been more interaction with Penelope in the earlier books.  I quite adore this series. It's all I've been reading lately.


Cover Thoughts: Cute


Source: Inter-Library Loan