Bridgerton: new Netflix series

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Anonymous wrote:Its explained more in the books. Her mom had her debut when she was really young and immature, and dressed them in the same color all the time so people could tell them apart.

I was getting a bi vibe from Benedict

Definitely. I would love it if the series diverged from the books and actually gave him a male partner.

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Anonymous wrote:I’d watch all 9 seasons.

Yep. The fancy pps calling this trashy TV obviously haven't seen trashy TV.

I’m a PP who called it trashy. I’m a fan of trashy Real Housewives shows, so I know all about trash. I had high hopes that maybe this would be somewhat Jane Austen-ish, but I couldn’t have been further from the mark. The writing is horrible and the sets are so Disney-like as to be cringeworthy. Even my 16 year old daughter was disgusted and disappointed.

Man I just do not understand how somebody could like real housewives but say they were disgusted by Bridgerton.

Also wasn’t it awkward watching those sex scenes with your 16-year old daughter??? Mine is only 11 so I’m not sure how I will feel in five years but I just can’t imagine.

PP here. I guess because RH is unapologetically trashy - it’s not trying to be anything it’s not. Bridgerton was very much pretending to be an elegant, (semi) historical romance, when in reality, it was just a Disney-ish vehicle for poor writing and gratuitous sex scenes. Which we didn’t know about, btw, until we watched it. My daughter is fine with tasteful sex scenes, but this was way over the top - for both of us. We only watched the first episode before crying uncle.

No, it wasn't. I think you assumed it was. It was created by Shonda Rhimes, creator of Grey's Anatomy and Scandal. It was exactly what one would expect-- A romance that included the tropes of Regency romance novels, given the Shonda treatment.

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Anonymous wrote:I’d watch all 9 seasons.

Yep. The fancy pps calling this trashy TV obviously haven't seen trashy TV.

I’m a PP who called it trashy. I’m a fan of trashy Real Housewives shows, so I know all about trash. I had high hopes that maybe this would be somewhat Jane Austen-ish, but I couldn’t have been further from the mark. The writing is horrible and the sets are so Disney-like as to be cringeworthy. Even my 16 year old daughter was disgusted and disappointed.

Man I just do not understand how somebody could like real housewives but say they were disgusted by Bridgerton.

Also wasn’t it awkward watching those sex scenes with your 16-year old daughter??? Mine is only 11 so I’m not sure how I will feel in five years but I just can’t imagine.

PP here. I guess because RH is unapologetically trashy - it’s not trying to be anything it’s not. Bridgerton was very much pretending to be an elegant, (semi) historical romance, when in reality, it was just a Disney-ish vehicle for poor writing and gratuitous sex scenes. Which we didn’t know about, btw, until we watched it. My daughter is fine with tasteful sex scenes, but this was way over the top - for both of us. We only watched the first episode before crying uncle.

No, it wasn't. I think you assumed it was. It was created by Shonda Rhimes, creator of Grey's Anatomy and Scandal. It was exactly what one would expect-- A romance that included the tropes of Regency romance novels, given the Shonda treatment.

Yeah, I thought it was deliberately NOT trying to be elegant or historical. Very RH, imo.

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Anonymous wrote:I absolutely hated how they did Marina in the end. I really get they could’ve written that story better.

I was also so disappointed that they jumped ahead 9 mos for Daphne and Simon.

I think it was the best outcome for Marina; her attempt to trap Colin failed and she was still pregnant.

Her story was just too depressing for me.

How did it end with Marina? I don’t remember after the doctor said she was still pregnant.

I assume she accepted the marriage offer from her child's uncle...she left with him.

I didn’t remember that part.

We see her ride away in the carriage looking very unhappy.

Marina asks Lady Featherington (LF) how was she able to be with someone she didn’t love for 20 years. LF tells her you learn to love little things about the person and that you will love the big things, your children. Then Marina leaves with Sir Philip.

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Anonymous wrote:I absolutely hated how they did Marina in the end. I really get they could’ve written that story better.

I was also so disappointed that they jumped ahead 9 mos for Daphne and Simon.

I think it was the best outcome for Marina; her attempt to trap Colin failed and she was still pregnant.

Her story was just too depressing for me.

How did it end with Marina? I don’t remember after the doctor said she was still pregnant.

I assume she accepted the marriage offer from her child's uncle...she left with him.

I didn’t remember that part.

We see her ride away in the carriage looking very unhappy.

Marina asks Lady Featherington (LF) how was she able to be with someone she didn’t love for 20 years. LF tells her you learn to love little things about the person and that you will love the big things, your children. Then Marina leaves with Sir Philip.

I guess that means they don’t plan on going long enough to do Eloise’s story

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Anonymous wrote:Its explained more in the books. Her mom had her debut when she was really young and immature, and dressed them in the same color all the time so people could tell them apart.

I was getting a bi vibe from Benedict

For sure. He was the most interesting brother to me. He also looks like a young Clive Owen.

Thank you! It was driving me crazy who he reminded me of.

I don't read romances, or ever watched Grey's Anatomy or Scandal. But I really enjoyed as a beautiful, sexy, well-acted diversion. Hope they do more seasons - I guess there's a book about each Bridgerton kid. I wouldn't mind if they skipped Anthony and did Benedict or Eloise next.

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Don’t give away book spoilers! Or at least announce before you do it so I can skip past.

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Anonymous wrote:I’d watch all 9 seasons.

Yep. The fancy pps calling this trashy TV obviously haven't seen trashy TV.

I’m a PP who called it trashy. I’m a fan of trashy Real Housewives shows, so I know all about trash. I had high hopes that maybe this would be somewhat Jane Austen-ish, but I couldn’t have been further from the mark. The writing is horrible and the sets are so Disney-like as to be cringeworthy. Even my 16 year old daughter was disgusted and disappointed.

Man I just do not understand how somebody could like real housewives but say they were disgusted by Bridgerton.

Also wasn’t it awkward watching those sex scenes with your 16-year old daughter??? Mine is only 11 so I’m not sure how I will feel in five years but I just can’t imagine.

PP here. I guess because RH is unapologetically trashy - it’s not trying to be anything it’s not. Bridgerton was very much pretending to be an elegant, (semi) historical romance, when in reality, it was just a Disney-ish vehicle for poor writing and gratuitous sex scenes. Which we didn’t know about, btw, until we watched it. My daughter is fine with tasteful sex scenes, but this was way over the top - for both of us. We only watched the first episode before crying uncle.

No, it wasn't. I think you assumed it was. It was created by Shonda Rhimes, creator of Grey's Anatomy and Scandal. It was exactly what one would expect-- A romance that included the tropes of Regency romance novels, given the Shonda treatment.

Yeah, I thought it was deliberately NOT trying to be elegant or historical. Very RH, imo.

This.

The people in racial panic screaming “It’s not historically accurate!” must be really confused by Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, and HTGAWM.

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If you read the write-ups on the Vulture blog, you'll see that it's not trying to be historically accurate. It's part of the alternate history genre, which is a thing. (Man in the High Castle and The Plot Against America are good examples, although sinister instead of light and fun.)

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Post 12/30/2020 15:22 Subject: Bridgerton: new Netflix series
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I absolutely hated how they did Marina in the end. I really get they could’ve written that story better.

I was also so disappointed that they jumped ahead 9 mos for Daphne and Simon.


I think it was the best outcome for Marina; her attempt to trap Colin failed and she was still pregnant.


Her story was just too depressing for me.


How did it end with Marina? I don’t remember after the doctor said she was still pregnant.


I assume she accepted the marriage offer from her child's uncle...she left with him.


I didn’t remember that part.


We see her ride away in the carriage looking very unhappy.


Marina asks Lady Featherington (LF) how was she able to be with someone she didn’t love for 20 years. LF tells her you learn to love little things about the person and that you will love the big things, your children. Then Marina leaves with Sir Philip.


I guess that means they don’t plan on going long enough to do Eloise’s story

Book spoiler ahead......



But Eloise’s Philip was also married previously.

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Post 12/30/2020 15:22 Subject: Bridgerton: new Netflix series
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I absolutely hated how they did Marina in the end. I really get they could’ve written that story better.

I was also so disappointed that they jumped ahead 9 mos for Daphne and Simon.


I think it was the best outcome for Marina; her attempt to trap Colin failed and she was still pregnant.


Her story was just too depressing for me.


How did it end with Marina? I don’t remember after the doctor said she was still pregnant.


I assume she accepted the marriage offer from her child's uncle...she left with him.


I didn’t remember that part.


We see her ride away in the carriage looking very unhappy.


Marina asks Lady Featherington (LF) how was she able to be with someone she didn’t love for 20 years. LF tells her you learn to love little things about the person and that you will love the big things, your children. Then Marina leaves with Sir Philip.


I guess that means they don’t plan on going long enough to do Eloise’s story

Book spoiler ahead......



But Eloise’s Philip was also married previously.

Tell me more, please.

[Anonymous]

^^^SPOILER ALERT: ^^^


In her book Eloise marries a widower. His background was the same as storyline as Philip Crane. His wife was a distant cousin and they developed a relationship via written correspondence.

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I have one episode left. I still haven't decided out what I think of it. I may only be watching for the Duke.

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Anonymous wrote:^^^SPOILER ALERT: ^^^


In her book Eloise marries a widower. His background was the same as storyline as Philip Crane. His wife was a distant cousin and they developed a relationship via written correspondence.

Thanks!! I haven't read any of the books and probably won't, but I love spoilers and want to know what happens in the books.

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Anonymous wrote:I’d watch all 9 seasons.

Yep. The fancy pps calling this trashy TV obviously haven't seen trashy TV.

I’m a PP who called it trashy. I’m a fan of trashy Real Housewives shows, so I know all about trash. I had high hopes that maybe this would be somewhat Jane Austen-ish, but I couldn’t have been further from the mark. The writing is horrible and the sets are so Disney-like as to be cringeworthy. Even my 16 year old daughter was disgusted and disappointed.

Man I just do not understand how somebody could like real housewives but say they were disgusted by Bridgerton.

Also wasn’t it awkward watching those sex scenes with your 16-year old daughter??? Mine is only 11 so I’m not sure how I will feel in five years but I just can’t imagine.

PP here. I guess because RH is unapologetically trashy - it’s not trying to be anything it’s not. Bridgerton was very much pretending to be an elegant, (semi) historical romance, when in reality, it was just a Disney-ish vehicle for poor writing and gratuitous sex scenes. Which we didn’t know about, btw, until we watched it. My daughter is fine with tasteful sex scenes, but this was way over the top - for both of us. We only watched the first episode before crying uncle.

No, it wasn't. I think you assumed it was. It was created by Shonda Rhimes, creator of Grey's Anatomy and Scandal. It was exactly what one would expect-- A romance that included the tropes of Regency romance novels, given the Shonda treatment.

Yeah, I thought it was deliberately NOT trying to be elegant or historical. Very RH, imo.

This.

The people in racial panic screaming “It’s not historically accurate!” must be really confused by Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, and HTGAWM.

Maybe they didn't read those books or watch them? I haven't. Think

I like historical fiction as I've always been fascinated by history, but I do like accuracy, which is the draw, not pretending in pretty costumes. To me, the point of historical fiction is bringing the past alive.

I get it's romance trash and incredibly unrealistic, so I won't be watching this series. But that fine. Each to its own.