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Anonymous wrote:Love the diversity of the cast, too!

I read that Julian Fellows (Downton, Belgravia) defends only casting white people. This shows that a diverse cast in a period piece works!

It totally works. It’s a little odd at first to put race aside especially in this historical context, but it doesn’t take long and then it’s fantastic to see a mix.

I don't really understand the forcing of a diverse cast into non diverse rolls. People would be shouting to burn the network down if Roots was re shot with a diverse cast. This just seems like exceptional jumping on an issue and timing. And at the end of the day, fluff. Which is fine.

What do you mean “non-diverse roles?” Its pure fiction. The roles are whatever the creatives decide they are. Unlike Roots which is specifically about Black people.

And don’t tell me it’s historical fiction because it’s Regency. There was no queen during the Regency period and Katy Perry melodies didn’t exist then. Black people being Dukes is no less out of keeping with a Regency drama.

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Anonymous wrote:Love the diversity of the cast, too!

I read that Julian Fellows (Downton, Belgravia) defends only casting white people. This shows that a diverse cast in a period piece works!

It totally works. It’s a little odd at first to put race aside especially in this historical context, but it doesn’t take long and then it’s fantastic to see a mix.

I don't really understand the forcing of a diverse cast into non diverse rolls. People would be shouting to burn the network down if Roots was re shot with a diverse cast. This just seems like exceptional jumping on an issue and timing. And at the end of the day, fluff. Which is fine.

What do you mean “non-diverse roles?” Its pure fiction. The roles are whatever the creatives decide they are. Unlike Roots which is specifically about Black people.

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Anonymous wrote:Netflix? How long to get to the gratuitous sex and nudity?

Most grown-ups enjoy the steamy romance.

FTR, this series isn’t nearly as hot as the first season of Outlander.

For the love of pete, I read this post and watched the first 4 episodes of season 1 of Outlander and it is so damn boring. There is no hotness so far, just the main character following around the guy with the broken arm. So bored!

Wow. I thought I was alone in disliking outlander. Also chemistry in Bridgerton is a million times hotter.

So glad I'm not alone. Outlander is recommended every single time. The scenery is beautiful but where is the hot?

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Anonymous wrote:Netflix? How long to get to the gratuitous sex and nudity?

Most grown-ups enjoy the steamy romance.

FTR, this series isn’t nearly as hot as the first season of Outlander.

For the love of pete, I read this post and watched the first 4 episodes of season 1 of Outlander and it is so damn boring. There is no hotness so far, just the main character following around the guy with the broken arm. So bored!

Oh ye of little faith.
The Wedding episode is one of the all time bests.

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Anonymous wrote:Netflix? How long to get to the gratuitous sex and nudity?

Most grown-ups enjoy the steamy romance.

FTR, this series isn’t nearly as hot as the first season of Outlander.

For the love of pete, I read this post and watched the first 4 episodes of season 1 of Outlander and it is so damn boring. There is no hotness so far, just the main character following around the guy with the broken arm. So bored!

Wow. I thought I was alone in disliking outlander. Also chemistry in Bridgerton is a million times hotter.

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Anonymous wrote:Netflix? How long to get to the gratuitous sex and nudity?

Most grown-ups enjoy the steamy romance.

FTR, this series isn’t nearly as hot as the first season of Outlander.

For the love of pete, I read this post and watched the first 4 episodes of season 1 of Outlander and it is so damn boring. There is no hotness so far, just the main character following around the guy with the broken arm. So bored!

Anonymous wrote:I spent the entire day alone on Christmas and binged the whole season.

Sorry you were alone. Hope you had some good takeout and a comfy spot on the couch.

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Anonymous wrote:Love the diversity of the cast, too!

I read that Julian Fellows (Downton, Belgravia) defends only casting white people. This shows that a diverse cast in a period piece works!

It totally works. It’s a little odd at first to put race aside especially in this historical context, but it doesn’t take long and then it’s fantastic to see a mix.

I don't really understand the forcing of a diverse cast into non diverse rolls. People would be shouting to burn the network down if Roots was re shot with a diverse cast. This just seems like exceptional jumping on an issue and timing. And at the end of the day, fluff. Which is fine.

Anonymous wrote:Love the diversity of the cast, too!

I read that Julian Fellows (Downton, Belgravia) defends only casting white people. This shows that a diverse cast in a period piece works!

It totally works. It’s a little odd at first to put race aside especially in this historical context, but it doesn’t take long and then it’s fantastic to see a mix.

I f$cking hate it

It is escapism at its greatest...just like the books.

Not Downton Abbey by a LONG stretch. Basically a hip romance novel. Fine for what it is trying to be. Only the woke audiences trying to make it more than it is.

This is a series of fluffy romance novels.
Not meant to be serious.

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Anonymous wrote:Apparently I’m the only one, but was really looking forward to this series and am super disappointed. I loved Downton Abbey and Belgravia and with all the buzz around Bridgerton was hoping/expecting something similar but this just seems like a trashy harlequin romance novel.

It is a romance novel, adapted for the screen. I found Downtown Abey incredibly dull so to each their own.

Pp here and of course to each their own and clearly there’s a large fan base for it, but my complaint is that so many teasers drew parallels to/equated it to the “new Downton Abbey” which I think is pretty far off base.

Huh. I didn't see that, all my media was playing up the angle of scandal amongst hot people. I agree that "period dress = Downton" is unfortunate for everyone.

There was a recent adaptation of Jane Austen's Sanditon that people like. I haven't seen it yet but I wonder if you would enjoy that more, it seems like a middle ground.

Anonymous wrote:I adore Eloise. She is my favorite character and very like the book.

I haven’t read the books but she is my favorite as well.

I get a Sansa Stark (Daphne) and Aria Stark (Eloise) vibe from them.