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Bridgerton-TV Show
Genre: Period romance
Season: 1
Cast: Phoebe Dynever, Rege-Jean Page, Jonathan Bailey, Adjoa Andoh
Creator: Shondaland
Streaming Platform: Netflix
"It takes courage to not live within the traditional expectations of society"
This eight-episode of period romance is based on the Bridgerton series by Julia Quinn, mostly from the first book "Duke and I". So, the series focuses on Daphne, the eldest daughter of Bridgerton as she is introduced into the marriage market. She was approved by Queen Charlotte as flawless on her debut. Even with glorious start her market value recedes after few debacles. So, she hatches a plan with Duke, Simon who is averse to any commitment. Oh, in regency romance all high and mighty peerage like Duke, Marquess, Earl, Viscount, and baron are commitment phobics. You will know if you have read enough of Barbara Cartland like I did. The sparks fly between Simon and Daphne, however, both decides to hide their feelings form each other. Yet, an odd situation forces them to get married. Duke confesses his decision to not have children. This shatters Daphne as all she wanted in life was to have whirlwind romance and raise children like her parents. Still she accepts this verdict and decides to be supportive wife without knowing the basics of "the birds and the bees."
And there is a 'Gossip Girl' called Lady Whistledown who writes salacious news on these high society. A combination of Downton Abbey and Gossip Girl. I definitely want to read the books to know about these 8 Bridgerton siblings who were named in alphabetical order Anthony, Benedict, Colin, Daphne, Eloise, Francesca, Gregory and Hyacinth.
The recreation of 18th century is marvelous with all the glitter, grandeur and pomp. The execution of erotic scenes is super classy and raunchy. And inclusion of non-white cast playing the protagonist in the 1800 is commendable and it flows naturally without giving explanation on ethnicity. It even depicts Queen Charlotte of Britain as of mixed race, which led to debate across the popular culture. There is also homosexuality which was illegal at the time.
You will know how it ends. Still you binge on. Definitely recommended to people who love some regency romance.
