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Character Deep Dive: Simon Basset
Bridgerton’s Simon Basset is a rake, but Simon Basset is also a damn good man, which is largely why his character is so fascinating.
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Character Deep Dive: Daphne Bridgerton
As a mother, a wife, a sibling, a duchess, and a friend, Daphne Bridgerton has ample room to be given the opportunities to shine.
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‘The Viscount Who Loved Me’ Scene by Scene Breakdown and the Importance of Symbolism
A detailed scene by scene breakdown of the most important scenes in Bridgerton’s The Viscount Who Loved Me.
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Scene Breakdown: Chapter 12 | ‘The Viscount Who Loved Me’
Bridgerton has been renewed for a second season, which means the Sheffields are coming, and The Viscount Who Loved Me is about to be adapted on screen, and we’ve got thoughts. Naturally, in a TV adaptation, changes will take place as inner thoughts need to come out on-screen differently without the presence of the omniscient narrator—but that said, why not at least take apart some of our favorite moments in the book? In this case, at least if there are changes, we’ve discussed in length the scenes that have shaped this novel gorgeously. This goes without saying, but this will
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Character Deep Dive: Penelope Featherington
When Penelope Featherington smiles and laughs, we see a strong, kind, and loving girl who deserves better but doesn’t expect better.
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Bridgerton Season 1, Episode 8 Review: ‘After the Rain’
In its season finale “After the Rain” Bridgerton excelled at tying up loose ends and setting up the next season in an incredibly joyous bow.
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Bridgerton Season 1, Episode 7 Review: ‘Oceans Apart’
Since these stories do technically end after each season, it seems fitting that “Oceans Apart” would be the one before the remarkable finale.
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This Week’s Most Noteworthy Performance: Regé-Jean Page
January 10-16“An Affair of Honor” and “The Duke and I” / Bridgerton Regé-Jean Page Slowly, but surely TV series are coming back to our screens and we’re here with more to talk about it. Now again, while Bridgerton technically didn’t air this week, we covered all three of the episodes listed above this week so we’ve decided we’re going to talk about Regé-Jean Page’s astounding performances as Simon too. There’s not a single episode where he doesn’t shine, and what a gift it is to have him bring this riveting, nuanced character to life. “An Affair of Honor“ Page kicks
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Bridgerton Season 1, Episode 6 Review: ‘Swish’
“Swish” should have been titled something along the lines of “The One Where All the Secrets Come Out” because it’s that explosive.
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Bridgerton Season 1, Episode 5 Review: ‘The Duke and I’
Bridgerton’s “The Duke and I” is all about Simon and Daphne’s wedding along with the importance of transparency and making amends.
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Bridgerton Season 1, Episode 4 Review: ‘An Affair of Honor’
Say it with us, loud and proud—agency. That’s the fundamental theme in Bridgerton’s fourth episode, “An Affair of Honor.”
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Scene Breakdown: Benedict and Eloise Talk on The Swings in Bridgerton’s “Art of the Swoon”
Benedict and Eloise’s first conversation on the swings in Bridgerton’s “Art of the Swoon” sets up a powerful sibling bond.
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Bridgerton Season 1, Episode 3 Review: ‘Art of the Swoon’
“Art of the Swoon” and the importance of transparency—the third episode of Bridgerton is all about the hands.
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Music Monday: ‘Bridgerton’ Season 1 (Original Score) by Kris Bowers
It’s a new year, but it’s the return of former categories. It’s about time we start talking about music again especially when in this house, original scores are our everything. Is this not what everyone else has replay right now? We can’t be the only ones, right? It’s too good. I’m not someone who could listen to anything but instrumentals when writing so I’m always paying attention to film/TV scores for inspiration to add to my never-ending playlist on Spotify. Before Bridgerton even released, I was praying we’d get a great score too and well, that we did But I’ll
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Bridgerton Season 1, Episode 2 Review: ‘Shock and Delight’
Bridgerton’s “Shock and Delight” is a whirlwind of adventures, but it’s also the beginning of vulnerability.
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Character Deep Dive: Anthony Bridgerton
Complex and intrinsically written Anthony Bridgerton is a brother, a husband, a father, and a man in dire need of healing from trauma.
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Bridgerton Season 1, Episode 1 Review: ‘Diamond of the First Water’
Bridgerton’s “Diamond of the First Water” is the best kind of opening to give us insight into the world of Julia Quinn’s novels.
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Character Deep Dive: Benedict Bridgerton
Benedict Bridgerton is complex, greatly privileged, and lost.
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‘Bridgerton’ Is Paving the Road for Lush Romance Adaptations and We’re Here For It
“How is it possible that there hasn’t been a single betrothal yet? I wish to be entertained.” We get it, Queen Charlotte, we do and we’re right there with you except we’re asking how it’s possible that it took this long for romance novels to get the rightful attention that they deserve. Repeat after us: change is good—change is necessary. There might never come a time where the romance genre isn’t frowned upon by literature purists or art house film aficionados in the cinematic world, but we’re going to continue praising it. As I’ve had to justify my genre of
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