Canadian readers outside the Milton Ontario area can now order book 1 here for $20 each. Copies will be shipped when I have 10 orders. I am only set-up to receive e-transfers at this time.
Spoilers below:
It’s the Netflix show based on the book series written by Julia Quinn. Season three was based on the book Romancing Mr. Bridgerton- the tale of Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton), and Penople Featherington (Nicola Coughlan)
This season was average in that it did a lot more wrong, than right. The structure didn’t do the show any favours- releasing an eight episode-season in two batches of four spoiled the story’s momentum. By season 3 the Bridgerton world was a familiar one to viewers. Getting back into it was like catching up with old friends. It was like episode four stopped mid-sentence while at the modiste.
The main love story was between Penelope and Colin, billed as the wallflower getting their day, as well as finding their voice. You can find that in almost all of the side stories. But, the show established a pattern with the focus on the main couple, with a hint of the what the next season will bring in the season finale. I feel like we didn’t get this season. They could’ve done a lot more with mama Featherington’s story, and weave that back into how Colin supports Penelope through her family’s legal troubles. And they could’ve stretched out the big Whistledown reveal a little more. Francesca’s storyline didn’t need to be in it at all. Or if it did, maybe a little less of it, maybe by doing the wedding off-screen, considering there’s a bigger story concerning the husband.
I don’t think they should’ve made Michael Michaela. I think if we’re looking to show acceptance, then use a character already on-screen. I’d have used Cressida, because she’s had everything stripped away from her. It would make sense if she broke away from her family and tried to find herself. Maybe her experiences soften her in some way. Maybe she wants to experiment to find herself, and matches with Francesca?? Besides, Benedict is already experimenting in that area.
I liked this season, but it felt like too much was hurried. The format of two four episode releases didn’t do the story any favours, and it could have been longer. My grade: 7/10.
What am I into these days?
Listening: I’m slowly making my way through Taylor Swift’s Tortured Poets’ Department. My favourite track on the album so far is Florida featuring Florence & The Machine. I appreciate her music, and her grasp of imagery and lyrics. My favourite Taylor Swift Song is still Right Where You Left Me
Watching: I’m watching the latest season of Bridgerton. It’s only eight episodes, and the producers have split it up into two sets of four. It’s weird because by three seasons it’s like taking a promenade and meeting up with old friends to catch up on their lives. No sooner have you said hello and they’re starting to tell you what’s going on in their lives, than it ends.
Reading: I recently finished Firefly Lane. I saw the series last year, and there was so much more in the books. Lessons of friendship, womanhood, and love. The eternal battle of career vs motherhood, and questions of having it all. I give the book a solid 8/10. Currently I’m reading Prehistoric; a book about the NBA’s Toronto Raptors’ origins.
What are you guys reading/watching or listening to these days? Comment below.
Darcy Haldane, Author 