Thought the last season felt slightly 'off?' You're not the only one!
As a devoted fan of Bridgerton, I eagerly anticipated Season 3, especially given the build-up around Penelope and Colin's romance.
Unfortunately, the season did not live up to the high expectations set by its predecessors.
'Polin'. Image courtesy of Liam Daniel/Netlifx.
A lot of fans were quick to notice that this season in particular did not exude the Bridgerton vibe at all. Why? Well one of the main reasons is that the show runner has changed this season. The showrunner of Season 1 and 2, Chris Van Dusen stepped down and a new showrunner Jess Brownell took charge.
Here’s a detailed look at where things went wrong.
Recap of Season 2
To quickly recap what happened last season, Anthony Bridgerton, the head of the household, marries the beautiful Kate Sharma. Their story is a classic enemies-to-lovers tale, featuring themes of eldest child syndrome and selflessness. Unlike Daphne and Simon's more raunchy romance from Season 1, Anthony and Kate's relationship builds sexual tension through a slow burn.
However, I noticed that fans who loved Season 1's bodice-ripping vibes didn't vibe as much with Season 2’s chaste tension.
Other key points from Season 2 include Colin Bridgerton returning from his travels, Queen Charlotte accusi
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