Benedict Bridgerton is the BEST Bridgerton (A Closer Inspection)
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- Опубликовано: 9 июл 2024
- "Bridgerton" is a Netflix series based on Julia Quinn's novels. Season two stars Jonathan Bailey, Simone Ashley, Charithra Chandran, Shelley Conn, Luke Newton, Luke Thompson, Nicola Coughlan, Phoebe Dynevor, Claudia Jessie, Harriet Cains, Bessie Carter, Ruth Gemmell, Florence Hunt, Will Tilston, Polly Walker, Golda Rosheuvel, Adjoin Adoh, and Julie Andrews.
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2:05 Season 1
19:43 Season 2
20:35 Season 2 Episode 1
30:48 Season 2 Episode 2
44:11 Season 2 Episode 3
51:18 Season 2 Episode 4
57:21 Season 2 Episode 5
1:05:25 Season 2 Episode 6
1:12:43 Season 2 Episode 7
1:21:56 Season 2 Episode 8
1:34:32 Final Thoughts
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Thank you to everyone who has patiently waited for me to finish this!
Also, in case it wasn't clear, ANY Bridgerton can be your favourite Bridgerton! I used an 'absolute' for the title because RUclips's algorithms SEEM(???) to prefer titles that are more dramatic but any and every Bridgerton is a perfectly fine choice for your personal favourite and I am not here to invalidate anyone's personal picks!
Also, when I was editing this video, I was thinking, 'You sound like you don't like Anthony when you're clapping back at him for how he treats Benedict for 95% of this season' which I found funny because Anthony Bridgerton served me so much 👏🏻QUALITY👏🏻ENTERTAINMENT👏🏻 in season 2 with his messy, dramatic, feral-for-Kate ways and I love that about him. 🤣
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Don't get upset about what you 'think' you have been told about Benedict's love interest, you just might find you have not really had a spoiler spilt😅
There is something special about him, indeed..I'm kind of crushing on him as well!
It's funny how Anthony says that one of Benedict's qualities is that he understands what a person needs.
I wonder who might benefit from that.
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@@LadyJenevia I will not say a word. I'll just enjoy the upcoming shenanigans of Penelope and Colin. And there better be shenanigans for making me wait for Benedict's season.
@@LadyJenevia 39:23 what did Will do
@@LadyJenevia thanks you. I've always found Benedict the most interesting of the characters in the show, mainly because Luke Thompson has a way of being noticed with just a look. Nothing too obvious just a subtle change of expression or gesture to deepen his character without words and without upstaging the main characters. It's what the actors art is really about.
This video should be called “Lady Jenevia Simping over Benedict Bridgerton for over an hour straight” 😂
Someone had to do it! 🎉💐✨
As we all should honestly 😂🥰
@@LadyJenevia Thank you for your sacrifice 💗😂
Everyone should simp for Benedict Bridgerton!!! 😂😂😂
And wasn't it lovely?
I like the phrase emotional labor. That would be accurate. Benedict carries a heavy burden. He lost his father too, in addition to nearly losing his heavily pregnant mother soon thereafter. He is acutely aware of the magnitude it has had on all of his siblings. They have all internalized it. They have not addressed it altogether, and even separately as brothers and elders to the point where Gregory knows nothing about his father at all. Pretending like it never happened has not served them. Instead it has created an underlying sibling rivalry where Anthony feels like being firstborn made him a prisoner, Benedict feels like an imposter for being second, and Colin is confused because being third gave him no birthright. In fact they are all suffering deeply in their own way. There is no benefit to one over the other since it is the same loss. For Benedict, art appears to be his form of escape. It will be interesting to see what happens with him next season as we have started to see that the donation has been detrimental.
Benedict has been my favourite from the start (love how Luke plays him) its why he features the most in my MA thesis haha
Didn't even need to watch the video. All I knew it was to celebrate my imaginary boyfriend Benedict (until Michael Sterling gets here).
Well SOMEONE needed to hype him up since his ENTIRE SEASON got DELAYED! 🥲
Michael Sterling - and Gareth!
@@LadyJenevia 1:23:03 who's he talking about ?
@@-chenlanying5818 He is refering to Colin in that scene, trying to make the point that Colin is old enough to be able to make decisions for himself
Accurate. Michael Stirling is going to be who I'm waiting for
Finally!! The one and only Benedict Bridgerton has his own video!!
I hope Netflix takes notes and follow your example and gives him his season already 🤧🤧
GIVE US THE BENEDICT SEASON @/NETFLIX 😂
Don't get me wrong, I love Penelope, but I want Benedict's season so badly, I am still not over its delay(
P. S. I was actually really surprised to discover your channel, because I usually watch videos about bridgerton for fun only, but here I also learned about the process of filming, so thank you for that!
If Benedict is fourth and Eloise is fifth, I would rather Eloise be set-up in Benedict's season than Colin so... that is another thing I will tell myself to be less pouty over Benedict's season being delayed. 😂
@@LadyJenevia yeah, we could also get more of Benedict and Eloise that way and I love this two so much💛
I wasnt initially sold on Benedict being the "best" Bridgerton, but HOLY MOLEY, I am SOLD!
Drunk Benedict is the most adorable Benedict. 🥰
Also, being old, I read all the books as soon as they were published, and I love seeing them brought into 3-D life. ☺️
Girl, Netflix needs you as a consultant. You're spot on with this one 👌👌👌
I would settle for a guaranteed slot on the press junkets for their releases (but only the ones I care about 😂)
@@LadyJenevia I know right🤣🤣
Loving how you are going sequentially highlighting Benedict in this video. Luke Thompson is absolutely dreamy! ❤
He is constantly putting in WORK to serve me COMEDY even when he's just floating around in the background and I love it! 😂
🥳🥳🥳🤪🥳🥳🥳
Btw never was there a character that deserved a video that runs for over an hour and a half before Benedict. Now let me enjoy it like a fine wine ☺️🍷
Enjoy! 😭
There are probably other characters/stories I could talk for with a similar run-time but Benedict is someone I think people actually WANTED me to talk about since they'd said as much in past comments section. 😂
@@LadyJenevia for the love of all that is good in this world, please feel free to make as many Bridgerton videos as you wish. Love them all! 🫶
(Have to say though, all your videos are great!)
We'll see how this Benedict video does! The more people watch this, the more likely I am to do another one sooner instead of later (since I do plan to do more Bridgerton videos, but I also have other video topics I've been meaning to get to)! 😊
I just had to pause at 31:28 cause I was laughing so hard at "oh Benedict, you sweet little baby capybara" 😆he really is like a capybara - super chill, lets everyone hang out with him, running on pure vibes. I dig it.
I LOVE CAPYBARAS. I LOVE THEM. One of my favourite capybara stories is the fact that scummy capitalists in Argentina overtook their natural habitat in a specific area of Argentina to build houses but the capybaras refused to leave so they still stay roaming around that area even though it's full of people because IT WAS THEIR HOME FIRST. Team capybara!
You did not tell one lie in this video. When season 3 comes out I would LOVE a part 2.
Let's see what they have in store for him in season 3, first! 😂
I would also request this!
I didn't really notice Benedict while watching the series to be honest. Only after watching a youtube video that was recommended to me, with all those funny expressions and jokes of him, I started to see what I missed. I'm really thankful to you for repeatedly pointing out Benedicts greatness in all the videos and now explaining it in full length. I mostly got to appreciate him trough you. He definitely deserves it and I'm now too looking forward to his thriving.
Hopefully he gets a little bit more to do in season three because he's been regarded like a wallflower for far too long! 🥹
@@LadyJenevia Yesss, they should give this boy the screentime he deserves!
In season 3, I hope we get a scene where Benedict and Violet get drunk. Benedict is drinking because he is lost in life, and Violet is drinking because she doesn't know what to do now that Kate is the new women of the house. Maybe Kate straight up makes her drink. I'm currently not sure where Violet stands with Kate, how well they get along, or how much she actually likes her other than she makes her son happy.
So glad this isn’t happening
I did not even mind that this one is longer than 1h, enjoyed every minute😊 Benedict is the sweetest, at least in the show, and we have high hopes for his season. While not perfect, so far Netflix have done a decent job and even improved the stories of this series in my opinion. I don't believe it's a spolier to say that Benedict's story from the book needs much improvement and we hope that he will get the story he deserves as a character.
That was why I made sure to timestamp the sections ~ so then people can watch it in chunks if they want/need to. I know it's very long. 🤣
The first series improved on the book but, in my view, the second series failed as Netflix changed the story badly. I particularly disliked the competition between the sisters.
There was no competition as far as I am concerned. They did do Edwina a little dirty and made her oblivious and childish because they had to bring in more drama, but there were so many improvements, that all in all it is an upgrade from the source material to me: Anthony and Kate were not forced to mary, they chose eachother, their respective traumas were more realistic than in the book, Anthony really was a gentleman (no caveman behaviour), just to name a few things 🙂
@@ligiaserban9218 the sisters' relationship is far more important than creating drama. My concern is, how do they recover from that? The book dealt far better with the storyline as the sister was happy to oblige her family by marrying without her heart being engaged, therefore she felt no pain upon discovering that her sister loved him.
The wink at the altar is Benedict being the best brother ever. I'm worried about Benedict's drinking, too. I hope he doesn't go to too dark of a place next season.
I hope you get that in-depth interview. I have no idea how these things work, but could you go directly to Luke Thompson's "people" to get an interview?
I don’t know just yet. There is still the release of the spin-off series to get to so I will wait and see how my channel is doing in the lead-up to season 3 and how many people have watched this specific video by then before deciding how I will proceed. ☺️
I do sort of know his people if you ever needed the info :)
@@LadyJenevia
This video has made me the favor of not having to go back to season one and made a rewatch just for Benedict's scenes. I thank you for your services. I enjoyed it tremendously and made me feel even more connected to Benedict and hope his time comes in when he can feel all the love of his HEA. And here the manifestation circle Netflix gives you the opportunity to bein a junket and ask Luke interesting questions
It's sad and hilarious you have to point out that if the actor turns out to be a trash man that this video is not an endorsement of that lol. Actors are really going wild these days and you never know who's going to turn out to be a mess, do you? I really enjoyed this episode! In general I enjoy your content, because there's a nice cross-section of things we both love lol. Benedict is such a sweetheart and he's really doing the best he can with his whole Spare situation. Antony can definitely be disappointing when he's on a real tear, which he is often enough, and I look forward to seeing what a Benedict more prepared to stand up for himself will respond with. I read these books back in high school, but because that was a decade and a half ago, I might as well be watching with fresh eyes and I'm enjoying the surprises along with everyone else.
LISTEN... I used to be a LOUD demander online for "The Man from Uncle 2" because I really enjoy that film and there is/was loads of potential to see those characters back together and their relationships explored further and you can imagine how quickly I had to stop saying that online, lest anyone think that me praising a film that is the work of HUNDREDS (or more like thousands) of people is an endorsement of... that. 🙃
@@LadyJenevia If we were only allowed to enjoy the work comprised entirely of decent people, I fear there isn't a single project that would qualify, but I have to say there's nobody in recent memory to make as big a mess of his own reputation as The Unmentioned. To be fair, I don't think he's distinctive enough as an actor that it wouldn't be possible to continue that franchise with another actor in his place. Blandsome is a dime a dozen in Hollywood.
I try to explain that to people. There's a lot of moral policing on social media that people take so far that they're constantly trying to make other people boycott this or boycott that because ______ is involved in some way but films and television series are the culmination of the labour of SO MANY PEOPLE that there is no 'perfect' way to be 100% 'ethical' in what you consume. You just do your best and try to be conscientious. 🤷🏻♀️
I thoroughly enjoyed this breakdown. As a Benedict fan, I missed so many moments in season 2, the drama overshadowed everything. Let the record show this breakdown can be enjoyed in one sitting, it's that good. Can't wait for season 3, praying for more screen time. May Netflix hear your calls..
I personally hope they change Sophie into a governess instead of having her be a maid. Because technically she’s not “working class” she’s in a weird in between status…she has had the education and upbringing of the upper class but no rights to it…so having her be a governess would be far more appropriate and somewhat less squicky
Like Jane Eyre!
Absolutely in love with this video. Though I’ve decided I don’t want Benedict’s season because there’s no way they’ll do it right
😂😂😂
So I love what you said about romantic fiction at the end. There’s a South Korean miniseries called It’s Okay to Not Be Okay where her romance is with one brother but she develops a hilarious but heart-melting sibling relationship with the other brother. And really, as she was abused by her parents and was an only child, I think the sibling one was the kind of love she really needed 😢
But so I loved this video! I agree way to many people sleep on this character. It’s funny because I think Benedict knows his passion but like you said, has so many doubts largely do his family, and Colin clearly is completely adrift trying to find his purpose… but no one checks up on them since they tend to be the ones cracking jokes the most. And I love Violet but she really only seems to be concerned with them getting married than them chasing their passions
Also I didn’t notice his facial expressions in the background until my second run through but holy crap I still missed a lot 😅
Ooh I loved it's okay not to be okay. Such a genius of a mini-series!
Forget Penelope, Lady Genevia is the new Whistledown.
Eloise is my personal favorite.
Still waiting for the "Justice for Edwina Sharma" video.
MORE LIKE... "EVERYONE STOP BEING MEAN TO EDWINA AND MARINA BECAUSE IT'S VERY ICKY AND MY GIRLS DON'T DESERVE THAT" but that won't fit in RUclips's character limit for video titles. 😂
@@LadyJenevia Justice for Edwina and Marina! Leave them alone!
@@LadyJenevia cannot wait for more Kate pile on.
Omg I’ve found my people (over a year late).
Feature-length Benedict Bridgerton simping AND Selfie clips used as memes in one video?! 🙌
1. thank you for letting me relive bridgerton season 2 without actually rewatching season 2. i didn't realize i was as tense as anthony and kate staring at each other in a room until i watched this and thought, oh! i really ... really want season 3.
2. my favorite thing about your videos is that you use Selfie moments god i love that show
*chefs kiss* so worth the wait 😍 you are doing the lord’s work for us Benedict stans. We will endure the long wait for his season together, and I will be salivating for more of your Bridgerton content!!💙🎨
THE WAY IT WILL BE 84 YEARS BEFORE IT'S HIS TURN... 🥲
Thank you so much for your support! 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻
A little over halfway through, and I want to comment on Benedict, with spoiler free comparison.
If they continue to not only write the seasons with the consciousness of addressing those areas that were very cringy from each characters books, as well as keeping the character building of Benedict in the direction they continue to go--- we will be fawning over Benedict even more throughout his entire season. I look forward to it.
EDIT: I just hope that if it is something as big as the complete change of the library scene from Kate and Anthony, please let it be for the better and not for the let down.
Oh my word! Literally paused so many times to be like *THIS* *THIS* *YES*. Such a great video (I've literally been checking your channel every week since you teased this video and the wait is definitley worth it!) I utterly agree that Benedict is the Bridgerton's emotional support puppy for the Bridgerton family. I did my own analysis on tumblr a couple weeks ago that hit most of your points + UTTERLY have the headcanon that post-father death (remembering that Violet was emotionally absent due to her depression) Benedict definitley stepped up into that pastoral, emotional role for his sibings. But that's just me :) Great video once again, I love the care you put into every video.
I hope they unpack at least SOME of that for Benedict in his own season since so many people (including some fans of the show) seem to not notice just how draining it is for Benedict to do all of this emotional labour with seemingly little to no thanks given to him for it.
@@LadyJenevia absolutely! Also I do share your annoyance about the Featherington subplot and it did get me very annoyed but someone did point out that due to Polin being next, the audience needed to like Portia as much as Violet. For all the Featherington plot shenanigans it did show that ultimately Portia will put her daughters first (however I also agree with you that they still have not addressed the emotional abuse that Portia has put upon Penelope).
Obviously in a show like this you need to set up for the next season and I think the reason why Anthony's set up in S1 seemed less jarring than this Featherington subplot is because it doesnt contrast/connect with the Kanthony main storyline well. Obviously in narrative terms, subplots are supposed to enhance or contrast the main storyline and the Featherington subplot didn't quite seems so connective and that is why I suddenly felt pulled out of the pace/feel of Kanthony when they did those cuts to the Featheringtons.
I don't know just some rambling thoughts of mine (I got a English lit degree and my brain now hyper-analyses things) 😅
Omg could you link to your aforementioned tumblr analysis? I would love to read it!
@@LadyJenevia This! I really adore the way Anthony's character was explored this season and I truly hope Benedict is given the same depth. He more than deserves it.
Ooooh I wish we could talk about his book, cause I have an entire thing typed out on how I want his season to go, and I'm just dying to share it with you.... Anyways can't wait to spend almost a hundred minutes on this lovely character! I am rather afraid that Eloise might be first since she was featured in the season three TUDUM special, as was Penelope for season two😒 But hey, thank you for all your hard work!
I may share some thoughts whenever his season airs but I won't know for sure until I can see the finished episodes. 😂
I forgot to say in my previous too-long comment of a few moments earlier, I loooooved your remarks about Will Mondrich. Great character and I'm crossing my fingers he's back in the next season, and I particularly LOVE his strong, supportive wife.
If I was going to green light Bridgerton spin-offs it would be:
- Madame De La Croix working hard to run her shop and make it successful AND getting a girlfriend (she doesn't have to worry about marrying a man to have money to survive so she's the ideal character to get to do a queer love story in the Bridgerton universe so she can be confirmed as bi)
- Will and Alice prequel series of how they fell in love, because I'm very tired of pretending I can deeply empathise with the idea that it's sooooooo hard to be generationally wealthy (AKA be a Bridgerton 😂)
Finally someone is giving Benedict his shine Lady jenevia gets it! I’m finally back from ´y social media break first video watching from my break. I read his book and I will say you understand the character.
Welcome back! Thank you so much for watching! 🌺✨
I am rooting for you Lady Jenevia to get your in depth interview. I am not excited about the choice of Pen and Colin for season three, was really anticipating Benedicts' story. Penelope will have to really pull off a miracle to win my sympathy. I too am totally done with the F lot. All the same, we have a very long wait before we will see any of it. I enjoyed your reveal of the true Benedict, I so enjoy his character. Do you know he is an artist, for real? 😊
I joke and go back and forth about the order of stories being changed but realistically, it's beneficial to do those two next instead of drawing out him being ridiculously oblivious about her feelings for him. 😂
I actually can't wait for benedict's season to come and see you compare book and show Benedict like you did with Anthony. (No spoiler: Book Benedict will make you love show Benedict even more). Bcoz truth to be told I'm not a fan of book Benedict so much even though he is a good guy and redeems himself; he's not my favorite bridgerton but Luke Thompson literally changed my perception of Benedict....that's what a good actor can do to the character he/she plays. Eagerly waiting for Colin and Benedict's story to unfold.
Loved your video BTW.....your power of doing these indepth analysis is so good 👍❤️
Thank you so much for watching! 🥳
I’ve preferred more or less all of the characters in the show over how they were in their books so far, so I would expect it’ll be similar for the upcoming siblings who get their own seasons. 😂🤷🏻♀️
@@LadyJenevia The only thing I missed in season 1 was Daphne standing up to all of her brothers. In the series she is a bit bland by comparison, but it got better in season 2.
Coming back to watch this video for the 14th, maybe 15th, time after watching your most recent Bridgerton video. This is probably one of my all time favorite videos on RUclips. It’s always nice to see someone who loves Benedict just as much as me 😭
And when everyone bandwagons during his season, WHAT THEN- 😂🔥
I don't know where to start. First of all the editing my lady, the editing I'M SCREAMING perfection honestly!! I was waiting to find some time today to watch the whole video and it was worth waiting!
Benedict is my favourite brother but overall my favourite bridgerton is Eloise. Anyone jealous that my faves are the best sibling duo in the series? 🤪
I expect to see a huge character development (which means as much character development is possible in an 8-episode season with the screen time that they will give him). I really don't know or could guess what could come next for Benedict but I'm here for it. Luke Thompson is a great actor and I'm glad you pointed out his acting abilities.
Manifest to see a video of you interviewing him.
A friendship between him and Will would be so perfect. The Mondriches are among my favourite characters and I'm so glad the production didn't remove them (since Will was Simon's friend and of course we all know RJP, and as a result Simon, isn't in the series anymore). More scenes with Eloise as well would be perfect. And I'm certain that this backyard with the swings could be their emotional "sanctuary" where they can talk openly to each other about everything.
As for Anthony, I honestly feel he's more of a viscount to his siblings and less of a brother (i think I've said that on another video too). Anyway, I hope that this will change for Anthony now.
I am one of those who deep inside likes the featheringtons. I like the acting mainly and not the plots so much, but I understand that s2 focused on them more that it should. I can't see that changing for s3 though, considering that Penelope is the female lead.
I'm hoping that we'll see more of mister Granville in Benedict's season. I understand that secondary/supportive characters change in every season but some of them have to stay, and Granville is one of them for me. Maybe he could also help Benedict bounce back after he found out about the donation.
I hope that s4 will focus on Benedict. However, the "three brothers in a row" pattern is concerning me. We know that the series has a 4-year contract and if they don't renew it my biggest wish would be to see a season focusing on both Benedict's and Eloise's romance stories (with more than 8 episodes obviously)
Thank you so much for this video, Benedict deserved some love and recognition! ❤️
I know I picked on Anthony in this video but I don't actually dislike the character, and I don't expect that he will be emotionally stunted towards Benedict or anyone else in his family in season 3. He'll be in a much better state now that he's happy in love instead of self-flagellating all the time. 😆
I actually wouldn't be surprised if Benedict is the one struggling more in season 3 since it could work as a set-up to him being the lead of his own season. We'll see, though. I don't want to get it in my head that he will be season 4 until there is an official announcement. 😂
@@LadyJenevia the thing i forgot to say above is that i had the subtitles on (it helps me sometimes since I'm not a native English speaker) and I was focused to see the mistakes the auto subtitles makes as you've mentioned in community hub. It's sad to see that happening but I'm sure no one would blame you for that. We know you try your best to provide us with the best content possible
I'm in the process of changing those auto-subtitles to my own subtitles that are more accurate but when I publish those there will be some synchronisation issues which I can't fix because RUclips changes the timing even if I try to correct them. 🙃
You are so spot on 💜 I agree, you should be definitely there at press day and ask him the right questions 🙌
I would love that! 🥰🧠🎤
I hadn't thought about it until you said it but Kate and Benedict scenes are a must for future seasons and I belive Kate would have a great perspective about 2 people from diferent social status choosing love... like her father and stepmother 😍
The show did so little with Tessa that part of me wishes they had used Kate to explore things with Benedict further, and communicate a lot of the same things we got out of his interactions with Tessa. Obviously not the romantic entanglement, but his respect for Tessa's defiance of the status quo, that could have just as easily been communicated by having Benedict and Kate actually TALK about her skills with hunting. Like imagine if we'd had a sequence where Kate is saying correct information about hunting and Anthony is refusing to do what she says because in his own words, "Ladies do not hunt," and then Benedict applies whatever wisdom she was sharing and actually wins. 😂
Then again, I don't really love the idea of seeing animals get hunted on screen anyway but the essence of that exchange played out in that trio under different circumstances could have been cute. 🥹
@@LadyJenevia I personally would love Tessa and Madame Delacroix meeting Benedict's true love and instead of being stereotypically mean, they would vouched for him when Sophie is not sure about starting something with him or for them to help them in their love story somehow, there's a romance novel by Sarah Maclean called Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake where the heroine meets the heroe's former mistress and she basically says the he's a good person and wishes them the best, it was mind-blowing and I want that for Benedict and Sophie
Benedict’s season is about to be so good
I can't wait to see it!
I love everything you do! But your Bridgerton content is out of this world! Andddd, I absolutely adore “The Wedding Date”! Huge fan!❤🐝💋
Thank you so much!! 🥰🥰🥰
And I could get just as long-winded about The Wedding Date as I did for Benedict in this video but the masses don't want that from me... 😂😂😂
He's been my favorite since the beginning for all the reasons you mentioned! Thanks for breaking it down for others who missed how amazing he is 😊💖✨.
I loved Benedict on the show and recently read his book and didn’t like his behavior in it at all. Sophie is great but Benedict really annoyed me. I hope the writers change his book behavior quite a bit.
So worth the wait!!!!!! Thank you and wow that was wonderful. This comment would be longer than the video if I mentioned everything I loved. I'm off to tell everyone I know who likes Bridgerton to come and watch your videos. Also Netflix, or Luke Thompson's agent, get this woman an interview with him NOW. You will ask all the questions we want to know!!!! I totally agree interviewers rarely ask interesting questions about the thought process behind the character or performance, but I want to know that stuff. Worth watching an interview Luke Thompson did with an actor despairs because that one was really interesting regarding his background in theatre and how he came to this point. Probably the only interview he has done where the interview asked questions of any substance. Thank you again so much for this video and yes, I hope we see more of his build up in season 3 ahead of him getting season 4, so annoying they moved the book order. Though hoping it means the fetherington nonsense will be done by end of S3 so he doesn't have that in S4
I watched that interview a while back but there really wasn't much in there (that I remember since it's been ages since I saw it) that was digging into Benedict specifically. 😗🥲
@@LadyJenevia sadly it was before S2 came out so more about the actor than the character and all the good stuff in S2
Well I've finally finished this project and it's up now so hopefully it's performed well enough by the time the promotion starts up for season 3 and then I will ask the publicity team. I won't promise viewers that I'll get any access but of course I can ask. 😂
@@LadyJenevia if they have watched any of your video they dam well should get you on the press junket. Having done this video could you approach the Luke Thompsons reps directly to see if he might do a zoom interview with you? After watching your analysis of the character maybe he would be interested in talking to you
The way that you speak is so intelligent, yet not pretentious. It appears that a well-rounded conversation with you would be effortless.
Benedict caught the tea that Anthony was more interested in Kate than he was letting on from the beginning. Luke Thompson is so subtle yet always in character. Small gestures show when his spidey sense is tingling regarding the undercurrent between Anthony and Kate. p.s. I also think Sophie has been shown . . .
Every Benedict fan scanning this season with a magnifying glass looking for her is soooooo- 🤣
Yesss! So happy to see Ben in the spotlight! As the Benedict in my family its so good to see a more in depth look at his character in this season and overall. I love the scenes he's a part of he always steals it in the background. The facial expressions in the altar scene and the hunting scene are genius. I agree i don't think he knew exactly what was going on with Anthony and Kate but knew enough to support Anthony anyway he could because he knew Anthony isn't always the best listener. I think its interesting in his creativity that it extends to his cravat and its tied in his own way compared to Anthony and Colin.
Took me a few days, but this is one of the best Bridgerton videos. Thanks for not cutting it down. We needed to see every little bit of Benedict. As always, I love your analysis.
Yay! Glad you enjoyed it! I'm appreciative of you (and others) who say they don't mind the length. I went back and forth on that decision for A WHILE trying to figure out how I wanted to do it. 😂🫶🏻✨
Yes! I watched your video up to the end and I'm happy to know that there is someone who has done a thorough reading of "Bridgerton" through the study of the characters, and has not only watched the sex scenes made with the "hot guy" marveling that one of these actors is gay! It's only been a month since I discovered "Bridgerton" but after seeing it in Italian for the first time, I've already spent many hours listening to it in the original language and stopping the video to better appreciate the expressions of each character or extra. So I can say that you are right when you say that Benedict does not know about Anthony's feeling for Kate right away, in fact in my opinion, he only understands it during the walk after the ruinous wedding, when he notices the way Anthony and Kate look at each other from afar, while Edwina looks away.
I'm happy to follow you and watch your videos even if I need the help of the automatic translator because you speak too fast for me 😃
Wow! This was such an incredibly insightful and beautiful video to watch. You have so much additional insight into the character of Benedict that I completely missed when watching the show. I loved Benedict for the humor and jokes he brings to dialogue of the show but now I also love and appreciate the empathy he displays for his family and friends around him. Maybe his season was pushed back to explore more of the emotional toll Anthony’s actions had on Benedict’s confidence in his artistic pursuits. Also, I imagine we’ll also see the aftermath of the fight between Eloise and Penelope in the 3rd season so she might not be in a good spot either to really act as a proper emotional confidante and support system for Benedict. I feel like these two main factors, which I was inspired to consider based on the commentary in your video, could be why Benedict’s season has been delayed. Ideally, I feel Benedict needs to work through and overcome some of the insecurities and emotional turmoil he’s facing first, so that he can be more emotionally stable in order to support and fight for his love interest later on. It would probably be too much for the writers to tackle all of this and his love story in an 8 episode season, so starting out resolving some of this inner conflict in the 3rd season gives the writers more wiggle room to go more in depth on interactions between Benedict and his love interest when they take center stage. Overall, I really loved this video and I look forward to any commentary you’ll have on Penelope and Colin when season 3 airs.
Thank you! Now you can rewatch season 2 with a fresh perspective on how he fits into the different moving parts of the story. 🥰
Benedict and Francesca have always been my favs cos i just relate to them on so many levels (especially francesca) and benedict's story in s3 is so heartbreaking for me for some reason. Also justice for John istg if he dies i will have to send a strongly worded email to Netflix
This video makes me want to watch the entire season again, solely to look at Benedict
VERY VALID, and obviously I approve! 😂🍿
You are by far my favourite Bridgerton content maker. I first watched your channel when you were one of the first people watching season two and gave us a really helpful, joyful and all in all good synopsis and I've been watching your video's ever since. You do not drag out your video's and they go by really quick for me (even though this one for example takes you almost two hours). You've got great analyzing skills and I cannot wait for your opinions on season three!
Thank you very much! 🥹✨
This video is simply *chef's kiss*. I adore show Benedict, by far my fav and he definitely deserves his flowers many times over! I'm really hoping we get to see Edmund through Benedict's eyes at some point, I feel like it would be a great opportunity for him to connect to someone or just further flesh out his character. In the book (non-spoiler) he has a bowl of rocks that are "sentimental" one of which he points out was picked up the day his father died; he also makes reference to feeling a "surge of awareness" prior to pivotal moments (Edmund's death for one). I wasn't a massive fan of the book however I felt those character details really resonated with the empathic,intuitive, sentimental Benedict we see in the show (which I much prefer). Really hoping they let him keep his bowl of rocks lol
I NEEDS to Mrs. Shonda to pleaseeee listen to you & ughhhh this MAN. When the lady is painting him & she holds his face like that he can LOOK AT HERRRRRRUH.
OHMAHGWAAASH he will love his woman in a slow & burning passion. But can also be freaky with
What a lovely job you did with this one! Such a treat for Halloween! Delectable! 🎃
Thank you so much! 🎃
Not me, rewatching this video essay for a third time because I need something after they did Benedict so dirty in S3
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I loooove Benedict! He’s been my fav since season 1!💗
You know what? Thank you for this video. I DON'T give Benedict his due, and DO often consider him to be the boring brother. This could be due to the fact that he's the least toxic brother, which does not bode well for my frame of mind regarding men, fictional or not. 🤔😒😮💨.
I digress. Lol. I DO like the way his character is played and honestly does make me notice him more. I originally thought the writers had given him some of book-Colin's charm, but, thanks to you, now see that he truly has all his own and I like it! I also like that he's the most empathetic of them, and now see, even more, why he is so close with their mother. He was her emotional rock. He really is a quiet force in the family. I can't wait to see how the family comes to HIS support in his season!! 😁 Thx again!
this whole video is me when benedict BREATHES
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LOVED every minute of this. Thank you so much 🥰😍😘
Thank you for the great video! So observing, funny and entertaining! I think despite Bridgerton siblings being very close and mostly supportive, they sometimes take each other for granted and put each other in boxes: too serious big brother, goofy second one, a stroppy and a perfect sister. So a big part of their growing as a character is start to appreciate each other: Daphne changed and saw Anthony struggles, Anthony tried his best with younger ones and endeavoured to help Benedict the way he was used to do stuff (if you want it, you get it). I read the book and without the spoilers, if you put some typical Julia Quinn's controversy away, he has some great qualities in there, to make the character really hot for me: determination and commitment.
I've already had people trying to harp on me for being "mean" to Anthony in this video, as if I haven't already CLEARLY prioritised hyping him and Kate's romance up before even circling back around to Benedict 😂 ~ In general, I'm fine with the siblings not always being great to each other at first because they have to have somewhere to go/grow/evolve towards over the course of their season(s) on the show. 🫶🏻
I approach reading the books as research so it doesn't 'bother' me as much if there's something in there I don't like (such as men being waaaaaaay too aggressive). I liked being able to review season 2 and tell readers "Yeah... all those gross parts of violating Kate's consent? Not in the show!" 😁
@@LadyJenevia I guess, I can sympatise with Anthony because of my own experience. Was a big eye opener for myself: wow, that's a big burden his mother put on him. Not suprised he was the way he was, all stiff and insecure and stuck in certain routine. He convinced himself he has to pretend and play an even-tempered men. Sorry, I can go on forever. 😀 The lack of consent seems to be reoccurring theme in Bridgerton series so far. I am wondering hoq would they avoid it in Benedict season. It's not disturbing me much, just don't get it. Is it suppose to be sexy?
Great video! I really enjoyed it, i was cleaning while listening! Team Benedict. Cant wait for his season!
Wonderful job! Everything I hoped for. 😍
Thank you so much for all of your support! 🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺
Fun Fact I have realize right now i was watching 1 hour and a half of a video talking about one character
And I love the video : )
Can I just say I’m so happy that I stumbled upon your channel very recently like a day or 2 ago! I love absolutely love deep diving and analyzing something I love/passionate about, I enjoy your sense of humor immensely and love it, you have such a keen eye, it inspired me to look even closer and be even more deeply immersed next time I’m watching Bridgerton, because of this video, Benedict became my absolute fav along with Anthony ( I love how they are flawed and human specially Anthony and how he was in season one,how they evolve) I have to admit that I was focused on the main characters and I totally missed appreciating those moments I saw that you highlighted here that really show what an admirable gentleman and wonderful man/human Benedict is both to his family and women, how respectful he is, in my opinion the gentle mixed with humor way he digs at Anthony plus any incidents of the sort are not just because he avoids conflict , it’s just who he is, he will not let questionable behavior slide ,he will be loving his brother getting roasted because he deserved it , but he won’t be loud , disrespectful, harsh or impolite about it.
I love that with him even though he didn’t get much of screen time specially in S2 but it felt adequate because the moments of him shown were meaningful and loaded with exciting foreshadowing , I too pray that season 4 is his season and I hope it rivals season 2 , I too feel he is going to be so deliciously intense and I can’t wait. Love to Kamiko ♥️🥰😺 and about what that comment said that he already met or his love interest already showed up! That is totally not correct, I never even heard of such theory and why and how it could exist, I read Benedict’s book and I know her, I can confirm she didn’t make an appearance on either season one or two! (This is not a spoiler I mentioned this because you had this incorrect info and wanted to correct it without any details given away)
Yes!! Its go time. I love Benedict so much 💙
An exact quote from this video:
"YOUR HONOUR, I LOVE HIM!"
~ Me, talking about Benedict
You made me a Benedict stan!!! I was not that excited about season 3, really just hoping for Kanthony crumbs but now I can't wait for season 4. hahaha (If 4 is not Ben's I'll riot)
As I keep saying, I do feel for the Bendetict fans who have to wait longer for their season.
However, his scene leaving art school is why I am glad his season is not coming yet. Bear with me.
In order to start his arc of realizing he is deserving of his endeavors, he needs to find confidence in himself again. He needs to realize that despite what his brother did, he is still talented and worthy.
Once this happens, he can earn Sophie’s love and feels worthy of hers. Sophie may feel the same.
I get wanting his season now, but I really want it to be good and worthwhile and not rushed. That will hurt the fans more.
I cannot imagine how I could miss this awsome video when it was published.Thank you for this jewel of character analysis. The only thing I can think of now is: you, Luke Thomson and 4-6 hours of discussion about Benedict and developing of male roles in romance movies. Hey, dearest Netflix - please bring us this for the press juncket.
Thank youuuuu! And if Luke T is up for a conversation, I can very easily do a deep dive with him. 😂
Just want to leave another comment to pop up the youtube algorithm. You're def one of my favorite RUclipsrs!!!
Wow, thank you! 🥹🫶🏻✨
Sophie, your man needs you! hahaha. I love Benedict so much. I loved your video!
So worth the wait!!! Thank you for sharing this video to highlight why Benedict is superior to his other siblings. 💜
I‘m a subscriber and I’m so mad that this didn’t come up on my FYP because I’m only seeing this now. This is an incredible opus to our beloved Benedict ❤❤❤❤❤
Oooooooof, love [sarcasm] to hear what I've already known - that RUclips isn't pushing my videos out. 🤪🤷🏻♀️
But thank you so much for watching! ☺️
@@LadyJenevia hear me out - Jessica Henwick cast as Benedict’s love interest 💕
I haven't seen a person who understands Benedict so well! Even more when you haven't even read his book! Well done 👏
I love how this 1 hr and 30 mins plus vid did not bore me at all!!! Thank you for this!! My feelings for Benedict have been validated and I love how I can see my very thoughts here!! It's like you have read my mind haha!
Also, I personally think that Benedict's poem on s2 is the summarized version of his upcoming season!! I'm sooooooo excited about it. 💗
Glad you enjoyed! I definitely wanted to make sure I time-stamped the sections so that anyone who didn't have time could stop at a place that made sense to them and circle back to finish when they could. 😂
I REALLY want to see a Benedict season. We've made it too far to stop now. HE HAS TO BE NEXT. 👀
you have perfect observation because all of it are nailing what's to be in benedict's season as per his book.
Loved this video!! Benedict is hands down the best Bridgerton!!
Also I have to add that I LOVED all the clips from Selfie sprinkled through this video!! A great show gone too soon, RIP 🥹
If I have to singlehandedly keep Selfie in discussion on the Internet, I will! 😂✨
OMG....you apparently posted this 3 mos. ago but I was in the midst of moving to another state here in the U.S., getting packed and then unpacked, putting my new place together, etc., and clearly missed this while watching YT in my down time. The minute this showed up in my feed of channels to which I subscribe, I dropped everything to watch your always brilliant, insightful commentary. As always, you have the BEST commentary on RUclips and make the most astute distinctions, commenting on the psychological and sociological subtleties throughout this series. You've outdone yourself with this particular video in my opinion, bec. unlike most other people commenting on Bridgerton, you get the class distinctions, and are not shy about your own attitudes towards elitism and the aristocracy. I could write so much more but I just want you to know that THIS subscriber totally appreciates your deep insights, class commentary, and opinions. I adored Benedict, and caught all those idiosyncracies you discuss and am in heaven watching and listening to you. I certainly hope this long discussion isn't over other viewers' heads. BUT, my great disappointment is that the coming season will NOT be his season, and I understand why Shondaland and Netflix have moved Penelope and Colin into Season 3, because they know what the public want, and the numbers seem to have directed them this way. To my mind that's a huge mistake and many fans will lose interest. I'm fighting my own urge to not watch the coming season. I had hoped for Benedict and then Eloise, as Seasons 3 and 4. C'est la vie. And yes, I will watch but likely only watch S.3 once unlike my endlessly viewing S.1 and S.2. And I totally support Netflix sending you on a press junket!!!!! You'd be the only one asking intelligent and/or provocative questions!
Thank you! 😊🫶🏻✨
I'll still watch Queen Charlotte and Bridgerton season 3 even if there is a sizeable gap in my interest in those seasons compared to a Benedict season. 😂
I don't want Penelope/Colin eating up Benedict's air time with their drama the way the Featherington mines subplot did in Kate and Anthony's season anyway. 👀🤣
I think the dynamic between Benedict and Anthony especially is fascinating. I think that Anthony deep down, really envies Benedict also because he has that emotional intelligence that Anthony lacks (at least throughout s1 and most of s2).
Benedict knows how support others without being overbearing or controlling - Anthony does not. We see this with the art donation, which I believe was Anthony's genuine attempt to support his brother, but he failed to understand that this was not the support Benedict needed. Benedict also knows how to use humor very well, making people feel at ease and diffusing tense situations, while Anthony's attempts often come off as sarcastic or meanspirited. I love their scenes together, it's great character writing and a very realistic sibling dynamic.
Edit: also, thank you for addressing the horribly boring subplot it was SO BAD.
In duels among gentlemen back then, it was the courtesy to shoot over their left shoulder rather than kill them, so each would have had the expectation that neither would actually die or be injured. At most, one might shoot the shoulder of their non-dominant hand as their revenge. This generally ensured no one actually would hang for having dueled while still maintaining their 'honor' by having dueled.
YESSSSS. It's here!!! ❤️❤️
IT IS! 😊🌺✨
I agree with you... Benedict is the best character... and he has to be the main character in season 4.... but what I don't agree on is that you noticed him since season two. I noticed him from the first episode of season one.
BLESS YOU, I haven’t felt very attached to any of the Bridgertons, but now I SEE THE LIGHT!!!
Well, that was very interesting and educational but also very funny to watch. Thank you for this work.
You noticed and analyze every little thing and saw things I hadn't yet but won't be ale to not notice now. I already liked Show Benedict a lot but now I love him! :)
I relate a lot to him (for better and for worst XD) and he's one of my favorite characters.
It makes me want to ask if you would consider doing it for other characters in this show?
I'm looking forward to seeing what they will do with Beneict in season 3 and how they will set up his season. Because you're right, they are clearly setting him (and the family) for his inter-class romance.
Something to add to your analysis: I am persuaded that the "emotional support" role he has taken was forced upon him by circumstances when Edmund died and Violet shut down. Yes, she was in shock and had a big depressive episode and Anthony was forced to set his feelings aside to become the patriarch at the ripe age of 18 .... But I think Benedict, who was even younger (maybe 15 or 16?), was forced to become the emotional support of his siblings since there was no one else capable of doing it at the time and the kids desperately needed it. And then this role stuck, even after Violet recovered and was able to be the ever-loving mother again.
I wonder if this will be explored...
I wonder how/if most of the "fatal" flaws of the siblings relate to this period of their life. It must have been traumatizing. Losing your father so suddenly, having your mother completely shut down for weeks/months, almost losing her too when she had Hyacinth... all this while being very young.
I haven't read his book yet but for what I have been spoiled ... You might not like Book Benedict very much (I know I probably won't if I ever read the book) because, well, he is not the same character... Personality-wise, it seems to me like Show Benedict is closer to Book Colin.
And, well, it shows in how even in the show they are similar in some important aspects. They are both kind-hearted, witty, supportive, and open-minded. Both respect and support the working class (like how Colin brought friends to Will's club and apologized to him for the necessary charade). Both have a richer inner word that they only show to their most trusted and closest people. Both seem to have deep-rooted confidence issues in at least one or more aspects of their life (Benedict when it comes to his art and Colin for how he thinks no one takes him seriously, is "desperate" to prove himself/appear like a grown-up, and how he doesn't know what to do with his life). Both are romantics who believe in love (though, that's not from the Book). *
But Colin is younger (he's around 21 I believe), much less mature, and still looking for his path in life while Benedict has been forced to grow up quick and has found his passion.
I think the tea scene was Colin trying to be there for Benedict and show him support. It looks like Eloise and Colin are the two who he can open up to and who can at least try to give back the emotional support he provides. So we might see a lot of them next season :)
*Actually, most of this also applies to Penelope. Or even the absolute queen Lady Danbury ... There's definitely a trend for the characters I have affection for. XD
PS: "I want to see kindness win. I want to see empathy win. Because if kindness and empathy win, everyone wins." YES. ABSOLUTELY YES.
Smart! Funny! Thoroughly lovely! Loved it all!
I just found this video on my RUclips suggestions. I have not read the books, and I absolutely identify with Benedict in so many ways. He is my favorite Bridgerton...and I thought I was the only one. Thank you.
After just finishing a rewatch of the series, this essay piqued my interest. As much as I want to see the Colin & Penelope story...I also want to see Benedict's story more.
Thank you! 😊
And this is also why I stay determined to post about the other upcoming Bridgerton releases (Queen Charlotte and season 3), because if those are successful it increases the likelihood of a season 4 which will HOPEFULLY be Benedict's season! 🥰
Hey! Been following you since the Melfest days in the 2010s and commenting for the first time in ages.
Reddit’s Bridgerton fandom is doing everything they can to promote your videos! Don’t worry, it’s all positive. But most importantly, we want to make sure you get that interview with Luke Thompson. Benny the Capybara fans are behind you during your quest! 😊
i didn't know i needed this but i'm so glad this is here because it's literally just my thoughts coming out of someone else's mouth. now... how am i to wait several years for his season?!?!
this video made me fall in love with benedict bridgerton what the fuck lmao
Benedict supremacy ❤️
Ever since I found this video I’ve watched it at least once a week. I hope Lady Jenevia reaches her sub goal this year!
😂😭😂 That's so kind, thank you! I haven't actually set a sub goal yet. Maybe I should. 🤔
Considering all of your talk about the working class, I wonder what your thoughts about the ship of eloise and footman john are considering fan fiction explores the same aspects.
I’m in love with him your honor!
I miiiight be late to the party but I hope you see this, Lady Jenevia. Benedict has been my favorite Bridgerton (Eloise a close second) since I watched Season 1 for the first time, and I loved your video! I don't think many people paid attention to Benedict and I'm so glad someone saw all the little details that had me rewinding the scenes a couple of times. 🥰 I do want to offer a few of my mini-theories, however.
I tried not bringing Zodiac signs into this, but I somehow feel that the actor and the character fit so perfectly together precisely because they're both the same sign - Cancer: empathetic, nurturing, caring, artsy, open-minded, accepting of others, avoiding conflict, etc.
This would both support and be supported by my other mini-theory that Benedict was not oblivious to all the Anthony-Kate in the air, but that he deliberately chose to not show he's aware of it for Anthony's sake. He pretended he saw and heard nothing all along, didn't want to meddle. As he did not agressively and impulsively confront Anthony about making a huge donation to secure his place at the academy, he also did not want to directly confront Anthony about his feelings for Kate, force him to talk about something he obviously would not want to talk about. Benedict wanted Anthony to admit it to himself first, then he would be there (as always) for him, should Anthony wish to share the heaviness of his feelings with someone. I think this is why he wanted to stay in the room when Anthony and Daphne were about to have a conversation in the wedding chapel - not to hear what's going on but to be there for support as he knows Anthony and Daphne's personalities often clash and Benedict is the mediator.
Anthony (in my head) embodies Aries energy, and Benedict knows better than to approach an Aries with direct confrontation rather than unassumingly guide him to open up on his own terms when ready. This is precisely why Benedict continuously smiles in Kate's presence as they all slowly learn who she is; he feels the same energy radiate from her that he also feels from Anthony, he thinks it's just what Anthony needs in his life and that it's good for him to finally have someone willing to openly confront him.
Benedict never agressively confronted Anthony about the donation made towards the academy, simply because what he needed was comfort and reassurance - exactly what he got from Eloise, which is why he was capable of moving on, for the best part. He ends up mentioning it to Anthony for the sake of clearing it off his heart, but he realises Anthony's mind is too occupied for a deeper conversation at that moment. Anthony rather rushed through showing his support for Benedict pursuing painting and Benedict lets it go quickly as to allow Anthony time that evening. I dare say Benedict still carries these somewhat salty feelings for a certain period of time, like a true little Cancer. Despite that tendency to easily get offended, I think Benedict does not take Anthony's academy-related jabs to heart - he knows his brother well enough to know his comments are not ill-natured, but rather the only way of showing affection that he's comfortable with.
That's all. I sincerely hope the writers plan on giving Benedict's actor the freedom to further explore the character on his own, and I hope they have nothing less than perfect plans for Benedict as he deserves no less. An hour long interview with Luke Thompson led by you would be amazing! I can't say any of the interviews I watched really brought up interesting questions about Benedict, and I'm sure Luke would have much to say if given the opportunity.
You're not late, you're right on time! Particularly since the writer's strike is still going on and these mega corporations are refusing to pay writers their fair share SO... who knows how long it'll be till we get a Benedict season. 😆
And I would LOVE to interview Luke T if given the opportunity. 🥳
Let me know how I can show my support for the idea of you interviewing Luke and other cast members, I would love to! 🥰
Hear me out 🎤in defense of the Featheringtons: Were this show be called after them, instead of the Bridgertons…would we not have an exciting narrative about their financial and moral struggles as well? If more not so, as they are “slightly” less privileged than the other family.
Portia is a great solid character, prudence I can’t stand and Philippa is a cheese loving sweetheart who happened to find love. We might despise them because the whole Cinderella narrative Penelope is wrapped in. But they are certainly more alluring in the show than in the boosts. Thank you for all this content, it’s makings the wait for season 3 more bearable ❤
Came here from the knives out and glass onion videos, I’m so happy to see my best boy Benedict appreciated 😩❤️
Lord I’m so gay for him honestly. I want them to make him bi, books be damned.
yeayyy! some love for my Bene!
I love everything about this video. Benedict/Luke are so underrated on t😊hat show.