I am so glad that youtube recommended your video to me. It was such a satisying watch, because no one else seems to be talking about this show with a sharp eye for good storytelling and character development, and you touched on so many things that have been running through my head. I really felt that Colin/Pen were so mismatched, and no work was put in to showing us why they would end up together. The season didn't seem to know what it was about, and was filled with recycled drama.
Very interesting - For season 4, it would be nice to see a man desperately wanting to marry - and SHE wants her freedom and independence.
For the next season, let HIM convince HER to marry - just as a refreshing change. It would be nice to see a real old fashioned courtship, where the man needs to put in work. What are the women's options, other than marriage though? It's not like they can go to art school or go travel the world- they have to marry, I think that's the issue. There are only two men in the series who have had to make a (slight) effort - the german prince, in season 1, and Lord Sterling, in season 3. Don't expect anything romantic from this new show runner though - judging from season 3, she seems to HATE romance. I'll go rewatch Pride and Prejudice - Darcy had to make an effort
In Benedict's book it is him who has to fight for his love interest and convince her to be with him, so it changes the dynamics between the main characters. But seeing this season, I'm not convinced that this showrunner will be able to handle his story.
Very interesting video and very good observations! I also couldn't believe their love story, and was bothered that it was Penelope who had to chase Colin and begging for his love. Colin didn't have any charisma (I wonder if it is the actor or the bad writing or the bad direction?), Penelope was overshadowed by the plot about the identity of Lady Whistledown. They didn't have enough time and intimacy together. Hardly any romance, just drama and angst. This season was supposed to spread body positivity also, but Colin didn't cherish Penelope's body enough and didn't help her to overcome her insecurities. This whole season was a mess and I blame it to the new showrunner. I'm not convinced that the next season will be better.
I agree with you that they could’ve done more to spread body positivity. I recently watched season one, and I had forgotten how many sex scenes it had. And for almost all of them, both Simon and Daphne were completely nude. Why did Colin and Penelope have a sheet covering them? At one point in the lovemaking scene, Colin even pulls the sheet up to cover her even more. This season was a mess because they had no faith in their lead characters , that’s why Colin and Pen didn’t get the screen time they deserved, instead we got a bunch of other side plots.
What about all the videos I have seen that point out their friendship? Do you not agree with those? They have clips from all seasons. Also, when you put up the text can you read that out loud while displaying it? A lot of us listen to these videos while doing other things with occasionally pulling out our phone to see the video.
Great video... i agree with your points. S3 was all about sex and not about romance... and that is the fault of the new showrunner who loves 3-ways and prostitutes. You would also expect much less misogyny from a female showrunner... but of course not. Very disappointing!
Yes, I agree with everything you said, in particular the "he just isn't that into you" part of him. Colin just was into Pen for no apparent reason. I didn't buy them at all. It also saddened me that Colin went after her like he did Marina.... without thinking just to get married. What does he even know of love? I didn't even buy the lust. He seemed much more lusting after Marina. I won't be back to this show because IMHO they didn't even try. They just knew that the audience would turn in.
I am so glad that youtube recommended your video to me. It was such a satisying watch, because no one else seems to be talking about this show with a sharp eye for good storytelling and character development, and you touched on so many things that have been running through my head. I really felt that Colin/Pen were so mismatched, and no work was put in to showing us why they would end up together. The season didn't seem to know what it was about, and was filled with recycled drama.
Yes, and recycled tropes.
Very interesting - For season 4, it would be nice to see a man desperately wanting to marry - and SHE wants her freedom and independence.
For the next season, let HIM convince HER to marry - just as a refreshing change.
It would be nice to see a real old fashioned courtship, where the man needs to put in work.
What are the women's options, other than marriage though?
It's not like they can go to art school or go travel the world- they have to marry, I think that's the issue.
There are only two men in the series who have had to make a (slight) effort - the german prince, in season 1, and Lord Sterling, in season 3.
Don't expect anything romantic from this new show runner though - judging from season 3, she seems to HATE romance.
I'll go rewatch Pride and Prejudice - Darcy had to make an effort
It seems Bridgerton is going downhill from here. I'll go watch Pride and Prejudice for the first time. Thanks for watching 💛.
In Benedict's book it is him who has to fight for his love interest and convince her to be with him, so it changes the dynamics between the main characters. But seeing this season, I'm not convinced that this showrunner will be able to handle his story.
They failed colin and pen
Very interesting video and very good observations! I also couldn't believe their love story, and was bothered that it was Penelope who had to chase Colin and begging for his love. Colin didn't have any charisma (I wonder if it is the actor or the bad writing or the bad direction?), Penelope was overshadowed by the plot about the identity of Lady Whistledown. They didn't have enough time and intimacy together. Hardly any romance, just drama and angst. This season was supposed to spread body positivity also, but Colin didn't cherish Penelope's body enough and didn't help her to overcome her insecurities. This whole season was a mess and I blame it to the new showrunner. I'm not convinced that the next season will be better.
People are already complaining about Francesca's possible queer love story. It's a mess.
I agree with you that they could’ve done more to spread body positivity. I recently watched season one, and I had forgotten how many sex scenes it had. And for almost all of them, both Simon and Daphne were completely nude. Why did Colin and Penelope have a sheet covering them? At one point in the lovemaking scene, Colin even pulls the sheet up to cover her even more. This season was a mess because they had no faith in their lead characters , that’s why Colin and Pen didn’t get the screen time they deserved, instead we got a bunch of other side plots.
S2 was better. Anthony did chase Kate on more than one instance
What about all the videos I have seen that point out their friendship? Do you not agree with those? They have clips from all seasons.
Also, when you put up the text can you read that out loud while displaying it? A lot of us listen to these videos while doing other things with occasionally pulling out our phone to see the video.
Great video... i agree with your points. S3 was all about sex and not about romance... and that is the fault of the new showrunner who loves 3-ways and prostitutes. You would also expect much less misogyny from a female showrunner... but of course not. Very disappointing!
Yes, I agree with everything you said, in particular the "he just isn't that into you" part of him. Colin just was into Pen for no apparent reason. I didn't buy them at all. It also saddened me that Colin went after her like he did Marina.... without thinking just to get married. What does he even know of love? I didn't even buy the lust. He seemed much more lusting after Marina. I won't be back to this show because IMHO they didn't even try. They just knew that the audience would turn in.