Mae is a critic, entertainment writer, and Screen Rant's Reviews Editor.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Summary One of the best things about Bridgerton is its ability to tell a different kind of love story each season. Yes, there is a rotating cast of characters who each get their own storylines, but the central romance — and its dynamics and tropes — stand apart, giving us an opportunity to enjoy and experience something fresh each time. Bridgerton season 3 offers that breath of fresh air in spades.
Showrunner changes aren’t always a good thing for a series, but Brownell and her writing team capably and smartly maneuver between developing Colin and Penelope’s budding romance and the fraught tension between the scribe and Eloise, which bleeds over into Eloise’s relationship with Colin.
Their relationship reaches a boiling point, and the transition from friends to something more is handled rather seamlessly. By the time Colin realizes he has feelings for Penelope, the intensity is dialed up, which leads to more longing and jealous gazes from across the ballroom. Part 1 ends just when we want more of it, which makes viewers’ wait for part 2 somewhat frustrating. Coughlan, for her part, fully delivers in her role, balancing Penelope’s fumbling, longing, sadness and wit.
Another lovely theme involves the masks we use in public while we hide our inner selves — whether it’s to impress others or be perceived in a certain, perhaps more “respectable,” way. This applies to Colin and Penelope, and season 3 does a good job of highlighting their discomfort with the roles they have played, while taking care to show their true selves to each other.
Cast Will Tilston , Rege-Jean Page , Ruth Gemmell , Luke Thompson , Isabella Cortese , Martins Imhangbe , Julie Andrews , Phoebe Dynevor , Ruby Stokes , Ruby Barker , Claudia Jessie , Adjoa Andoh , Nicola Coughlan , Golda Rosheuvel , Charithra Chandran , Ben Miller , Jonathan Bailey , Florence Hunt , Polly Walker , Shelley Conn , Joanna Bobin , Luke Newton , Simone Ashley Release Date December 25, 2020 Seasons 3 Streaming Service Netflix Writers Julia Quinn , Chris Van Dusen , Jess Brownell ,...
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
2025 Porsche Panamera E-Hybrid First Drive Review: Part electric, part gas, part boatGet in-depth info on the 2024 Porsche Panamera including prices, specs, reviews, options, safety and reliability ratings.
Read more »
Bridgerton Season 3 New Cast & Returning Character GuideWide shot of the Bridgerton family welcoming Colin home in Bridgerton season 3.
Read more »
Bridgerton Season 3 Explains Colin's Handsome Pirate LookColin Bridgerton is hotter for Season 3 of Bridgerton and Luke Newton loves his swagger.
Read more »
New Bridgerton Season 3 Reveal Hints At Where Anthony & Kate's Story Goes Next (& I Love It)Lord Anthony Bridgerton and Kate Sharma on the verge of kissing in Bridgerton season 3 trailer
Read more »
'Bridgerton' Season 3 Review - Nicola Coughlan Dazzles in Delightful RomanceColin (Luke Newton) & Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) standing together at a ball in Bridgerton Season 3
Read more »
Where To Watch ‘Bridgerton’ Season 3 Part 1— Premiere Date, Time, and MoreJake Hodges is a senior writer at Collider who focuses on the latest releases, from broadcast TV to upcoming movies, with expertise in Doctor Who.
Read more »