I haven’t exactly hidden my love and adoration for television series and films set in the Medieval and/or Renaissance era. From Vikings to Saxons, to Royals and Earls, I can’t get enough of this period in history, and I am rather grateful there are so many television and film productions available that take place in these settings.
Believe it or not, however, one show I have been quite slow getting to is Bridgerton. It’s been out for a while now, and certainly isn’t new, but I’ve been holding off watching it because I didn’t think I would enjoy it, based on the minimal clips and trailers I had seen.
I decided to give it a shot, and now that I’m wrapping up the first season, I figure it is a safe opportunity to share my thoughts with all of you.
In short, I do like Bridgerton, but there are also several elements of the series I’m not a fan of. The first season focuses on Daphne Bridgerton and Simon Hastings, the Duke, and their initially forced connection turned true in the context of love.
Keep in mind this show is set in London, England, in the 1800s, so times were significantly different socially than they are now. I can say, though, without any hesitation, that the life of a royal woman, or any woman, for that matter, during this time, is not something I personally would have excelled at. The main goal for most women during this time was to find a husband and then produce children. Once you’ve accomplished both, there isn’t a whole lot left in life to look forward to or find purpose in, and I simply cannot relate to this sentiment whatsoever. I’ve never been particularly ladylike, so I wouldn’t have fared too well with suitors had I been alive at this time.
As for the romance between Daphne and the Duke, I found it quite exhausting. One moment they’re in love, the next they despise one another, and honestly, it was sort of difficult keeping up with their status.
Overall, I wouldn’t say Bridgerton is worth the hype, but it isn’t all bad, if that makes any sense.
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