I've not seen Bridgerton but was recently talking with someone who was concerned by how many of the high school girls were really into season 1 so I was glad to hear your analysis (esp. re: the sex scenes...since that was the reason for my friend's concern). I was reminded of Poldark which was also based on books titled for each of the characters and has a very strong leading lady! Also, Sanditon Season 2 was apparently much better than season 1 as is the case with Bridgerton.
If I had a teenage girl, I'm not sure I would want her watching Bridgerton S. 1. I would, however, watch S. 2 with her! I might even watch S. 1 with her, skip the sex scenes and talk about it with her. It might actually foster some age-appropriate conversations about sex, which I think are really important to have openly with our teenagers!
I've seen a bit of an episode of Poldark, but I have to admit that I've taken a long break from BBC via PBS shows! I might have overdid it during covid lockdown with Grantchester and the Durrells (another show that starts with the death of a patriarch). Sometimes I feel they churn out period dramas, which all start to blend together for me. Bridgerton is so for me because it's so anachronistic!
Enjoyed this season more than the first. I will say, there is still room to grow in their level of depth. I thought they touched on grief well. But I'm hoping they dive more into those topics next season. Do you know what sibling they will focus on next??
I agree with you on depth! The story this season felt more authentic, headed in the right direction, while the Duke's conflict with Daphne in the first season felt a bit contrived. At times I felt they were taking Anthony's refusal to acknowledge his feelings beyond believability as well. I'm not sure how much depth is possible in this period soap, but I do think they are making progress! And at least their screenwriters are good--I most always enjoy the dialogue.
It seems like the books go in order of age of the siblings, so it should be Benedict next! I would be happy if we skipped forward to Colin or Eloise :) Who knows what Netflix will do?!
I've not seen Bridgerton but was recently talking with someone who was concerned by how many of the high school girls were really into season 1 so I was glad to hear your analysis (esp. re: the sex scenes...since that was the reason for my friend's concern). I was reminded of Poldark which was also based on books titled for each of the characters and has a very strong leading lady! Also, Sanditon Season 2 was apparently much better than season 1 as is the case with Bridgerton.
If I had a teenage girl, I'm not sure I would want her watching Bridgerton S. 1. I would, however, watch S. 2 with her! I might even watch S. 1 with her, skip the sex scenes and talk about it with her. It might actually foster some age-appropriate conversations about sex, which I think are really important to have openly with our teenagers!
I've seen a bit of an episode of Poldark, but I have to admit that I've taken a long break from BBC via PBS shows! I might have overdid it during covid lockdown with Grantchester and the Durrells (another show that starts with the death of a patriarch). Sometimes I feel they churn out period dramas, which all start to blend together for me. Bridgerton is so for me because it's so anachronistic!
Enjoyed this season more than the first. I will say, there is still room to grow in their level of depth. I thought they touched on grief well. But I'm hoping they dive more into those topics next season. Do you know what sibling they will focus on next??
I agree with you on depth! The story this season felt more authentic, headed in the right direction, while the Duke's conflict with Daphne in the first season felt a bit contrived. At times I felt they were taking Anthony's refusal to acknowledge his feelings beyond believability as well. I'm not sure how much depth is possible in this period soap, but I do think they are making progress! And at least their screenwriters are good--I most always enjoy the dialogue.
It seems like the books go in order of age of the siblings, so it should be Benedict next! I would be happy if we skipped forward to Colin or Eloise :) Who knows what Netflix will do?!