BRIDGERTON – The peeps are in full agreement on this one…nothing but love, adoration and toasts all around. Based on the book series by Julia Quinn, it is clever, delightful and engaging – as are all the characters in this show. And it doesn’t hurt that one of the leads, Rege-Jean Page, is exquisitely handsome. He is all the more dashing in his period wardrobe, which is early 1800s. The many actors of color who are cast in this series bring a breath of fresh air to television. Two of my favorite characters, Eloise and Pen, are not the typical Hollywood lookers, making them all the more endearing. The queen, gleefully portrayed by Golda Rosheuvel, is the epitome of campy in this unique portrayal of royalty. Bridgerton captured my heart from the first episode and continued to charm me all the way to the end of the season. Actually rather bummed it’s over. Frannie called it a delightfully beautiful easy romp – a great distraction from today’s pressures. Dana fell in love with everything, especially the duke and the queen. Another peep gushed all the way through. It is, in a word, marvelous! Unanimous toasts to a most binge-worthy show! 1 boyfriend (you know the one), 0 girlfriends. Cheers!

I too enjoyed Bridgerton! It was so fun and fizzy. I loved the costumes – the unexpected colors were dazzling and delicious. I applaud style over substance when it’s done like this. Here’s me explaining an episode to my curious husband: “Well, they hated each other, and then they liked each other and then they thought the other hated the other and now they love each other, no wait, now they’re angry at each other and now they’re in the library. Aren’t books romantic?” (I think he was sorry he asked.)
I just heard Bridgerton was watched by 82 million member households globally in the first 28 days making it Netflix’s biggest original series of all time. Well done, Whistledown.
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Ha Mirith, I heard that stat too. Not at all surprised. And I agree, a toast to Mrs. Whistledown!
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