Bridgerton is Shonda Rhimes first effort on Netflix has landed. Premiering on December 25, 2020, the show has been a massive success. Way more successful than her past period drama Still Star-Crossed. The ABC series lasted only seven episodes back in 2017, then was swiftly cancelled after the one short season.
Whilst Bridgerton is not much longer (only 8 easy to consume episodes) the show looks a million bucks. Still Star-Crossed suffered being a US network show, with most likely a much smaller budget than a Netflix original title.
Centering around the Bridgerton family: Violet, Dowager Lady Bridgerton; her four sons, Anthony, Benedict, Colin and Gregory and her four daughters, Daphne, Eloise, Francesca and Hyacinth.
On the lower end of the economic scale of society are the Featheringtons. Portia, Lady Featherington; her husband the Baron; and their three daughters, Philipa, Prudence and Penelope.
However for me it was all about the Duke. Regé-Jean Page as Simon Basset, Duke of Hastings is sex on toast. He is completely delicious. Yes I am thirsty!
Netflix is on a bit of a role at present, The Queen's Gambit was a sleeper hit late October, which is now still slaying. Newly launched Lupin is a French series already creating waves and need I say Cobra Kai is a huge hit.
I look forward to more Shonda Rhimes on Netflix. This gives her the freedom to have swearing more intense sex scenes (like the ones with the Duke this series, you all know what I'm talking about, that ass) with less censorship and US network TV PC bullshit.
I also want more of Lady Whistledown (Julie Andrews reads her scandals so well) and no I am not telling you who it is, you need to watch all eight episodes to find that out!
Watch this, join the conversation and get on board the Bridgerton train!
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