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Post by abbandkaa on Apr 6, 2022 8:38:24 GMT -6
Can I also say I thoroughly enjoyed the foreshadowing of Kate being Anthony's rightful bride, from the engagement ring fitting her perfectly when the jeweler came to visit, the ceremonial Haldi Edwina smears on her face, the bridal bangles she wore -- auspicious and so beautifully done.
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Post by Cheshie6 on Apr 6, 2022 9:12:12 GMT -6
Can I also say I thoroughly enjoyed the foreshadowing of Kate being Anthony's rightful bride, from the engagement ring fitting her perfectly when the jeweler came to visit, the ceremonial Haldi Edwina smears on her face, the bridal bangles she wore -- auspicious and so beautifully done. I also like that they used her hair as tell that she was loosening (opening) up. Very tight in the beginning, to being down at the end.
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Post by Radley on Apr 6, 2022 18:08:49 GMT -6
I lot of the “odes to Austen” are just typical romance tropes and means used to push the story. Getting caught and forced to marry, enemies to lovers, injuries, ridiculous mishaps. I don’t know that it’s deliberately “Austen” so much as just keeping to the genre.
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Post by 4PrivetDrive on Apr 6, 2022 20:36:57 GMT -6
Can I also say I thoroughly enjoyed the foreshadowing of Kate being Anthony's rightful bride, from the engagement ring fitting her perfectly when the jeweler came to visit, the ceremonial Haldi Edwina smears on her face, the bridal bangles she wore -- auspicious and so beautifully done. I also like that they used her hair as tell that she was loosening (opening) up. Very tight in the beginning, to being down at the end. Her hair was perfection all season too. So gorgeous.
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Post by jorkzy on Apr 6, 2022 21:37:33 GMT -6
Season 2, episode 8 is amazing with the instrumental pop songs. What about us Wrecking ball
So good!!
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Post by Cheshie6 on Apr 7, 2022 7:09:07 GMT -6
Season 2, episode 8 is amazing with the instrumental pop songs. What about us Wrecking ball So good!! Wrecking Ball was such a great choice! They completely destroyed each other’s plans. They killed it on foreshadowing and symbolism this season.
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Post by ldubhawksfan on Apr 9, 2022 9:20:19 GMT -6
I finished episode 7 last night and was so surprised when Antony and Kate finally let go in the gazebo. 🎆 I couldn’t help but think, this is supposed to be a ball and they stumbled upon each other. Would no servants or family members stumble upon this sex fest?!
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Post by wildflower on Apr 9, 2022 15:12:38 GMT -6
I finished episode 7 last night and was so surprised when Antony and Kate finally let go in the gazebo. 🎆 I couldn’t help but think, this is supposed to be a ball and they stumbled upon each other. Would no servants or family members stumble upon this sex fest?! And then slept out there all/most of the night!
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Post by Cheshie6 on Apr 9, 2022 18:47:50 GMT -6
Did anyone watch The Netflix After Party?
I'm surprised why they didn't do it for this season!?!
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Post by imapenguin on Apr 11, 2022 20:58:37 GMT -6
I’m finally watching this season and I like it, but it does barely resemble the book. The drawn out love triangle between the sisters and Anthony is really throwing me. And I don’t like Penelope or Eloise as much this season.
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Post by byjove on Apr 12, 2022 6:07:33 GMT -6
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Post by overboard on Apr 12, 2022 6:27:11 GMT -6
I just finished S2. I’m going to dump my thoughts here and then catch up on the thread.
SO MUCH PANTING AND HEAVY SIGHS MY GOD
I loved the first few episodes but I ended up disappointed again. The season felt so disjointed.
I will say Edwina was perfectly cast.
But what have they done to my beloved Colin and Penelope??? 😢
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Post by byjove on Apr 12, 2022 6:43:17 GMT -6
I just finished S2. I’m going to dump my thoughts here and then catch up on the thread. SO MUCH PANTING AND HEAVY SIGHS MY GOD I loved the first few episodes but I ended up disappointed again. The season felt so disjointed. I will say Edwina was perfectly cast. But what have they done to my beloved Colin and Penelope??? 😢 The panting and heavy sighs without kissing is also a Bollywood influence (per the article I posted above), if you're curious. I agree with you on Edwina being A+ cast.
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Post by overboard on Apr 12, 2022 7:05:54 GMT -6
Thanks byjove I’ll take a look. It looks like I’m in the minority but I enjoy show Benedict much more than book Benedict. I actually think the actor would be a much better Colin than the one they cast. I’d be fine combining some of the siblings stories if it eliminates the sub plots. Too much lady featherington even though the actress is fantastic. And I’m certain this is unpopular, but there is too much lady Danbury. I love the book and show character but she is used too much. The bridgerton ball scene ended up sweet, but that wouldn’t have happened in the book. One of the basic premises of the entire book series is how popular the bridgertons are.
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Post by claudia on Apr 12, 2022 7:29:23 GMT -6
The bridgerton ball scene ended up sweet, but that wouldn’t have happened in the book. One of the basic premises of the entire book series is how popular the bridgertons are. YES. And even in Season 1 they established that Daphne's influence over society as a Duchess would protect the family (for lack of a better word). It was the whole reason she went back after the Colin scandal.
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Post by beersandweirs on Apr 18, 2022 11:00:36 GMT -6
I just finished on Friday and overall I think I liked season 2 better. I much preferred Kate and Anthony as a couple over Daphne and Simon. I do wish we saw more sex, but there was some definite quality over quantity. The last 2 episodes were so good, it made me forget about how long it took to get there.
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Post by STP on Apr 22, 2022 8:02:24 GMT -6
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Post by tinyjoys on Apr 22, 2022 9:30:45 GMT -6
Speaking of, the actress that plays Hyacinth is on TikTok and sharing behind the scenes tiktoks and the people that play the Bridgertons as a whole are so freaking adorable. Violet at the end makes me LOL. vm.tiktok.com/ZTdXwvAa3/
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Post by tinyjoys on Apr 22, 2022 9:31:52 GMT -6
& again, didn't think I needed to see Anthony singing Party in the USA, but I mean, I don't hate it. vm.tiktok.com/TTPdXwK1Qg/
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Post by robotsvswrestlers on May 12, 2022 8:09:58 GMT -6
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Post by teraiin on May 12, 2022 8:28:17 GMT -6
I’m not surprised either. Not that we saw too much of her, I did like the original actress. But since she wasn’t in it much I wasn’t super attached. I liked Francesca’s book so I hope youre right about them working on setting it up!
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Post by byjove on May 16, 2022 6:30:45 GMT -6
This is pretty major. I see how it could make sense, but I'm on the fence about it.
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Post by goldenbird on May 16, 2022 6:46:44 GMT -6
This is pretty major. I see how it could make sense, but I'm on the fence about it. Hmmm... I'm just now starting their book. I know in it they're both a lot older than that currently are in the show. So that's a huge difference.
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Post by byjove on May 16, 2022 7:07:20 GMT -6
The show has formally announced it too- a prettier affair
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Post by Bookshelves on May 16, 2022 7:10:04 GMT -6
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Post by Bookshelves on May 16, 2022 7:16:03 GMT -6
I recently reread Benedict and Sophie’s and am reading Colin and Penelope again now.
I’m on the record in this thread saying I really liked Benedict’s story. Dear reader, I confess now that it is nothing at all of what I remembered. 🤣 I have a distinct memory of scenes of him painting in the countryside while she was there. That never happens in an Offer from a Gentleman. It was an OK story, but not at all my favorite. I’m not sure what historical romance I was thinking about, of the 100s (1000s) I’ve read, but it wasn’t that one. I recalled none of it. I was very postpartum when I read the Bridgerton series during endless MOTN feeds the first time. I have no idea. The only reason I know I read it in the first place is because my Kindle said I did.
To my memory’s credit, I’m recalling lots of Colin and Penelope, and how ANNOYING I find the whole “who is Lady Whistledown” thing. Get to the point already. I really like Nicola and hope she’ll improve the story. I think the fact that Whistledown has already been unmasked for the viewers should help.
I’m meh on Colin as a romantic lead. The Benedict actor is cuter.
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Post by nelzie on May 16, 2022 7:45:48 GMT -6
I'm also pretty meh about Colin as a romantic lead. But I felt the same way about Anthony after season one and I was proven to be very very wrong about that. So I'm hoping the show can work its magic again.
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Post by mrsnorris on May 16, 2022 7:55:51 GMT -6
Colin is very much not my favorite, but I love Penelope and I’m excited to see the character’s glow up.
I really disliked Benedict’s book but I’m a little sad they’re skipping him. Maybe he’ll meet Sophie during the season and be in the background searching for her during the main events of the season.
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Post by fatpony on May 16, 2022 9:07:45 GMT -6
We finally finished season 2 last night. So much smoldering!
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Post by byjove on May 16, 2022 17:40:29 GMT -6
Well that would be interesting…
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