Spoiler alert: reviewer Remayah Tulloch-Hunter has thoroughly enjoyed all four seasons of Bridgerton.
Sometimes a series can drag out the plot, but not when it comes to Bridgerton. I fell in love with this Regency romance from the very start and have treasured every moment right up to season four.
For those of you living under a rock, the show follows eight Bridgerton siblings – Anthony, Benedict, Colin, Daphne, Eloise, Francesca, Gregory and Hyacinth – as they look for love in a competitive marriage market. Sounds simple enough, but add copious quantities of passion, scandal and high-society pressure, and things get twisty.
The cast is splendid. Jonathan Bailey (Fiyero Tigelaar in Wicked), who plays Anthony, is astonishing, Luke Newton is incredible as Colin. Claudia Jessie, who plays Eloise, is spectacular and gorgeous. She’s my favourite. She has the most jaw-dropping facial expressions and uses sharp one-liners with matching tones, such as “Daphne, you must make haste.”
The nagging question throughout the story is the identity of the mysterious gossip columnist, Lady Whistledown. Her identity is finally revealed in season four, which focusses on Benedict Bridgerton. He too wants to settle down, and his story begins at Lady Violet Bridgerton’s masquerade ball, where he becomes captivated by a mysterious attendee known as Lady in Silver. Later in the episode, Lady in Silver’s identity is revealed.
When watching this magnificent series for the first time, I fell in love with the Bridgerton family and the way each sibling is different. Even though they may have arguments with each other, they still support each other no matter the situation. It works well, and the atmosphere this series made me feel was nostalgic and made me aware of the Regency era.
Eloise had me laughing throughout from series one to four. Her character is a powerful woman who knows her worth and what she wants in the future.
She is different from the others, not because of her facial expression or skills, but because of her intelligence and wit.
The costumes are remarkable, with every creative detail elegant and impressive, no doubt each one of them taking time and effort to craft so they could play their part in this memorable series.
The Regency Era is characterised by its fashionable upper class adhering to strict social codes and engaged in vibrant social seasons filled with balls and parties.
This phenomenal and breathtaking series shows the difference in expectations of moral standards between men and women, woven into an intriguing plot that illustrates how strict life was then.
Tom Verica’s compelling direction meant every episode was mesmerising, especially how the set of Bridgerton was portrayed.
I’ll try not to spoil it for you, but my best-loved series would have to be season three with Colin and Penelope, who have been best friends since they were babies.
I treasure this series – not just because of the actors, but mainly because of the plot and how deep it digs into Regency society.
Plus, it struck me, the impeccable and exquisite costumes are almost the main story.