Will I like Bridgerton...just starting to watch?

[GloomyWaters]

Got 2 hours to myself so starting this...

I didn’t like it, totally inaccurate portrayal of the period. Lead actor was like a block of wood, sex scenes cringeworthy.
Beautiful costumes though.

Enjoyed the costumes and sets but the scene where a female character rapes her husband left me feeling queasy. Turned it off at that point- not pleasant at all.

Who knows? I turned it off within less than a minute.

Brilliantly ham and ironic humour with lots of continuity and ‘of the period’ gaffs. Hilarious. Excellent.

Read the books then watched the series.

The tv series was okay, but deviated from the books quite a lot (even introducing new characters). However, as frothy, light (and raunchy) entertainment, it’s fine.

The costumes are gorgeous, despite their gaudy colours.

It's just a regency romance so if you like that then yes!

Definitely leave your history hat at the door. 😁

You have to view it as a sort of alternative world - there’s a brief passing reference (lady Danbury talking to the duke) to the history of race relations being very different in the Bridgerton universe, and that’s why the casting is so diverse, but they don’t expand on it. Once you accept that it’s a different universe you can ignore anything that’s historically inaccurate.

Lots and lots of bonking in costume, careful who you watch it with!

I'm conflicted too OP.... not sure it's my thing..

I actually started Outlander after much praise from people.. I turned it off after several sexually violent episodes... definitely not for me.. and so disappointed as it's filmed in locations near where I live..

@doadeer

It's just a regency romance so if you like that then yes!

Erm, it really isn’t just that.

Phoar.

That is all.

Puppymonkey

How is it anymore than that?

I read the books as a teen when I loved Mills and Boon

Alternative universe Gossip Girl in regency costumes about sums it up. Perfect way of passing a few hours in Lockdown Land, just don't expect it to be historically accurate :D

I enjoyed it and it really isn't something I'd normally watch.

Just take it at face value.

I could listen to Lady Danbury and Queen Charlotte talk all day long though.

It's entertaining enough. Great music, lovely costumes. The lead actor- Daphne?- was dreadful though. So many close ups on starey wooden face, it got irritating.

It's brilliant, tongue in cheek all the way!

@doadeer I’ve not read the books but from what I saw ( before I decided my life was too short) it’s not your typical regency romance drama. Did you actually watch it?

I nearly switched off about half way through the first episode. I'm glad I perserved.

Loved it. I have no shame - I watched it for the Duke.

It’s total gossipy sexy trash, and not at all like the usual thing I would watch and read.

I loved it...

Also the production (costumes, sets) is amazing.

Thanks everyone. Made it to 40mins...ummm not really feeling it switched off...may re visit it

First 1 or 2 I was a bit meh about , but then I think it picked up.

Like said earlier not my usual choice of TV.

Loved it. Enjoy!

I liked it, it's a bit of froth to cheer up lockdown.

Puppymonkey

Yes I did watch it. The books are very typical Mills and Boon style regency romance. In the series the only difference was they introduced characters of different ethnicities and they had classical versions of pop music. But overall... It's still just a regency romance in my opinion 🤷‍♀️. It's never going to win a bafta (well it shouldn't!)