Why is THE HOT DUKE not on top?

[8hoursormore]

AIBU, or just a complete old-woman perv, to think that the HOT DUKE OF BRIDGERTON (who has literally become the only thing that's keeping ME going through this January) should be firmly "on top" of this list?

www.maggieandrose.me/post/15-total-sanity-savers-for-when-you-can-t-just-pull-cord-in-emergency

Who would sign my petition? Anyone else spending every cold dark evening with the Duke?

It’s like a regency downtown abbey level drama but bigger budget and lots of sex

Gosh, if the 'Hot Duke' were the last man on Earth, I still wouldn't.
What are you lot seeing in him??? {completely baffled]

I’ve not seen it yet but from the promo shots, he is extremely hot and I would be attracted (aesthetically) for sure.

From the book, which I’ve just read, I’d do Anthony first.

Its not good. It’s awful. And also amazing. Totally mindless distraction therapy. Just what I need at the moment!

Speaking as an English graduate - why is everyone saying this is crap? I mean what is not to like about this show? Let's face it, everyone remembers the BBC adaptation of Pride And Prejudice for Colin Firth's wet shirt. It's January, it's lockdown, it's shit. This show is perfect and YABU - the Duke is HOT!! (fans self...)

I think he's in Mortal Engines, if it's not him he's very, very similar.

The spoon!!!!

He is fit! I love his voice. And his bum.
Very hot. 🔥🔥🔥🔥

@Aposterhasnoname very easy on the eye and he has killer eyebrows lol .

Daphnes fringe has ruined it for me!

Whatonearth2021 every English Lit graduate I ever met was in it for the romantic fiction lol

Colin Firth is legendary. Agreed.

Toomuchtodo21 couldn't agree more.

Sorry, haven’t watched it but might now, on your recommendation. However, from your list I can confirm No.9 is the best thing. I’ve gone a little bit nuts for a 700g fur ball

I'm obsessed. It's really quite embarrassing as I'm over 10 years older than him. But oh my God, I need help. It's like a wound that's not getting better. I've researched so much about Rege that my internet history is one big thesis on him. I usually get crushes like this but they eventually give away. But not this one... It's probably this shitty lockdown.

I've watched Bridgerton twice so far. Now reading the book. And I'm also parallely watching For The People and Sylvie's Love.

@praepondero

Gosh, if the 'Hot Duke' were the last man on Earth, I still wouldn't. What are you lot seeing in him??? {completely baffled]

You need a socially distanced trip to Specsavers 🤓

Bridgerton is basically total trash. It's what would happen if a Jane Austen novel bred illicitly with TOWIE.

But FUCK the Duke is hot. DH and I have a mutual crush.

You are all mad!!! The duke of Hastings is by far the hottest thing in Bridgerton 🤤🤤

@8hoursormore
I've just googled this guy as I've not seen the show.

Omg you are not wrong he is a stunning specimen of a man

Lockdown 1 had me watching North and South on repeat. Young Richard Armitage... I may need a sit down.

I still can't get over Daphnes mum being Sally from coronation street. They do look so alike

Ditto Anthony. In some ways find the other brother hottest though. Gorgeous eyes and a top artist. Great at drawing hands which are notoriously difficult... even if he does prove to be unavailable in subsequent episodes as I suspect he might...

@GarlicSoup
Thank you for the suggestion but I have studied said Duke on Dr. Google from all angles and can confirm, his hotness is in minuses for me.

Ok, I gave in and started watching this last night.

Its now 2pm. I've sacked off two meetings today, the DC are doing their online lessons and I am STILL in bed binge watching!!!

WTF is happening- period dramas do not do it for me historically but OMG, I'm hooked!!

[quote praepondero]@GarlicSoup
Thank you for the suggestion but I have studied said Duke on Dr. Google from all angles and can confirm, his hotness is in minuses for me.[/quote]
@praepondero, I almost envy the lack of passion and excitement your opinion must bring to your life. It's probably far easier to get work done.

I enjoyed the series, but there was a lot of sex-face to deal with.