Bridgerton, (Christmas period drama, colour blind casting)

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I’ve been waiting for this all year. It drops on Christmas Day. Apparently the second series has already been commissioned, so it must be pretty good.

m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=sIsKen3y-mU

No Asian at all, or anything else!

I’m pretty sure I spotted a Chinese actor.

I’m sure there were a few Asians as guests at balls.

We really enjoyed it, the perfect binge at Christmas - easy watching.

Yes I did notice that apart from one or two east asian faces diversity = black and white. There wasn't much in the way of south asian, polynesian, native American etc etc.

There was an in-universe explanation (Queen Charlotte being black opening doors to other black people) but I wonder why they didn't make it more diverse as a production decision and run with a different explanation?

It was a fun watch though - high brow, no. Entertaining, yes.

@August20 please do explain the bee. The fact that it was the last shot made me think it must be of significance.

The boastful suitor looked south Asian. I think the Duke's mum looked Sri Lankan.

@SlatternIsMyMiddleName

Ok bee related spoilers below.

In the books the late Lord Bridgerton (Daphne's father) died because of an anaphylactic reaction to a bee sting. As a consequence Anthony is terrified of bees. In one of the books, a young lady he is walking with is stung by a bee and in his panic he attempts to suck out the venom (?). Of course this results in them being caught in a rather interesting position and he is honour bound to marry her etc etc etc

Or this is what I have gathered from google, lol. There could be other bee related major plot points.

@SlatternIsMyMiddleName

Actually warning for the spoilers in the post above

The first sentence refers to something that happens before the books.
The rest relates to events that occur in the books/after season one.

I had never heard of the books. I binge watched it too and thought it mildly diverting. The costumes and colours were lovely and the wisteria that never faded.
I got irritated by Daphne very quickly,she seemed to be channelling a Downton Abbey drawl.
And I too fast forwarded through the sex scenes.

@Foghead

I’m sure there were a few Asians as guests at balls.

Looking at the cast list there are perhaps 10 or so South Asian actors. Maybe one or two East Asian. None in any roles with any significance or importance.

Just finished. Gutted. I absolutely loved it. And I guessed who Featherdown was correctly. Roll on series 2.

Whistledown! Not featherdown 🤦🏼‍♀️

I’ve still got the last episode to go. Now I know we discover Whstledown’s identity I can’t wait!

It’s gorgeous, such good actors, lovely locations but...there’s literally no plot at all and the dialogue is terrible. I’ll watch it cause Ive started and it might improve but talk about spending all your budget on baubles and forgetting the tree!

It’s like the crown - highly watchable and utter trash!

Who and/or what is shondaland anyway? Everyone’s like ‘oooh Netflix got shondaland’...so?

@GaryTheDemon Shonda Rhimes is the creator of shows like Grey’s Anatomy, How to get away with murder, For the people and Scandal. She’s a crowd pleasing serial drama maker and to get original made for Netflix content from the shondaland stable is probably a bit of a coup.

@Directionerforever

Like Ryan Murphy, Shonda has signed a massive golden handcuffs deal with Netflix, all her future stuff will be on there from now on.

www.hollywoodreporter.com/features/shonda-rhimes-is-ready-to-own-her-s-the-game-changing-showrunner-on-leaving-abc-culture-shock-at-netflix-and-overcoming-her-fears

When the Duke and Daphne are finally, finally getting it on, he undoes his britches, shows his fine arse and says “press my heart a moment”, well that what it sounds like. I rewound it four times and still couldn’t catch it, any ideas?

@userengage “It will only hurt a moment” - referring to her “deflowering”.

Not that I have rewatched it a few times or anything. Nope, not at all.

I hope there’s a season 2 soon. I feel a bit bereft.

With COVID Season 2 could take at least a year.

The Crown isn't back til 2022

Really enjoyed the series - perfect for binging! Have read books 1-3 on my Kindle but books 4 and 5 aren't available to buy for some reason .

What Georgette Heyer books would people recommend?

I'm watching episode 4 just now. Taking your sister to a very public boxing mill. AS IF.

Anyway.

All the Georgian and Regency Heyers, Penguins. The Grand Sophy is an excellent place to start.

I wish somebody would dramatise the Georgette Heyer books. My mum had them all.

Thanks @GrouchyKiwi