Daphne Bridgerton and Simon Basset follow the beloved “fake dating” trope to a strong friendship that results in a gorgeous love story.
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Scene Breakdown: Simon and Daphne Form an Attachment on Bridgerton’s “Diamond of the First Water”
We know we’ve talked plenty about Bridgerton’s Simon and Daphne, but with the news that Regé-Jean Page won’t be returning for season two, we figured we’d do scene breakdowns for all their dances because that’s what everyone wants, right? While we’ve already discussed our favorite, their first in “Shock and Delight” it’s now time to discuss what was actually their first real dance, and the moment we all knew that
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Scene Breakdown: Simon and Daphne’s Dance in Bridgerton’s “Shock and Delight”
Simon and Daphne have a number of precious dances throughout Bridgerton’s first season, but their first dance in “Shock and Delight” stands as our favorite. (And we’ve spoken many times about why their actual first, the one to “We Could Form an Attachment” is absolute magic.) However, this particular one is merely butterflies evoking galore, and to a melody that, oddly, for reasons I can’t explain makes me weepy when
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Women’s History Month: Celebrating the Women of ‘Bridgerton’
In honor of March being women’s history month, we are going to take the time to highlight and celebrate some of our favorite ladies in TV and Film. Bridgerton premiered on Christmas day and saved 2020 with the lush adaptation we’d all been needing and left us burning for dukes and viscounts all around. While we adore the romance, while we can’t get enough of the score and the prolific
Read moreLady Geeks’ Society Podcast | Episode IX: “After the Rain” Review
On this week’s episode of Lady Geeks’ Society Podcast, we’re talking all things Bridgerton’s season finale. The big reveal at the end that we love so much. The conclusion to Daphne and Simon’s fantastic story that we appreciated in the TV series way more in the books. We discuss everything from agency to the important detail of choosing people in love and we’ll be returning for season two. Be forewarned,
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Lady Geeks’ Society Podcast | Episode VIII: “Oceans Apart” Review
On this week’s episode of Lady Geeks’ Society Podcast, we discuss the first season’s penultimate episode, “Oceans Apart.” We break down all the fights, the apologies, and mainly get super emotional about the very little screen time Henry and Lord Wetherby got when they’re the healthiest couple on screen thus far. We breakdown Eloise’s quest towards finding Whistledown and that final scene between Simon and Daphne, which crushed us all.
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Character Deep Dive: Daphne Bridgerton
As a mother, a wife, a sibling, a duchess, and a friend, Daphne Bridgerton has ample room to be given the opportunities to shine.
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Lady Geeks’ Society Podcast | Episode VI: “The Duke and I” Review
On this week’s episode of Lady Geeks’ Society Podcast through a myriad of technical difficulties we cover all things Bridgerton’s “The Duke and I” which translates to all things Simon and Daphne’s wedding. We also discuss Benedict’s adventures and Colin’s proposal!? There’s a whole lot happening in this episode that leads to the next more than it stands alone, but regardless, we’ve got all the feelings. And of course there
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Bridgerton 1×08 “After the Rain” Review
In its season finale “After the Rain” Bridgerton excelled at tying up loose ends and setting up the next season in an incredibly joyous bow.
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Bridgerton 1×07 “Oceans Apart” Review
Since these stories do technically end after each season, it seems fitting that “Oceans Apart” would be the one before the remarkable finale.
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Bridgerton 1×06 “Swish” Review
“Swish” should have been titled something along the lines of “The One Where All the Secrets Come Out” because it’s that explosive.
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Bridgerton 1×05 “The Duke and I” Review
Bridgerton’s “The Duke and I” is all about Simon and Daphne’s wedding along with the importance of transparency and making amends.
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Bridgerton 1×04 “An Affair of Honor” Review
Say it with us, loud and proud—agency. That’s the fundamental theme in Bridgerton’s fourth episode, “An Affair of Honor.”
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Bridgerton 1×03 “Art of the Swoon” Review
“Art of the Swoon” and the importance of transparency—the third episode of Bridgerton is all about the hands.
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Lady Geeks’ Society Podcast | Episode III: “Shock and Delight” Review
On this week’s episode of Lady Geeks’ Society Podcast, we discuss all things Bridgerton’s “Shock and Delight.” What did we think of the flashbacks? What is the deal with Nigel Berbrooke’s persistence? Is Anthony on his way toward becoming Viscount Bridgerton? What about that final scene with Simon insisting Daphne call him by his name? Who else is loving the incredible development between Benedict and Eloise? Be forewarned, dear listeners,
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Bridgerton 1×02 “Shock and Delight” Review
Bridgerton’s “Shock and Delight” is a whirlwind of adventures, but it’s also the beginning of vulnerability.
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Lady Geeks’ Society Podcast | Episode II: “Diamond of the First Water” Review
Welcome to Lady Geeks’ Society Podcast, an extension of Marvelous Geeks podcast for all things Netflix’s Bridgerton. This week we’re talking about the lush season premiere “Diamond of the First Water” all things introductions, foreshadowing, and what’s to come. What pissed us off? What did we love? Which costume was our favorite and whose facial expressions do we love the most?
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Bridgerton 1×01 “Diamond of the First Water” Review
Bridgerton’s “Diamond of the First Water” is the best kind of opening to give us insight into the world of Julia Quinn’s novels.
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Bridgerton: They’re Coming and so are The Marvelous Geeks Society Papers
Bridgerton: Julia Quinn, if you haven’t already begun reading Quinn’s deliciously engaging historical romance series set in England then we’re here to convince you to do so. First, Dame Julie Andrews will be narrating as Lady Whistledown–that should be more than enough reason because, really, it doesn’t get more sensational. This is peak period drama perfection. There’s eight of them, all alphabetically named. (It’s excellent, go with it.) And their
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