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The Diamond, The Wallflower, and Big Fights in ‘Bridgerton’ Season 2

June 24, 2022 Jamie Whitebread features, tv coverage

The fights between Edwina and Kate and Penelope and Eloise are some of the most painful moments in Bridgerton Season 2.

Bridgerton 2×01 “Capital R Rake” Review

March 28, 2022 Gissane Sophia tv coverage

Season 2 of Bridgerton, “Capital R Rake” shows that Anthony Bridgerton is ready to find a wife, and he has no idea what’s coming for him.

Five Reasons Why Colin Bridgerton is the MVP of ‘Bridgerton’

August 11, 2021 Meredith Loftus features

MVP of Bridgerton, Colin Bridgerton, Number 3, is chaotic, mischievous, and underestimated by most people around him, including his own family. He gets by with his charm and sense of humor; he can read any room and know how to navigate (most) situations. His perceptibility gives him profound moments of wisdom that tend to throw others off, particularly his older brothers. The Bridgerton family wouldn’t be where they are without

Polin Week, Day Six: Favorite Show Scene

July 17, 2021 Dana Danbury netflix, scene breakdown

It’s no secret every Polin (Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington of Netflix’s Bridgerton) fan loves their dancing scene (at 1:12) in season one’s “Diamond of the First Water.” There are a lot of reasons to love it! But my reason for loving it might be a little different than most, and for Polin Week, I wanted to share my love of this scene with this community. First, we have the

Scene Breakdown: Colin, Penelope, and the Effortless Exchange in Bridgerton’s “An Affair of Honor”

July 6, 2021 Gissane Sophia scene breakdown

There is a long way to go until Colin and Penelope find their happy ending, but in its first season, Bridgerton gave us quiet moments amidst loud chatter so effortlessly with these two, I might never be over it. No, Colin is not exactly the character we meet in the books, but he is getting there, and ultimately, we see most of that version when he is around Penelope. It

‘Bridgerton’ is Returning for Seasons Three and Four

April 13, 2021 Gissane Sophia news

We have had full faith in the series and its potential since before season one even aired and early renewal news as such is always proof of the fact that people want happy endings. The announcement came at the crack of dawn for those of us here on the West Coast and let me tell you—it was a fine thing to be rewarded with on an otherwise random Tuesday. Bridgerton’s

Scene Breakdown: Colin and Penelope Dance on Bridgerton’s “Diamond of the First Water”

April 6, 2021 Gissane Sophia scene breakdown

“On the sixth of April, in the year 1812 — precisely two days before her sixteenth birthday — Penelope Featherington fell in love. It was, in a word, thrilling. The world shook. Her heart leaped. The moment was breathtaking.” Romancing Mister Bridgerton, Julia Quinn What other scene breakdown would be appropriate today other than Colin and Penelope’s first (on-screen) dance? The correct answer is none. There’s absolutely nothing that would

Women’s History Month: Celebrating the Women of ‘Bridgerton’

March 4, 2021 Gissane Sophia holiday reviews, international women's day, lists

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

Lady Geeks’ Society Podcast | Episode IX: “After the Rain” Review

February 17, 2021 Jenna Anne podcast

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,

Lady Geeks’ Society Podcast | Episode VIII: “Oceans Apart” Review

February 10, 2021 Jenna Anne podcast

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.

Character Deep Dive: Penelope Featherington

January 22, 2021 Dana Danbury character deep dives

When Penelope Featherington smiles and laughs, we see a strong, kind, and loving girl who deserves better but doesn’t expect better.

Bridgerton 1×08 “After the Rain” Review

January 21, 2021 Gissane Sophia tv coverage

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.

Bridgerton 1×07 “Oceans Apart” Review

January 19, 2021 Gissane Sophia tv coverage

Since these stories do technically end after each season, it seems fitting that “Oceans Apart” would be the one before the remarkable finale.

Bridgerton 1×06 “Swish” Review

January 15, 2021 Gissane Sophia tv coverage

“Swish” should have been titled something along the lines of “The One Where All the Secrets Come Out” because it’s that explosive.

Bridgerton 1×05 “The Duke and I” Review

January 13, 2021 Gissane Sophia tv coverage

Bridgerton’s “The Duke and I” is all about Simon and Daphne’s wedding along with the importance of transparency and making amends.

Bridgerton 1×04 “An Affair of Honor” Review

January 11, 2021 Gissane Sophia tv coverage

Say it with us, loud and proud—agency. That’s the fundamental theme in Bridgerton’s fourth episode, “An Affair of Honor.”

Lady Geeks’ Society Podcast | Episode II: “Diamond of the First Water” Review

December 30, 2020 Jenna Anne podcast

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?

The London Literary and Cranberry Orange Scone Society: Volume I

November 23, 2020 Marvelous Geeks book reviews

In other words, we’re here to talk about our favorite three Bridgerton books again and what that looks like.

Bridgerton: They’re Coming and so are The Marvelous Geeks Society Papers

October 16, 2020 Marvelous Geeks news

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