Bridgerton’s season 2 has finally hit our screens and now that I have binged it entirely I have had a lot of thoughts about it.
Starting with the things I liked:
1. The chemistry between Anthony and Kate - the pining, the sexual tension, the entire enemies to lovers trope going on between them, the fact that Kate’s mere presence and smell makes Anthony lose control *immaculate* . I had my reservations with this pairing but let me tell you, they 👏 did 👏 not disappoint 👏
2. Anthony’s Character Development- Anthony was one character I really did not like in season 1, but in this season the more we got to know about him, how complex his character is, what he actually thinks before taking any decision whether it hurts him or not, how traumatic it had been for him to fit in the role of the Viscount that he completely changed himself gave me a completely new perspective. Anthony’s story really revealed that he is not a mere scornful being but actually a character with irrationally different dimensions. He is a person who can be loved but at the same time you can despise his actions too.
3. The Sharma Sisters - While I had my reservations for Kate, the more I watched, the more I started to love her. I absolutely adored her, the wit, the way she cares and the way she caries herself. She was star of the show and she shined the brightest! Edwina started off as a naive character but even within the eight episode storyline she grew a lot and that made me like her a lot. Lastly, the bond that the sisters shared, it was heartwarming to see how these two handled their relationship even when it turned tumultuous.
4. Bridgerton Family Bond - I mean, the show is literally named on them but still I enjoyed their bonding, the little banters between the siblings, the family looking out for each other and even calling out when they were being moronic. Edmond Bridgerton’s storyline gave more depth and clarity to the characters especially Anthony and Violet. I hope we get to see more of him in the future seasons too.
5. Benedict Bridgerton - Thankfully he was saved from running in the league of being the most annoying twats this season. Benedict was wholesome and hilarious, he did have some development in regards to speaking more about his insecurities and trying to do what makes him happy. I look forward to his season and really wish to see how much more he will grow. I do hope that the show explores the queer spectrum in the regency era with his character considering how much they have already deviated from the books but whatever they do I just want his character to be happy!
Now moving to things I did not enjoy:
1. Eloise Bridgerton - honestly I never thought that Eloise would end up on my dislike list considering she was one of my favourite characters in season one. The lack of character development and the Sybill Crawley-fication of her storyline seemed too forced to me. Coming to her fight with Penelope, to a certain point Penelope was more right about her about only saying things instead of actually making them happen. The fact that it took her so long to realise that Penelope was whistledown only because she actually listened to Penelope talk seems more like that she did not even pay attention to Penelope in the past! I’ve seen people calling Penelope the bad friend because she wrote the article about Eloise but that was the best way she could save her friend. She saw how scared Eloise was and tried her best to save her, why should she reveal the real identity of lady whistledown when assuming that identity made her independent in her own way! To a certain point I understand Eloise’s anger but the way she ambushed Penelope and even going to the extent of calling her an insipid wallflower. Ma’am kindly reflect on how much respect you have given to your friendship with Pen! It is sad to see the wasted potential that Eloise’s character was this season.
2. The whole Kathony and Edwina situation - Edwina’s anger was justified at some point, both were right in their own perspective but then it kept on dragging and dragging and just lost its authenticity because after a certainty Kate’s character’s sacrifices and insecurities of being in debt to her mother also surfaced which gave more solidity to why she did the things that happened.
3. Kathony Development - While the pining and sexual tension between Anthony and Kate were immaculate I really wanted to see their relationship develop like the way Daphne and Simon’s was shown in season 1. By the time they actually end up together the season was on the brink of ending.
4. Colin Bridgerton - Man, this guy did only one thing good this season and that was being a supportive brother to Benedict but apart from that he annoyed me a lot. The whole meeting Marina situation and then being a complete shit in the last episode when he was appalled by the idea of courting Pen ? Sir, respectfully fuck off. I know Pen and Colin are endgame but I wish Pen finds someone (Colin or no Colin) who actually appreciates her.
On the whole, I liked this season more than season 1. It was fun, entertaining, sexy and aesthetically pleasing. While a lot of deviations were made from the book series, since I have not read them I ended up enjoying season 2.
I look forward to the story of the next sibling and if the show runners go by the book order then it should be Benedict! I hope the next season is able to carry the hype of both the seasons!!
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