What is going on?! These two have a chokehold on me. 😭
I’m not here to talk about how this season compares to the actual book because I read that book so long ago I’ve forgotten any details about it. For those who know the books inside and out, I’m sure they will be some disappointment. I’ve learned my lesson about comparing books and movies/shows though. It’s a given there will be changes to fit whoever’s vision it is for the screen and now I just try to stay open to their interpretation to save myself from being disappointed. But Regency romance is what got me reading when I was a teenager (sneaking around, reading these books my older cousin had on her shelf! lol). It used to be my favorite genre to read until I got back into Young Adult via Twilight. For years…like 20 years 😅, I’ve always wanted more regency romances on screen and seriously, I feel blessed that Shonda Rhimes and Netflix decided to do a series like this. It’s long overdue for a romance lover like me. Anyway, I have to share my thoughts because I thought after bingeing it I would be done with the season and go on to waiting for Season 3. But I can’t let go!
Why am I obsessively going back to watch Anthony and Kate scenes every day? And now I found Bridgerton-tok and let me just say…you tiktokers are so good at editing and picking the best music for your tiktok videos. I love it. I found some good ones on youtube also. So thank you for sharing your amazing edited videos, you are saving me from going to Netflix everyday to watch their scenes.
After bingeing the season in one night/morning….I found myself loving Anthony, Kate, Edwina, the Bridgertons (of course), Lady Danbury, the Queen, and Newton. I did not love the Featherington’s storyline because I just wanted more Anthony and Kate. I didn’t mind the love triangle either, it made things complicated but I think it heightened their longing. Also, Penelope’s villain era has begun I suppose? Her relationship with Eloise made me sad…but I’m sure they’ll be besties again in another season. Eloise has a moment with a boy too and okay…when they talk about books? I melted. I love the costumes, the balls, the scenery and the music!
Speaking of melting…Jonathan Bailey as Anthony Bridgerton is my god…sooo freaking good. He devours Kate with his eyes. And his smiles just made me want to swoon…😍. He really cleaned up from Season 1, now he’s trying to really handle being the man of the house and honestly he’s doing a good job at it, a bit of a control freak maybe (but he’s the eldest), and he is so afraid to love because of watching his dad die, and watching his mom grieve. So his search for a wife comes with no requirement for love. And then Kate comes along, knocks him off kilter, and it’s all he can do before coming undone in front of her. But honestly his acting was fantastic, he made me cry. And watching Anthony and Kate try to fight their feelings has me obsessed.
These two…wow…Simone Ashley who plays Kate is STUNNING. They are electric and I love the chemistry between them. It had everything I want in an enemies to lovers forbidden romance: the arguing, the longing, the glances, angst, then the little hand touches, the almost kisses (killed me), and then the flashbacks about their night together 🥵. People may complain it’s not enough sex (because of Season 1) but my favorite movie is Pride and Prejudice where there was only one kiss. Even the PBS show series was fantastic and that one didn’t even have a kiss. So for me…the lack of sex scenes was not a problem. I found the attraction, the restraint and love story between Anthony and Kate quite beautiful. And when they finally stop fighting one another…ugh…the confession of love brought tears to my eyes. But it’s a slow burn for sure.
This show came out on 3/25 and here I am still rewatching their scenes everyday – I can’t stop. I love them fighting, I love them almost kissing, I love them kissing, I love them smiling at the end with their happily ever after. 🥰 I hope we see more of their happy ever after in Season 3. I hope they are in every season until this series is concluded.
I don’t know who’s story is next in season 3 but I hope it’s as good as Daphne/Simon and Anthony/Kate!
~ Yolanda
**SPOILER ALERT**Don’t watch the following video if you haven’t watched the series yet! But I couldn’t help sharing this one. Why are they so gorgeous together? 🥺 They seriously wrecked me.
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