Episode 179: The Bridgerton series

Notes:

Fable and the Verbivore reference an intimate scene in The Duke and I that reads like a rape, but where the consequences of that situation aren’t trully confronted and addressed. The TV series does a slightly better job of showing that this is a disturbing breach of trust, but the Verbivore mentions that she feels they could have gone farther to have the character Daphne understand and grapple with the impact her choice had on her partner Simon and have them work through it together. Here are a few articles that discuss some of this further:

- Insider Article “The controversial rape scene in 'Bridgerton' started a 'really great conversation around consent,' says show's intimacy coordinator”

- Vox Article “Bridgerton has a rape scene, but it’s not treated like one”

- NWA Center for “Why We Need to Talk About Sexual Assault & Bridgerton”

The Verbivore mentions that season 3 of Bridgerton will be focusing on Penelope and Colin’s story. As of this episode, they are still in production and a release date has not yet been given. But, a prequel that focuses on Queen Charlotte’s original love story is releasing May 4th, 2023 on Netflix.

Here are a few videos and articles we referenced for this conversation:

- CBS Mornings Interview with Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers talk story behind “Bridgerton"

- The Take YouTube Video “Bridgerton is a Fan Fiction About Today”

- The Take YouTube Video “Why Bridgerton Season 2 Works - Secrets of the Enemies-to-Lovers Trope”

- Deadline - Pilot Script of Season 1, Episode 1: “Diamond of the First Water”

Books and TV Series Mentioned:

- Bridgerton: The Duke and I (Bridgertons Book 1) by Julia Quinn

- The Viscount Who Loved Me: Bridgerton (Bridgertons Book 2) by Julia Quinn 

- An Offer From a Gentleman: Bridgerton (Bridgertons Book 3) by Julia Quinn 

- Romancing Mister Bridgerton: Penelope & Colin's Story (Bridgertons Book 4) by Julia Quinn

- To Sir Phillip, With Love: Bridgerton (Bridgertons Book 5) by Julia Quinn  

- Bridgerton Season 1 and 2 (Netflix) - Shondaland, Written by Chris Van Dusen and Others (Writers Room)

- Persuasion by Jane Austen  

- Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

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