_Dearest reader,_
As you can tell by the intonation on my writing, I have finished watching “Bridgerton”. And, oh my!, how I loved the writing of Lady Whistledown, specially as it is read by our amazing Julie Andrews.
“Bridgerton” is described as Jane Austen meets “Gossip Girl”. Therefore, this series tries to portray how young women have their debut when they reach majority. Following the Bridgerton family, we experience the lives of families during the 1813 social season. The Bridgerton are a family of 8 children, all named alphabetically. This first season follows Daphne, the fourth child, but the eldest of the girls, being debut and being considered the “diamond” of the season. However, [spoiler]Lady Whistledown, the unknown gossiper of the season, started calling another young lady the “Incomparable” of the season. In one event, to resolve both their problems, Simon proposed a solution to Daphne, being pretending they were courting, for Daphne being viewed as wanted to suitors, and for mothers’ not harassing Simon.[/spoiler]
I considered this Netflix series very interested. Not only do we learn about the social events of the Regency Era, but also about the difficulties young women suffered during this era. Firstly, they needed to marry or they would be “aunties” for all their lives. They either married to be well-off during the rest of their lives or, the rarest, they actually married for love. However, if one wanted to “fly” and study, for instance, they could not. [spoiler] Eloise, Daphne’s sister, does not want to marry, but she is obliged, for, without a family, she will not be succeeded.[/spoiler]
Also, we learn about the matters of love and family, Love is a choice. A choice which involves sacrifices, being one of them choosing to have or not have children. Nonetheless, when one wants to marry, they carry not only themselves, but their families and their family problems. To be successful in one’s marriage, one must be honest and choose to love the honesty of one person.
I vividly recommend watching this series if you love period drama, Jane Austen and love stories.