i just finished this an hour ago and am trying to figure out what i feel for it. i think it's, number two(?) in my overall bridgerton ranking so far, because we haven't beat kanthony's exquisite enemies to lovers tension yet. i was sort of... underwhelmed by the second half of the season? or just whelmed, i guess. i think it was definitely a mistake on netflix's part to premiere the season in two chunks; i know it's supposed to generate hype but it loses its shine along the way. i was very into the visual language with the stairs signifying class divide; it's simple but so effective. francesca's husband died this season but i don't know if the next season will be hers or eloise's. i kind of hated michaela's personality at first: she was so entitled and it was grating rather than seeming cool. glad she mellowed out a bit after being francesca's friend. their dynamic very much gives friends only rather than future lovers so there's development to be had there as well. anthony was kind of an a-hole to benedict BUT BABY EDMUND WAS SO ADORABLE OHMYGOD THE MOST PRECIOUS CHILD ON EARTH AHHHH. kate was STUNNING as usual. i love how costume design incorporates indian sartorial elements into her outfits. i was kind of thirsting for francesca this season lol she is gorgeous. and penelope as well for the matter. i thought araminta gun deserved worse tbh she got away too easily. should've been imprisoned for essentially putting sophie through slave labour for seven years. posy was great btw we love post she's so sunshine and pure. i like that this season showcased the household staff's worldview. i know it was a given considering how sophie is a mad but it offered such a refreshing view on how things are done behind the scenes in these noble households. FOOTMAN JOHN WAS SO HOT THE RIZZ ON THAT MAN IM GLAD HE GETS TO BE WITH HAZEL. i'm glad we got gregory in this season because i was kinda bummed out that he'd not be onscreen coz he's at eton BUT HE CAME HOME!! can already see his hopeless romantic personality in this season AND I WISH SO BAD THAT THEY GIVE HIM A QUEER STORYLINE TOO SHONDA RHIMES LOOK ME IN THE EYE IM BEGGING YOU TO MAKE GREGORY'S LOVE INTEREST A MAN AS WELL IT WILL BE THE MOST BOMBASTIC SENDOFF TO THIS SERIES PLEASE HEAR ME OUT ON THIS IM MANIFESTING SO HARD RN. not much more to say tbh i'll add stuff in later if i remember.
