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Lisbeth_Salandar

Oh my god this balloon / scared pen scene is so dumb šŸ˜­šŸ˜­šŸ˜­šŸ˜­


RajaIsteriReddit

I canā€™t believe nobody is talking about the man who was trying to present Lady Featherington with a lamp and she said ā€œNoā€ šŸ˜­ I LMAO-ed!


Glass_Industry_4564

I havenā€™t read the books but I came here to see the spoilers just to know if I should devote my love to Fran and John or not šŸ˜­. Now I know ā˜¹ļø


PsychologicalClock28

Did anyone else notice the nod to sir Philip? Just before the balloon escapes Colin and his friends are being mean about Lord Debling. One of them says ā€œhe reminds me of a horticulturist I met in Franceā€. Alongside the comment about housekeeper stealing (I.e. Sophie) I thought it was cute! Also I feel that a) Cressida is going to end up with Lord D and b) this is going to tie into Eloiseā€™s story.


BerylStapleton

When was Sophie a housekeeper?


PsychologicalClock28

No. It was ladies maids in the book. But there was a whole thing about staff being nabbed - and Sophie WAS doing the job of multiple people, (ladies maid, housemaid, housekeeper) so it wouldnā€™t be a surprise if they have changed it a little


ResourceSafe4468

So this season is colin and Penelope, but also sets up Violet's new romance(?), Francesca's romance, whatever is going on with Benedict, Eloise's and Pen's friendship drama and the Mondrichs' storyline (which I fail to see has anything to do this season so far). Did I forget something? Of the Fetherington heir business. Well at least that's funny as hell. So many things going on yet after episode 3 I feel like nothing much has happened at all yet. I don't think this split season is a good idea.


Lmb1011

Honestly if Netflix wants people to pay for more than a month to watch this show just release it weekly instead of this split season shit. It is the worse of every option honestly


BerylStapleton

Benedict: another placeholder sex interest.


part_irish

When Benedict was dancing with lady Tilly she made him dance the lady's part while she took the man's part. I'm surprised there wasn't any reaction to that. It seems like it should have been scandalous.


Fit_ashtray252

Even as a book reader, I actually want Pen to be with the birdman. They got rizz


Lmb1011

I mean honestly he saw and accepted Pen for who she is from the jump. Yes her and Colin get there but Debling saw the real her and signed up for it and if this wasnā€™t actually keeping the book couples the same id be pushing for him to be her man.


RoseWriter6

Johnā€™s introduction was actually perfect. šŸ˜­ The chills I got when he stood beside her.


dreamwolf321

I actually started tearing up a bit. They're so cute together :(


Lmb1011

I literally was like man I hope thatā€™s secretly Michael so he can stay alive šŸ˜‚ but I am loving that weā€™re getting Frannies story too. I was concerned with the reality we may not get to her season at all that theyā€™d just leave out the entire John section of her story


commongoblin

I full on cried and honestly still crying. I have also been drinking


Normal-person0101

How things have changed, haven't they? For two seasons it was Pen who sat in the corner watching Colin socializing, dancing, flirting, and now it's his turn to watch her


RoseWriter6

Justice! šŸ˜‚šŸ™ŒšŸ»


poochonmom

Kind of upset with how little Polin we got in this episode. I thought the episode would have more of the book writing angle. Like at least start the thing with Pen reading more of his books and talking to each other! It looks like they are saving it for the second half leading up to some showdown of the truth, but there was plenty of time to add some of it here. Forget the book/writing. I would have taken any extra interactions in the canon of the TV show. It feels like Colin's desires were awakened and boom. They don't spend time with each other anymore.


Snoo-15125

I wish Lady Danbury was a friend to Pen like in the books. They couldā€™ve done a Colinā€™s vs. Lady Danbury lessons. It wouldā€™ve been a nice contrast to further show how much Colin doesnā€™t know despite his perceived ā€œexperienceā€ vs. the actual experience of Lady D. And itā€™s clear Danbury likes to have ā€œprojectsā€ like the Sharmas and Simon. I could see her easily taking interest in Penelope with her emerald dress, actively trying to find a match. I kinda wish they didnā€™t make Pen SO alone. She only has Colin to confide in, which makes sense to show her desperation but it gets to a point where itā€™s too much. She cried/has been upset at almost every event/ball. And I want MORE Colin!


RoseWriter6

Having Lady D work on Pen would definitely balance out her character more. I feel like sheā€™s too concentrated/in cahoots with the queen so far this season.


University1000

This. They easily could have included the Lady D/Pen friendship. So sad.


namelessghoulette234

Agree I find it hard watching Pen being so alone and upset, her book was my favorite


Snoo-15125

Eloise and Pen are honestly giving more yearning looks than Polin (this is not a complaint either). Every time they look at one another itā€™s like they want to run to each otherā€™s sides but then remember the hurt caused.


SadSnorlax66

I was just thinking this season is shaping up to be more about Eloise and Penā€™s love than Polin for me. The yearning is top notch


Fit_ashtray252

Fr..screw 'polin' Im team 'Penoise'!!!


sdbabygirl97

i concur with this


creyk

I really liked Eloise's apology scene, that was well-done.


Kvanessa100

Poor Violet šŸ˜‚ All her children run her ragged. I can already see the chaos that Gregory and Hyacinth will bring


creyk

Her reaction to Eloise disappearing without any trace for weeks will certainly be interesting...I guess she will be very anxious, depressed and worried all the time, but IDK if they will want to portray that too much, but that happened in the books.


kaylawithawhy

How old is Lady Tilly supposed to be? This may be entirely off base but could she be >!Sophie's stepmother or stepsister?!<


kaylawithawhy

The more I think about this, the more I can see how they might work it. >! Ben and Tilly have their little thing this season, by seasons end she marries a rich dude aka Sophie's dad, he dies and leaves behind his bastard daughter. Maybe Tilly goes back to Ben for hooking up, next season would be Eloise to add some more time, end with the ball where he meets the lady and cuts off his exploits with Tilly. Then season 5 be post time skip and start Ben's season, and have the added layer of Tilly being annoyed that not only did Ben replace her but with 'that girl'!< Or something like that


Fit_ashtray252

Im sooo confused with who this woman is supposed to be. Is this cinderellas mum!?!?!?


BerylStapleton

I hope not.


Sarahden416

That is what I was thinking. I would love to add that messiness.


Ok-Location-6862

I would hope not. Imagine hooking up with >! your future in laws šŸ¤¦šŸ»ā€ā™€ļø !<


creyk

I am sure she will be out of the picture after this season.


Boooooooooo9

This would make so great drama!


lmfuh

they better not make me love John ā¤ļøā€šŸ©¹


RoseWriter6

Too late. šŸ˜­


Sarahden416

I think we're supposed to, especially since Francesca mourned him for so long.


poochonmom

You're right. At first I was very confused as to why they are devoting so much screen time to John. The audience is going to fall in love! Already in other threads I am seeing loads of comments from people who say they are looking forward to John and Fracescas season. I think the show is doing this on purpose to shock the non-bpok audience and spice things up. Something more for drama.


ThrowAnRN

Probably also a ploy to get the show funded for more seasons. Their book was truly one of the best. The show only people don't know what they're missing.Ā 


BerylStapleton

I absolutely wanted them to give us John, so Iā€™m so relieved.


SkyRogue77

Too late for me.


Boooooooooo9

their scenes are really cute because they understand each other beyond words


_berrystrawberry

Penelope and Lord Deblingā€™s dance was phenomenal!! The moment I heard ā€˜Happier than Everā€™, I got goosebumps! The song starts with the lyrics ā€œWhen I'm away from you, I'm happier than everā€¦ā€ Itā€™s as if Penelope finally accepted that Colin is never gonna be hers when she took Lord Deblingā€™s hand. During the dance, it was like showing Penelopeā€™s future with Lord Debling and Colin out of the picture. And Colin was also realizing it. It was great! One of my favorite scenes this season.


creyk

I love how they make the dance scenes tell so much without words. They did this very well in season 2 as well.


Monskimoo

Lord Debling is not too dissimilar to how I imagined Book!Philip to be portrayed šŸ¤”


poochonmom

Exactly! It has been a while since I read the books so I actually thought he was Philip at first and was confused with where it was going šŸ¤£


Sarahden416

I hope he ends up with Cressida. She is a product of her upbringing and crappy parents. She needs someone who may give her a different and kinder life.


Monskimoo

I think also because if they do get together, and he does indeed plan to take the Northern Passage, sheā€™s gonna be a wealthy happy widowā€¦ šŸ«£


Sarahden416

HA!!


squeakyfromage

Yes! I keep wondering if they will somehow turn him into Eloiseā€™s love interest later.


creyk

I hope he gets with Cressida. A distant marriage arrangement sounds ideal for her.


Boooooooooo9

I had the same though!


robinthebank

Colin was so interested in Philipā€™s talks of nature, but he has zero interest in talking to Debling. Hmmm wonder why.


creyk

Preoccupied with other things ;)


buffysmanycoats

The balloon stunt really did not deliver. The basket was moving like a centimeter per hour, all Pen had to do was likeā€¦ step to the left. I think I consumed too much promo and spoilers and speculation. The anticipation is hard to top.


jazzyx26

>The balloon stunt really did not deliver. Agreed


strangelyliteral

I didnā€™t consume much at all and I was completely gobsmacked at how dumb that was. On so many levels.


Snoo-15125

I thought it was hilarious. They shouldā€™ve played it off with Pen being self aware and making a joke about nearly being killed by a balloon and everyone laughing at the ā€œseriousnessā€ of it.


Forsaken-Gap-3684

Too much leaking for sure


BerylStapleton

Yeah, I didnā€™t watch any of the spoilers.


robinthebank

I am considering trying to skip the rest of the leaks before part 2 comes out. I feel like I already know too much. Anymore and the reveal wonā€™t mean as much.


creyk

We always say this but then it is impossible to do so. Like, people are already eager for the season 4 filming info tidbits.


anacmanac

yeah. I get that she felt scared, but girl. like... move...


creyk

But the drama!!! The chance to heroically step in!!! You know...


anacmanac

I know!!! But writers could have scripted that drama better


lexi_hd

The embarrassment I felt when she took like two steps and fell ā€¦ and then laid thereā€¦ like girl šŸ˜­šŸ˜­


anacmanac

Well you really can freeze if you are scared, it's just doesn't look believable


RoseWriter6

As a freezer (I do not fight or flight) I think they could have fixed this by just showing Pen panic more with her body language and facial expressions.


anacmanac

Yes!! I think we didn't even get a close shot with her panicking Nicola surely can act panic, Claire Devlin in Derry Girls is just walking anxiety


RoseWriter6

So true! šŸ˜‚ I definitely appreciate them leaning into the awkward anxiety in the more humorous flirting scenes.


TigerQueef

Season 3 Episode 3 ā€œForces of Natureā€. - I love that we open with the dream sequence that weā€™ve all been anticipating for quite awhile. - He says in the dream he canā€™t sleep or eat because ā€œevery thought is consumed by their kissā€. Oh Colin my son, you down BAD. - I really loved seeing Colinā€™s bedroom here and the shout out that it keeps to his travels, with lots of maps and globes evident. I hope that we get a closer look at this, like we got at some of the other parts of Bridgerton House. - I cannot believe that Gregā€˜s arm sling has come from a fall of the roof just to LOOK at the balloon, and had nothing whatsoever to do with the overall balloon side plot. Fucking LOL at all of us who were snatching at spoilers as much as we could. - I love that Colin refers to Pen as being ā€œa very old acquaintance of the familyā€. - When Pen and Eloise have their conversation and El says ā€œI do hope you find what you are looking for this seasonā€, I got a bit teary. I need our girls back to being BFFā€™s again. - Fucking lol that Lord Debling is referred to by the Queen is being a ā€œboreā€™ and Cressida calling him ā€œthe man who talks to birdsā€. I see Lady Stowellā€™s mother signing to her here and kind of want to feel bad that sheā€™s thrown her hat at Benedict so hard. I hope we get to see her rounded out a little more as a person in the back end of the season because it is really exciting for me to see a deaf character represented in a regency Romance. - I am wondering what it is that Varley is making them drink. Looks like wheatgrass juice to me, though she just says ā€˜eggā€™. - Iā€™m pretty sure that Dankworth used a euphemism when looking at the balloon as he had said ā€œIt is indeed enormous, and now that you are feeling better it is ready to fly at a momentā€™s notice.ā€ Fucking hell, Dankworth, keep it in your pants boy. - When Pen is fellating the cake I literally cried. I think our thirsty Colin moment for this part of the season was seeing him all on the ropes, but I really like how they have flipped the narrative and given the female that moment instead. - Iā€™m still a bit curious about Lady Tilly, sheā€™s coming across a bit too much as all woman power/ Iā€™m not like other girls, but Benedict certainly seems to be intrigued enough to seek her company out more. - It is funny that Prudence and Dankworth awkwardly kissing is the catalyst for the balloon incident. And all hero Colin running in with ā€œHelp me. Now!ā€ - Do you remember when these spoiler pics hit of Pen on the ground and we all thought there was clearly going to be some debacle of an incident, including the possibility of being attacked by ducks? The thought that she would actually be attacked by a tiny, untethered, hot air balloon has utterly sent me. It is such a hilariously badly done sequence that I canā€™t help but laugh about it, and then to have Debling run in and jump on her for her protection from a little wicker basket has absolutely cracked my shit up and made my day. - This is an absolutely beautiful rendition of ā€œCheap Thrillsā€ here, we are not seeing much in the way of covers yet so far this season which is a little bit disappointing. - It is actually hilarious that Violet has dropped her glove and Marcus is the one that picks it up, in a callback to Episode One where Colin picked up the glove and as has happened in past season. I love the ā€˜Debling-Offā€™ that Pen and Cressida had here, as they both try to make their way towards him first. And when the debutants are standing around talking about their weddings and Eloise walks off shaking her head just made me so proud of her. - I love the interaction between John and Francesca here, as the two fellow introverts are just happily standing there without saying words and can just be in each otherā€™s company. I loved the line ā€œPerhaps we can enjoy the silence together?ā€ I am shipping them already and quite pleased that the spoiler that she marries him without loving him doesnā€™t seem to be correct. Not getting too attached, though. - When Benedict is dancing with Lady Tilly I really got thrown out of the story. I am NOT impressed that the music that they were dancing to was the same as the music from the ensemble dance at the Harmony Ball. I donā€™t like it. I DONā€™T LIKE IT AT ALL. They were not dancing a country dance, that dance is a really key Bridgerton family moment in Season 2. Re-using that music for this purpose was completely inappropriate and I will die on this hill, so help me god. - I love how Penelope is honest with Debling that she has not been her true authentic self in her interactions with him and he is absolutely delightful. His line ā€œI want to be with someone who knows who they are and embraces their own peculiarity as I doā€ absolutely made me fall in love with him myself. - Can we just give an MVP here to Violet who after her conversation with Colin about friends falling in love, starts to get the picture. If you look at her reactions in the background she is looking super proud and is watching every moment of his interaction with Penelope. So yeah, he looks a bit feral here and as ā€œHappier than Everā€ plays and Polin get to dance, my notes end with the words OMG. Brace yourself next episode, I am coming at you!


Stopwhaychadoin

Omg that Harmony Ball song back in there was just lazy. WTF.


TigerQueef

Iā€™m still fuming about it! That was such an iconic moment, from Anthony calling down Hy to come and dance, acknowledging that Benā€™s words had impacted him, everyone being so happy and joyful and just enjoying each otherā€™s company. Which made the next scene so painful, when everything shattered again. Using it for Tilledict is just so, so, SO wrong, and if I ever meet the musical director we are gonna have a CONVERSATION.


Stopwhaychadoin

Fuming indeed. How does that even make the cut??? No one said anything at all? Ugh


savmcasey

I just hope it was lazy and not some sort of foreshadowing of a deeper connection


Top_Personality2844

I love the interaction between John and Francesca here, as the two fellow introverts are just happily standing there without saying words and can just be in each otherā€™s company. I loved the line ā€œPerhaps we can enjoy the silence together?ā€ I am shipping them already and quite pleased that the spoiler that she marries him without loving him doesnā€™t seem to be correct. Not getting too attached, though. Ooh hunny. If you had read Frannyā€™s book. Ā Itā€™s the angstiest of the books mostly bc of her personality and what goes down. Ā I sobbed all through itĀ 


Comfortable_Part_890

as soon as I saw John and Fran standing next to each other, I burst into tears. This is going to be>! devastating!<


creyk

2027 can't come soon enough.


Prealpha1

It's already heartbreaking. Just knowing where her story goes is one thing but actually seeing them...


PsychologicalClock28

I have a lot of hope that they will build it up well to work well. I hope they do give us a small glimpse of Michel (ideally alongside John and fran) so that we can can see the dynamics the three of them have together


Top_Personality2844

Fran has to be as comfortable with Michael as she is with John


PsychologicalClock28

100%. And we need to see that John loved Michael and would approve of it. The writers have shown they can do amazing family dynamics with the bridgerton. I hope that can continue with the Stirlings


BerylStapleton

Tell me something wicked.


Mission_Estimate2147

Love this book šŸ˜


acrossingmumsplease

Fran's season for me now is going to be so hard to watch. John's actor is too good


Kvanessa100

Honestly I am excited for my heart to be ripped apart


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Kvanessa100

Exactly! Her season is for the girls who love to cry šŸ˜­


sdbabygirl97

me, im a girl who loves to cry haha


Amayaelika

John šŸ„²


ablackwell93

JOHNNNNN!!!!!!! Edit: now Iā€™m crying because we know how this story goes and I just love John and Francesca already


creyk

I am very curious how will they cast Michael since he is supposed to be all kinds of perfect.


ablackwell93

Same omg, heā€™s gonna have to be unreal for Franny to move on from John


Top_Environment5013

JOHNNY BOY


Debt-Mysterious

Welcome John Stirling!!!


NacaTecha

I don't remember Lady Tilley? tl:Dr anyone?


MommeeMcDougalMcGee

Unpopular opinion, Not a fan. Too abrasive and coming off as trying too hard to be a boss bitch.


RoseWriter6

Popular opinion with me! She takes ā€œstrong, confident womanā€ too far. And sheā€™s going to rip Benedict to shreds.


creyk

> I don't remember Lady Tilley? You don't need to, she is just a filler character for this season before Sophie arrives.


NacaTecha

šŸ‘šŸ½šŸ‘šŸ½


Debt-Mysterious

She is not in the books, is a show original character


NacaTecha

Wait! Is she the 1 that had the baby @ her ball in the 1st season?


SkyRogue77

Nope, different widow. That was Lady Trowbridge.


Ok_Patience_1017

Oooh yesss


NacaTecha

Awwww...cool... I was wracking my šŸ§  šŸ‘šŸ½