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Reader: I yelled.
An Affair of Honor finally, conclusively demonstrates the extent to whichBridgertonis speculative historical romance.
The idea that its love that changes the course of social and cultural relations in a historical romance?
It kills me that this was kept from us until halfway through episode four.
I studied a Black Duke, Alessandro de Medici of Florence, who ruled in the 16th century.
Bridgertondoesnt merely reproduce the white Regency alternate universe with actors of color cast in key roles.
Its a new version of the AU that has a specific history of race influenced by love.
Queen Charlotte enters wearing the most glorious dreadlock updo wig topped with a crown.
Perfection, and the best way to demonstrate the world ofBridgertonin one image.
Nowthisis hot, phew.
As Whistledown predicts Simon wont back down from a fight for Daphnes hand, hes at the boxing saloon.
At the Featherington house, an elderly white man with aggressive side whiskers appraises Marina Thompson.
He soon asks her to smile so he can see her teeth.
Marina and I have the same response to the request: WTF.
If thats the shows intention: its working, Im stressed.
Some men like Lord Rutledge used the presumption of legitimacy to knowingly acquire heirs they did not personally father.
What is he up to?
Why has he been looking over his paper at her?
Suddenly in a good position is Philippa, who finally has a gentleman caller.
Eloise compares her bird-like life to that of Lady Whistledown while walking through the open-air market with Penelope.
Anthony escorts Daphne to the boxing match, where she meets up with Prince Friedrich.
Listen show, if you want to duel with critics, name your second!
Back at the Bridgerton house, Anthony shares news that Friedrich asked for permission to propose.
Daphne is tongue-tied at the prospect of having to decide whether to accept.
Lady Danbury rides Simon about taking off yet again, cementing her position as the best character inBridgerton.
Look at our queen.
Look at our king.
Look at their marriage.
Look at everything it is doing for us, allowing us to become.
Love, your grace…conquers all.
This is a creative use of the history and avoids the problem of interracial love instantly solving all problems.
I hope this plotline features heavily in the back half of this season.
At a ball that will surely launch ShostakovichsSuite for Jazz Orchestra No.
In a servants room at Bridgerton house, Eloise gets caught hunting for evidence of Lady Whistledown.
Prince Friedrich unwisely starts to propose during a dance that involves changing partners.
Daphne thinks she sees Simon in the ballroom and requests a moment.
Simon calls to her he really is there and says hes come to say goodbye.
Refusing to marry Daphne, Simon accepts Anthonys duel calendar request and theyre to meet at dawn.
That statement hair suggests hes not just a throwaway character.
Penelope, who has been sighing over Colin all season from the edges of the ballroom, is distraught.
They start ripping each others clothes off and deliver a sexy door slam for the trailer editor.
The man who has potentially condemned the whole family to social death cries into her brocade.
Daphnes horse, the only sensible creature in this scene, tosses her to the great angst of all.
Two people miserably entering into a marriage based on half-truths and crushed dreams?
