

This juxtaposed over the buttoned-up social interactions of Regency London in the lastest series makes the show that little bit more charming. Once again written by Shonda Rhimes, the contemporary period production includes drama, sex and romance, with colour-blind casting and the exploration of topics such as gender equality and sexual orientation. Even the music follows suit in its own cross-genre way, the soundtrack is decidedly modern – the classical versions of pop artists span Alicia Keys, Beyonce, SZA and Whitney Houston classics. While the first two series followed the stories of Daphne and Lord Anthony Bridgerton’s quests for love and a suitible marriage, the prequel explores the queen consort’s rise to power in the royal family and role in wider society as a Black woman from overseas. The Viscount Who Loved Me Julia QuinnNov 2016 Recorded Books Narrated by Rosalyn Landor 12 hr 23 min Switch to the ebook 9 Play Sample 24.99 14.95 Audiobook Buy as GiftAdd to Wishlist You can share this with your family. Detailing her efforts to marry off her children in order to produce an heir in 1817 Bridgerton, flashbacks take us to 1761, where Seventeen-year-old Charlotte (played by India Amarteifio) meets and marries King George. The spin-off mini series revolves around Queen Charlotte and flits between two timelines.


Causing a stir when it dropped over Christmas 2020, Netflix’s steamy period romance drama Bridgerton has gone on to be one of the streaming service’s most-watched shows – and now, the much-anticipated prequel has dropped to acclaim.įor the uninitiated, the lavish Regency-set series is best described as a hybrid between Gossip Girl and Pride and Prejudice.
