This One Change in Bridgerton Season 3 Makes Penelope's Storyline Better

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Bridgerton Season 3 Part 1 finally dropped last week; if you're a fan of the books, you might have noticed a big difference in Penelope's storyline in the Netflix Series. This season, adapted from Julia Quinn’s beloved series, focuses on the fourth book, Romancing Mr. Bridgerton.
While adaptations often introduce changes, Bridgerton Season 3 has made a particularly striking one that enhances the story meaningfully.
Spoilers ahead for the first four episodes of Bridgerton Season 3!
Major Story Arc Removed in Bridgerton Season 3
The third season of Bridgerton, featuring Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton as co-leads, finally grants Lady Whistledown herself, Penelope Featherington, a chance at love. However, unlike the book it was based on, the showrunners have decided to omit a problematic plotline concerning Penelope’s weight.
In Romancing Mister Bridgerton, Penelope is frequently described as "round" and "plump,...
Bridgerton Season 3 Part 1 finally dropped last week; if you're a fan of the books, you might have noticed a big difference in Penelope's storyline in the Netflix Series. This season, adapted from Julia Quinn’s beloved series, focuses on the fourth book, Romancing Mr. Bridgerton.
While adaptations often introduce changes, Bridgerton Season 3 has made a particularly striking one that enhances the story meaningfully.
Spoilers ahead for the first four episodes of Bridgerton Season 3!
Major Story Arc Removed in Bridgerton Season 3
The third season of Bridgerton, featuring Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton as co-leads, finally grants Lady Whistledown herself, Penelope Featherington, a chance at love. However, unlike the book it was based on, the showrunners have decided to omit a problematic plotline concerning Penelope’s weight.
In Romancing Mister Bridgerton, Penelope is frequently described as "round" and "plump,...
- 5/23/2024
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