Duck: Duck yes, friends! In case you’ve been wondering what we’ve been up to, Star and I have been ensconced in Bridgerton Season Three—more ensconced, some might say, than a goose in a high-toggle eiderdown.
Star: OMD, Duck, abso-ducking-lutely! Once part two of Bridgerton season three had launched, we were so quack-happy about the diversity politics that we accidentally stayed up a WHOLE HOUR AFTER our usual, conservative bedtime.
Duck: And rightly so, Star! I mean, the diversity totally pulled my pondweed! Among the central characters, as well as a curvy female lead, played beautifully by Nicola Coughlan, we saw bisexual, gay and lesbian characters, polyamorous and open relationships, meaningful but undefined sexual relationships, racial diversity galore, age gap diversity, neurodiversity, mature love, artistic identities that express true self, and the potential for much more. We also saw a secondary character who was physically disabled—and who was seen, quite rightly, as a marriageable catch.
Star: There could have been greater duck visibility, but ….
Duck: That was the only downfall. The lack of ducks. (And fair warning, duck on a plate doesn’t cut it, directors!)
Star: Apart from that, it’s the thoughtfulness of Bridgerton’s diversity that truly tickled our flippers.
Duck: Quacking of diversity in Bridgerton season three, there were situations and conversations between characters that we’ve never seen before on TV. And I say this as a duck who’s watched some super-ducking expansive cinema! Conversations about open relationships, hidden identities, the importance of breaking society’s rules and norms …. My pond was popping with excitement to hear the dialogue gifted to these characters.
Star: And let’s add a quick quack about the TALENT. I mean, wow. This cast was a goldfish-shimmer of awesomeness, with special duck-shaped kudos to Nicola Coughlan, Luke Newton, Golda Rosheuvel, and Claudia Jessie. Costumes? Off the scale as usual. Settings? A feast for your feather-framed peepers.
But fabulous as Bridgerton season three is, there’s a caveat!
Duck: NOOO!! WHERE IS THIS DUCKING FELINE?? PADDLE FAST AWAY!!!
Star: A caveat, Duck. Not a cat.
Duck: Oh! That’s awkward.
Star: But nowhere near as awkward as the caveat, which is this: Bridgerton Series Three part one was very good, but NOWHERE NEAR as good as part two.
Duck: True! Part one was good, but part two really roasted my potato. The politics, the drama, the nuanced dialogue, the heightened stakes, and lest we not forget, the sexy, real-enough sex scenes … part two is where it’s at. So have duck-shaped patience, friends, and you’ll be rewarded!
At the time of writing, you can watch season three of Bridgerton here:
Featured Image: Designed by Star Tavares using Canva graphics and a photo of Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton, which we snapped via screenshot from the Netflix movie trailer.
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