Bridgerton

In an article about Penelope Featherington, Penelope, framed against an open archway and wearing a yellow dress, stares boldly into the distance as purple flowers encircle her.

In Defense of Penelope Featherington

Kimberly Vazquez, Columbia College Chicago

The small screen needs more female characters as cunning and complex as the 'Bridgerton' series' pivotal wallflower.…

August 8, 2023

Bridgerton the Musical creators Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear

The Scandal of the Season: Netflix Sues ‘Bridgerton the Musical’ Creators

Aunna Beranek, Columbia College Chicago

Drama on drama.…

August 17, 2022

an illustration of Persuasion character Anne Elliot

Despite Mixed Reactions, Netflix’s ‘Persuasion’ Is a Worthwhile Jane Austen Adaptation

Morgan Thomas, Wayne State University

Though the newly released period piece diverges from the classic 1800s novel, it still has much to offer.…

July 28, 2022

A mock playbill for the Bridgerton Musical

TikTok’s ‘Bridgerton the Musical’ Takes the Stage

Aunna Beranek, Columbia College Chicago

In anticipation of Barlow & Bear’s live performance of their musical inspired by the hit show, rewind in time to see how they went from TikTok to the Grammys.…

July 20, 2022

In an article about romantic tropes, two people are shown in a drawing with a heart between them.

5 Top Romantic Tropes in Storytelling

Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio

From love triangles to soulmates, the possibilities for creating engaging plots are endless.…

June 10, 2022

An illustration of Anthony and Kate from Bridgerton.

How ‘Bridgerton’ Season 2 Caters to the Female Gaze

Anna Merlo, University of Queensland, Australia

The second season of the beloved historical drama was deliberately shot to cater to female fans, and its cult following suggests this has paid off.…

May 4, 2022

Netflix’s ‘Bridgerton’ Gets It Right in Season 2

Ally Xu, Northeastern University

Romance and family drama continue in the historical drama's second season, but the real win is the diversity shown on-screen.…

April 25, 2022

An illustration of TV characters gossiping in an article comparing Bridgerton and Gossip Girl. (Illustration by Lucas DeJesus, Montserrat College of Art)

‘Bridgerton’ Is the Perfect 2021 Version of ‘Gossip Girl’

Kiera Baity, Kennesaw State University

After comparing these two popular drama series, it becomes clear that the different racial dynamics say a lot about society’s cultural influence on the entertainment industry.…

March 8, 2021

Illustration by Sonja Vasiljeva for an article on Bridgerton

‘Bridgerton’ Versus ‘Gossip Girl,’ or How To Make the Rich Relatable?

Amiri Rivers-David, Pomona College

While both series deal with scandals in high society, the recent Netflix Original fails at humanizing its wealthy and pompous cast of characters.…

February 26, 2021

Lady Whistledown Isn’t the Only High Society Lady You Could Be Watching Right Now

Arianna Taylor, University of Rochester

What do these seven shows all have in common? If you can't get enough of the hit Netflix series, here are some others that offer drama, romance, a sense of escape and a compelling mix…

February 4, 2021

‘Bridgerton’ Uses a Feminist Lens on the Past To Comment on the Present

Anna Wurm, Texas A&M University

The hit Netflix series evokes contemporary gender inequality by looking at the dramatic day-to-day existence in 1813 high-society London.…

February 1, 2021

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