The time has come for me to bow out of watching future Bridgerton stories.

For six years and four seasons, I’ve been quite devoted to following the love stories of the eight Bridgerton siblings. Season one was good, even if it had its frustrating moments. Season two remains my favourite, largely because of the Viscount, Anthony, though I wouldn’t call it perfect either.

My enjoyment dipped more significantly with season three. Season four, the most recent one, ultimately confirmed my decision to step away.

One might say I’ve had my fill of the colourful costumes, opulent set design, and clever use of modern music that the Regency-era series is known for. In truth, though, it’s the stories themselves that have gradually lost their hold on me. With each season after the first two, I’ve found the siblings’ love stories less engaging. It didn’t help that the most recent season leaned quite heavily on Cinderella.

Ironically, the part I enjoyed most in season four was the storyline involving the ‘evil’ stepmother and her two daughters. I was fully invested in seeing their behaviour exposed and their comeuppance delivered. I also appreciated the conclusion of the Queen’s best friend and her new lady-in-waiting storylines. Those are my main highlights, along with one more: a very sweet scene featuring the youngest members of the cast dancing.

Even though I’m bowing out halfway through, with eight Bridgerton siblings and a season planned for each, I’m grateful for the good times I did enjoy because the series happened. That includes attending two London premieres and eating the best gluten-free scone of my life in Leicester Square on April 21st, 2023. It was so good I even tried, unsuccessfully, to track down the caterer. I digress.

From here on, I intend to leave the series to those still fully enthused by it. The most I’ll do, if anything, is feature an especially great Bridgerton trailer, but that’s it.

Are you one of the fully enthused Bridgerton fans? If so, which season or character is your favourite?

Happy Film Loving,

G