Bridgerton

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Season 2
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Dec 25, 2020
Season #: 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
7.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 60 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 60
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 60
  3. Negative: 14 out of 60

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  1. crankyerma
    Mar 26, 2022
    0
    You would end up swallowing far less poop being the caboose in a "Human Centipede" style monstrosity than trying to maintain your suspension of disbelief for a whole episode of this Shonda Rhimes period piece.
  2. Tbud
    Mar 27, 2022
    2
    I think what made the first season so magnetic wasn't just the passion or the sex, but being able to escape into this fantasy during COVID times. Although season 2 still had beautiful sets and costumes, several of the characters this season made choices that rendered them unlikeable and at times grating on the nerves (Lady Danbury) Things don't resolve even a little, until the last twoI think what made the first season so magnetic wasn't just the passion or the sex, but being able to escape into this fantasy during COVID times. Although season 2 still had beautiful sets and costumes, several of the characters this season made choices that rendered them unlikeable and at times grating on the nerves (Lady Danbury) Things don't resolve even a little, until the last two episodes. Not enough time to for the audience to adjust to a happier ending. The directions that the side stories went in also didn't really go anywhere, nor did they seems super relevant. It felt like everyone was moping until the very last episode.… Expand
  3. samusmaster64
    Mar 26, 2022
    0
    The quality of writing has taken a serious nosedive. It's hard to take the show seriously when there are such poorly written lines trying to sound profound or wise.
  4. Katann
    Mar 25, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Awful, just awful. (*Spoiler Alert*)

    The actors and sets were great but the plot and dialogue were pure rubbish! The dialogues were incredibly cringy (You vex me!) and the climactic scenes were incredibly weird (because after thinking of my dead father after seeing you stung by a bee, the first thing I want to do is get sexy… okay, sure *eye roll*). Likewise, the emotion and empty excessive Victorian-speak was vapid and distasteful. The droning on and on about their feelings and love was outright boring and juvenile. It felt like time I can never get back and I wished in those grand monologues about the importance of love, that they would just get on with the plot and make stuff actually happen. The reality is that Season 2 had a garbage script, too much fluffy dialogue, chunky/awkward love scenes, not enough sex/steam and could have been over and done in 4 episodes top as that was all that the plot contained. Honestly, I would rather go to the dentist than ever have to rewatch this season.

    It was also classless how copious the setups were for future seasons. It looks very much like this is a ‘filler' season with more focus on secondary characters and their stories more so than the main leads. At least the first season focused more on Daphne and the Duke. This one was completely out of focus and incongruent.

    For the one true sex scene, the cinematography was far too dark and it was utterly anti-climatic. I found myself squinting to see, “Is that a nipple or a chair… I can’t tell?”

    I recall recoiling and cringing as soon as she sat down already knowing the dialogue would be cringy all to lead up to a rash sex scene with zero thought put into was about to occur. Also, can we stop calling this a regency anything. The clothing, behaviours (such as personal displays of affection), and diversity make it all appear like a modern day dress up lawn party at a rented British castle. And falling off the horse is straight out of Sense and Sensibility. Complete tropes and rip-offs. When the younger sister gets sad and started talking to her at the bedside, I was livid. It was a poor substitute to Emma Thompson’s heartfelt monologue beside her (dying) sister’s bed in Sense & Sensibility. Half a star as it was a major disappointment. It was SO promising and could have been done well but completely flopped. The good actors, elegant dresses, and dark/mood themes were there and they completely squandered the talent and resources.

    Do yourself a favour, pick up the books and see if they are better or at least you can skim the bad parts and figure out the stories for the other siblings and Lady Whistledown but I, for one, shan’t be returning to watch a third season.    … Expand
  5. thejunkyjunkbin
    Mar 28, 2022
    9
    This is high drama entertainment. Great performances and of fun! The chemistry between the leads is electric, and while I could have done without some of the side plots, I was very pleased with Season 2!
  6. trurl
    Mar 29, 2022
    1
    The first season was charming, sometimes witty. The second season is just dull, with no self reflection and surprisingly dumb conversations. It feels like this was made by completely other writers.
    I managed to view the whole second season in hope it would get better, it did not. I will not even bother with the third season (if there will be one, it seems most people disliked this season).
  7. jntolbert
    Apr 2, 2022
    10
    Beautifully done. The slow burn of this new season is glorious. I was in it from episode 1. Anthony is charming and wow!!!! Kate is amazingly gorgeous. Hope to see her in more shows/movies. What a perfect cast. Cannot wait for Season 3.
  8. Sassypants25
    Mar 25, 2022
    10
    An absolutely exceptional season that opens up the world of Bridgerton to greater explore the family history and dynamics along with the towns people. The addition of Kate and Edwina Sharma only create a fresh story that plays out in beautiful and dramatic fashion. Most especially Simone Ashley and Jonathan Bailey as Kate and Anthony give a new definition to chemistry and the slow burnAn absolutely exceptional season that opens up the world of Bridgerton to greater explore the family history and dynamics along with the towns people. The addition of Kate and Edwina Sharma only create a fresh story that plays out in beautiful and dramatic fashion. Most especially Simone Ashley and Jonathan Bailey as Kate and Anthony give a new definition to chemistry and the slow burn that pays off in the end. They are exquisite together and absolutely mesmerizing. This is a must watch for fans!… Expand
  9. Meldee
    Mar 29, 2022
    8
    As good as the first season and fortunately with less hilarious sex scenes.

Awards & Rankings

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Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Mar 28, 2022
    60
    Even at its most over-the-top, the show can be fun to watch, though it often feels like biting into fluffy cotton candy only to come away with a mouth full of cloying marzipan. [28 Mar - 10 Apr 2022, p.7]
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  2. CNN
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    Mar 25, 2022
    60
    Deprived the company of the Duke (with Regé-Jean Page having opted to move on), the series remains frothy and watchable, if perhaps a bit less Lady Whistledown-worthy in this latest iteration.
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  3. The Guardian
    Reviewed by: Jack Seale
    Mar 25, 2022
    60
    Bridgerton is in fine health and ready for what will doubtless be many more seasons. Next time, though, it might need to work harder to feel new.
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