Hold Onto Your Cumbrous Corsets: Bridgerton Season 3 Has Arrived, and It’s Definitely Not Just Another Regency Love Story!
After applying all the pressure of a Regency-era matriarch on a poor young suitor, we finally suffered through an entire month of waiting for the Bridgerton Season 3 finale—because who needs self-control when there are dapper gentlemen and tight-laced gowns beckoning us? But guess what? June rolled in like a glittering Pride parade, and lo and behold: the gay yearning is not just here, it’s in full sultry bloom!
Yes, darling, if you thought series showrunner Jess Brownell was going to ignore our pleas for LGBTQ+ representation while we drooled over Regency-era eye candy, you clearly don’t watch nearly enough television. She decided to sprinkle in a few queer storylines as liberally as one sprinkles sugar on a slice of decadent cake. It’s Pride Month, and who doesn’t love a little extra sugar?
Just as we all gathered around our TV screens—quivering with anticipation like a debutante at a ball—Jess Brownell fully delivered what we’ve been salivating for. I mean, it’s only fitting for a show that has us all examining our sexual awakenings as we clutch our pearls. “Is anything too much to ask for?” we wondered. Spoiler alert: no, it isn’t!
Now, while Twitter exploded like a champagne bottle uncorked in a hasty escape from Lady Whistledown’s judgment, I, on the other hand, was more focused on the potential queer sex scenes to come—no pun intended. As a professional connoisseur of queer moments in TV (emphasis on ‘professional’; resume available for reference), I donned my detective hat and ventured into the scandalous world of Bridgerton Season 3. Is it a glorious love fest or just another round of queerbaiting? Who knows! Maybe this time it’s for real.
Queer Stuff in Bridgerton: Does It Happen?
Picture this: Francesca Bridgerton is snubbed by the Queen herself, dubbed merely as “the sparkler” instead of the “diamond” of the season. Talk about a promotion that turns into a demotion! Early on, fans were speculating if she was asexual or aromantic—because why jump into romance when you can just have a nervous breakdown over Camomile tea? But guess what? Turns out she couldn’t resist the quiet earl, who is inevitably doomed.
Introducing the latest relative we didn’t ask for: John’s cousin who conveniently got a gender-swap for our viewing pleasure. Yes, folks, say hello to Michaela Stirling, a character just oozing with potential. Francesca and Michaela shared “very gay eye contact,” which is more chemistry than I’ve felt in all my online dating fiascos combined.
Eloise and Cressida: Can We Keep Dreaming?
And let’s not forget budding sapphic romance. Eloise and Cressida, our favorite frenemies, continue to shipper’s delight, giving all the “will-they-won’t-they” tension of a classic rom-com. TikTok is clambering to see if these two will sail into the sugary sunset together. Spoiler: look away, nothing happens! Because what’s better than queer longing on screen without any actual representation?
Benedict’s Free-For-All
And then there’s Benedict Bridgerton—our fervent “what’s his deal?” enigma. With sexual escapades as complex as a Shakespearean play and a catchphrase that should probably be copyrighted by the Kama Sutra, this guy is a legend in his own right. In this season, he’s introduced to two romantic partners in just one scene. It’s like a hot-tub party minus the hot tub—but hey, who’s judging? This guy’s free-spirited exploration somehow feels dated even for a Regency-era party.
“Realizing how good it feels to be free,” he claims, and isn’t that just the catchphrase we all need for our next awkward Tinder bio?
The Queer Cast IRL
To add another dollop of fabulousness to the rest of the cast: the actors who play these glamorous, romantic role models are out and proud in real life—because why not? Golda Rosheuvel, good ol’ Queen Charlotte herself, is strutting her lesbian pride while simultaneously claiming her throne as the first Black queen of England! Championing representation, one fierce role at a time.
Now, please excuse me while I rewatch every episode—because if this is the future of Regency romances, I might need to invest in some Bridgerton merch. Who knew that embracing your inner drama queen while making questionable choices in glamorous gowns would be so entertaining? So, grab your tea, adjust your corsets, and let the Bridgerton Pride Month festivities begin! 🌈✨
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