It seems the dust has finally settled on the anticipation surrounding the release of Bridgerton Season 3. With that in mind, let’s take a closer look at the Ton, the fictional universe created for Netflix by Shonda Rhimes. With so much of Bridgerton revolving around the traditions and etiquette of high society, there is bound to be some scandal along the way. And knowing Shondaland, the team behind shows like Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, and How to Get Away With Murder, there is sure to be some drama involved. So, buckle up as we unpack the scandals of Bridgerton Season 3.
The Reveal of Lady Whistledown
The longest awaited reveal of Bridgerton’s three-season run was the reveal of Penelope as Lady Whistledown. Although audiences learned of this at the end of Season 1, all the other characters – apart from Eloise, who found out at the conclusion of Season 2 – remained blissfully unaware going into the show’s third season. The anxiety-inducing reveal had been building up for quite a while, especially this most recent season, as the Queen attempted to unmask her once and for all. In the third season, the Queen even offers a reward to whoever can reveal Lady Whistledown’s identity.
Although the secret eventually came to light in the season finale, one of the season’s overarching storylines was related to how the Lady Whistledown scandal would affect the season’s central love story: the Colin and Penelope storyline. For example, how would Colin react when he found out Penelope was Lady Whistledown? Would he ever be able to forgive her? Would he still want to marry her? It also quickly evolved into a scandal involving Eloise – Once Colin found out that Eloise had been keeping the Lady Whistledown secret from him for months, there was a big fight between the two, culminating in an eventual make-up and forgiveness amongst all parties.
Cressida’s Surprising Reveal
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Another major scandal of the back half of Season 3 was Cressida’s surprising, albeit false, confession that she was Lady Whistledown. Although she only did it to secure the previously aforementioned reward money, it was still a surprising twist for audiences. It also helped advance the Lady Whistledown storyline even more and prolonged the actual reveal for a few more episodes.
As the season went on, audiences also empathized with Cressida more, making it easier to understand her rash decision to falsely confess. As we got to know her more as a character, it was easy to see Cressida’s intentions weren’t malicious. She was only pretending to be Lady Whistledown so she would have enough money to escape her horrible, imposing family.
The Race for An Heir
A minor scandal compared to its counterparts, another twist of Bridgerton Season 3 was the Featheringtons’ race to an heir. At the end of Season 2, there were many questions circulating about who would be the next Lord Featherington. Since the family had no remaining living male relatives, they were in danger of losing their estate and lands. In an attempt to counteract this, the matriarch of the Featherington family, Portia, instituted a race for her daughters, encouraging them to sire babies with their husbands. While none of the other members of the Ton were aware of the Featheringtons’ worsening financial state, audiences were creating lots of apprehension among audiences. Thankfully, it all worked out in the end.
Looking Ahead to Bridgerton Season 4
With so many scandals to choose from in Season 3, one can’t help but wonder: What scandals await us in Season 4? For a while, there was a lot of anticipation about who would play Benedict’s love interest. However, yesterday, Variety reported that the role of Sophie Beckett would be played by actress Yerin Ha. It will be exciting to see how this new addition to the cast shakes up Bridgerton Season 4. One can only hope this season will be as drama-filled as the last.
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