Bridgerton | Period Romance Through a Modern Lens | Netflix

Bridgerton showrunner Chris Van Dusen and director Tom Verica join the cast of Netflix's SAG Award®-nominated drama series, including Rege-Jean Page, Phoebe Dynevor, Nicola Coughlan, Adjoa Andoh, Golda Rosheuvel and Claudia Jessie, for a discussion of the show's massive popularity, breathtaking crafts and how this period drama continues to defy expectations.
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The eight close-knit siblings of the Bridgerton family look for love and happiness in London high society. Inspired by Julia Quinn's bestselling novels.

[@barbarasummers9938]

All of the things we’ve heard are true, but I have watched Bridgerton many times and must say that one of the most intimate parts of this love story is the way Simon looks at Daphne. His face somehow softens when he looks at her with a tiny tiny hint of a smile. I believe that face and that look is one of the things that we all fell in love with. Every woman wants to be looked at in that way.

[@margaridaalves1101]

I agree with you about the way he looks at her. And for me one of the most sexy moment was when he touch her back for the first time when they were dancing.

[@margaretcoy3027]

Absolutely well said

[@javeriamemon6461]

Damn... adjoa andoh and rege are soo eloquent and graceful in their words I can't help but listen to them all day. They are literally so well-spoken.

[@kporter1817]

This was a great interview. Drew asked thoughtful questions rather than focus on the sexual nature of the show Her point of view exhibited the knowledge of an actor and a true fan

[@dahlialia2716]

Lvielembeeyf

[@dahlialia2716]

O,.

[@moicemoice5588]

Rege continues to smile like he didn’t just rip the cord off our oxygen tank 🙄 Lol. Seriously love him😍😍 and the whole ensemble. Also, Drew being a true trooper made this whole panel so relatable. 🔥🔥😍😍

[@marywesley2942]

This is the first time I have seen a show that people have watched many many times over and over again. Everyone did a great job.

[@candicechavis5867]

Omg! This was such a great treat. I cant lie, Rege brought me here but the entire panel was a joy. Drew Barrymore is so complimentary and said everything I would have wanted to say. This paid a great tribute to season 1.

[@CaliOG2022]

Watching again tonight! I lost count of how many times, but whenever I need to be uplifted, I watch again🥰

[@CaliOG2022]

I watched the first 5 episodes of them and had to watch a few episodes of Bridgerton before I went to sleep. 😱

[@musicmaker1311]

Glad I’m not the only one..,I’ve watched so many times😩I may need medical/psychological help at this point🤣

[@Ginger-wo1ti]

Same

[@sabinevictor4065]

@@musicmaker1311 😂😂😂😂

[@DezMarivette]

Loved this interview, especially when Rege said, “Not your grandparents period piece? How do you think we all got here?” 😂💕

[@voulafisentzidis8830]

As someone who, before the Bridgerton television series, had no interest in Regency romances I'd now love to see all the stories filmed, including the prequels. I've now read most of Julia Quinn's novels and would love to see many of those stories come to life. Sincere thanks to Netflix for its significant efforts in putting this series together and marrying up the amazing cast (each and every actor is fantastic) the scripts, the music, and every other aspect, which has captured audiences worldwide - something we very much need during Covid. I'm eagerly awaiting series 2 but in the meantime I've watched the series more times than I can count, and will keep reading the books. I call it my daily happy pill.

[@miladiyahwulansari5502]

Thank you Drew..what a beautiful and yet entertaining interview. Not to Forget you represent as a Bridgerton fans too. A great actor with a humble heart. Love you Drew 😘

[@starsweeper11]

OMG, thank you for spoiling us with more cast interviews Netflix!

[@wendyscott8425]

I'm a grandmother, and I've watched it dozens of times. LOL

[@myfairytael947]

and that icon of page wahh yes maam 🤧

[@itskismet1able]

Yup.... me too. I’ve probably without exaggeration watched this about 350 times, and it’s my pick me up wheneverI’m down

[@nellykatende7443]

You are not alone 🙋‍♀️.

[@yanicallu2001]

Increíble.., still obsessed with Bridgerton, the Duke and his Daphne! 👑💎💐💜❤

[@coffeetea8577]

The portrayal of different ethnicities in a period drama setting is my favourite thing. We’re not looking for authenticity to the time period. There are authentic period pieces out there and I love them, but I would be lying if I said that I never dreamt of myself in period piece scenarios. As a woman, I’m aware that historically we were so limited in our life pursuits and women were solely seen to just be wives and mothers then. As much as I’m grateful to have more autonomy and choice in my life, I love costume dramas and seeing non white actors portray these roles in a predominantly white society was so refreshing, and I loved that aspect of Bridgerton the most. As Rege said, it’s about humanity and any story about humanity deserves to represent different ethnicities

[@ZeeVP]

Thank you so much Drew! What a wonderful q and a with the most amazing actors , director and producer. So love Bridgerton, it was life changing at a time when we needed it most AND as you said, it opened up conversations about who we are, humanity, our history and our future. Thank you, blessings to you and your team.

[@LilTheLah]

This series was so much better than the books, thank you so much for that! (and the awesome panel too)

[@YesIAmFabulous]

Netflix, please ask Drew to come back after every season to conduct panels like this.

[@Bodhismile]

Great interview and dialogue. One thing I appreciate so much about Bridgerton is the attention to detail on subtleties of emotions. There is such a genuine connection and dance, if you will, of the characters in their relationships, where interactions easily could have become objectified and coarse. That portrayal of subtlety and very genuine connection is so well done and so relatable. 💗💗💗💗💗

[@vasileiapapadopoulou8301]

Phoebe is the best. Honest and relatable. Such a loving person.

[@MrsJenSophie]

I am writing my thesis about the incredible success of this great show and of Netflix's itself. Thank you all so much for being such a great inspiration for us young professionals! ♥️

[@margaridaalves1101]

Obviously you didn't forget Jane Austen'' genius, for Pride and Prejudice being the inspiration of this piece.

[@MrsJenSophie]

@@margaridaalves1101 Of course not :) the research concerning this shows background was very interesting!

[@gabyreiss3100]

Oh this was just amazing to watch thank you, Drew Barrymore is hilarious 😂the cast is so talented ❣️I've watched Bridgeton about 5 times

[@bonitawilliams7591]

This was a great interview! It was great seeing the cast!

[@gailurso7737]

I wonder if Chris knows how many grandparents are fans?!!! Such a wonderful interview!

[@jeanwillis2999]

Excellent interview. Drew truly was very good at drawing out information that gave us excellent information about the many facets of Bridgeston.

[@petitbateau75]

This is amazing!! Thank you so so much for this panel 🥰

[@TheWonderGirl23]

The most pleasant thing was finding out Drew Barrymore was a fan of Bridgerton

[@mooncakez]

"Sam, why is your ***** on a dead girl's phone?"

[@deborahwilson-vaughn9249]

Out of all the interviews I've seen this one is the best because of Drew.

[@kinkycottoncandyhair9614]

Can’t wait for season 2 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Jen-nh7yw]

Please do not hate me for my honesty, I just wonder if they can recreate the level of chemistry Rege, Phoebe and Adjoa brought to this production. I wish them all well, but I don't have the enthusiasm for watching when I know I found the passion and chemistry for the entire series to be centered around Rege!

[@LittleMissKendallS]

Agree

[@wendyscott8425]

Well, considering the care they put into the first season, I doubt they'll skimp on the second. I haven't read the books, but lots of people say the second book was their favorite, so I think we can look forward to a good story. Yes, we won't have the Duke of Hastings to drool over, but Anthony ain't bad, and if the story's good, it should certainly be worth our time.

[@LittleMissKendallS]

@@wendyscott8425 I read the books and didn't care for Anthony story too much. I am going to be open minded and give season 2 a chance but I feel in my gut it's going to fall short to season 1

[@wendyscott8425]

@@LittleMissKendallS Well, as a big Regé-Jean Page fan myself, I have to agree. There are few shows that got to me as much as this did. _Poldark_ was one of them with Aidan Turner and _Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman_ with Joe Lando as well as _Quantum Leap_ with Scott Bakula. I even made sure I met Joe and Scott, and I went to London to see Aidan in a play a few years ago-what a thrill that was! I had seen Regé in _Roots_ but that was five years ago, and I'm old. LOL Anyway, I'm not likely to forget him now. I wish he'd play more romantic roles, but he seems determined not to get stuck doing that, and I guess I don't blame him. As for _Bridgerton,_ Season Two, I do look forward to it, but I doubt it'll be quite the thrill the first season was, for obvious reasons. :)

[@LittleMissKendallS]

@@wendyscott8425 I think it was the correct career move to move on from Bridgerton. He has a chance to work with amazing directors, actors and screenwriters in his upcoming movies. He is a leading man and season two would have provided so little screen time (based off the book)I don't think it would have been beneficial to his career. I am looking forward to seeing his future project on the big screen!

[@onealien04]

I love Drew!! 💖

[@marywesley2942]

Saw what Rege did there with his magic trick diverted chat away from intimate talk very SMART

[@marywesley2942]

Plus why is Claudia laughing through the magic chat ?

[@vasileiapapadopoulou8301]

He is awful. Never appreciates the fact that his success was because of Phoebe

[@michaelmuraya1445]

Wtf yall just don't get his point! Those subtle scenes like Simon removing Daphne's glove, licking the spoon, lightly touching Daphne's bare back with his hand were meant to build anticipation, sexual tension, angst in us the audience. The scene he just described was FIRE Simon and Daphne connected on another level while staring at that art piece

[@michaelmuraya1445]

@@vasileiapapadopoulou8301 these subtleties are what build the intimacy. They are a part of the sex in these show

[@michaelmuraya1445]

My point is he didn't divert anything. That topic has been sufficiently covered

[@annapan1978]

I’ve seen it almost 3 times and I love it more and more with every day

[@juditomlinson4891]

13 times I watched it

[@anhapril]

Great job Drew! Love your questions 😊👍🏽

[@user-yw6ye8ry5g]

I was happy for everyone thank you💖감사합니다 Take care

[@MerryJ2024]

Love this. Thanks Netflix

[@marywesley2942]

Any one know why Claudia was laughing though Rege magic speech ?

[@malinhessedahl]

Love this series💗 Love this video💗💗

[@ayah2114]

i havent forgotten ur amazing movie ever after one of the best cinderella takes ever

[@MayLily]

I'm glad Drew mentioned Ever After, because that was a really good version of Cinderella that she was in herself!

[@wendyscott8425]

@@MayLily I guess I missed that one. My favorite version is the musical _The Slipper and the Rose_ with Richard Chamberlain as the prince and Gemma Craven as Cinderella. The special effects were amazing, too, and it was as gorgeous as _Bridgerton._ They made 300 costumes for that version, and it's another I've seen over and over.

[@yaramattos6486]

Good interview! Bravo Drew Barrimore!

[@changingyourworld4693]

Shakespeare knew and acknowledged different ethnicities 100s of years before Bridgeton. Othello is the culmination of that acknowledgement. I like this show for acknowledging that people are enmeshed. No matter how racists try to separate people the world is increasingly integrated and people want it.

[@esibani1560]

Thanks for letting us into this interesting convo 🤗

[@Mar-kc6cv]

yas

[@graceelvis1]

Gracias por compartir, ...por lo menos lo pude ver... por favor quien pueda colocar subtitulo en español.... muero por saber sus respuestas

[@malinhessedahl]

Look for to see season 2 and season 3 of this series❤💛💙

[@soshijump3205]

I'm here bcs of Drew :3

[@pendy55]

Rege is 'THE' man in season 1 AND Anthony in season 2 swoon swoon much...

[@mariechahuiknudsen3499]

🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️🥰😍

[@YoutubeMusicc0]

Ei Netflix publica o filme a ultima jornada por favor obrigado 😉

[@teeoginni8257]

DREW BARRYMORE!!!!!!!!

[@jackieprem8925]

New interview? On 18 june 2021?

[@enzobergamini7714]

it'd been useful the english subtitles. thks

[@vivalashenanigans4306]

I loved this interview. And LOVE Bridgerton. Although, it makes me sad that shows like Outlander aren't getting nearly the high-level attention it deserves, despite being very much along the lines of Bridgerton (though, a little less cheeky XD)

[@Ana_Paula.Frasson]

Look, I really love Outlander, but let's be honest, those two can't be compare the way people tend to do, it's not usually the same public for both. Bridgerton is almost a farytale, all about love and family drama. But Outlander is reality, pain, torture, rape, prision and has a strong intention to keep things how in the actual period would be. Like I said, I love it, is one of my favorite shows, but being real, the ones who want the fun and the dresses and the love everywhere, won't watch a show where every season a woman is raped.

[@vivalashenanigans4306]

@@Ana_Paula.Frasson I understand what you’re saying, which is why my comment wasn’t super serious. It was about the attention it’s getting more than actually comparing them. Definitely depends on what people are watching the show for. But Outlander does have lots of love, beautiful costumes, beautiful people, family drama, amazing writing and acting. It also has a very fairytale-like-romance and time travel (not pure reality). Not every episode is blood and war. And DEFINITELY not every episode or season has rape. We aren’t talking about Game of Thrones here.

[@Ana_Paula.Frasson]

@@vivalashenanigans4306 . Like I said, Outlander is great, but it's really not the same type of show. And yes, there is a lot of rape attempts, only look at season one: first episode and Randall tries to rape Claire, few episodes later Dougal tries, then she is capture and Randall tries again, then there is the painful sequence with Jaime in jail. Not mentioning later: Mary, Claire, Brianna all being raped. Yes, it has well writing and acting, also costumes. But the people who watch Bridgerton for Daphne walking on stairs with a pretty (modern) dress, talking to this handsome cute prince, making this also handsome duke jealous, don't wanna see Claire being raped by the king of France after a miscarriage to set Jaime free from jail. That's just a fact.

[@vivalashenanigans4306]

@@Ana_Paula.Frasson Again, my comment was more of a non-serious quip, not a comparison. I do have to say, you make Bridgerton fans out to be VERY shallow if all they are into is Daphne wearing pretty dresses and all the gossipy/intrigue, sex and romance vs Outlander having more dark aspects to it. Which, only is REALLY dark in Season 1 and the battle scenes. As for the part with the king-- this was most definitely not rape-- it was an agreed exchange. And Outlander also has BEAUTIFUL dresses to gawk at-- especially season 2. Bridgerton is a very excellent show-- I watched it 3x in the first MONTH of it airing. It's humorous, a bit sassy, colourful, and well written, acted, etc. There's a lot more to a good show than aesthetic and pretty actors and sex. Which was the only reason I mentioned wishing a romance, like Outlander, that's just as "steamy" and whatnot would get similar attentions. But your replies keep taking me off-track again-- I'm saying that I wasn't trying to compare the two shows-- only comment that I feel if you're into romance stories and awesome characters and amazing writing, that Outlander is another excellent show that I feel doesn't get as much media attention as it could have.

[@LittleMissKendallS]

@@vivalashenanigans4306 I think your missing her point. One of the reasons Outlander is not garnering the same attention by viewership and media is because of the pain/torturs/rape element throughout the show. I for one couldn't watch it because of that. Yes there is a love story and steamy scenes but that is overshadowed by the constant violence that many can't stomach

[@emilyedlund222]

What about Julie and the phantoms

[@TheBigGSN5]

Diversify the idle rich! Yeah, great modern lens.

[@LittleMissKendallS]

Yes it is especially if it is a genre in which POC are only depicted as slaves or working class.

[@Erakius323]

Netflix still has not pulled “Cuties.” Don’t ever let them forget what they did.

[@TheBigGSN5]

That movie was directed by a woman criticizing the issue. Stop living in dipshit memeville.

[@Capri_Spider]

Make a wish dragon 2

[@dylanrodriguez8872]

Me whatching transformers 4 in netflix: hmm when is netflix gunna put back transformers 5 i want to see it Netflix this is heywire speaking: hyuston we have a problem we cant answer this if comand does not allow that

[@Cyberlucy]

What I find interesting is that the industry treated Rege-Jean like he was the standout and the best performance of the show. That's why he's not coming back for another season. The truth is Golda, Adjoa, Claudia, and Nicola were just as good if not better than he was in their performances. Why aren't they getting the caliber of offers that he is? Shows you how the industry thinks.

[@victorhojgaard1769]

Where is the witcher season 2 Where is the next season of sex education season Netflix keep shoving all types of random movies out, but what we actually want is????

[@cap-pa7540]

Too cheesy for me 😬

[@LittleMissKendallS]

Well then keep it "movin" lol

[@cap-pa7540]

@@LittleMissKendallS 😂 But seriously, can't they make a unique show not totally dependent on sex appeals and sex in general? It feels very repetitive and hollow

[@LittleMissKendallS]

@@cap-pa7540 they have! This show is based on a romance novel a specific genre that is dominated by women and written and centers around women. If you don't like it find something different to watch. I find excessive violence gratuitous and uncalled for in movies and shows ( a la the expandables) but I also know that is a genre some like ..it has nothing to do with me..keep it movin!moving! Also if you have watched the show it is not centered around sex. It about love and all the niceties and complexities that go along with that

[@cap-pa7540]

@@LittleMissKendallS I haven't watched it, but the promos show nothing other than wht i talked about, I have no problem with shows depicting love and complex topics, even my favorite show is a romantic one, How I Met Your Mother, I was just trying to say that they promote it very differently

[@LittleMissKendallS]

@@cap-pa7540 hmmm the trailers that I saw did not promote sex. Its a love story. If you are talking about interviews. Of course they will focus on the most salacious aspects of the show because generally sex and violence sells. But that does not mean the show focuses on it ( yes its apart of it). I just wish people would wait to have an opinion about something until after they have seen it or experienced it. This way your opinion can be based on your true opinion and not hersey.

[@bryaghommadon9485]

I doubt Netflix would have the balls to produce a historical Korean drama with a multiracial cast. Give me all the downvotes you want, but it's true.

[@LittleMissKendallS]

Because I am sure a period Korean pieace has cultural implications. That is not the same as Regency in London

[@annabelbraganza4794]

Wish you produce more shows like this not Harry and Meghan that trash respectable hardworking people. Ols don't go that path like them

[@LittleMissKendallS]

That was interesting. How you pivoted from the show to some random topic your obsessing about lol

[@4545567vvhc]

If i think about this show i get powerwul sensation in my body to vomit

[@LittleMissKendallS]

Lol well then make your way to the bathroom or bucket and let us grown folks enjoy the show!!

[@NaomiVirshbo]

This show is kind of dumb ngl