Bridgerton Season 3 Carriage Scene Is Perfect! Here's Why...

[@CharlotteLyfe]

The carriage scene was everything. It was also a full circle from what happened in season 2, where Colin says he wouldn't dream of courting her. But in the carriage he is on his knees, teary-eyed, confessing that he can't stop dreaming of her.

[@thenextseason]

That's all I wanted to see. In fact, I wanted him to beg a little more 😂

[@dallasgirl3470]

Yes I've watched it so many times

[@jakevancamp264]

Honestly the carriage scene didn't look like acting. It felt more like catching your next door neighbours through a window and not being able to look away. Especially loved the oh God part by Colin.

[@airgreek]

You must have been watching a different show. It was the only real love scene in all of Bridgerton. I thought Simon looked forced as he never actually ever said he loved her. And I thought Anthony always looked like he was holding back when they were kissing. When Anthony was in the loves scenes in the first season, he was way more into it.

[@thenextseason]

SOO REALISTIC AND HOT!!

[@AceVenturaaa]

@@airgreek Reread wat the OP wrote.

[@AceVenturaaa]

i definitely wanted to cover my eyes the entire scene.. b4 replaying it over & over lmao. It felt like i was intruding on their seriously intimate moment🫢😅🤣

[@VirgosGroove3]

They said in an interview they didn’t hear the director tell them to cut so that scene went longer than it needed to😵‍💫😅

[@erykaton170]

One thing was missing from Colin's travels this season: Penelope's correspondence. She encouraged him while he was on his prior trip, kept him grounded. This time, she did not, and he lost himself. He came back and tried to be like his older brothers, frequenting brothels, being promiscuous, putting on a suave, flirtatious demeanor, trying to be a rake like the Duke, Anthony, and Benedict, rather than the gallant, kind, honorable man he usually is.

[@kaamb84]

totalmente de acuerdo, pero gracias a eso le pudo dar a Pen un poco de lo que aprendió en sus viajes

[@thenextseason]

OMG THIS IS SO TRUE. She was the one missing no matter where he went! That's a great perspective. Thank you for sharing that ❤️

[@erykaton170]

@@thenextseason It could explain why he went to 17 cities, in 4 months, across 4 countries. Which is crazy considering how long it would take to travel from one to another back then. He kept looking for something he couldn't find.

[@erykaton170]

@@thenextseason Just had another thought. Imagine the isolation Penelope went through while he was gone, and everyone was "in the country". She was crushed by Colin's cruel comment at the last ball, so she didn't exchange letters with him. Eloise wasn't speaking to her, and in episode 1, she told Eloise that she had avoided society, in the country, out of respect for Eloise's feelings (about not wanting to see her). So she was trapped with her family. No one to talk to, no one to write to, utterly alone, with no way to escape. No wonder she is so motivated to find a husband.

[@johnandsheilaalderson]

What an awesome observation.

[@MeganSin]

I love that up until the kiss at episode 2, Colin always had the power in the relationship (whether he realized it or not) and then after the kiss, he became putty in her hands and that’s kinda the carriage scene because she’s the one who wants to continue things and it was a hot scene! It makes me excited to see the mirror scene!

[@thenextseason]

Yes, the change in roles and that fact that it was now Penelope who was holding the power was just perfect ❤️

[@gabrielleduplessis7388]

The mirror/bedroom scene is my favorite scene in the book. If we feel we are intruding on them now, good god, what is going to happen when we watch that one?

[@dddendenn]

I LOVED the scene when pen dances with debling right after colin almost confessed his feelings. Colin watched them dance, and for a moment he felt what pen probably felt in the past seasons

[@thenextseason]

Aaaahh. That's a great point!!! ❤️❤️

[@ewelina4968]

I love it, I could see every emotion in his face, the change into ‘old’ Colin. The best part from this scene for me was them laughing at the end - they were just them 🥰

[@vanessarussell7048]

Loved the little quip and their laugh together

[@kykipz]

(Small spoiler?) As soon as Collin knows she didn't get the proposal, his face is like "wahhhh i gotta chance?" He looks so hooked, i loved seeing him falling for her and realizing piece by piece how much she means to him. I loved the little cupcake scene too, he gets all flustered and shes like "what?" 😂❤😊

[@thenextseason]

I LOVED looking at his eyes. They were so expressive and told you what he was feeling ❤️

[@magicxspace5406]

@@thenextseasonoh yes, Luke’s eye acting was exquisite, I could survive solely on him sexeyeing me all day long

[@itsnunupie]

It's the fact that he was on his knees the entire time ❤.

[@thenextseason]

That's all I wanted to see!!

[@erykaton170]

The shot planning was impeccable. Colin has always been towering over her for two seasons, clearly the one setting the boundaries of their relationship. Even their prior interactions this season, she is always staring up at him. In this moment, he chases after her, then falls on his knees at her feet, giving all the power to accept or discard his love. You can see him in that moment, doing exactly what his mother told him his father had done "He gathered the courage to ask."

[@brandi17able]

My baby got on his knees and confessed his feelings I loved it

[@thenextseason]

That's all I wanted ❤️

[@nika-pt2pl]

For me is the moment where she nods a little "yes" to him when he touches her leg. She's not so clueless like I thought she is! She looked like a pro in that scene 😂😂

[@shirletburgher876]

Exactly...a pro indeed....not clueless like her sisters

[@magicxspace5406]

Yeah, I was surprised at first that she knew what he’s about to do 😅but then I remembered she must probably have lot of information from the time she was asking her maid how babies are made when Marina was with child

[@nika-pt2pl]

@@magicxspace5406 or from that romance novels she's reading

[@bleucha]

In the book I think that a line hint about her knowing self pleasure (she's 28 in the books)

[@nika-pt2pl]

I completely agree with everything what you said. Sometimes, it's the subtle clues that really show what is going on in a person's mind. We know Colin had a dream at the start of episode 3 and in episode 4 he is a total wreck. He is hiding in his study, he is not able to engage in "exciting" activities and is getting drunk out of his head just to block his thoughts. I really felt that he is tormented by his feelings for Penelope and I didn't need any extra flashbacks of him thinking of her. I think once the entire season is out and you can watch the entire 8 episodes together, the perspective and opinion will change for a lot of people.

[@thenextseason]

Thank you! Your comment is great. I agree with everything ❤️

[@DutchXFangirl]

I completely agree. I kept wondering why they went back to the Mondrichs. Are they going to play a big part in the last 4 episodes, maybe? Their story line didn't make sense and didn't feel enjoyable at all. In fact, the actors didn't seem like they a clue about their purpose either. I had rather learned more about Francisca instead. I also thought Benedict's story line with the widow was unnecessary. They could've shown his effort to take over the role of head of the familly while Anthony was away. I'd love to see him swtiching from immature goofball to having to be the responsible one when it comes to the family's fortune.

[@seksiebexie]

I think Colin is going to help the Mondrichs as he said he was in their debt at the end of season 2 for tipping him off about Jack Featherington. Will wants to keep his club running and his new place in the Ton and I think Colin will help him. I remember an interview back in feb with Luke Newton and he mentions something about repaying his favour to Will and his family. I really hope so because i love their friendship with the Bridgerton men! ☺

[@thenextseason]

I don't think the Mondrich storyline will lead anywhere big. It just looks like they didn't want to get rid of the characters and made up a storyline to keep them in the show

[@bukolaalale8260]

Benedict story line makes sense. He has always dated unusual women, a modiste, nude model/artist, now widower. Plus he said now that Anthony is back, what will he do with himself. He is bored and seeking a purpose

[@DutchXFangirl]

​@@bukolaalale8260Anthony left again. He was taking over by the time he met the widow so he had a (temporary) task.

[@BellesView]

I agree with your Benedict points.

[@ashmeyer21]

Epsiode 3 was the best 👌 I couldn't help but smile everytime Colin past actions came full circle and he was stuck in mind melt mode from their first kiss💋. Truly so fun seeing Penelope unintentional take back the power and hit him with those painful emotional darts..

[@thenextseason]

Exactly!

[@jolie7751]

that is what i was thinking too, it needs more Colin and Penelope time ,its their seasonnnnn

[@thenextseason]

Yes, it was like 40% Polin and 60% the other characters, which didn't feel right

[@dmabsanchez]

On point analysis of Colin's inner struggle

[@mgbow-y5n]

Definitely worth the wait. IT was even better in the show than the book!

[@thenextseason]

❤️❤️

[@calistafalcontail]

Alot of people say its lame and I agree. Its rushed, very different, very predictable....just meh.

[@kristinross3469]

I love the carriage scene but there is one part of it that knocks me out their world when watching it. The part where Pen runs her fingers through Colin’s hair; the face Colin makes just makes me want to burst into laughter.

[@thenextseason]

I've been seeing similar comments but I loved that scene. It's like you wanted to touch someone's hair maybe for years and you finally get a chance to run your hand through it ❤️❤️

[@aseelbakheet5556]

HAHA yeah his should have been closing his eye of enjoyment It was really cringey

[@annainn2414]

Ohh no, it was wonderful! Like there's no oobstacles between them, finally, a look of joy and revealed love

[@magdalenagondzik7058]

YEEEEES!!! It's hilarious

[@Jazzmynnnn]

100% 😂

[@cmcc7206]

I have watched this scene five times since Thursday. My favorite details are when Colin wordlessly asks Pen for consent, her rough exclamation when she feels him touch her, and the small detail of the way he holds his hand, keeping his fingers away, as he lifts up the sleeve of her dress. I swear that made everything that had happened so realistic! My favorite scene!!

[@melissaisloud7404]

Best scene in romance ever. Hands down. I’ve watched it on loop for days. Colin literally says to Pen that he was trying to harden himself because he felt too much, and that’s why he was acting like a rake.

[@Z-LightfulMemories]

Yes! Francesca and John are just too darling! I absolutely love this exploration of their early courtship (and pre-courtship) as we didn't get that in the books (at least not in 'real' time--only in flashbacks). The actors are so cute together and I'm enjoying that story line as well as the Colin and Penelope storyline. :)

[@britthanybeadle2724]

I agree with everything you said in this critique. My favorite part in the carriage was the look on Colin's face that said, "Yeah, I am your man and you are my girl!" Colin the Geek, should have stayed a little more chaste though, his two older brothers were slutty enough (in a good way). As he transformed into "Hot Colin" it would have been more romantic if his sex life had been more low key and in tune with Pen. So happy for Pen because she got her man! However, I did like Lord Debling and hope they will give him a good wife and keep his character in the show. Can't wait for part two, very happy so far!

[@thenextseason]

I feel like Lord Debling still has a chance with Cressida, but we'll see. I'd like to see him more as well ❤️

[@RinnieButterfly]

​@@thenextseasonomgod I've been saying that for forever! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Lord Debling has*** to end up with Cressida 🤣 The chemistry would be intriguing to watch 🤣🤣🤣🤣🙌

[@meeunice]

It felt quite uncomfortable. As though we were watching something we shouldn't be. But I was so happy for them! And the question at the end! I screamed! 😭😂

[@vanessarussell7048]

Luke did a fantastic job acting in the scene, scratch that, this whole season so far. He comes across as so authentic and you can see what he’s feeling in his facial expressions at the end of episode 4

[@thenextseason]

His eyes did a lot of work!

[@JulessterPwns]

I did enjoy watching but I really like the angst displayed in the book before the carriage scene

[@thenextseason]

I would have loved to see that as well but I have a feeling we'll see that angst in Part 2 after Colin learns about Lady Whistledown

[@missivoccer]

The carrige kissing scene he confesses his feelings for Penelope, it reminds me of another movie, Pride and Prejudice 2005, Mr. Darcy says something similar and he uses almost the same tone of voice when he confesses his feelings for Elizabeth Bennet

[@thenextseason]

I recently watched that film and you're right 100% ❤️

[@MsYugiboy]

he was only himself when he was with penelope actually. he laughed and made her laugh in return!

[@thenextseason]

Yeap! That's what I think so as well

[@MMPutnam77]

I agree. Too much was crammed into this season. I wanted to see more of Colin and Penelope. They made Penelope look foolish...a lot. I would have loved to see her glow up happen before Colin came home (like the book). I would have loved to see that she had a bunch of suitors on the opening of the season. She would still be cold to him and after sharing why, his apology could have come in the form of helping her choose a husband out of the many. He would have to inquire and find out who was the best for her. I mean, she was only a wallflower due to her ugly outfits. She's been hearing conversations between people on the marriage mart and flirting and many hook-ups for her research for Whistledown articles for years, she shouldn't have been that unconfident. She's a business owner, rich, beautiful, smart and well-dressed. She not only wrote these mini-magazines but she navigated finding a printer, in the seedy part of town, did the math and negotiated getting them printed and distributed. I'm calling BS on being unconfident. She's a mastermind. Also, in an interview Nicola was told to tone down the kisses because Penelope was an "extra virginal" character. But so was Daphne and Kate. And Pen had talked to Marina about babies, etc. Knew enough about the act to comment that (in another season) that the lady's baby looked like the footman, indicating she had an idea where babies came from. Getting back to the plot, in the middle of it all, Colin could see that other men found her attractive in a different way and starts to see it too. She would have been somewhat over him but she asks him for a kiss (or several) because she wants to be good at it for her new husband and who better to practice on than "just a friend who doesn't think she counts and would never court?" He is more experienced so he agrees to tutor her and then realizes that he is madly in love with her and has been all along. He is tormented by watching her be courted and wooed by all of these men. And he starts messing with them one by one. She's angered by Chaos Colin and his meddling and leaves in the carriage. The carriage scene carries out just like it did. I hated seeing Pen be made a fool of and grasping at anyone that would pay attention to her. The balloon rescue was so poorly done that I am shocked that the pre-released pictures made it more exciting than it was. I mean Daphne almost got shot, Kate was in a coma and Penelope could have easily walked...slowly...to get out of the way of the balloon. And Colin only gave her TWO lessons. And by the end she was saying that SHE asked HIM to help her when HE offered TO HELP HER FIND SOMEONE ELSE! I want a redo of this season, it was super weak. Cut out the bazillion story lines and re-shoot it.

[@sorryyourenotawinner2506]

are you ok? wrong af

[@TL-mc6lz]

Hard disagree on a couple points, but mainly that she shouldn't have been so unconfident because no matter how much you watch or study others, it is an entirely different thing to act or fake it yourself. She'd also not only been ignored because of ugly outfits, she was ostracized because of seemingly being worthless. The toll of that kind of constant mistreatment does not magically wash away when you will it to. She really needed to be reminded by him, but really anybody, that she's worthy and capable and certainly beautiful. My two cents, though.

[@emtee3098]

Her lack of confidence is rooted in how her mother & sisters treat her and it’s reinforced by how she’s treated in society. Go back to season 1 in particular. Her sisters mocked her weight & her skin and her mother made it clear she was viewed as less desirable than her sisters. Then when she attends social events, no men sign her dance card and no suitors ever come to call on her. She even told Eloise that she feels invisible. The man she’s crushing on only sees her as a friend. Marina told her that her love for Colin is an unrequited fantasy & that he sees Penelope in the same light as his sister, not as a woman. On top of that, he almost married Marina and was still struggling to get over his heartbreak in the 2nd season. All these things (in addition to Cressida’s bullying) reinforce the feeling that she’s undesirable, going to be left in the shelf and will never experience love. No matter how many people you study, you can’t easily override how you truly feel about yourself deep down.

[@MMPutnam77]

@@sorryyourenotawinner2506 What are you talking about? Of course I am ok.

[@MMPutnam77]

​@@TL-mc6lz I get what you are saying. But she, in an era where it was difficult for even men to succeed in business, built a mini-empire as a woman. And that is monumental. She sparred with the Queen with words. Evaded detectives and so many more. That is a person who is smart enough to model others behavior and practice while she was away. That's a person who has learned how to solve complex problems. Which would have made her more confident than most women. It would have taken time but she could have practiced off-season. Often the wealthy would leave the city and travel to their country homes. And other wealthy people would visit other wealthy people and stay as their guests. She could have met a nice male friend who helped her if she had needed it. I would have loved to have seen that part of her glow up. Being in the bad outfits gave her a cover for Whistledown. If she was prominent and popular, Whistledown wouldn't have been able to skulk around and find out all of the juicy gossip. It wouldn't exist. It was a tool for her. She needed to seem worthless in order to be successful. She had claws when she needed them though. I love strong women who figure it out and overcome obstacles. I would have loved to have seen a strong Penelope.

[@eggy4152]

Ever since the 1st kiss between the 2 of them,colin has been looking at Penelope different, trust me on that 1, look at the cupcake scene, and how colin is eating the same cupcake as what Penelope bought,and how he ran after the rope,got loose by her sister, how he was the 1st to jump into action,to save Penelope getting hurt by the sleigh/basket, coming towards her,and how he was looking at her after that scene. Rewatch ep 3 of season 3 again,and then you will see what i saw. 👋💕🇦🇺

[@MindiB]

I completely agree! I was disappointed by what I too felt was a flat and rather scattered first episode. I was relieved when the character interactions began to spark and the focus sharpened in episode two. A very well-observed review in all respects!

[@thenextseason]

Thank you soo much!

[@phoenixfrommars5832]

i little detail that i am interested if they will comment on it. Colin has written about how Paris has the most beautiful Woman in the world. And Penelope has styled and dressed herself like the Ladys in Paris, with Madame Delacroix´s help.

[@thenextseason]

Yes, I noticed that too! That was lovely ❤️

[@Emomilie271]

Yes and it buffles me the amount of people who dont seem to understand the colin trying to act like he belongs and the sensible soul colin is usually

[@rhondabuswell9207]

Great analysis, I agree the carriage scene felt real.

[@thenextseason]

Thank you ❤️

[@denisadellinger4543]

I would have liked the fight scene and Colin's discovery of Lady Whistledown to be part of the carriage scene. He gets her out of the carriage and she falls as they run to her house to ask the moms permission.

[@thenextseason]

I agree but I also understand why they wanted him to learn later in Part 2 to make things more dramatic...

[@izzasm1075]

God, the wait was worth it, it was completely romantic, tender, sexy, authentic, first season couple, faithful to love, Polin, I'm super happy. I was worried that Polin's kisses would be forced, but they exceeded my expectations every time I see the scenes, they give me chills, God. I cry because it is glorious, tender, sexy without losing the essence of friendship between them who have loved each other since they were children, it is magnificent. I look forward to the other 4 chapters but I am happy that there will be more beautiful moments.

[@thenextseason]

The chemistry was there and it was incredible! ❤️

[@Dxngerxuslylala]

The lord Marques and Violet story fits just right because in queen charlotte Lady Bridgerton says that she’s open to falling in love again, and to make it spicier they made her (potential) love interest Lady Danbury brother who is a rake and LD wants better for Violet. Duhhh My fault i just didn’t agree with that part i was so lost when you said that.

[@thenextseason]

It's okay to have a disagreement ❤️ I'm not against Violet falling in love again. I just thought this season already had too many storylines going on. Her storyline could very well be in a future season.

[@duaaali9541]

I loved it too😭😭❤beautiful explained

[@thenextseason]

Thank you ❤️

[@diannepedler1559]

Yes I agree too many characters too many story plots and it all seemed a bit rushed.

[@saraholson5946]

I forget the specifics of the circumstances, but the actors reported not hearing them call cut. So the crew didn't understand why they weren't stopping.

[@julesc3089]

This was good! This is not the book! This is a television show with eight episodes.

[@thenextseason]

Yeap!

[@pw44012]

Please remember that s1 & 2 was not focused on Colin fully per say. In the books Colin is exactly this person: always charming with the ladies and a Rake. It seems different to us now because it wasn't focused on in the previous seasons

[@thenextseason]

That's also possible but he himself admitted in the carriage scene that he had been trying to be someone he's not. So, I do believe it was an act

[@bleucha]

I don't think he is a rake in the books, just someone who is charming and who everyone easily love. We don't see him that much flirting or having mistress. I don't understand why after making him look like an innocent boy in the first two seasons we saw him going to brothel, that was unnecessary. I love the adaptation but the other disappointing thing it's about his writings. In the books it's just a beautiful description of the country he's visiting not his se.ual expériences in other countries.

[@gabrielleduplessis7388]

I feel like if they took out a couple of scenes that were unnecessary, they could have added Penelope revealing she was Lady Whistledown to Colin and still keep the agonizing torture that Colin went through. But to be honest, this is exactly how I pictured the carriage scene from the book. It exceeded my expectations actually.

[@thenextseason]

Yeah, maybe the Mondrich storyline could have been cut

[@KiraFriede]

I knew that we will get Francesca and Benedict, but to me, the other stories were too much. Pens sisters were okay since Pen is a main character, so it's natural that we get a view on her homelife. But I feel like the Mondriges would have better fitted into the Benedict season and Cresceda is also a bit too much backstory considering what happens later with Pen.

[@thenextseason]

I AGREE!

[@P0IS0NPIXIE]

i have to disagree with you about violet the woman needs her garden watered its a must after queen charlotte

[@Wonderwoman79G]

😂🤣

[@ggill2652]

I preferred her other dresses to the carriage dress.

[@thenextseason]

I agree! She had nicer outfits in the previous scenes

[@KristinAlayna]

I don't know how you didn't see Luke and Nicola in this scene. They stopped acting halfway through the first take. That's why they ended up laughing from their improvised lines. The reason their relations seemed so real is because parts of them were. They literally have said in interviews that the authenticity of their connection on screen is due to the fact that they have been close friends in real life since they started working on the show 4-5 years ago.

[@bernardescalona2558]

Ok I now understand why Regé-Jean Page is not doing cameos in bridgerton cause I am distracted with Jonathan Bailey in the first episode thank God he is just in episode 1

[@adanilda1980]

Hey man, I actually felt really bad for Cresita. I think I would like to see all of those peers coming together. It would be nice to see Penelope Cristina and Eloise teaming up. So I didn’t know that the carriage scene Colin was already supposed to know about Penelope being whistled down. I’m wondering how they are going to reveal that and how Collin will respond. I hope Penelope gets what she truly deserves. All she wants to do is be happy. I think she would probably not focused too much on being lady whistle down once she is Mrs. Bridgerton

[@thenextseason]

I felt bad for Cressida as well :/ Her family was a bit cruel on her

[@annalocke5493]

I found it to be quite boring as they dragged the story out...the last 10 mins of episode 4 was the best part and now we have to wait for the rest to unfold ...lame

[@sorryyourenotawinner2506]

Nice bait sis

[@riceroll8648]

I feel the same about the hair touching in carriage with you. Bcuz i had the same experience with my man 😂 when we were flirting, not actual couple All i could see was his plumped gorgeous lips... as soon as we acknowledged that we had mutual feelings for each other, i touched and devoured his lips hahahaha😂😂 Penelope must've been fantasizing about touching his hair for almost a decade. Why wouldn't she capture the chance??? I FREKING WOULD SO FAST!!

[@kajoleagle]

As much as I liked the “ Give me Everything” as a song choice for the carriage science, I do think they could have had better song choices like: “ Lonely no More” by Rob Thomas or “Hysteria” by Muse ( I know, old school) Or even from Penelope’s side ( as she is the one finally getting affection from Colin after so long) “ Untouched” by the Veronicas

[@chanteusechannel7961]

I believe they added the other scenes for the build up on the next part

[@lealarsen2017]

i feel the same as you however i think Francesca is a little too dull i don´t get her she is very wierd. so the storyline didn´t really get me. and normally in other seasons it´s the diamond, or the attention of the diamond that create the drama we know so well but that didn´t happen. at least not yet. but i believe it will when Collin or maybe the world know who she is and i can´t wait for pens mother to finally se her for what she is. a cleaver beautiful and kind woman compared to all of her siblings. and i agree that there was to many storylines going on but i get why they had to get Cressida's story in because we all have been wondering about her and she is at her 3 year out so it´s now or never. i think she will marry Deplin but i wish more for her. she grew up without love and now will also live without love. but idk if she wants that maybe all she care about is to escape home, so we will have to wait and see. the carriage scene was perfect and i just read nicola is 37 years old how is that even possible? she looks like a 24-26 year old it was very streamy and very privat in some ways. but it´s a shape they didn´t have more screentime to really build up that change from friends to love it happened so suddenly after that kiss.

[@thenextseason]

I found Francesca refreshing actually. She was so different compared to her siblings and I found that novelty nice. And I agree with everything else you said ❤️

[@angelinashankle75]

Omg! Season 3 is sooooooo good. It gets better each time I watch it! If you didn't like it, read the book (or listen to the audio book), then re- watch....trust me!!!

[@patriciaalastre2546]

I agree with what you say, I just would remove the brothel scene because even with what you say it looks out of character

[@ΛηδαΑυγερινου-ι3χ]

Unpopular opinion: I liked the second season a lot more 😅

[@thenextseason]

So far, I feel the same way

[@Bree5three]

I’m sorry the carriage scene did not work for me. The passion seemed forced, like they knew they had to give this couple something steamy to do because it’s just the Bridgerton way, but for other plots with the same trope it would’ve been a slower progression to something that physical. I feel like considering that they have a” long time friends turned into lovers” storyline, him declaring his love shouldn’t have suddenly turned into, OK now let’s hook up in the back of this carriage and let me propose. It should’ve been left as a sweet moment where Penelope is dumbfounded by the revelation, and they get to talk about how long he’s been feeling this way versus how long she’s been feeling her way and end with a longing kiss. There needed to be more instances in the prior episodes of us seeing him suddenly look at her with new eyes and think of her as a vixen for this to have the payoff it was looking for. For me.

[@Weissklangi]

jup thought that too. It was too fast and too forced with the "make out"scene. Even the scenes where cut at a funny angle just jumping around, not slowing the scene out. Only the ending kiss and the rest were good.

[@sorryyourenotawinner2506]

This comment is forced, cry me a river hater

[@thenextseason]

I understand your point. After a certain point, it's about preferences ❤️ It looks like the people who loved it are in the majority though

[@estefaniaguedesvieira7717]

Não tinha o que fazer, é exatamente assim no livro e funciona. Pelos cortes nas cenas, parece que eles se pegaram muito mais, minha reclamação é só por isso. Queria que a pegação fosse mais longa 😂

[@magicxspace5406]

For me it made perfect sense that they just jumped right into it, can you imagine longing for someone for that long as Penelope, she must have been itching like crazy and no wonder Colin couldn’t keep his hands off her , he is so madly in love with her since that kiss I cannot believe nobody question him on that, he is speechless every time she walks by and acts like a tortured horny teenager. But I feel the chemistry would be even more believable if they use some you tongue while kissing, I noticed so many actors just kiss like this only with lips and no tongue and it always looks a bit off. I hope they will step it up in the second part

[@dhanujhailango2216]

About the whole Lord Debling fiasco, I hope he ends up with Cressida. We came to know more abut Cressida this season and I think she kinda deserves to be happy. And Cressida always wanted to be the one who is in control, so when Lord Debling travels for the next three years, she would happily get to be the lady of the Debling household.

[@johnandsheilaalderson]

I so wish they had not had Colin going to brothels. He, of all the elder Bridgerton men, should have been a virgin, a gentleman. There was no need for those scenes or portraying him that way. And the carriage scene could have been so much more romantic with just the proclamation of love and kissing. Going in for the kill immediately was so disappointing. We watch period pieces for the build up of love and romance, if you are going to portray sex, do it slowly, thoughtfully, gentle and romantic, not hard, fast and furious. So many great period romances that needed only one slow, romantic, much waited and yearned for kiss at the end to make the story a hit. Very disappointed in the writers.

[@dinatassi]

They didn't make sex in the carriage. He only put his fingers into her...passion is passion

[@maxpowerfull233]

The best of the best...that's all.

[@SiewPhengLek]

Live the carriage scene! ❤

[@lealarsen2017]

i do wonder if marina thought pen how babies are made because she didn´t know a thing in season 1. and now she know what will happen when he lifts her dress i kind of expected a little more like daphne.

[@thenextseason]

She probably did 😅

[@hellen4019]

She also reads a lot books of love 😅

[@magicxspace5406]

Her maid told her everything

[@tezzag818]

I loved this scene while it was romantic, but they wasted a wonderful romantic opportunity to actually talk with each other, by turning to sex.

[@thenextseason]

They'll talk later :)

[@IndyIsabelle]

The thumbnail!!! Omg

[@thenextseason]

❤️

[@aseelbakheet5556]

I hated that they made the love comes befor he know that she is lady wesildon. The argument and character exploration is part of the romance

[@GayleNario]

I skipped alot of scene, I mostly just watched Col and pen

[@CW-rx2js]

I love these two and they are the only capital I really like.. That's because Penelope is the only relatable female character for me...

[@rachelleolaridge9995]

Season 3 to short and missed on something! Waited to long and expected more.😢

[@estefaniaguedesvieira7717]

Os 4 últimos episódios dia 13?

[@teresitastidem2846]

😂😂😂😂At her AGE...what are you sixteen. You make it seem that "at her age" should be an after thought not taken seriously. Really seriously 😂...at her age! Thank goodness you're not their writer or producer. Now this is constructive criticism.

[@airgreek]

She is in her third year on the marriage mart. She is in her 20's on the show and 26 in the books.

[@thenextseason]

The show usually focuses on younger characters, that's why I said that. I'm not against anyone finding love at any age ❤️ I hope Violet does find someone. She deserves the world. She's one of my favorites on the show.

[@sillylily6301]

People who criticise the carriage scene and that it ain't the same in the book: what exactly IS exactly taken 1:1 from the books? It's difficult to have this story told as there's many other overlapping and the book is also far more graphic.... AND I wouldn't be surprised if they don't reveal Lady Whistledown until after season 4

[@deborahhobbins7131]

i have been disappointed by this season, they are ruining it, too many characters with boring storylines. i think because the main couple are known to us and white, they wanted to shoe horn in the divirsity quota to please everyone, even have someone in wheelchair and sign language, all well and good but can we get back to a good story? and that means the main couple who we have only seen a few times, i am re reading the book as it least it knows what its there for to tell a story fully not rush it to make room for everyone else thye may as well change the name of the show at this rate as the bridgetons are getting less and less screen time

[@StrawberryCakeStudiosYT]

Really? As a woman of color, I enjoyed the diversity. I loved the fact they included someone who is deaf. This is after all a fictional retelling of historical history. I do agree a bit, it felt like the Bridgertons are getting a bit less screen Time, probably to allow more of the story line of Penelope, etc.

[@Greenrivers14]

The carriage scene was a little awkward and the angle was really bad.

[@thenextseason]

I mean, how else they could shoot it in a little carriage?

[@mangos2888]

Gets to the point at 3:40

[@marv4737]

Es perfecta la temporada 3

[@joannecash7243]

No I love the Mondritches Hands Off.

[@madlibrarian4732]

I loved the giggles at the end 🥹🥹, it reminded me of when I kissed my boyfriend for the first time after being best friends for 2 years, and it was such a strange feeling but so good at the same time kk It brought a naturalness to the scene lol I loved it

[@maygirlisnosyagain]

My thoughts so far: Too much screen time lost on side characters. The Mondrichs? Unnecessary and boring. Married Anthony and Kate are like bunnies - already established in their season. Now be done with. Moving on 🙄 Francesca and Benedict with their parts made sense to establish more. Both their story arcs need time. The carriage part - the perfect mix between romantic and hot but still tasteful.

[@thenextseason]

I agree on everything except maybe Benedict. They give him a new person to have fun with each season. It's kinda getting boring :(

[@tiamaria2960]

In my opinion I think this scean could have been done a little bit better Penelope's been waiting her whole life for a beautiful romantic moment with a man she loves then he tells her what if I do have feelings for you I think he should have said I have feelings for you Penelope I have fallen deeply in love with you. the way colin said it just sounded so plain and then the part when the carriage stops in front of his house he said aren't you going to get out of the carriage don't you want to marry me I think he could have said I love you so much Penelope it would be an honor to spend my life with you will you marry me. I just felt it wasn't very romantic enough. In my opinion I think the scean could have been done much better. Penelope is a beautiful girl she deserved a more romantic proposal than this. I love the bridgerton series but this particular scene between Colin and Penelope I believe could have been done better. I really hope Penelope gets her happy ending she deserves it.

[@thenextseason]

I have a feeling this isn't the main confession of love scene. I think Colin will say more in Part 2

[@JennieHartley-j2l]

What??? What are you talking about?? He didn't find out yet. Stop it.

[@jenniferwood3643]

In all fairness the narrator did say “in the book” after she described the book carriage scene.

[@skoolgyrl97]

She did say “in the book” duh

[@thenextseason]

Yes, I was refering to the book :)

[@calistafalcontail]

This season is LAME. Rushed, not well fleshed out characters, goofy and cheesy (more than ususal)...its underwhelming.

[@nancyroper8431]

Don’t get rid of any characters I don’t know what you talking about

[@taylored_mad3]

Totally agree on everything❤🎉

[@thenextseason]

Thank you ❤️

[@bebenut123]

So in this show that is touted as being inclusive, it takes Colin that long to accept his feelings for Penelope because she is a bit dumpy?

[@thenextseason]

I don't think it's about her physical appearance. It was more about them being friends for years

[@bebenut123]

@@thenextseason It's difficult to understand why that should be a problem! But for what we saw so far the norm seems to be marrying à stronger within weeks of meeting them...

[@ingridpempeit1180]

….. a bit? 😂

[@stefania5575]

The carriage scene is so bad, i am lost for words. Who jumps like that during most intimate experience of their lives? It is so, so bad edited. But Colin eyes are beautiful.

[@champorado17]

After watching I don’t like this series personally 😭😭😭 I expected more cause I love the book so much that the writer ruined it 😢 Who directed this? I don’t feel Colin being genuine on his feelings… Not Colin’s fault, his acting was good but the way the director directed their scenes gahhhh… I also hoped Nicola speak more softly on their fights but perfect on other cases… And show Colin expressions when they kiss cause we don’t see how genuine their love is, looks one sided againnnn… I’m disappointed 😢 The storyline seems forced and they should have added more scenes of them together before their first kiss like really enjoying themselves being each others company which the book was very specific to show from friendship to lovers… Seems forced altogether even the storyline of other Bridgertons… I waited 2 years and that’s it? 😔

[@champorado17]

If I were the writer this should be season 4 Benedict first then them after they show how close they are after the fight and show cute back story of how they met, cause that was one of the best part of the book 😢 Replaced to only one line in this series 😭😭😭 I will never again eagerly wait for 2 years 😢

[@ingridpempeit1180]

…. Seemed so awkward and unbelievable. Netflix pushing political correctness more than ever this season🙄

[@helyce5303]

The three some scenes were very distasteful. And showed a lack of respect for himself

[@Wonderwoman79G]

All of his brothers and most of the men visited these places.

[@helyce5303]

@@Wonderwoman79G I'm just talking about the threesome part of it. Plus I'm the book he's not as wild coming back he's just focused on Penelope and understanding his feelings for her.

[@redheadredemption3]

So hot!!

[@sap7670]

That voice....go away

[@inmyelementblue7186]

Francesca is super boring

[@BellesView]

Lies. She has the best storyline.

[@SheilaMae-ff5ug]

𝘐 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘴𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘰❤

[@thenextseason]

❤️

[@misshuntress821]

I felt like I needed to look away, like I was interrupting something 🫣

[@starlingswallow]

I disagree a little 🤏🏼😅 For me, the shifting attention to other characters storylines built even _more_ tension, because I was wanting the director to focus more on Pen and Colin, but due to those shifts, it built up a wanting in me, the watcher, for the show to get _back_ to P & C each time and it was driving me a little crazy! That want caused there to be even MORE delight and satisfaction when episode 3 ended with exactly what we all wanted!! Eeeeeeek!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@starlingswallow]

I still LOVED your points, even if they differ from mine ❤ thanks for your breakdown! I LOVE this show!!!

[@thenextseason]

I respect your opinion ❤️ Thanks for your comment!