Bridgerton Season 3 Episode 2 Recap (aka yap session)

Hey y'all! Here is my recap (aka analysis, breakdown, intrusive thoughts, opinions, critique, review, yap session) discussing all things Bridgerton season 3 episode 2. We hit on just about every topic from whether it be color grading, character analysis, cinematography, score, performances, chemistry, costumes, makeup, production design and much more throughout this video and I had a blast talking about this episode just like I did watching it. It is jam-packed an instantly iconic. Hope you enjoy, leave any and all thoughts, comments, questions below!
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[@tirzah-marielewis3447]

Luke and Nicola are media machines! They are a show PR dream come true.

[@notevenfunny_]

Literally! They are the closest to Tony and Kerry level PR we’ve gotten from Bridgerton and I’m having so much fun with it😂😂😂

[@Tiababyy]

💯

[@ltdowney]

Hyacinth is so eager, it’s so funny. I think she’s supposed to contrast the siblings that are actually out and struggling this season, but it’s like she’s gonna be the next Daphne. It’s so funny.

[@GotLostProductions]

"Once they let me enter Society, it's over for you bitches." - Hyacinth Bridgerton

[@ojasachitre7017]

Her going under his arm to get to the study has to be one of the cutest little probably unintentional details that makes my heart flutter

[@miriammartinez4350]

I agree!

[@loriduckstad5570]

Loved the “it would kill me” with “you’d already be dead” part in the middle of their moment as it felt so Colin and Penelope to banter so easily there

[@rebeccaridgway1117]

Totally! It’s giving friends to lovers which contrasts with the other seasons!

[@CKeel88]

I felt like this little "joke" moment from Colin is him trying bring some levity to the situation. He is seeing Pen spiral in negativity so he is trying to bring some light and humor. His mother told him he is always trying to joke in difficult times, so this is his default when things get tense. Look at when the Bridgerton's were in scandal after Anthony's failed marriage to Edwina. He joked about Anthony still waiting at the altar and called them "bungled nuptials." This is Colin's default.

[@tanwirahmed3401]

I think the reason why Collin throws her at the wolves, so to speak, is because he has only ever seen her interact with male she's comfortable with. She converses with him fine so he assumes she will be fine. He still finds her adorable and thinks she just needs to stop caring so much. And then every incident where she is successful at talking to men, he gets uncomfortable and jealous.

[@funkycrawler619]

This is the theory that I fully prescribe too. He has NEVER seen Pen at a loss for words (even when she seems upset). He really meant it when he said she'll master the lessons fast because he knows she is confident, funny and smart (and I believe in the books the internal dialogue was he recognized that he was one of the few who she was herself with but I prefer the show's take of him being oblivious that the Pen he knows is only around him). So the look he gives when she attempts to flirt is the perfect mix of what is happening and I find this kind of adorable.

[@Kat_eyyyyy]

“I’m not the show runner *YET*” We are manifesting for you queen!!!

[@hazelalafif]

You are the first person ive seen talk about how good of a moment it is that Colin just straight up asked what everyone is whispering about! It is soooo juicy and good and I wish people appreciated it more

[@hazelalafif]

that scene is also such a good moment in terms of how Colin is definitely not embarrassed of pen! he gives zero shits and quite literally chases her down in front of everyone to make sure she is okay

[@martinavega9536]

​@@hazelalafif uggghh thiis the way people say he was ashamed of her which is why he never courted her like...are they not seeing how he is always the one to seek her out at balls? talk to her and laugh with her in public? And now literally chase after her with absolutely no care of what people would think? How is that "ashamed" ???

[@karouakiva1714]

Agreed. I've seen someone say, "Who does that?" I mean, if a lot of people are looking at you, whispering to each other, and even talking out loud, why wouldn't you try to find out what's happening. Much better than to just do nothing, like a sitting duck.

[@GotLostProductions]

It's Portia letting out a brief but HEAVY sigh right before she grudgingly realizes she HAS to be explicit about The Insertion that kills me every time.

[@sasssy120]

I literally laughed out loud when you confess you would’ve sniffed Colin’s jacket! So unhinged. So RELATABLE! Go off QUEEN!

[@piddly]

Yep! As least Sammy tells it to you straight. Or in this case, shows you her honest reactions.

[@NoranAzmy]

Not me watching a 1hr 20min detailed analysis of a 1hr episode and loving every second because you’re the only one I trust to have picked up on all the tiny details I’m obsessed with 😅 Thank you for your service

[@vlastasimpson9998]

Colin recounting their meet cute broke my heart… I so wished for a flashback scene of little Colin on a pony and a cute as a button baby Penelope. Would have been the sweetest 👼🐴👼👒

[@bdarlene22]

Yes I was hoping for an actual flashback scene. I wonder if they tried to film one but it just didn’t work out.

[@achohelelwhy]

​@bdarlene22 they might not have been able to pull it off, age wise. If only they filmed it in S1 and held on to the footage 🤞

[@noemiecansier8466]

I think it’s more so with the timeline of the show they would have to hire actual child actors, and throwing a child off a horse for a stunt is dodgy legally.

[@rosadeplata1752]

Can I add that in the kiss scene in the first pec they both open their eyes and look at each other before going in for more. But after the second kissing interlude he is looking at her like waiting for her to look up but she never does and just thanks him and leaves.

[@KforFreedom]

I like how he's not leaned back (just in case she wants to keep kissing)

[@OrlaDark]

I personally loved how at that lemonade flirt scene she kinda of shoots him down with her "You?", the guy was so offended with her reaction. It wasn't said, but it feels like a parallel with "You don't count as a woman, you're Pen". That was her version "Oh, you don't count, I can't flirt with you". Yes, she says about embarrassment but for a second, yeah, you don't count, Colin (of course you do but you will find out later).

[@miriammartinez4350]

I agree!

[@reanneisaway.405]

I actually liked the line they kept from the book where Colin says to pen “you’d already be dead” first off, it made me laugh lol But also, we’ve seen before in the show moments he uses humor in certain situations with pen, like one example being when he is having dinner at the featheringtons after he’s proposed to marina. Pen follows Colin out into the hallway meaning to talk to him about marina still being in love with someone else. They start the conversation with pen being serious, and Colin immediately clocking pen being upset about something, so he goes in with a joke “is there something on my face? Has it been there the whole time?” But he stops himself when he sees she’s still upset, even apologizing for not taking her seriously. I believe Colin always notices when she is upset, even if he doesn’t know why, so he’ll always try to make her laugh. With this, I feel like the moment in s3e2 is pretty in character for Colin. I mean, he obviously sees how upset she is and wants to try to make her happy in the moment, his first choice being a joke that doesn’t really go over well. He also has no idea she likes him(bless his heart)so he really can’t grasp where this ask has come from. He doesn’t see her ruin as clearly as she does, even if she does see it in a more dramatic light. Also the way violet describes him “always having a joke to lighten the mood” It just felt very sweet to me and definitely misplaced, but also very true to the characters.

[@KforFreedom]

Great explanation, that makes me like this book line (which was more appropriate in the book scenario)

[@karouakiva1714]

Agreed. 👏🏼👏🏼

[@melissaisloud7404]

Hyacinth is a baby Violet which makes 100 sense being she’s the only one who never met Edmund. Violet is her benchmark, and she’s just as astute to her siblings as Violet is to her kiddos. My headcanon- Varly knows Pen is LW. Varly knows Pen is a Portia 2.0, and she is supporting Pen with her silence. Rae has been a MVP of this season for the knowing eyes.

[@funkycrawler619]

I am going to laugh if at the reveal one of them is like "Well duh...servants know everything" cause that would truly be so iconic

[@brynbailey7132]

The brothel scenes...at first I HATED them, but now realizing that BOTH times he was thinking about Penelope....I think Im on board with including the scenes. The first time he DASHED away to his meeting with her....the second time, he was just immediately over it. Didn't even watch them do their thing. Both times thinking of Pen. ❤😊

[@KforFreedom]

Yeah, it's clear these are part of reshoots... there was so much subtle acting happening. My guess is they thought the needed to show not tell, for some viewers to notice

[@karouakiva1714]

​@@KforFreedom I think in this instance, and in this season really, there are people who would prefer the tell-not-show scenario. Go figure.

[@notevenfunny_]

Just writing this realisation I had here about S3E1 paralleling S1E1 that I had while watching this video. In S3E1 Penelope is busy talking with Lord Debling when Cressida comes in and steps on her new green dress, ruining it. She claims to have accidentally stepped on it and Lord Debling believes her. In S1E1, Penelope and Colin are talking when Cressida comes onto the scene. She spills her drink onto Pen’s new dress and tries to pass it off as an accident. Colin immediately sees through the lie and decides to instead escort Penelope to the dance floor instead of Cressida. This is just such a neat parallel to me. It shows why Penelope fell in love with Colin and not Lord Debling. Though I question whether it was an intentional parallel or not

[@elsiegonzalez5923]

Good catch! Though I’m going to go with your take because it’s uncannily similar just a different love interest. Love these catches on hints and parallels…it’s what makes this series good and keeps our interest!

[@piddly]

“They’re kissing just as friends … just as bestie boos.” 🤣 Perfection!

[@noel-bg3ei]

You’re so valid for that take on the journal scene. It should’ve been more impactful with showcasing the shift of how he’s feeling with penelope, especially when it’s such an intimate scene for the two of them and it’s the first time penelope complimented him on his writing, something he was always so insecure about in the books. I think generally, a lot of the directing and editing could’ve been better this season but I heard they cut a lot of things out which explains the reshoot scenes. I wonder if original scenes were drastically different than the ones we got now.

[@funkycrawler619]

I actually, upon rewatch, like the way the Journal Scene happened. It wasn't drawn out anger like in the books, but it was symbolic of how Colin's hands (i am so serious) are his love for Pen if you even think of just the fact how he writes letters to Pen with his hand. When she touched his hand like that (and also notice the handshake in episode 1 he used both hands to touch her one, his hands fidget when he is nervous/jealous. and obvi carriage), he had a look of feeling something while he she moreso was thinking of what can she say that isn't just sorry and she said the right thing. This is more evident when he is contemplating going to the ball to break off the proposal the moment he remembered first was this scene because this is where he started to truly recognize something. Also the journal itself's dialogue is underrated because it is basically him saying physical pleasure for the sake of it means nothing if there is no intimacy which he really only ever felt with Pen (also the fan theory that the journal is basically him fantasizing about Pen is so funny but I wouldnt be upset if its true).

[@bintoutoure5824]

​@@funkycrawler619 OMG I lovve that take ! Such a clever one

[@KforFreedom]

This has been my one major critique, the journal scene was just too short. Book Colin definitely starts feeling differently about her during this conversation. I would love to know if this scene was initially written with more.

[@alexandrostheodorou235]

You never fail with the looks

[@Reya_Sunshine]

Also regarding their kiss scene, they lock eyes after the initial kiss but Pen can't seem to meet his eye line before she says "thank you". *chef's kiss*

[@ichraumauf5532]

Girl, you need to interview the intimacy coordinator if you love the details so much. This kind of magic does not just happen. 🎉

[@msmith4149]

They walk a line with the spinster plot point from the book. Upon rewatches I noticed that only Penelope calls herself a spinster when she gives it to Colin in Ep 1. Other than that, other people say things like “no hope for success”, without explicitly saying spinster. Also, when she asks for the kiss favor, the line changes from the book to instead say “almost on the shelf” instead of “spinster”; which plays up the point that she’s losing hope, but not the age of a spinster.

[@Pr0fessorScience]

In ep 2 in the scene where everyone finds out Colin has been helping Pen try to find a husband, right before the woman says Pen is beyond hope of success, another woman calls Pen a spinster. I do wish they'd done what you said and had Pen be the only one to actually call herself a spinster, though. It's one thing for the ton to view her as beyond hope of success. It's something else entirely for the ton to view her as a spinster when they sped up the timeline so much and had the storyline happen during her 3rd year out - really took me out of the story for a second cause it's not remotely believable, even in the historically inaccurate regency society the show created, for the ton to label someone a spinster before they've even reached their 20s.

[@aprilnyssa]

Yes it’s definitely not an age thing but the way they perceived pen herself. It makes total sense because they had written that girl off as a spinster the moment she debuted. I think it translated well, with what we’ve seen on the show so far It’s like… their feelings towards her has been the same, so obviously the fact that she’s very young dosent matter because they didn’t see a future for her even in years to come..

[@notevenfunny_]

First of all, can I just say, you’re a stunner?! Huh???!!! A face card that never declines indeed! Secondly, I will tune in to any and all yap sessions you have, past, present and future. Especially a good Bridgerton yap sesh! I don’t really have anyone to talk to obsess over Polin season with me so it’s really nice to be able to listen to someone yap as much as me about this fun show.

[@saraangel6696]

I keep thinking that if they had given us one or two shots of colin staring at pen’s lips like on the third episode but BEFORE the first kiss, it would have been SO much better

[@fj1482]

Okay, here me out on the Colin brothel scenes. We know from lines from his mother and from previous seasons "he is sensitive". He is sensitive to the feelings of people around him. If Colin was in today's day and age, I would consider him an empath. This season he has put on armor and is trying to be what he thinks society dictates he should be and feel, hence the brothel scenes. From his diary we know he has partaken in several escapades of "revelry" but in those moments, he feels alone. Colin knows it is supposed to be intimate and he should feel things, as anyone should. The grabbing of her chin and kissing her is Colin actually being himself and searching for that connection that he knows should be there when doing such an act but it is in vain.

[@candacebernath9344]

I think my favorite part of the kissing scene is their foreheads touching at the end. That just melted my heart.

[@Almarilys]

Absolutely! He could have backed up a bit, the kiss was over. But no, he remains close to her and makes sure he has a contact with her - the forehead. I love that kind of details and it really aligns with Colin, how touch matters to him, especially during an intimate moment. He's looking for connection. And he probably felt something, as compared to what he experienced with any other woman before. He doesn't fully realise yet that he loves her, but he understands there IS something. Such a beautiful detail indeed. And maybe you know, still up and ready to go for another kiss if she had wanted to 😊

[@candacebernath9344]

@Almarilys I thought it was hilarious how long it took for both of them to get on the same page. The meeting under the tree in Ep 3 was one of my favorite parts. They did that scene brilliantly. He is desperately trying to get a sign from her that they can continue with their new "activities" but she shuts everything down. I felt so bad for Colin, but that scene was hilarious.

[@Almarilys]

@@candacebernath9344 Poor Colin when Pen says "it may be best if we keep our distance for now" he answers "yes" but the movement from his head is like "whaat noo" 😆 reflecting what he's feeling inside! He cannot function properly anymore. Brilliant acting from both of them 👏

[@annesolbe2872]

Colin has no sense of the boundaries he breaks with Pen. He unconsciously has become very entitled around her personal space. It’s when Debling starts to takeover that space, plus the kiss, that his possessive instinct is triggered and ramps up his emotions. I think the writers are aware of the two Colin’s that return from Europe, mainly because he is himself with Pen & his family. Steadfast, kind & loyal, along side the social Colin. That’s why the man about town is so jarring. It feels so out of character. Pen is home. Anthony & Simon both indulge that side to, but we never see their younger selves so we accept it. It also helps with the intimate scenes because we can then believe they know what they are doing. It all services the plot.

[@GotLostProductions]

"The looking glass does not lie..." NO IT DO NOT. The amount of times Pen looks into a mirror this season, COME ON. Mme. Delecroix's, her room (makeover, this instance, later when she's seriously pondering a future with Debling...) [breathing into a paper bag] They can't keep getting away with it!!!

[@annaf232]

Also per last video about ep1: For me bees incorporated in the wardrobe give hints as to whom is going to get 'stung' by love this season! Benedict has a bee on his waistcoat ep1 - hinting to him and lady Tilley Arnold. BUT ALSO violet has BEE EARRINGS when presenting Francesca to the queen ! obv hinting at her and lady danbury's brother. So it's not just a symbol of the Bridgerton's father's death (rip) but also of budding love!

[@funkycrawler619]

Omg that's so cool never realized that!

[@promisedjubileedaniels]

🤩

[@melissaisloud7404]

Colin at the brothel in the morning before meeting Pen is giving Ben Stiller taking care of himself before going out with Cameron Diaz in THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT MARY. Gotta clear the head before you ruin your date. 😂

[@julianarojas2900]

When he said he was late… but then proceeded to be early so Pen didn’t have to wait for him ❤ it shows that he was just trying to put on a show. I also think that Luke did an amazing job but the camera did not hold on him for long enough for us to easily get that he was jealous. I think it wasn’t the best choice but they might have done it to show how quick those moments of jealousy came and went for him. He would try to ignore it and make it go away. The camera starts to hold on his gaze more often after the kiss.

[@user-zg2md6gm5p]

I think they should have made a montage of her talking to other men around the room and have us see her getting more and more comfortable as she does it even like 2 to 3 more times or even her just talking to a group of them. It would have portrayed the getting so high and crashing a lot better

[@m.carmenlopezjimenez2649]

And they could have made Colin's jealousy clearer with that montage, like maybe all the shots of pen are from his point of view and then the camera goes to him and he is annoyed or sth

[@BellaDeeBloom]

@@m.carmenlopezjimenez2649yes, that would have hit really well.

[@danadaneb.5779]

I agree with you about the scene in the study…the scene was so much more significant in the book and it’s so much more relevant to their book storyline and connection. Thus far, the show hasn’t really done that well on showing their connection as fellow writers and writing as Colin’s “purpose” and how significant that is for him. Then again, book Colin learned about LW earlier and his internal shame about being jealous of her for succeeding in writing and his vulnerability and insecurity about his own and his need for purpose was the main source of courtship/marital conflict for them whereas the delayed discovery/reveal of LW in the show is the source of conflict. I’m curious how the show will incorporate his writing as his purpose back into their relationship post LW discovery in Part 2, because they are going to have to do that in order to give him that epiphany of purpose and shared connection, and not make the Part 1 references to his writing seem unnecessary.

[@reanneisaway.405]

The way I gasped when I rewatched the nurse pen scene seeing Colin Bridgerton’s fingers clasp Penelope’s hand! I totally missed it every other rewatch. They definitely could’ve played it more obviously, but being aware of it now, I’ll never unsee it. I gained a whole new appreciation for that scene tbh

[@orangemarissa50]

Yes, someone mentioned Pen's face when Colin said they would dance on Whistledown's grave. It's a small moment but still so good. I do hope Pen gets to play Pall Mall with the family. It's definitely a highlight from season 2 for me. Also loved you pointing out Colin lifting his arm so she tries to escape. It's so funny that most reactors I have watched thought the Pen would smell his jacket. It's a shame that Lady D and Pen didn't have a storyline in the first part. They could have had Lady D suggest to the Queen that maybe a "spinster" was worthy of her favor instead of someone new to society. Definitely feels like, "You would already be dead," as Colin's way to lighten up the situation with humor. Like he did in S1 when Pen was trying to tell him about Marina's love letters.

[@funkycrawler619]

So many things to say but I will be so devasted if there is no Ben/Eloise swing moment cause...it was always so vital to their characters and developed them in many ways. If we can have Hyacinth being an unhinged matchmaker then we can have the Swing be tradition to! Also, I LOVE Gregory and Hyacinth this season and I am so glad they are more present but I will ADORE the way they recollect how they met and die on the hill that it not being a flashback works way better.

[@RobbieandMommy]

I wish these yap sessions were like 6 hours long, i love listening! I dont have anybody irl that understands my Bridgerton obsession

[@kimparis782]

My jaw was on the floor during the brothel scene. Shocked but fine with it. In fact, I would have loved if in the other one he was kissing aggressively one of the girl and the other arrives with a quill saying "here it is my lord?". Collin would realise he was moaning Penelope's name and he can't keep her out of his head.

[@sk8swim690]

My lawd that would be DELIGHTFUL

[@Zaftique]

43:21 Love when Pen is basically like "bae, lemme beta your smutfic 😘"

[@promisedjubileedaniels]

You know I was thinkin' it! 😅

[@saianmalsetty2145]

i’m so glad you mentioned Miss Malhotra, because that actress actually had done multiple revered films in India

[@katherineejessup]

If they would have added 7-10 mins onto each episode and flushed out the scenes a bit more it would be PERFECT

[@marysmith8128]

I loved Polly's script with Pen because it showed some true strong acting drama chops. Thought Colin's reference to "you are Penelope Featherington after all..." because it references to the part in the book that explains how Colin has always seen Pen. Holding her up basically to a Lady or upper level female admiration. The kiss is almost as described in the book. Listen to how the breathing/panting shifts at the moment right after the first part (where they pause) from Pen's breath to Colin's 1.5 sort of breath gasp. So fine. Good acting by both of these people. They read the assignment.

[@bib4eto656]

Hahaha when I saw the brothel scene, I was all "Colin you dingus"

[@LauraLehamArt]

You missed 1 minut detail that was so big for me in that last scene where they kiss. I haven't heard anyone mention it. And I really thought you would have caught it because you are so detailed. After the first small kiss, just before they go in to kiss again. Colin takes a small gasp of a breath. Like he has taken aback by his feelings It got me good!!!!

[@candacebernath9344]

I remember Luke and Nicola saying that they wanted the first time they met to be a flashback. Mainly so they could see who would play their younger selves. I think that would have been a nice addition to their story. The jury is out on the hand cutting scene. Audiences needed more info to understand the importance of that scene. Julia Quinn explained the importance of that scene in the February cast interview. She seemed pleased with it, but the impact of it fell a bit flat for me. I agree there needed to be more focus on the hands in the shots.

[@beatyz2]

I also don't think there will be a funnier line in the second part of the season to upstage "you'd already be dead". 😂 I ❤ that line!!

[@rynnieshae]

you’re too funny I love your live reactions omg so me-coded at the end of the kiss tbh Also re: some of the dialogue before the kiss, I’ve never read the books so take this with a grain of salt, but I interpreted the “I could die tomorrow” “you’re not going to die tomorrow” “but I could and it would kill me” “you would already be dead” as like yeah a little bit of awkward injection of humor but more so I read it as Colin trying to ground Penelope back to a sense of reality since she’s absolutely catastrophizing her life in that moment

[@promisedjubileedaniels]

As a catastrophizer, I read it that way as well. We need those people in our lives.

[@cndcarolina]

The fact that prudence was complaining about her hair getting messed up and phillipa being on top with finch is just hilarious

[@leahshaw3299]

I think Colin was talking to Benedict when he said "I thought you promised Anthony that you would give society a try"

[@rocketsoccer1]

Im only 30 min in but i just have to say you are so freakin funny Sammy, you just have me constantly bursting out laughing with all your quips and facial expressions, truly iconic

[@danielsaun8621]

Loved your take on Eloise’s immaturity. There was a moment in the carriage with Colin & Eloise that I found really interesting. When she asked Colin how Pen was doing and he told her she was neither suffering nor despondent you could see Eloise looked surprised. Like she really expected her to be depressed. I think this showed how much she discounted Penelope. Even as her friend she didn’t recognize how intelligent and strong Penelope was. I really hope part 2 shows her recognizing this and they are able to mend their relationship. Especially since Colin ‘my wife’ Bridgerton will be in full effect. Also can wait until Portia eats crow with the engagement announcement 😊

[@Almarilys]

I agree with you. And that's why I enjoyed the scene between Eloise and Cressida. That was weird to side with Cressida but she was just so on point with the 3 arguments she gave her. Eloise's immaturity prevents her to be a good friend. Even with her new friend Cressida, because she immediately attacks her instead of reflecting on her own actions. I really appreciate how her character and her scenes are written. As for what we've seen of her in part 1 it was well written. I'm looking forward to see how she behaves with Penelope in part 2. I'm very curious to see how they will mend their relationship.

[@janetgorman3690]

I am totally with you in being so interested in the minute details of certain scenes, why certain choices were made etc...

[@gelsominagaldieri]

Never clicked faster but I don't have 1 hour and 20 minutes :( so I will listen to you in chunks. Love you!!!

[@jacquelinegross]

I completely agree with everything you said. Also I felt like the scene with him getting his hand hurt was rushed a little and I couldn’t put my finger on why I felt that way but the way you explained it I was yes this was what was missing.

[@paolaayala6407]

I was wondering if after your fantastic season 3 content we could get a Daphne and Simon analysis? They deserve your thorough critical eye and soooo much love!

[@flowerrr09]

i could listen to you yap about bridgerton all the time, loving this long video format 🤩

[@Artistely]

15:01 Absolutely, they put a lot of thought into all of this. I think this is leading to the feeling Colin has when he does it with Pen for the first time, the same thing with the kiss. The fact that he realizes that every experience he had before is absolute rubbish, in comparison 😂❤ romantic unhinged Colin, we love to see it. I think it was very interesting how he made some of that very clear in the words Pen reads from his journal, with other women abroad, something like the act brought some intimacy but at the same time he felt the weight of the long emotional distance, when he experience with someone he doesnt share a connection with... I need him to be vocal about that; he didn't know a single thing about a kiss haha

[@jes72585]

The way I whistle-laughed 🐥 at your reaction to the brothel scene and “momentarily going to the dark side”! Your commentary kills me every time.

[@kelliswan7588]

Your recaps give me life! Love all the details, and I agree with so many of your opinions & insights.

[@brianagreer246]

I also think that they could have done more at the end of the kiss seen to show him like confused or pained that he left, like showing how his entire world has changed in that moment. We know from reading the books but it's not obvious in that moment from watching. But its a gorgeous scene. THANK YOU for doing this I was dying laughing, was so glad you commented on things I was picking up on too, and I love seeing you swoon at the same moments as me 😂

[@ojasachitre7017]

Also Sammy! Thank you! You are literally my inner monologue! I get sooooo giddy listening to your analysis cause it’s literally what I am thinking!!!

[@arrrose]

You kill me! I love how transparent you were, yap session indeed. We live.

[@queenkeziahbeauty3673]

So luke said in an interview that the threesomes were meant to feel impersonal & kind of went with the theme of lady whistle down aka Penelope seeing right thru his “playboy” act. A threesome with two random women was meant to convey the emptiness of what he was pretending to be. To really drive home that spark he felt he & pen kiss for the first time

[@kellierenfro8130]

He also said that it was to help contrast how gentle he is with Pen. If you compare the shots of the ring hand on the leg in s3e2 and s3e4, you can see a notable difference.

[@alopex1228]

YAAAAAS 🎉💜 Edit: Love these yap sessions on the episodes! Also neeeeed to mention Bessie Carter’s “it flattens my haiiir”. Her delivery of the line SENT me 😂😂

[@promisedjubileedaniels]

So funny! She is so underrated!

[@msdanielsjd]

Sis! Whatever kind of bra she has need to win best supporting role! Cause wheeeeet!!! Also yes we are all UNHINGED and it’s lovely!!

[@Pr0fessorScience]

I think the brothel scenes were a good decision specifically because it feels gross. It gives the ick, exactly the way all his ridiculous flirting did in ep 1, cause it's not him. He always felt insecure about being viewed as the sensitive immature one of ABC. The foreign travels, faux charm, and sexual experiences are all his ways of trying to fit in and be the worldly cool guy he thinks he's supposed to be. For the first brothel scene, I think they chose a threesome and shot it more explicitly than in prior seasons to really emphasize how hard he's going on the cool guy schtick. Then he finally realizes he has sexual/romantic feelings for his literal bestie at basically the exact same time that she decides they can't hang out for a while cause it'll make the scandal worse, and he respectfully and miserably complies. He's simultaneously unable to speak to his bestie and watching the woman he's obsessed with connect with another guy. Then we get the build-up to the second brothel scene. Colin and Pen have barely talked for weeks, she and Debling are happily chatting away and it looks like they're genuinely into each other, and Colin (subconsciously or otherwise) has to face the very real possibility that not only will she be with someone else, but also they won't even be able to go back to the friendship as it used to be cause (let's face it) it was inappropriate and they only got away with it because they were both still viewed in a lot of ways as children by others. So he tries to literally repeat the first brothel scene as a cope, to just return to the worldly cool guy persona he built for himself as emotional protection. But he discovers there's no protection there anymore - it feels even lonelier and more distant than it used to, and he can't even get any physical pleasure out of it to distract himself. Everything we see of him from there, up until he follows Pen to the ball and interrupts her dance with Debling, is him grappling with how much he dislikes his life without her in it AND simultaneously not wanting to fully lose her as a friend or mess with her happiness if she truly wants Debling. Mama Bridgerton is once again the MVP cause she clocked exactly what he was doing and gave him the push he needed to follow through on telling Pen. She watched him try to tell Pen at the end of ep 3, AND she watched him back down and do the polite thing (and then brood at the edge of the ballroom) when Debling stepped in for his dance. The "living your life for others" and "armor" comments weren't just about the faux persona he was putting on, they were also about him keeping his feelings bottled up to avoid causing discomfort to the other people involved.

[@karouakiva1714]

Completely agree with everything you said. 👏🏼👏🏼

[@nurulsyuhairah4092]

It's amazing the amount of details you notice and talk about out loud. I am admiring the attention to detail 👌 Give us more please thank you.

[@beadsbylara]

You are so right about the color correction in this season. I clocked how dark it was too.

[@TheBeginnerStitcher]

I think Colin being with multi women is because it makes it less personal for him 🧐

[@funkycrawler619]

I think that's probably why he kissed them cause in his journal he mentioned he wanted to feel more "intimacy" and its clear he tried to feel it with them but couldn't (which also parallels how this was their first kiss episode and his world was blown). Also I saw a comment made out of humor that he needed multiple women to feel one Penelope lol and even then he didn't feel what he wanted to lmao

[@NoorAhmed-nk2jq]

Regarding the market scene, to me when Colin says he was able to be himself I thought he meant in his travels, like he didn't need to put on the same act he is putting on now that he's back in town, I guess I am just self inserting because I often feel more free to be myself when I'm abroad and away from those who know me, so I resonated with what he said. I do find it strange that Penelope never calls him out on his act, like she does as Whistledown, but never in person.

[@aliciablackman2981]

Maybe she doesn't say anything exactly because LW already did and he might get suspicious? At least, that's what I thought

[@funkycrawler619]

I always assumed she was trying to give him benefit of the doubt because after she wrote what she wrote is when she realized he genuienly does care for her and wasn't the typical ton a-hole so her not calling him out was her way of trying to make ammends (and also probably put her crush behind her).

[@NoorAhmed-nk2jq]

@aliciablackman2981 I guess it might be suspicious if she called him out exactly the same way as LW, but I was thinking maybe some teasing, like his family do a few times, remarking on his new persona .

[@KeyLimePie-ef3vr]

The only problem with this season definitely is the pacing and the cutting of several scenes. We have got al of Colin's emotions but they didn't focus more on it. The scenes are cut and they end before they even start. This is clearly on the editing team, not at all on the actors. The episodes are so much sorter than the previous seasons. They could have added or extended all those Polin scenes, especially with the several subplots. I do wonder why they did this, why they cut the scenes and make them so abrupt. Polin are my fav, and I am a lil disheartened that they cut their scenes short.

[@funkycrawler619]

This has been confirmed that the screentime for the main couple is the same accross all seasons lol i'm not saying subplots couldn't have been handled better but Polin got the most screen time and it was amazing.

[@KeyLimePie-ef3vr]

The season is certainly amazing but I just wished to see more of Luke. For instance, during the first kiss, we get only 1 frame of Colin. He's so amazing but subtle so I wanted the makers to focus on him for a few more seconds. It's okay everyone has their opinions, and all are valid.

[@MarcyStevonshy]

THANK you for such an in-depth analysis omg, there were a lot of facial expressions that I hadn’t noticed until now that truly add to the jealousy vibe, and god the EYEBROW SCRUNCH DURING THE KISS HOW DID I MISS THAT??? Too busy giggling twirling my hair kicking my feet I guess 😭 Thank you for your service I’m gonna rewatch that scene another 49 times now

[@phirah79]

Something I love for Colin and Pen with their friends to lovers relationship is that they will have so many shared memories of their youth. I can just imagine them sitting around at home once they're married, reminiscing about things that happened when they were teans. I am, personally, living my own friends to lovers fantasy with my wife. We met when I was 16, and she was 14. I love all the shared memories that we have from our decade of being friends and all the high school and friends group hijinks we got up to. It makes you feel like family already before you even begin building your family. It makes the other person feel like home to you.

[@AngeLexa11]

Found you before the start of the season and have been living for your analysis videos 😍You catch things i missed but am so glad you point out. And you look STUNNING in this video. Like, hello?

[@bdarlene22]

I loved all of this!!! I agree that they could have made some of the moments with Colin more clear. I wanted to see his facial expressions close up. And I wanted more jealous Colin. But overall it was a great episode and it gets even better with the dream sequence in the next episode. ❤❤❤

[@shellecia5943]

I absolutely love Lord Remington!!

[@jaziybabe]

I WOULD HAVE SNIFFED THE JACKET TOO 🤣🤣🤣 you are definitely not alone with that lol😅

[@sierracymes8795]

The detail you brought up in the scene where Colin cut his hand and Penelope wraps the scarf around it, I didn’t know that he was the one who curled his fingers to sort of hold her hand in his. That makes a lot of difference in how I view that scene. Love this analysis! So many interesting points.

[@dothebigthings]

I always love your takes and yes 💯 there were so many scenes that should have been visually communicated BETTER and more clearly what is happening. Correct, mere mortals will miss his inner workings. The acting was so good, but they didn't choose shots that highlighted those moments as well as they could have.

[@brooklynparkse]

So many thoughts! It’s so interesting to point out the grayness of the color grading because (1) you’re so right, but (2) I thought this was such a beautiful-looking season. When I go back to watch season 1, I was a bit like, “what is this, honey?” But maybe it came down to the evolution of the fashion and hair. As for the brothel scene, yes, Colin can be filled in a room full of women and still be like, “Well, wow, my life is crazy now and I like this but…kay, bye.” I also think they had that brief thigh grab shot just to be like, “Colin likes the body yadi yadi.” And, I suppose it’s a moment to contrast the market scene where he’s clearly more engaged and contrasts his touch-starved face in the carriage. You know this. I’m just repeating a point. The audio description lies. Luke made some mention that something, “Was not in the script.” AKA, I’m positive that Penelope folded his fingers, not the other way around. It’s going to be so funny to see Colin with the himbo husbands. The Featheringtons are my favorite. I hope it remains the Bridgerton/Featherington show. I agree. This show is freakin’ sugar. But everyone who works on it cares so much and adds depth to such a degree taht I can’t help but inject it straight into my veins. The first kiss faint. 😂 Love yah!

[@loriduckstad5570]

I cant believe she didn’t sniff his jacket either! I close my eyes and imagine that detail every time I watch that scene…lol

[@loriduckstad5570]

Totally agree that the wrapping of hand etc scene could have been so much better…I slow it down and then t already feels more effective…they missed a big opportunity in this scene

[@merelhaans256]

Yayy I loved this video thank you!!❤ and girl you look absolutely GORGEOUS

[@darla1204]

I think the the hand cut moment Is a scene that is such a turning point for these two in so many ways. Suddenly, the tables have turned and while Colin has previously been in the power position with the lessons, and Pen has been vulnerable. Now, Colin is the one exposed and vulnerable, and Pen has all the power. Honestly, Colin doesn't seem to like it. He lashes out and is upset. Understandably, Penelope shouldn't have read his journal and she knows she shouldn't. But it becomes not so much about the journal as the way Colin is suddenly exposed to Judgement. His true self, his real thoughts, are in someone else's hands. And I think we all know how terrifying that can be. When he cuts his hand, that vulnerability is made tangible. He is literally bleeding, he has an open wound. But it's Pen who tends him, cares for him, pieces him back together when he's hurt and lost. This scene brings their relationship to a new level, and is absolutely defining for them. It's such a great metaphor for all they have yet to do in their own life and with each other, but for the closeness and connection they already have.

[@miggi7]

I get so excited every time you post a new video :3 I’ve been binging your bridgerton videos all week and loving them all sm

[@am0108]

I love these!! I can’t wait for more!

[@Ana_Paula.Frasson]

I just want to say: there is a still of them with same clothes as the promenade/first lesson/dance in the day of her demise, released before p1 dropped, looking at each other and laughing and the only thing I think about when I watch this scene is that it had a continuation or another version and it was cut. And I wanna know what it was sooo bad. I miss DVD and the deleted bonus/blooper content they used to provide. I hope at some point, someone, anyone really, will come foward and tell why so many scenes were reshoots (and very visible ones different from s1 and s2) and what was the storyline before that, if certain plot points were shot and then cut out and if some of these scenes were longer and the editing chop it off. (Yes, I know it's not realistic, but a girl can dream, I'm curious, I can't let it go).

[@nicolem2877]

Watching your videos keeps exposing more gems. Pen doesn’t believe what ppl say. But the looking glass doesn’t lie. Another mirror reference.

[@piddly]

Oh yes, the lighting … are we going down a cave and mining? Even those workers get head lamps.😂 Completely agree! When I rewatched episodes on a personal device, you can change the lighting and actually see the subtleties better. Also, I love your comments on how Pen is so honest and how Colin asks thoughtful questions as to why specifically she thinks that way, etc. He’s literally seen all the colorful birds (London ladies) ruffle their “feathers” for his attention while Pen doesn’t need to say feathers since it is only defining part of her … the family name. That girl knows how to be honest and it piques his interest even more! Get it!

[@iamrachelrach]

"Are we going down a cave and mining" I'm hollering 🤣🤣 ⛏️

[@Shelindreaire]

I caught every beat you did and I admit I wanted some of them to lengthen. But I am hopeful for part two.

[@mongskie8553]

Yesssss! That chin grab had me replaying that 'scene' too! hahahah!

[@martinavega9536]

Ok long comment here. I absolutely love this season and every episode for different reasons BUT this episode in particular the directing is...strange. Just like you said, if it hadn't been for the audio description I would have never known that it was Colin who curled up his fingers to hold hers, like the camera work there did nothing to help that moment which WAS SO IMPORTANT because it's the first moment in which he actually feels some type of way for her and recognizes it. Just seconds before while he is picking up the shattered glass (also an option because why in the hell would you pick up not broken but SHATTERED glass) the shot is from under the table, if the hand holding shot had been from there it would've helped more to see him curl his fingers. Then we have the first kiss and yes it's perfection in every right but it also could've been more hightened with his reaction, thanks to Luke for his acting because it helped there. But at the same time we have shots like the one at the party when the guests are whispering or even during the kiss focusing in his expressions. So I don't understand how you can have such good directing moments in the same episode as you have poor directing moments as well. Also yes, what was the point of having dynamite and jealous as covers when they are so poorly used, especially dynamite. With jealous, after rewatching the scene I can understand why the song is there, Colin was watching Penelope enjoy her time and conversation with a Lord while they were having a very polinesque interaction, gossiping. So in his mind that should be and has been him but now there is a possibility for not to be him anymore. It was a great scene and great subtext but jealous went unnoticed so that's sad. Anyway once again you came up with an amazing video, I truly enjoy watching you do the recaps it's like catching up with a friend and talking about our favorite show😂 much love to you❤

[@Almarilys]

Luke Newton's acting for Colin is full of nuance but in such a subtle way. Don't get me wrong, this is absolutely not a criticism at all ! It makes me sad that so many people seem to completely miss all the facial expressions and everything! Stop rushing, and take a moment to truly look, and see, and acknowledge what's going on in the scenes 😔 I agree with you, the way they shot some scenes really don't help or make the most of what is going on in the scene ! The cut with the letter opener is a blatant example indeed. The fact that Colin is the one folding his fingers on Penelope's hand, really, I have watched and rewatched the scene and the end result with the shot that we have does not make it obvious in any way! If you don't know it's him folding his fingers, you'll think it's Penelope doing it. This is a real miss from the director/ directing team. I haven't watched your full video yet, so I dont know what you say about it, but I have a similar opinion with the first kiss scene, the moment after, when Colin processes the shift within him, the camera work could have been so much better.

[@HM-lb9ol]

We need to get you an interview with them. I would actually pay money to see it truly.

[@CKeel88]

I may be the only Colin fan who actually really enjoys the brothel scenes in the show. I think this first scene in particular...while abrupt and giving an ick...really tell you so much about Colin's mental state. Colin is STRUGGLING and YEARNING for an emotional connection...which is why I feel he has a threesome...more attention, trying to establish that connection..and he is actually pretty kind and sweet to the women...and it seems as if he only sees these two women. He isn't out paying and sleeping with every woman in the brothel. Thus, showing him trying to establish some sort of connection, but not knowing how to do so. But the major thing I noticed is Colin's hands in the brothel scene, versus his hands with Pen. In the brothel, he is aggressively grabbing one woman's leg and making a fist into a pillow with the other hand....then he uses his hand to sort of aggressively kiss one woman...but with Pen, every hand touch is gentle and tender. When he caresses her face before and during their first kiss, it just shows how much he cares and has that connection to her. And I instantly clocked how he closed his hand around Pen's when she was tending to his wound....these gentle touches show that even if Colin isn't mentally aware of how he feels, his body and soul feels this emotional connection to her. Which is why I think Colin keeps looking at his injured hand, clenching that hand and even rubbing the scar on that hand throughout the rest of the episodes when he is in deep thought....through touch he was able to feel that spark of emotion...one he has been YEARNING for and is now realizing is happening with his best friend.

[@meowngi77]

I think the queen and looking for the dimond plot is a base for her beef with Lady Whistledown and how queen wants to get an upper hand on LW

[@BellaDeeBloom]

The part where he says “say what you would *IF* I were a suitor without worrying about how I might receive it” mmmmkay, Colin. Denial is a river in Egypt.

[@taylorbrookemays6615]

girl side note- you look GORG in this video! anddd of course I ate this whole analysis up

[@Blessed.magcaba]

🥺🥺the fact book Collin didn't remember how he met pen but tv Collin does?? It is my favorite thing . Love how intentional they were when writing Collin for tv❤❤ To me tv Collin has always had feelings for pen it's just he didn't notice his feelings or Penelope's feelings for him ,while book Collin knew Penelope had feelings for him but he just low key undermined it and said it's infatuation. I don't care what people say but TV COLLIN IS THE BEST

[@yulimoonshine]

Surely not being blessed with this episode 2 yap sess so fast! Can't wait for your next eppy :P

You made me think ..and there was more subtle chacter arc for Colin then I thought