The TRUE Reason The Mondrichs Got So Much Screen Time in Bridgerton 3A [CC]

[@ellenmogensen5698]

For me, the Mondrichs serve the purpose of giving the correct opinions of normal people. They praise Colin for his efforts in helping Penelope to find a husband. They name him as being gallant and a good friend. They do not share the sick, twisted view of society.

[@ChroniclesofNoria]

Yes!!! My hope is that they stay that way. Cuz as they say, power does corrupt, but I need the Mondrichs incorruptible for a bit longer.

[@islandelafleur7727]

A lot of people don’t like their screen time they have. This is selfish of them to think that way. In season one they never have a problem with them. Now they become rich they don’t deserve screen time? How you for real? Haters are even jealous of people in TV. It’s crazy to me

[@reeserichards9283]

I’m so glad you spoke about Anthony and Kate having to shoulder the burden of keeping their respective families together after the deaths of their fathers. I was LITERALLY saying this the other day about how both their mothers kind of checked out, like if their children weren’t grieving too.

[@earlonaweary9155]

True. I give more gave to Violet than Mary, though. She had a rough birth not long after on top of it all, but she came back. It seems Mary stayed gone 🫤

[@ChroniclesofNoria]

Right???? Like when I was watching the season, that shot of Anthony looking absolutely devastated and Violet screaming at him to go to his siblings whilst she held her husband and HIS father and was grieving him, and I just kept screaming at the TV "What about Anthony though? What about Anthony though??????"

[@ChroniclesofNoria]

Yeah. In Mary's defence though, she was also dealing with that grief, in another country, without any support or friends or even acquaintances. Like it doesn't excuse why Kate had to step in and basically parent her sister and her mother, but in her defence, she too was dealing with more than just the grief of losing her husband.

[@reeserichards9283]

@@ChroniclesofNoria Agreed. It’s a tough situation to navigate and then criticize them on since they lost their husbands. Maybe it’s because I’m thinking of them in comparison to Portia Featherington. Because she would have pulled it together for her girls. BUT… did she love her husband like Violet and Mary did? Probably not. lol. So it’s easy for Portia to carry on relatively unburdened by grief as opposed to the other two I guess.

[@ChroniclesofNoria]

@@reeserichards9283 I think even with her grief, even if she had lost her husband, Portia WOULD have pulled herself together for her daughters because she recognizes on a primal level that she’s the only one they have and that the world would be too cruel to them is she doesn’t put aside her grief at the moment and help her girls instead

[@aniko7125]

For me, I think the Mondrich family’s journey is supposed to be about impostor syndrome and finding your purpose/place in society. Which is something that Polin is going through. Also the Mondrich family’s situation is similar to the Featherington’s. Lady Kent died without a direct heir, as did Lord Featherington. The Mondrich’s son gains the title, Portia Featherington is trying to get their daughters to secure and retain their title through their future (male) child…

[@ChroniclesofNoria]

Yes and yes!!! They really are a central part to the collective story being told. What are your thoughts though on how their story arc was handled this season? Did you think it was resolved, now that the second half has been released?

[@aniko7125]

@@ChroniclesofNoria Now that I’ve seen the second part of the season there is a lot to explore. In regard to the Mondrichs, the show has now placed them in a “to be continued “ state. By the end of this season we have Polin in a similar position as the Mondrichs. Both of the couples are untitled raising titled children. ( the only difference is that the Mondrichs come from a working class background while Polin were born into the class of the landed gentry. Also, I think next season we will see the Mondrichs buy the bar back. They had sold it bc the queen wouldn’t look too kindly on one of her gentry working, but look at what happened at the end of the season: the queen herself gave Penelope permission to continue her work as Whistledown and did so publicly . Colin has also become a writer which is also work. I think this will create a way for the Mondrichs to continue working and make their own way so to speak.

[@Cheezwizzie]

I understand the Mondrich storyline but I didn't like the way it was handled. I understand the imposter syndrome but the fact that they worked their asses off and made the sacrifice and Mr. Mondrich even took a hit to his pride, all for the hope of starting a prosperous business. And to throw it all away for proprietary sake. The show has been making certain characters push against the standards of society since Season 1. I don't see why they didn't find a workaround. He could have hired a manager, he could have given the business to a trusted person who needed a leg up in the world. Instead he discarded it.

[@ericah.3906]

"One man's sideburns is this woman's personal hell".. absolutely destroyed me 😂. Why'd she phrase it like that??!?

[@CheshirePhrog]

You wrote the BEST five paragraph essays in school didn't you? They are an underrated art

[@ChroniclesofNoria]

Hahahahahaha. I did actually. Writing those essays were fun and I had a teacher who enjoyed reading them, and debating with us on their merits and demerits. Thank you for such an amazing comment.

[@CheshirePhrog]

@@ChroniclesofNoria thank you for writing such interesting essays about Bridgerton

[@anitaderouen]

Not only would Penelope’s work status be looked down upon by the ton, she, like Mondrich, works in a standpoint that observes the ton and can gather information/observations. If both continue to work in their respective careers in light of their changed relationships/positions to the members of the ton, they upset the “balance” that makes their positions possible in the first place. Mondrich cannot drink with the ton AND sell them drinks at the same time. Penelope cannot take an elevated position in society AND continue to profit from observational gossip once her secret is known. Who, after all, would EVER trust her to be in their company? I don’t know if this makes a whole lot of sense! 😂 Can’t wait to see what develops in the show!

[@TheNinjapancake14]

This is exactly what I think the show is trying to tell us, but it still feels out of place to me, and I still don’t understand why. It sounds like the writers made this up just to create conflict. I thought everyone liked Mondrich (Ignoring the disparaging comment we heard in the last episode of season three part one) why would they want him to quit doing what he loves?

[@Victoria-_]

Exactly

[@ChroniclesofNoria]

It totally makes a lot of sense! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Now I'm really curious about your thoughts now with the airing of the second half of season 3.

[@ChroniclesofNoria]

They do like Will Mondrich. As the man who used to sell their drinks. And now as a member of the ton, and father to a Lord. What they don't like is for him to be both the one selling the drinks and also hunting with them and being a part of their elite world. It's a class society and what Will is doing goes against what they want as a class.

[@jenm1]

I think pen will need to hire people to spy for her

[@booksgurrsandpurrs]

Yeah, I was looking forward to friends to lovers, but felt part I fell short. The opening scene should have been Colin & Pen meeting as kids and threaded those moments throughout to show their long term bond.

[@ChroniclesofNoria]

Right???? Gods. That would have been so much better. WE WERE ROBBED!!!!! 😭😭😭

[@beealie2797]

I didn't mind the Mondrich's storyline this season because it did give a reminder of social class shifts and "NEW" requirements/judgements on joining the Ton. I did not care for Benedict's story line though. I don't think THAT was as necessary this season. I haven't seen the new episodes yet but I agree, that I hope that is more yearning on Colin's part and more growth in that. It did feel rushed.

[@ChroniclesofNoria]

Unfortunately, it looks like they went hard in the rushed department in 3B 😔😔

[@jaziybabe]

Thank you for this! I keep hearing people hate on this story line, mostly saying it was boring and a waste of screen time but I didn’t mind it. Glad for the analysis 😊

[@ChroniclesofNoria]

My pleasure 😄

[@TheTexasgirl1996]

I agree with what you said! I just wish they didn’t rush their storyline so much!

[@ChroniclesofNoria]

Oh def. It would have been better if they had spread their romance throughout the season. Let it truly build and breathe. But alas 😔

[@missyvondeire]

Yes!!! I'm so excited that you pointed out the parentification!! I honestly think you are one of the few who have! As a person who has lived through it myself, I'm so happy that it was called out.

[@ChroniclesofNoria]

Thank you. Sending you all the hugs though, of what you experienced. It's incredible that you made it. That you came this far. I hope you're as proud of you as I am of you. Thanks for commenting.

[@Yupthatsme_7D]

I’m so glad the algorithm brought me to you

[@ChroniclesofNoria]

Thank you ☺. I'm so glad the algorithm brought you too.

[@karingriffin8727]

LOL..."The Boy is Mine." 😆

[@ChroniclesofNoria]

I swear if someone decides to make a spoof of the show, they need to bring it in. Edwina would kill it as Monica 🤭🤭

[@deannaporter1588]

​@@ChroniclesofNoria You have a really good singing voice 😊

[@ChroniclesofNoria]

Thank you ☺️☺️

[@deannaporter1588]

@@ChroniclesofNoria You welcome

[@MUSIC3190]

Thank you for going over each season like you did and truly understanding it. I feel as though some people only care about the surface of things and don’t really dig deep into the characters but instead call a character toxic, etc., thank you for this! You have a new subscriber.

[@ChroniclesofNoria]

Thank you so much, and welcome to the family ☺️☺️🤗

[@velvethunder]

i am so glad i discovered your channel, through your portia video. your bridgerton vids elevate the tv show and put some more nuanced and well thought out perspectives in my viewing experience. thank you!

[@ChroniclesofNoria]

Yay!! Glad I've been able to enhance your Bridgerton experience. Thank you so much for enjoying my video and for the kind comment.

[@dennagrey8055]

"15 whole ass children" lmaoo i hope theyre whole children 😂😂

[@ChroniclesofNoria]

I just spat out my drink. Omg!!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@guava7102]

you made me fall in love with the series all over again! thank you for this 💕💕💕

[@ChroniclesofNoria]

Yay!! This is why I make these videos. Glad I helped and glad you enjoyed the video. I'm not sure how you felt about 3B, but here is hoping we get a much stronger season 4 😭😭

[@guava7102]

@@ChroniclesofNoria i’m heartbroken at the wasted potential of S3! they need people like you in the writers room or the focus groups for the next season. I just watched your most recent video on part 2 and i couldn’t agree more with every point you made.

[@ChroniclesofNoria]

Thank you 😭😭. It would be an absolute honour to be in their writing room to give input and all. I really do hope that they’re keeping their eyes and ears open to what the fans are saying because I really need them to do better and I need us to get a win next season! 😭😭

[@archbishopabiabi]

GIRLL wow wow wow your interpretation of this is masterclass, I just found this after finishing the second half. Hit this right on the nail, I am now subscribed and so excited to watch all your videos. Thank you NORIA!

[@ChroniclesofNoria]

Yay!! Thank you so much 😀😆. So glad you're enjoying the rest of my content. Settle in and let's have a blast together!

[@archbishopabiabi]

@@ChroniclesofNoria yess i’m eating good thank you ma’am 🙇🙇🙇🙇

[@reading1713]

Fantastic video! Your analysis truly contextualised the Mondrichs storyline and added another layer to my viewing experience. I also suspect that the Mondrich's will end up playing a role in one of the bridgerton's kids stories in the future.

[@rosianipiedade7989]

You’ve earned yourself a new subscriber today. Very interesting video, and you are also very entertaining 😁

[@ChroniclesofNoria]

Thank you very much ☺️☺️

[@itsnunupie]

Love this video. You are 1000 % correct about the underlying themes the show discusses, which I must say I enjoy just as much as the romance

[@ChroniclesofNoria]

Thank you so much 😆😆

[@marielmachar]

Brilliant thesis! Can't wait to see how it plays out ^.^

[@ChroniclesofNoria]

Thank you 😀

[@rosabelrr9595]

Your video brought me so much joy I’m literally crying. I love your videos 💕

[@ChroniclesofNoria]

This is the kindest thing. OMG!! Thank you for such a lovely comment. I'm so happy my videos bring you joy ☺☺☺

[@viktorijasarac1171]

This was very insightful and very well priperd and it's deserving of praise for your efforts. I watch your videos for some time and I really liked how you are articulate your points.❤ You got new subscriber

[@ChroniclesofNoria]

Thank you so much, and welcome to the channel.

[@blairbabylon8504]

Thank you so much for this! Love your videos, and thank you for one last video just hours before S3P2 drops! Made my night! 😘

[@ChroniclesofNoria]

You're so welcome 😀. Glad I made your night ☺

[@crosskitelines]

Another banger! I love your videos!

[@ChroniclesofNoria]

Thank you ☺☺

[@ItsmeA717]

I thoroughly enjoyed your analysis 💕✨

[@poormanslizzybennet]

i LOVE LOVE LOVE these videos. such a refreshing new topic every time! lovely

[@ChroniclesofNoria]

Thank you ☺

[@Cheezwizzie]

That mans sideburns are my undoing. Lol

[@ChroniclesofNoria]

🤣🤣🤣. Fair. I personally hate HATE them 😭😭😭😭

[@amy_harboredinpages]

I have just finished the binge of ALL things Bridgerton! 🤣🤣🤣 My poor friend had a great laugh as I gave my best Sebastian from The Little Mermaid impersonation... "kiss the girl...." For God sakes, man, just kiss the girl!!!!" I'm very excitable during the dramatic moments! I'm thinking these wo families are going to be very close in future, as the youngest of the Bridgertons grow up together.

[@imscanon]

Very interesting and insightful comparison I hadn't considered. I do see the parallel now. Now that we have seen the rest of S3 and know he had to give up his bar yet Pen didn't have to give up her writing, I wonder if they'll later find a way for him to own a bar again - esp if he's not the bartender, just the owner. I would like to see that progression in the views of the ton. All that said, I do think they spent too much time with the Mondrich's that took away from essential work on Polin's story and all the subplots happening made Polin's story, which should have been the primary focus of the season, shoehorned in here and there and rushed to the point of disordered chaos and lack of emotional depth it deserved. Interestingly all while Benedict appeared to be in bed for weeks while it was all happening. lol Time stood still for him at least. I adore the Mondriches, but I do think their story could have been told with less time to allow the needed time for Polin's story.

[@KitOfTheWeirdWoods]

I just love the Mondrichs. I knew Will Mondrich was based on the real Bill Richmond, but I only recently realised that Rich-mond and Mond-rich are basically the same name with the two halves swapped! Felt like a real idiot for missing that for so long! But I do love the Mondrichs, nice to see some more down to earth, working class people in the show. I hope they don't lose themselves with their elevation.

[@ChroniclesofNoria]

OMG!!! It only just clicked for me NOW that you said it!! I didn't even notice/realize all this while. OMG!!!!

[@constancep7632]

Super interesting insight and well laid out! I like you (also, how do you get your skin to glow like that??), you've got a new subscriber!

[@ChroniclesofNoria]

Thank you and welcome ☺. Such a good compliment. I used to have really bad skin. Got an allergic reaction from an infected brush that leads to my skin going dry and flaky if I don't moisturised properly. So that's what I do. I moisturize a lot. Vitamin C serum, with hyaluronic acid serum, then my day moisturiser and sunscreen in the mornings. My evening routine is a bit more complicated as I have to rotate different set of products every other day. Like I said, I have incredibly sensitive skin. If you want me to share my evening routine with you though, I would. You can just respond to this comment asking for it. Thanks once again for your compliment 😭

[@constancep7632]

I have sensitive but oily, acne-prone skin (adult acne sucks!) so your routine probably wouldn't work for me, but I really wanted to compliment your glow! Thank you for your response, you're super sweet.

[@ChroniclesofNoria]

@@constancep7632 awwwww. Thank you so much 😭😭😭.

[@amy_harboredinpages]

Pausing... to return and watch this after I binge season 3 next week!

[@ChroniclesofNoria]

Yay. Can't wait!!! 👀👀

[@finnjones9979]

I liked the Mondrichs but give them something more to do than just adjusting to their new lifestyle

[@ChroniclesofNoria]

I really hope the writers do better with them in season 4 because I'm so frustrated with how underutilised they were this season!!

[@missyvondeire]

You have earned my subscription!

[@ChroniclesofNoria]

Yay!!!!

[@BubblyBrainiac]

I find your point to be interesting, but when I saw your video title, that's not what I thought it would be about. I thought it would be about how the Mondrichs are at risk of tokenism within Bridgerton and how their storyline was so central to this season to make up for the whiteness of this season's leads. I remember when season one dropped, there immediately being concern about how Bridgerton introduced Colin's and Eloise's love interests, and how they were white. Due to this, people were concerned with the diversity of casting Colin and Eloise's seasons. Due to this, we knew that at least 25% of the leading stories would white (this was pre-Queen Charlotte). The Mondrichs are the only couple, excluding Lady Danbury's marriage, that is not-white in any capacity. Due to this, I think that Bridgerton showrunners and writers may push and pull the Mondrichs story line, based on the diversity the leads. I am also afraid that showrunners may try to cut back on diversity if they hear complaints about the Mondrichs screentime. I think the showrunners may view this as complaint about having a non-white couple instead of a complaint on writing decisions (we deserved more Polin screen time). I hope I am wrong. But this is where my mind went.

[@ChroniclesofNoria]

That is a very valid concern. And unfortunately, seeing how things played out for the Mondrichs at the end of the season, I fear you might be right. ^sigh^. A part of me still hopes though that they do right by them with the next season. Cuz heavens knows we need them to!

[@alishag1662]

I literally said this every time they came on screen and am truly glad someone else saw it too. It seemed very forced and as though the writers struggled to know what to do with their characters after accepting their son inheritance.

[@Good-ol-Jaz]

For me, I more blame elements like Lord Debling and Lady Danbury's brother that distract from the story and it's themes rather than inhance it. It makes the season feel messier than it actually needs to be. The Mondrichs are important due to the fresh POV they bring to the Ton due to their humble backgrounds, the themes of them trying to balance both being themselves and/or fitting in (complementing Pen's arc of wanting love but fearing the sacrifices of indepencene and influence), as well as Will Mondrich being good friends of the Bridgertons. Frankly, I think Lord Debling should have been axed and replaced with Colin instead. Have Pen continue to get Rizz Lessons TM from Colin, have that be the slow incitment of interest. Cressida tries and fails to pursue Colin (the most eligible bachlor of the season), complicating the Cressida vs Eloise vs Penelope dynamic and the storyline of Eloise feeling completely trapped by the complicated social web she's found herself in. Have Lady Danbury and Penelope bond like in the books. That way, this entire season proves Cowper's toxic view of sisterhood and changes in Lady Whistledown - because Pen would be receiving help and guidance from many women around her this entire season. Finally, hyping her up! Then, have Lady Danbury's brother show up in the later half of the season, setting up for Season 4. Notice how everything feeds into one another but nothing has DRASTICALLY changed with the half-baked suggestions I've made?

[@Megan9689]

Totally unrelated, the E.T. shirt is crazy!

[@ChroniclesofNoria]

🥰🥰. You’re the ONLY one that noticed!!! Thank you 🙂‍↔️🙂‍↕️

[@Megan9689]

@@ChroniclesofNoria I had to like, triple-take! It's cute!

[@ChroniclesofNoria]

@@Megan9689 thank you 🥰🥰🥰

[@Clau-chauNicol]

I think on your point about the lack of yearning, I think in this half we also don't really get enough of Colins coming to terms with the fact that his obliviousness comes from the fact that, like, he doesn't really consider her desires in the same way she does him. Before he falls for her its not just that he principally sees her as a friend, but as a friend who is loyal to him, not perhaps as one that he has poured as much into her, you know? Considering they begin with that dynamic, us not seeing him learn, not only to desire her romantically, but as a result, to really care about what she cares about it a real missed opportunity.Moreover, the fact that he hasn't noticed that she is Lady Whistledown is probably down to the same thing. I think it might have been more interesting to have him realise that she is Lady Whistldown closer to the time that he realises he is in love with her. Instead of the Lord Debling plot where he realises and confesses his love through selfishness, perhaps having to let go of his own desire to bring Whistledown... down in order to confess might have been more satisfying. Anyway. We'll see what the next half holds

[@ChroniclesofNoria]

Excellently put and well said. Yesssss!!! Like you I agree that if they'd made him realise that she is Lady Whistledown closer to when he realizes he is in love with her, and that helps him see that there's so much more hidden depth to his friend Pen than he's ever realized, which is what then makes him start watching and observing her more, and realizing just how much he loves her, it would definitely have felt more organic than what we got. Urgh!!

[@maiaespinosa8594]

Brilliant video

[@ChroniclesofNoria]

Thank you ☺

[@juliekm6495]

I feel this is somewhat over the top. I have never read the books and love the tv show. I will probably never read the books, because I really enjoyed the tv show. I love to read and am doing some writing, but some things are just fine as they are.

[@ChroniclesofNoria]

I am quite confused. I don't see how the video was in any way over the top. I talked about the themes as it applied to the show. I didn't make any mention or recommendations for people to read the books. I find it perfectly alright that you prefer the show and have no interests in ever reading the book. That is fine. I enjoyed the Magicians TV show. It is in fact one of my favourite shows ever. But I hate the books. Really detest it. I've only ever read book 1. I have the other two books unread on my shelf for years. Some things are fine as they are. There is no where in my video where I said otherwise. But you are entitled to your opinions and that is fine. All the best with your writing, and thanks for commenting.

[@reading1713]

In what way do you feel that it is over the top? Which part?

[@AngelaValdez-x9g]

I think it was decided to make the Mondriches regulars happened when Simon and Daphne left the show. Now the characters of that season have no one to look to for inspiration as a healthy relationship.

[@jaziybabe]

That Hamilton reference thoooo 😭

[@ChroniclesofNoria]

😏😏

[@BellesView]

Some of the fans are delusional. Jess Brownell, the new showrunner didn’t sideline Colin and Polin’s storylines because of the Mondrich family. She didn’t know how to develop the main couple and male protagonist’s storylines so she added subplots and side characters to fill the space. I enjoy the Mondriches. They’re normal, relatable, and a healthy Black couple. They bring new energy to the ton and Alice is becoming a style icon. I’m happy they got more screen time and hope to see them in Season 4.

[@ChroniclesofNoria]

Yup. I really enjoy them every time they came on screen. They brought such a refreshing air: and blaming them for Jess Brownell’s penchant for drama and inability to properly flesh out a romance and Colin’s story arc is unfair. I also personally think that she might not really be a big Polin fan and wanted to get onto the other romances. But that’s just my own opinion 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@BellesView]

@@ChroniclesofNoria Agreed! Not enough effort was put into the main couple which is crazy because the cast went on a global press tour! I felt Cressida and Tilly Arnold got too much screen time. But I don’t blame them for the main couple being sidelined.

[@nsikanakpan1200]

You look gorgeous!

[@ChroniclesofNoria]

Thank you ☺☺☺

[@CreativewithDymond]

Ok vocals ❤

[@ChroniclesofNoria]

😆😆

[@jfcfanfic]

Super early this time around.

[@ChroniclesofNoria]

Yay!!!! 💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾

[@jfcfanfic]

I have to be honest, I get the parallel... they are a lovely couple, and it sounds like an interesting idea to explore the dynamic of a new rich family...but after Daphne's husband left the show...I'm just not that invested anymore into these two. They are just fine in my eyes, but I would rather see other characters instead.

[@kathrynthorsen5289]

I wonder in season 4, if it will suddenly be a problem for Colin to be writer…like it was fine when they were just 3rd son, but now that his son is a baron, he will get the same treatment as Will…the fact that Pen is a “gently bred lady” who is working was probably always going to be a problem for the ton…gossip writer who is out in the open plus her son is a lord is just adding fuel to the fire for the patriarchy of regency England….I think Alice could have been an engineer with her mechanical flower contraption…I hope her and Pen and/or Mme D become friends in S4 (smart, creative women who were born ahead of their time)

[@yukiko347]

I am sure, the writers held back on purpose.

[@ChroniclesofNoria]

I unfortunately just finished part 2 and ^sigh^. I've got thoughts. What aboujt you? Mine is in my new video that's dropping in a couple of minutes, but I would love to hear yours.

[@reading1713]

How come?

[@katiesmith2447]

​@ChroniclesofNoria are you referring to the solicitor coming up to them? What is happening there?!

[@ChroniclesofNoria]

@@katiesmith2447 Sorry, I don’t get your question?

[@oyaami1874]

I don't like the idea that Colin should be made to suffer for not loving penelope from the start. You are not owed someone's love.

[@ChroniclesofNoria]

Oh I agree. I'm sorry if I made it sound that way. It wasn't my intention. My problem was more with because they're trying to show us now that Colin is in love with Pen, I needed them to put in double the work to make me really believe it, as we didn't get enough time for it to really build. I was hoping that I would get that with 3B. But alas...

[@viktorijasarac1171]

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[@ChroniclesofNoria]

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