Cut from the same cloth! With any book-to-screen adaptation, it’s normal for changes and tweaks to be made to the story line and Bridgerton is no exception. The new period drama, which premiered on Netflix in December 2020, is based on author Julia Quinn’s book series of the same name. Both versions follow Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor), as she struggles to find a husband after making her debut on London’s social scene. To boost her chances, she cooks up a scheme with Simon Basset (Regé-Jean Page) to pretend to be a couple in order to attract other potential suitors. The plan was intended to be mutually beneficial, as the Duke of Hastings wanted to dismiss concerns about him not getting married. Bridgerton is the first project released under TV mogul Shonda Rhimes’ Netflix deal following her 2017 exit from ABC, where she produced acclaimed shows such as Grey’s Anatomy and How to Get Away With Murder. Quinn, 51, has said that she never anticipated that her books would b
The Bridgerton filming locations you can visit in real life
New walking route, anyone?
al People, anyone?) is helping us all through yet another lockdown. Switch Connell’s chain for The Duke s spoon, Marianne losing her virginity for Daphne’s ‘deflowering’ and cool fringes for OTT wigs. Seriously, it s a must-binge TV sensation.
But it’s not only the sexy scenes and Regency-era London high society glamour of Chris Van Dusen and Shonda Rhimes’ Netflix series that’s got us hot under the collar. It’s also the lavish backdrops including some of the UK’s most stunning stately homes.
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The Queen’s Gambit” on Netflix. Anya Taylor-Joy portrays chess prodigy Beth Harmon.CHARLIE GRAY/NETFLIX / Charlie Gray / NetflixShow MoreShow Less
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Phoebe Dynevor as Daphne Bridgerton and Regé-Jean Page as Simon Basset in “Bridgerton.” (Liam Daniel/Netflix/TNS)LIAM DANIEL/NETFLIX / TNSShow MoreShow Less
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“Selena: The Series” on Netflix follows Selena Quintanilla’s rise to fame.Netflix / Contributed photoShow MoreShow Less
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Will Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and Riverdale crossover? Netflix Easter eggs explained!
st, but what fans really want to know about is the links to Riverdale.
It was announced in July of this year that the fourth season of Chilling Adventures of Sabrina would be the last, and though that alone hurt fans, what it meant for Riverdale was even worse.
So, how will the cancellation affect Riverdale?
still from Chilling Adventures of Sabrina part 4 trailer, Warner Bros. Television, Netflix, YouTube
There was supposed to be a crossover
After the news broke of the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina cancellation, creator Roberto Aguirre Sacasa took to Twitter to let fans know what it was taking away:
Shonda Rhimes latest show, Bridgerton, aired on Netflix on Christmas Day
The raunchy eight-part series, set in Regency London, has left fans addicted
However, others have slammed the show s thin plot, saying it doesn t compare to BBC period dramas of the 90s such as Pride and Prejudice
On social media, others have accused the show of ignoring issue of male rape
A scene in episode six of the show sees Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor) refusing to stop having sex with the Duke of Hastings (Regé-Jean Page)