The red N of Netflix is dyed purple: "Bridgerton" captivates with its third installment

The red N of Netflix has once again been dyed violet, the color of seasonal flowers in London, with the beginning of the third installment of episodes of Part 1 of "Bridgerton". Fans of period romance are ready with popcorn in hand to immerse themselves in the intrigues and passions that characterize this acclaimed series. The first four chapters delve into the friendship between Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton, and the passionate bond that begins to blossom between them. What will the future hold for these lovebirds in the following episodes? In this season, we see Penelope Featherington at a crossroads between her secret identity as Lady Whistledown, the famous editor of a gossip pamphlet, and her growing relationship with Colin Bridgerton. Unlike other characters in the series, Penelope is more concerned with keeping her secret than finding a suitable husband in London high society. However, romance seems to be knocking at her door in an unexpected way. The first four episodes of the third season of "Bridgerton" premiered in May and quickly became a hit on Netflix. As viewers eagerly await the new chapters of Part 2, it is the perfect time to analyze what has happened so far and speculate on what the future holds for Penelope, Colin, Eloise, and Cressida, among other key characters in the plot. Specialized critics, like Alessandra De Tommasi, have highlighted how the Netflix series, produced by Shonda Rhimes, expands the boundaries of the original story of Colin and Penelope. De Tommasi, who has read the "Bridgerton" book series and interviewed author Julia Quinn, points out that the relationship between the protagonists on screen differs in some aspects from the literary version. Italian critics emphasize that while the couple formed by Penelope and Colin is charming, the interpretation in the series could have addressed certain aspects of the characters more faithfully as they were conceived in the books. The issue of Penelope's physical transformation and her relationship with Colin, as well as the evolution of their romance, have generated mixed opinions among fans of the series. In addition to the romance between Penelope and Colin, Part 1 of "Bridgerton" has presented other equally captivating plots, such as the relationship between Anthony and Kate, as well as the tension between Penelope and Eloise due to Lady Whistledown's secret. These conflicts and secrets promise to add layers of intrigue as the story progresses. Some viewers have compared "Bridgerton" to series like "Gossip Girl" and have found in it a space for reflection on themes such as 'body shame' or bodily humiliation, especially in relation to the character of Penelope. The evolution of the protagonist and her empowerment have been highlighted by the audience, who eagerly await the resolution of pending plots. In summary, Part 1 of "Bridgerton 3" has set the stage for an intriguing development of its main characters in the second part of the season. With the promise of new revelations, unexpected twists, and passionate romances, the series continues to captivate its audience and solidify its position as one of the gems in Netflix's catalog.