HappyMeerkat t1_j6jypzy wrote on January 30, 2023 at 9:32 PM

As someone who liked Downton Abbey but doesn't really watch period dramas is there a chance I'd like this?

OklahomaXx t1_j6k1cse wrote on January 30, 2023 at 9:48 PM

It depends what portion of Downton you appreciated most.

I am a huge Downton fan and when I watched the first episode of Bridgerton I was almost scared away, because part of what I loved was the historical accuracy, of which there is exactly zero of in Bridgerton. They didn't really advertise this fact, so it took a little while to get into it but by episode 3 I was really enjoying it.

If you enjoyed the elaborate set pieces, costumes and the drama, you will absolutely love Bridgerton. They have all of that.

Signiference t1_j6kzv2z wrote on January 31, 2023 at 1:47 AM

If you liked gossip girl, you’d like this, because this show is Victorian era gossip girl.

slipperyMonkey07 t1_j6ky52v wrote on January 31, 2023 at 1:35 AM

As the other poster said it will depend on what you liked about Downton. I would probably classify bridgerton more as light hearted rom com historical "fantasy / alt reality" while downton is squarely period drama. There are down moments in bridgerton but it never hits downton levels and is more aimed at the romance happily ever after type stuff.

After that I would say S1 and S2 if Bridgeton are different types of romance because of the characters they are focused on. Personally I prefer S2 the characters fit better together and it is more a rom com hate to love and them actually building a relationship. While S1 is clueless inexperienced virgin learning about sex. I haven't read the books but from friends who have it makes sense in that the season 2 characters are basically heads of the house and constant while the other characters slowly vanish as they get married off.

Either way not going to say it is the best tv by any means. But it is something a bit lighter, short and easily binge able when you need a break from the constant the world is on fire mess.

barkbarkkrabkrab t1_j6ll33n wrote on January 31, 2023 at 4:35 AM

Maybe? I really really didn't like season 1 but season 2, while still being more Gossip Girl than Jane Austen, at least had some Pride and Prejudice vibes and seems to use its fantasy England setting more appropriately.

nayapapaya t1_j6mu2tv wrote on January 31, 2023 at 1:28 PM

Bridgerton is based on a series of romance novels and the show has really leaned into the fizziness that a good historical romance can give you. It is not historically accurate, it's not that realistic and it's not trying to be. It's largely a romantic fantasy with period trappings and some fun family squabbles to boot. If you would like that, then definitely check out the show. I've enjoyed both seasons but I read the novels so I went in knowing what to expect. It's not like Downton and it's not going for that vibe or tone at all.