Similar to the reason some readers enjoy science fiction, the antics of a fictional high society were so far fetched compared to our snowy Traverse City winter, where all we do anymore is go to work (or not) and avoid the plague, so it was excellently timed escapism. There is an alluring atmosphere of gossip as the undercurrent of the show, which is exactly what my pandemic-fatigued brain has ordered. The show came out on Christmas day, and it only has eight episodes (and renewed for a second season). Racially diverse cast? Shondaland? Fancy clothes? Fictional rich people problems? No mention of pandemic? When I saw the trailer announced, I don’t need to tell you that my hopes were HIGH for this show. It’s about a rich family, and each title in the series covers a different sibling. If you don’t have Netflix, you might be wondering, What is Bridgerton? Why are people so excited about it? It’s a Netflix series based on the books by Julia Quinn set in a fictitious version of London in the early 1800s. I’m no Lady Whistledown*, but the library is sure abuzz with Bridgerton! Here at TADL we never tire of historical fiction, and Bridgerton sure checks lots of boxes**.
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