Introduction: Unraveling the Romance
Cue the corsets, the slow-burn romance, and the orchestral version of Beyoncé's "Deja Vu," because Bridgerton is back, and it's as lush as ever.
The latest installment in Shondaland and Netflix's series, "Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story," invites viewers into the intriguing world of Queen Charlotte's (India Amarteifio) youth and her marriage with King George (Corey Mylchreest). In this prequel, we are transported between the Queen's past and the present of Bridgerton to witness the politics, romance, and scandal that shaped a young girl into a ruling monarch.
While Charlotte's origin story includes fun tidbits, like how she became besties with a young Lady Danbury (Arsema Thomas) and Lady Violet pre-Bridgerton (Connie Jenkins-Greig), it also delves into more serious storylines pertaining to her race and her position as the first woman of color to join the British royal family.
The Intricacies of Race and Romance
A widespread critique of Bridgerton has been the show's handling of race, particularly its color blindness and neglect of the actual reality of race in England's Regency era.
"Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story" finally tackles race head-on and doesn't shy away from illustrating the harsher realities for people of color during that time, particularly through the Ton's reaction to George and Charlotte's marriage.
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