Bridgerton’s season three scene between Colin and Penelope is a refrenshingly rare onscreen portrayal of a larger women in a passionate, sexual encounter, writes Andrea Waling, from La Trobe University in this article republished from The Conversation.
There has been much excitement in the lead up to the first four episodes of Bridgerton’s season three, featuring leading couple Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton).
For anyone who tuned-in to previous seasons, you’ll know Penelope is none other than the famed gossiper Lady Whistledown. With this intriguing backstory, and two seasons’ worth of investment into her character, it’s no wonder she is being described as Bridgerton’s “most compelling protagonist to date”.
But this season is also important for another reason: it provides a rare example of a larger woman as being sexually desirable, wanted and erotic.
In season three (the rest of which is due on June 13) Penelope is heartbroken in overhearing Colin – someone she loves – tell other men he would never court her.
She sets off to find herself a husband. A makeover sparks some interest from potential suitors, but her confidence falters in social settings.
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