Netflix's Bridgerton Is Better Than the Book - and Kate Is the Reason Why
Fans are quite certain that Netflix's adaptation is better than the original book.
The Netflix romance series, set in fictional Regency-era England, was a huge hit back in 2020, inviting millions of new fans into the world of Julia Quinn's books.
But even since then, fans have debated whether the original series of books is superior to the television adaptation, and it looks like fans finally have an answer, as season two proved that Kate's character is far better developed in the series than in the books.
Kate Sharma, who first appeared in season two, was a true role model for millions of Bridgerton fans, as this strong-willed young woman never looked to others for validation when it came to her feelings.
Kate was strong, sincere and forgiving – a stark contrast amongst other debutantes desperate to find a rich husband for themselves. Perhaps it was these qualities that made Anthony fall in love with Kate. But what if we told you that Kate from the book wasn't like that at all?
In the original novels, Kate was pretty insecure and really lived under the influence of other people. She attended the debutante ball and just wasn't as independent as her Netflix version. Although she is still beloved by most fans, even ardent haters of the series can't argue that her version in the adaptation is much better than the old one.
However, fans still don't reject the book version of Kate and Anthony's romance, arguing that Quinn's version makes the overall storyline seem a little more realistic.
The love triangle between Kate and her sister Edwina, which was the centerpiece of season two, people still disapprove, calling it superficial and unrealistic. Edwina just doesn't seem like the kind of person capable of ruining her sister's happiness, and the fact that Netflix made her that way outrages people.
Fans certainly love both versions of Bridgerton, but they both have their weaknesses: the Netflix version ruins the relationship between the two sisters, while the Quinn version makes Kate look weak.