Queen Charlotte Reviews Are In With 100% Rating: Here's What Critics Say
The wait for the Bridgerton prequel is becoming increasingly difficult with a surge of positive reviews.
With just a few days left before Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story premieres on 4 May, Bridgerton fans are eagerly looking forward to its release. However, a lucky few have already seen the first season of the highly anticipated prequel as part of their job and are now sharing their impressions.
Fourteen TV critics have posted their reviews of Queen Charlotte on Rotten Tomatoes, and Bridgerton fans will be delighted to learn that the Tomatometer score so far is 100%.
Every critic seems enthusiastic about the new series, promising viewers a captivating journey into the Bridgerton universe.
Here are the main takeaways from the critics' reviews.
Charlotte and George
Bridgerton fans already know that the prequel's primary storyline revolves around the relationship between young Charlotte, whom we've grown to admire and love, and George, who had only a few unsettling scenes in Bridgerton. All critics agree that the love story is engaging, genuine, and less predictable than the Bridgerton siblings' love arcs.
In true Bridgerton style, the lead couple, portrayed by India Amarteifio and Corey Mylchreest, exude undeniable on-screen chemistry and palpable sexual tension. Their connection ignites from the first episode, but naturally, the story has a few twists and turns.
Lady Agatha Danbury
Critics also highlight fan-favourite Lady Danbury as a standout character in the new series. Arsema Thomas, like her older counterpart Adjoa Andoh, steals the show whenever she appears on the screen. Agatha's story is as significant as the Queen's, contributing to the Regency-era Bridgerton universe's multiculturalism.
Casting
Critics praise the project's casting, as the young actors effortlessly portray younger versions of the already beloved characters. It appears that new stars are emerging before our eyes.
Sex and Romance
If there's one thing Bridgerton excels at, it's creating spicy, electrifying moments. Critics indicate that the prequel has inherited this trait from its parent show. Moreover, with different couples on screen, the show seems to focus more on sex than romance. However, there is still plenty of drama and tenderness, so fans need not worry.
It appears that creating a prequel story about the most intriguing Bridgerton characters was the best decision Shonda Rhimes and her team could have made. Meanwhile, fans are counting down the days until they can experience the now critically-acclaimed series for themselves.
Source: Rotten Tomatoes.