With over a month to go before Season 3 of Bridgerton premieres, many fans are resorting to watching the first two installments of the Netflix hit. However, it turns out that Seasons 1 and 2 are very different, and the latter is much more rewatchable.
Here are just five reasons why this might be true.
Sizzling Drama
While it would be an exaggeration to say that Season 1 was devoid of drama, it has nothing on Season 2 in that regard. The first installment offered a glimpse of nineteenth-century upper-class romance with its excitingly beautiful and depressingly ugly parts. The second season offers more substantial stories and character dramas apart from the central love arc. For example, Eloise's troubles with the Queen and Penelope's infatuation with Colin add more heat to the plot.
More Gravity
In that sense, it's also fair to say that Bridgerton Season 2 is more serious when it comes to romance. Daphne and Simon's love arc was complicated and sweet, but it wasn't nearly as twisted and rational as Anthony and Kate's story.
The two characters had immense feelings for each other, but they also felt an obligation to their families to maintain a good reputation and not give in to their desires, which was very mature and realistic.
Simone Ashley
The actress behind Kate Sharma is probably one of the main reasons why Season 2 is so enjoyable to watch. Aside from her stunning looks, Simone Ashley is a very talented performer who managed to conjure up different emotions her character was feeling and convey them masterfully to the audience. The scenes where Kate cries are some of the most heartfelt on the entire show...
Jonathan Bailey
The same goes for Anthony Bridgerton's actor. Jonathan Bailey is both cute as a button and enormously talented. He brilliantly emotes the character's feelings through his facial expressions and his eyes reflect both anger when Anthony is ranting and raving and misery when Anthony is vulnerable with Kate.
Kanthony's Chemistry
Ultimately, the tension between Kate and Anthony is so palpable that you can feel it through the screen. Their dramatic journey to falling in love has allowed them to build a deep understanding and affection for each other.
Moreover, their desire feels so real and appropriate that it becomes addictive. Most importantly, their hate-to-love dynamic doesn't come across as corny, which adds a lot of nuance to their relationship.