#qc:abs

[didanagy]

QUEEN CHARLOTTE: A BRIDGERTON STORY season 1 (2023)

[down-therabbithole]

Brimsley just running around (always 5 paces back) with a pomeranian under his arm, just trying to put out fires.

[its-called-love-you-stupidface]

They were so funny in this scene, making out while discussing their jobs

[fandoms-galore-yall]

Added a Brimsley x Reynolds playlist : )

[bitchypuppystarlight]

Things I obsessed over last week:

Michael Burnham & Ash Tyler

Queen Charlotte & King George

Aristotle & Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe.

Finishing the first blanket I ever crocheted.

Passionately disliking the main character from Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter.

[sleepyfireball]

I loved Season 3 so much (Violet Bridgerton Edition)

If you haven't guessed (God help you) Violet is my favourite character and I have a lot of thoughts about her storyline in Part 2.

First her storyline with John and Francesca. Something I really enjoy about Violet is that she is not perfect, and she actively learns from her past mistakes and tries to do better. That being said, she does still make mistakes. While she is significantly better this season at not pushing her children too hard in the marriage mart, she still does push Francesca a bit. I think she recognises that Francesca loves John, but she is not sure if she is in love with John. She is hesitant to speak to the Queen on their behalf, mostly because Agatha point blank tells her that the Queen will sniff out her doubts, even though Violet said her doubts do not matter in the face of Francesca's happiness. However, I do think Violet benefited from hearing that falling in love can look different, it does not always have to sudden and instantaneous and loud. Violet has a habit of expecting her children to experience love the way she did and it is important for her to recognise that her loved experience is not the only experience of true love. Also, Francesca forgave Violet, which I think was really important as well. An important part of growing up is realising that your parents are people too and as such, make mistakes. The scene of the two of them playing the piano together will live happily in my heart forever, as will John's acknowledgement of Violet's role in her children's lives.

I also found it quietly funny that Violet told Francesca she stumbled over her words the first time she met Edmund, then, not 5 minutes later, was stumbling over her words when speaking to Marcus. Not to mention that in part one, Violet had stumbled through her disastrous introduction to Marcus in the first place.

I love love loved seeing Violet and Marcus's story play out. Daniel Francis and Ruth Gemmell have amazing chemistry together and honestly were amazing in their scenes together. The way that he was constantly seeking her out at social events and he came to call on her was so sweet; even if Violet was so horny watching him eat that little dessert. I think Marcus should definitely be the one to tend her garden and I loved seeing them dance together. A romantic dance for the first time in 12 years for Violet. I enjoyed that she looked nervous but also excited to get to dance again. I also enjoyed that they put their relationship on the backburner to sort out their own issues. That's a really healthy outlook and I love that their communication is strong enough that they were comfortably able to talk about it. If I had my way, before season 4 we would get a prequel series about Young Violet and Edmund, paralleled with Violet and Marcus's proper courtship.

Marcus's scenes with Agatha were also top tier. Daniel Francis and Adjoa Andoh blew it out of the water, particularly in the scene where they both want to go after Violet when she's upset at the Mondrich ball. I feel like that scene hit really hard after watching QC:ABS and seeing just how miserable Agatha was in her arranged marriage. Also, seeing Agatha desperately trying to throw widows who are not Violet at her brother in the hopes that he would get distracted was hilarious, but I did appreciate that he did not waver in his feelings for Violet once. That is exactly what Violet deserves, not some wishy washy man who can't commit, like we were worried he would be, due to the rake comments from Part 1. I really appreciated that Marcus went and apologised, to resolve the matter almost as soon as he found out why Agatha was so angry at him. (her holding a grudge against a 10 year old is mildly hilarious, even if it leads to some pretty bad consequences) and that Agatha was willing to accept his apology and looked most pleased seeing him and Violet together after they had made up.

Now, Violet and Agatha's scenes. Oh my god, Ruth Gemmell and Adjoa Andoh give a master-class in acting because the two scenes they share, in Ep7 and Ep8 respectively are truly some of my favourite from across the whole show and spin off. This friendship between Violet and Agatha means so much and it is clear that neither of them want to jeopardise that friendship. The scene is Ep7 where Violet assures Agatha that their friendship is non-transactional is so important because all her life, Agatha has been told that in order to receive love, she has to provide something in return. Violet tells her, in no uncertain terms, that they will remain friends even after there are no more matches to make. For me as someone who struggled to make true friends for the longest time, seeing this relationship onscreen made me cry. And the scene in Ep8 where they finally actually talk about the discoveries made in QC:ABS is amazing as well. The cinematography in particular for this scene, I adored. The moment Agatha acknowledges that she loved Violet's dad, the camera hides away, behind the couch. When looking at Agatha, the camera is hidden away behind Violet's head. It feels like we are barely supposed to see that scene, because the two ladies are barely supposed to be talking about it. The filmography made the scene feel voyeuristic in a way, like the audience was not supposed to see it. This isn't even to mention the insane acting. I genuinely feel like I am just watching a conversation occur naturally between two people, not a scripted scene that is being acted out. The fact that they finally acknowledged everything from QC:ABS is also monumentsl as it means that Violet and Agatha are willing to move past that and continue their friendship, no matter what. Having Agatha say she will choose Violet over Marcus should he handle things wrong felt so wonderful as well, especially when you have the juxtaposition with Penelope and Eloise and Colin. And panning over to the hat at the end of that scene was wonderful. Not to mention the whole rest of that scene focused on Agatha reassuring Violet about Francesca and John as she had been doing all season.

If I could change anything about this I would add in two scenes. 1. Agatha consoling Violet after she runs out of the Mondrich Ball and 2. Getting Violet and Colin talking about the Whistledown reveal, because we were robbed of Ruth Gemmell's wonderful acting for that scene. I also want to know what was in that letter. I also would have liked to see Violet helping out a little more for Colin and Penelope, but I understand why she brought in Kate and Anthony to help him out.i would have loved more bonding scenes between Penelope and Violet and also Penelope and Agatha, but I was just glad we got the small crumbs of those relationships that we did. Three things I loved, when The Queen told everyone who was not a Bridgerton to leave, Agatha stayed right there and the Queen did not dare question her. And Anthony being overprotective over Violet and Kate telling him to chill. I do wanna see his reaction if we get Violet and Marcus seriously courting through. And the rest of her kids reactions to cluing onto Marcus was basically good for her, which I was very happy about and felt really healthy for their family dynamic.

I could talk about these three actors and these plot lines until the sun burns up, but that'll do for now

[angels17324]

I am ugly sobbing after finishing QC:ABS

However this also marks I'm done with finals and can finish writing chance

[xbox5angelx]

I loved how in Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story not only did we get QC’s story but Lady Agatha Danbury’s as well. I adored it! Loved it! I loved both characters as youngsters and in their prime.

So now I really only want to watch the original show for those two. I wouldn’t mind a S2 of QC:ABS. lol I know it won’t happen but it was so good. Oh well. lol

I know a lot of people will say watch it for the original characters and the show itself. I love period dramas and historical romance books. I’ve never read this series though. I’m just surprised at myself that I didn’t really attempt to watch Bridgerton when it came out and everyone was excited about it. Weird.

Then I saw a quick clip for S3 of Bridgerton. I was pretty exited about it because of its heroine. But then I lost interest and didn’t even watch one episode. lol

I’ll give it a watch because of QC and LAD and maybe I’ll like it overall.

[hollenka99]

Violet in QC:ABS Episode 6

[strangedreamings]

One thing I noticed in QC:ABS is they had George and Charlotte meet on the day of the wedding whereas in s2 ep6 Edwina talks with George about their courtship before their marriage and its a small thing but it irks me

Looking for consistency is probably asking a bit too much. I will say that the real Charlotte and George did meet on the day of their wedding, so Shonda did get that part right. Maybe she didn't know that when S2 was being written.

[didanagy]

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (2023)

Episode 2.

created by shonda rhimes

[fandoms-galore-yall]

I’ve made a Charlotte x George playlist from Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story ^.^

I’ll be posting the Brimsley x Reynolds one soon! : D

[bitchypuppystarlight]

The thing that saddens me about QC:ABS isn’t that we will no longer see Charolette or George because we will. The Queen is still very much a part of Bridgerton and each season we see George at least once.

I’m sad because the chances of seeing India & Corey playing them isn’t very likely.

I don’t want to see them in passing.

[didanagy]

QUEEN CHARLOTTE: A BRIDGERTON STORY season 1 (2023)

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Daphne Bridgerton BRIDGERTON season 1 (2020)

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Simon Basset BRIDGERTON season 1 (2020)

Kate Sharma BRIDGERTON season 2 (2022)

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Anthony Bridgerton BRIDGERTON season 2 (2022)

Queen Charlotte QUEEN CHARLOTTE: A BRIDGERTON STORY season 1 (2023)

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George III QUEEN CHARLOTTE: A BRIDGERTON STORY season 1 (2023)

Penelope Featherington BRIDGERTON season 3 (2023)

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