Fans are raving over new Bridgerton spin-off (Photo: Netflix)
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story has taken fans of the period drama franchise by storm. The prequel to the wildly popular series, written by TV powerhouse Shonda Rhimes, tells the story of young Queen Charlotte, the ruling monarch in the Bridgerton series.
Online, those who have watched the spin-off are raving about the casting, costumes, storyline, and acting.
“#QueenCharlotte was the best series I’ve watched in a while. Cried my heart out at the last episode! Fantastic program with an incredible cast,” wrote one Twitter user.
the casting for young queen charlotte and young lady danbury is crazy like they did such an incredible job pic.twitter.com/xnTbVocteQ
— m (@WlLDSUN) May 7, 2023
“#QueenCharlotte This series has hit me HARD. The most touching love story acted out by the most incredible cast. I’ve got a few episodes left and I don’t want it to end!”
Incredible. Beautiful. An always moving track given added depth.
— Lorna_TVeditor (@Lorna_TVeditor) May 9, 2023
What a way for Netflix to mark Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. Believe it or not, Alicia Keys classic If I Ain’t Got You is nearly 20 years old! Where did all the time go?!? https://t.co/UFb1BUfVcB
Meanwhile, other fans are sharing excitement about finally having a series that features women above the age of 30 with storylines about love, their personal lives, sex, and more.
#QueenCharlotte is fantastic. The medical malpractice is hard to watch, as someone who has experienced that, but Charlotte as George's Champion is just that more satisfying for it.
— Ruby Jones (@QueenRubyJones) May 9, 2023
And the older ladies having sex and experiencing love is SO important. Yes, yes, yes.
“#QueenCharlotte is the best Bridgerton story, and needed at least two more episodes. Charlotte and George’s story is heartbreaking. Lady Danbury is the best character. Lots of interesting ideas around mental health, older women’s romantic agency, and how royalty sucks for all,” one Twitter user said.
I like how the older women’s stories are told in Queen Charlotte. It’s very nice to see how people become. It really provides an opportunity to humanize them.
— omoge. (@KhloeUmoh) May 6, 2023
“#Bridgerton finally comes into its own with #QueenCharlotte, the most epic love story. What a triumph it is with its portrayal of marriage, mental health, older women’s romantic agency, and all with the typical #shondaland light-handed touch!”
Though the new spin-off is a prequel, and not season three of Bridgerton, some fans are saying this is the best story set in the Bridgerton universe so far!
thinking about how #queencharlotte was the best bridgerton season cause they actually focused on the main couple and other arcs were given to characters we loved like brimsley and agatha. the power of a season without the featherington’s is something else.pic.twitter.com/WHtKJTRkPX
— ???? (@shanxeditss) May 7, 2023
I finally finished #QueenCharlotte & my gosh I am stunned. I love the bridgerton series, but this topped that. The love between Queen Charlotte and King George was so moving. You felt the emotions you felt the pain & sadness. Incredible series and incredible actors @bridgerton
— Kelli? (@Kelli_Kelloggss) May 9, 2023