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viscountessevie · 2 years

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Sadly Colins season will focus more on Penelope than on him. With Daphnes season it almost felt equal, while with Anthony it was told more about his trauma than Kates. I know Benedict will shine. But Colin will be sidelined in his own season.

Maybe it's a good thing because it could be the perfect opportunity to cut her screentime permanently after that.

Hello anon I know you sent this a while ago so thanks for waiting and sending this in!

[Also important note, for all intents and purpose of these posts I will be using the alt ship name for P*lin that my friend Lav @sweetestviscount came up with which is Pelican. This is because I have no energy to enertain Pelican anon stans in my ask box and they always complain about valid criticisms made against Penalty as 'negativity' so hopefully with these different names it won't show up in their precious tag]

It took me a while to figure out how to answer because this isn't quite a question but an opinion I do agree with! Also now that I've been getting a few Pelican asks since they might be the S3 leads, I figured I'd might as well answer all of these in succession!

Let's talk about the trauma in the last two seasons first, I would need to see how they handle Sophie's trauma before commenting that the show is ignoring the women's trauma because Daphne didn't really have any "intense" trauma like Simon, Kate or Anthony had. Intense is in quotes cos this is not the trauma Olympics but I think it's right to say that other than her father's death grief, Daph turned out pretty well adjusted compared to the other three. Even then they did show Baby Daph singing to her sibs in S2 which does show how she coped during that time in her life and how she sprung into action for her younger siblings. It was a small scene but implied so much and was mentioned in the books so that was a nice touch.

But I absolutely hated the complete disregard of Kate's trauma and not showing it. Simon got flashbacks, why didn't Kate?? Is there a one character per season flashback quota??? I feel like the flashbacks for Kathony being similar could have strengthen the storytelling and showed that even from a young age those two are VERY SIMILAR. Because the show wasn't explicit enough about this that's why we have E/A shippers and why some people say they are only in lust and didn't have any emotional connection (tell me you didn't watch the show properly and read the books without telling me)

Now onto Colin, I loved Colin in the books but RMB while seeming like the 'perfect' fairytale book to me on my first read was actually quite bland and I have to attribute it to it feeling so perfect. Like neither of them really have very in depth backstories or a connection. It was basically him seeing her for the first cos she lost weight like ew EDIT: It was basically him seeing her after years of knowing her and of course she had lost weight by then - that's shady as hell Colin. RIP to you, Colin but Nicola as Pen is gorgeous and I would marry her if she was more like Book Pen. Yall know how I feel about Show!Pen sis is a criminal and needs to go to jail.

That being said, Newts is pretty charming in interviews but falls completely flat on the show??? It's really odd. At first, I used to attribute it to the script and directing but everyone else's acting is on point?? So it's not the directing but I think a mix of what is being written for Colin and as Zara @jeanvanjer has pointed out, Newts just doesn't the experience or chops to be on JB or Luke T's caliber right now. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing, it just means this role is a good space for him to practice and get better and see what kind of actor he is. It's just disappointing that he's exploring this at the expense of a fan favourite book character. But I've made my peace with Pelican not being it for me. [Also side note: just because someone doesn't like your ship doesn't mean you need to spend time and effort telling them why they should like that ship especially if the person has already made up their mind.]

It is sad that Netflix and Shondaland keep pushing the LW angle that Colin is set to be overshadowed in his own season sigh. Out of all the couples of Bridgerton, I realised Pelican is the one with a power imbalance they don't quite overcome. Yes, because of the time period the others also have the gender power imbalance but I would say by the end of their books, they work it out and treat other with respect. Whereas with Pelican, it starts with Penalty being infactuated with him since forever and he never notices her then the dynamic switches when he finds out about LW. Now Penalty has power over him in everywhere that matters. Independence, money and a sense of purpose. Of course, the magic wand of HEA is waved over them and Colin discovers his love of writing too and in the epilogue we see her editing for him which also gives her a sense of power of him.

As sweet as they were in the books, for me personally I didn't see them working through their issues and power imbalances. They never felt like partners to me. She had to lose weight for him to see her as a prospect EDIT: Sorry yall I totally forgot she lost the weight in Book 2 and he still doesn't see her for another decade as this anon says and thanks Lav for catching it too. I think Colin was just straight up blind for a decade - it runs in the family. I did find that one of their central conflicts is her having to shrink herself as a person (give up LW and writing) to appease and make him feel comfortable?? It's just yucky all around.

Whereas now in the show, on the meta level the show is kind of giving Penalty the power she didn't quite have in the book. By doing so, now Colin feels irrelevant and not even his funny self in the books because his scenes are so minimal and his show personality literally is just Greece and being Penalty's obsession carelessly taped together.

I hope to God her screentime is cut if Pelican really is happening in S3 because did yall see how pissed Anthony looked when he heard what LW had published about Eloise. That man depises whoever is behind LW - he's never going to accept Penalty when the reveal happens. He was very weary and hesitant of Marina who only lied to survive but I geniunely believe Colin and her would have ultimately ended up very happy, do you think Anthony's gonna accept a whole ass criminal into his family? My wishlist for Pelican's season is for Anthony to ban them to another European country lmao. But we all know that won't happen ugh, the HEA wand will be waved over Penalty being LW in the show and everyone just magically accepts her without her apologising or taking any form of accountability.

Just like how Marina rooted for her this season 🙄🙄 which was so out of character. She must have known it was Penalty like Portia didn't want their family reputation ruined, Pru and Philly couldn't care less about her pregnancy (and I don't think they even knew lmao). Who was the only one in the family who knew first and was very against the match between her and Colin?? Marina wasn't stupid, I'm sure she figured it out the moment she was ruined. But no, the writers needed to push the Pelican agenda sigh.

We can only hope that they wrap up her arc in the Pelican season and we never have to hear from her and Colin ever again (give their screen time to poor missing Frannie!!)

Thanks again for this ask anon I had fun analysing how their dynamic came across to me in the books and exploring where it could go from here in the show! Thanks to everyone for reading this far :)

#bridgerton #Marina Thompson #Bridgerton S2 #The GC Stamp of Approval #Kanthypants & Eldest Daughters GC #Asks #Penelope Critical

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sofwrites · 3 years

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'tis the damned swiftie anon

Hi Sofiya, I hope you've been doing well and that you aced the exam. Life got in the way since my last ask and that's why I never replied, but things are settling down and I finally get to roam this space again to tell you how much I love your writing. Now that the fic is over, I bring you my favourite bits of it, sponsored by me reading each chapter and then whole thing twice. I'll probably revisit later on. For now:

Gregory: "my favorite sibling tbh" I stan onw traitorous bitch

Benedict: "you'll catch up soon enough" like six years to realise it and eight to act on it, but sure

Colin grovelling after his screw-up and Penelope rightfully ignoring him

The email asking to meet up to clear the air, desperate much?

Penelope: "you can mark me off your to do list now" not gonna lie, the petty part of me wanted her to send it

"Colin son", that's an universal mom thing if i ever read one

The direct Taylor mention, obvs, it must be highlighted

"alright before you text me happy birthday, can I ask you something?" I love it when they're cheeky

"because I can't stop thinking about it for some reason" hmm. I wonder what could be it

The Lizzie McGuire reference. Genius of you to use it as a ig caption

"so no text tonight I guess?" when I tell you this one actually hurt

"shit bugger ass bitch" top notch appropriate reacion

Colin desperately wanting to know if the kiss also meant something for her

"what (the hell) are we doing, Pen?" x2. I love that he thought about asking her in chapter 4 and finally went for it in chapter 5. Also yes, what the hell are they doing?

The ig handles and contact names all around, but for me stand out Violet (so cute) and Kate (hilarious)

"- I meeeeeean. how long would you really be able to last without doing ANYTHING? - Longer than a day I'm sure (11 years actually). So sad yet so funny

"I think only small groups can work rn. like a pair", so clever of you, Colin

"Italy. easy" 🥺

I'm Penelope when giving compliments and Colin when receiving them

"Let me guess, you need to drive over and say hi to Benedict's rock collection" I laughed out loud

Belinda texting him 🥰

"- what would you like to eat out? -you" Colin, you slut

"- just think about it - you think about it first" okay children, settle down please

The book grab emoji. I didn't know that was a thing. I've been forever corrupted

"- no, Anthony agrees with me. - Anthony always agrees with you" I laughed out loud again

Ok, the moment we've all been waiting for, the Taylor reference. You said in the tags that it's from a bonus track on 1989, and I think it has to be "You Are In Love" because it's so romantic. My bet for the specific reference would be "ONE NIGHT. WE WAKES. STRANGE LOOK. ON HIS FACE. PAUSES. THEN SAYS. YOU'RE MY. BEST FRIEND. AND YOU KNEW. WHAT IT WAS. HE IS. IN LOVE" did I get it right?

"...what? no what." the appropriate reaction when finding out your crush likes you back. And then him spiralling down a rabbit hole of WAIT NO I LOVE YOU TOO

"like Italy, you mean?" well well well, Penelope, if it isn't the consequences of your own actions

"There was something on his face she'd never seen before- never even imagined she would ever see- fear. Cold, honest fear". I already was lying on a puddle of my own tears, what else did you want from me?!

The reaction of the rest, with a highlighted mention for "make me some grandchildren!!"

Reading it was a wild and amazing ride, thank you again for sharing your talent with us 💕. I'll end the ask here cause this thing is already way too long

K I sat on this anon because I literally sat there looking at my computer like 🥰🥰🥰 for like 10 minutes straight even though I was in the middle of studying for another exam

Anyway, hello, anon. I am doing well and I hope the very best for you as well!! I completely understand you not replying and never expect anything, but I was thrilled to receive this one<333 I cannot imagine reading this fic twice (let alone once because I've been too scared to do so myself), but all the 🥺🥺🥺to you because you're making my heart warm

"I stan one traitorous bitch" it's me. I'm the traitorous bitch tbh. I won't admit it to anyone else but I'll admit it to you 😌💖

sjdfksknj the entire incident feels like so long ago for me and I cannot believe I wrote that email from colin and really had him still denying his feelings for penelope. stupid, stupid boy

10000% of the violet interactions are inspired by my own lovely moter. My brother is "(Name) Son" in her phone and my mom always calls me "Sofi" in texts even though she never calls me that in person

the first taylor mention. the inspiration for your first anon. the accidental start of something very important for me 💗ty miss queen taylor

I really said Polin's gonna SIMP and went for it

!!!!!!! YOU NOTICING THE "What the hell are we doing, Pen?" !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Very lovely for me

"I'm Penelope when giving compliments and Colin when receiving them" we love a self-reflecting queen 😌(I am too 100% tho)

I have an unhealthy obsession with Benedict's rock collection it's something that is very important to me

"- what would you like to eat out? -you" Colin, you slut

"- just think about it - you think about it first" okay children, settle down please

WHEN I TELL YOU THIS KILLED ME. I couldn't even remember what the second one was referencing and when I went back to look it up I was like "!!! 💀💀💀" THEY REALLY ARE CHILDREN

boob grab emoji discourse actually was birthed from an interaction I had with Leah (beta, perfect human) where I said it looked like someone grabbing boobs and she was scarred forever 🤗

YES SO "YOU ARE IN LOVE" IS IN MY TOP 5 TS SONGS (if you wanna drop your top five I would love that but mine is in no order: paper rings, you are in love, story of us, new years day, and long story short). Anyways, yes, lovely anon of mine. You were right on the money.

"well well well, Penelope, if it isn't the consequences of your own actions" wsndfjnsdjkfndkj this was so funny

the fact that I really wrote "Cold, honest fear." 💀💀💀ok dramatic

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just wanna say for the 36th time that you are lovely and that these have been such a treat for me to get in my inbox. And sometimes I wonder who you are, but whoever you are, I hope you just have the lovliest day and night and life in general. I'm very glad things are settling down for you and I just hope you get to be happy all the damn time. And if you ever want me to write anything for you specifically (like your favorite TS song or literally anything), I would adore to do so 🥰💖

#taylor swift anon #tis the damn season anon #🥺🥺🥺 also I love that song sm #and I love you #to the moon and to saturn #I still can't believe anyone wants to just talk to me on anon it blows me mind #ah wensjdfkndskjfnewkdefnewd #idk i have a lot of feelings #digital age #my fics

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