Thank you all so much for interacting and watching this video! Your support means the world to me. Stay tuned because there will be more POLIN and Bridgerton Season 3 content coming your way! For now, check out my new video, which will also be part of the playlist "Reminiscing POLIN" where we go over the S3 episodes (fpcused on POLIN) and just me yapping LOL! Hope you enjoy! ua-cam.com/video/6NRUZgmvi54/v-deo.html - Episode 1
Excelent analysis 💛 To add onto your takes, I think a large part of the dislike for Colin is that he’s just undeniably soft. He’s not loud or quick to anger, he sits with his emotions in a quieter way, dreams of his feelings and has insecurities... I don’t think people know how to love a leading man that’s not so hardened by his trauma, flaws and insecurities...
Love your take! My only issue with S3 is how little of happy Polin moments we got in ep8. We needed more emotional intimacy moments, just them being in love. Talking about his manuscript, just being lovey in their house. I’m also married to a good, kind and supportive man who values communication … never understood why some women seek out toxic relationships.
Ooh I would def love to see more scenes of them just being lovey-dovey! But hey, we have S4 and they're coming back! Let's be optimistic that every time Benedict (if he's S4) is struggling, we're gonna cut to POLIN being intimate and chaotic duo LOLOL!
I GENUINELY believe that the 1 thing that would've solved everything is having more Polin scenes. Firstly, they are the main couple this season so just by default, they should have the most screen time. If they had more screen time, they could've provided even MORE characterization, development, & nuance. And then that would've cut scenes from the side plots that truly didn't contribute to those plots.
I totally agree with you. Colin was very protective of Penelope. He was trying to protect her and felt that that’s the way to show he loves her. I was so happy that the writers gave her the voice with her speech at the end. It was her choice to reveal herself and she was willing to lose Colin when she said that if he wanted an annulment she would not stand in his way.
Yes! 100% agree. Colin is the best, Polin is the best and this is my favorite season so far. ❤ And yes there are parts that I wish where played out differently, but overall it was beautifully done.
I cannot stress this enough: this season WILL stand the test of time. Years from now on we'll be seeing yt essays titled "we were unfair with season03" or "why I was wrong about polin", and I am HERE FOR IT to claim the hipster vibe of "i loved it before it was cool 😎"
Yesss!! Manifesting this!! 💛 They deserve to be loved especially when their love story is the realest and will truly stand the test of time (as you've said!)
@@anacarolinas3691 the way it’s already been happening lol but in all seriousness, the hatred against s3 and against polin/colin comes specifically from subgroups within the fandom who *have been hating on them for years now and they’re very loud about their dislike, thankfully they’re a minority and eventually no one will be paying any attention to what they say
I think because Penelope's journey and struggles were very much in our face (in a good way), while Colin's journey was more subtle and happening in the background of bigger stories, people tend to miss the ways he's been hurt, and the struggles he's had (and still has). Penelope was also more of a viewpoint character. So people can tend to see him in a very simple, reductive light: rich, handsome, charming, popular guy living a charmed life, blithely la-di-dah-ing through life, oblivious to her affections. Which is a shame, because he is such a rich character, and such a genuinely good guy who is facing very real issues. I agree with everything you said about his relationship with Penelope! They are so good to and for each other!!! The only line from Penelope that I really take issue with is one after their wedding breakfast, and honestly, this feels more like the writers speaking than Penelope. "Do you know what it's like, to have nowhere in the world you can truly be yourself? You cannot possibly know, because you are not a woman. You have the choice to be any kind of person you wish to be, while the only choice women have is to conceal the parts of ourselves the world will not accept." I'm sorry, is this not the same man you spoke to the night before, and called out in the beginning of the season, for putting on a false front? Because he didn't feel like he could truly be himself in society? So he concealed all the parts that society didn't accept? Dude. No lie, being a woman in this world was tough. But are they genuinely trying to say women were the only ones stifled and controlled by society's rules and expectations? But again, this feels more like the writers than Penelope to me. The show does a great job of highlighting the issues women faced in that time period. You don't need to throw some on-the-nose (and very unfair) accusation at Colin to make your point. That line bugs me every time.
I absolutely loved the 3rd bridgerton season. I don’t have any complaints with it. I even liked how they split the season into two parts, just so I could enjoy its premiere that much longer. I can understand where some complaints for the season are coming from, but I feel like what we got was so incredibly made and loved and I hope we can all look past our own grievances and enjoy the content we were gifted
Penelope is my favorite character, too! And I also think Colin is the best Bridgeton male lead - though maybe Gregory will turn out to be a wonderful man like Colin. The other two are very toxic (as is Simon)! I love this season so much, the 'realistic' aspect to their love story, and the fairly low stakes/interior emotion-based drama of the Lady Whistledown of it all...just so good. I desperately want a Colin Bridgerton in my life! :) It feels like willful ignorance, people who can't see Colin and the pretty obvious reasons he's acting the way he is. I also think the fact that Pen didn't write him over his travels contributed to his stoic, rakish act on his return. Oh, Colin. haha. Good video! I like listening to smart people talk lovingly about Colin and Pen, because they are PERFECT!
I saw the title of this video and I clicked so quickly! My love for Penelope and Colin as individuals, and my love for them as a couple is eternal. Polin forever ❤️❤️❤️. I appreciate your analysis
I honestly don't even talk about Simon & Daphne because their story didn't make sense, they're good actors but no chemistry, & their relationship was extremely toxic. If Simon did to Daphne what she did to him, NOBODY would defend them. And while I'll probably give Anthony more leway than you did (haha), the drama was of his OWN doing! I really like Kate but she told him to still go through with the wedding to spare Edwina's feelings AFTER Anthony directly told her that he dreads the day his "final thread of honor finally snaps" - in other words, "As I stay married to YOUR SISTER, I will be thinking of YOU & if you come near me, we will have an affair." LIKE??? SHOUT OUT to you for saying that Colin & Pen's relationship is the most realistic!!! It's the healthiest one but the characters still have flaws like anybody. I've been with my husband 13 yrs, married 6 and I am so confident in my relationship that I'll let anyone scrutinize it and not find any red flags. As I listened to some of the criticisms of the Polin relationship, my FIRST thought was "Have any of these people been in a serious relationship? Or have they never had a serious argument with their partner?" Because absolutely nothing Colin did or said during part 2 threw me off or was out-of-character. Yes, the entrapment comment wasn't ok & realistically, it should've gotten a specific apology but ppl were acting like it was the WORST thing he could've said and I'm sitting here like "Did we all forget Marina?" Yes, this society is terrible towards women but Colin AS A MAN in that society was SUPER publicly humiliated from that scandal too! And if you rewatch only Polin scenes, the writers still set-up that the only thing missing in their relationship was Colin being PHYSICALLY attracted to her. Thus Pen's glow-up and actively seeking a husband - she is now being presented as someone desirable instead of "just Pen." Again, I do have criticisms of how their scenes could've been shot to really communicate that Polin always had a spark & connection but this was definitely not "out of nowhere." Everyone agrees that Colin is the softer, more emotional Bridgerton & then got mad that he didn't just "get over" ALL of the things that were going on fast enough. How does that make sense? He "got over" everything in a span of about 2 weeks. That is VERY fast for his character & the situation. And don't even get me started on ppl being mad that he didn't sleep with Pen that time he saw her in her nightgown. Yes, in terms of storytelling, we should've gotten a final sex scene where they talked about everything & made up because them having sex is a good way to show that they TRUST each other again & that they accept each other as they are. So I will complain about their few seconds in ep 8 but that nightgown one...NOT the the scene to complain about. Dude if you were my friend and you told me you were doing this video, I absolutely would've sent you some of my notes to add! LOL
Thanks so much for your thoughtful comment! I completely agree-Simon and Daphne's story had its issues (severe one I must say), and Anthony's drama was largely self-inflicted. Colin and Penelope's relationship is genuinely the healthiest, with all the real-life complexities and flaws that make it relatable. You're spot on about Colin's character and how quickly he 'got over' everything. That man was on a mission every time! He quickly realizes his mistakes, listens and respects Pen, and declare how proud he is to her. And yes, the criticisms about the nightgown scene are missing the point! He genuinely want to kiss and make love but a side of him is not complete and he rather suffer than to take advantage of the situation. Ugh, what a man! I would absolutely have loved to include your notes! Your insights are fantastic, and I'm glad to see more people appreciating Polin. Thanks for the support and for engaging with the video! 😊 P.S. I will add my socials in my UA-cam account later. If you still want to share your thoughts, please let me know!
Glad to see someone spreading love about BS3. It's the leading couple who brought me to Bridgerton, I was not interested before after I had seen parts and trailers. Not my thing. Same old story, haters to lovers. When I saw Luke and Nicola in an interview, I thought: How will their interaction be in a film when off screen they have such a loving, respectful bond? So, I started watching, became infested, and LOVED it. I have been around a while on this planet to know what healthy relationships are about. And we need more role models of that, on screen. To reallly being genuinly interested in your partner, body AND soul, mind, essence. To be able to forgive. To really care. To trust. 💗And then I wanted to watch S1 and S2 as I learned that Polin's story started there. Quite honestle, after episode one, I was playing fast forward to the Polin scenes. Same with season 2. I might watch them all in the future, maybe. Right now, I am fine with S3, and lots of rewatching. It's a beautiful season. And I cannot wait for more to come in S4. 💗And to the haters: may you come across a kind person one day, in your life. Someone who sees you for who your are. Because only then you will truly understand what people write here, and what this content maker talks about. And then, you might not want to hate anything in your life anymore.
Thank you so much for your lovely comment! I'm thrilled to hear that you found Bridgerton S3 through Luke and Nicola's incredible chemistry and that it resonated with you on such a deep level. I completely agree-we need more role models of healthy relationships on screen, and Polin's genuine connection is a beautiful example of that. It's wonderful that you appreciate their journey and the importance of trust, forgiveness, and true care in a relationship. Your message to the haters is spot on-kindness and understanding go a long way. Can't wait for Season 4 with you! 💗
Thank you for your analysis. I just want the negativity to die down so that these actors will come back for season four and not be afraid to come back to show that so many people love for different reasons I have to say I am nervous for them right now, that because of what’s been happening around the world that the actors may decide that they don’t wanna come back, I don’t want them to feel like they can’t come back to the show that they enjoy working on for the audience. I want them to come back.
They will comeback!! Luke N. and Nicola love their characters and the show more than us for sure. They've been part of it for years and surely they love to see other characters blossom and support them! We will surely see more of them in the next seasons and I hope we all continue to support them!
The thing is though, it's just noise from a loud minority. The ratings, reviews and viewing figures show that its the most successful season yet and thats due to Colin and Penelope.
I really love your takes here and i agee 1 million percent. Colin is the greatest Bridgerton male. I was gonna recommend sammy bates' video but you brought it up and i was so happy. I watched it 2x because i relate so hard to him. Hes so kind and gentlemanly. ❤ great video
Thank you so much for watching and appreciating the vid! I know it might be a lot because I did not even edit this video (I have no talents in that section LOL) but I just wanted to share. 🤍
Love all of your takes! Genuinely so refreshing to see someone have a positive view on this season. Feel like social media isn't the best rn for season 3 lovers haha. Thank you so much for taking the time and putting all of your thoughts on this out there! I loved how vulnerable they were with each other, how they grew together, how they were able to fully open up to each other throughout the season. Outside of some issues I had with the editing, or lack of screen time (as a polin stan i'll always want to see them more so i'm not sure how others feel about this haha), I thought this season was amazing. It showed their relationship so well and concluded it in a way that was so fit for them.
Thank you so much for the love and I agree that the season is amazing and it concluded exceptionally!! I am sure all POLIN fans do want more screen time for both of them especially after they resolved the Lady Whistledown situation. I mean, ngl, I want the whole season to be just them LOL. However, it is an ensemble show and before I watched it, I came to terms that I should be grateful with whatever is given and honestly, we were given A LOT (wedding, wedding breakfast, church little dance, willow tree scene, pen's speech -- all of which were not even part of the book). I am just soo happy that their love story and character arcs were done beautifully!
Great analysis on Colin...thanks a lot❤ He is very different from other male leads we have seen so far. He is the sweetest loving man with pure heart❤️. Loved every bit of your analysis. Season 3 is my favourite and i learnt a lot through our Polin love story.
My only problem this season was how cold his fury toward her was portrayed. I think it hit a very personal place with me. Being subjected to the “ice curtain” is crushing. Part of what I love about Pen is that her Bravery was very much on display, her dignity….her pain was palpable, yes, But she was Courageous, she did not withdraw from him to escape the cold. She stood up under it. Remained true to herself, but also true to Colin. Her character has Character. And thankfully, Colin was able to see through the rubble and bring to mind what he already felt for Pen, and realize that her extraordinary courage sets her apart from most of the women of that era. And rose to love her more.
"He was gulping that lemonade" LOL Though I'd argue that while maybe Colin did fall in love with Pen during the Episode 2 kiss, I think it took him the next two episodes to fully realize what had happened. And it was only his mother insinuating he's running against a timer that got him to REALLY get to the bottom of his feelings. Love all your points, they're so fleshed out and argued well, and they're all of what I've been feeling for the season. Honestly I go back and forth on wishing they'd gotten married after he accepts Pen as Lady Whistledown, but at the same time their faces when they get married, in spite of what's going on, makes me love the depth of their relationship all the more. P.S. I really wish Eloise hadn't ruined the engagement speech though.
The wedding was phenomenal! The panic inside Penelope was palpable, but with just one nod from Colin, everything fell into place. They beautifully demonstrated how profound love can be expressed through the smallest gestures. I wish Eloise hadn't ruined the engagement speech either, but somehow, I still understand why she became pettier over time. Although, she did annoy me a few times this season LOL.
Yes finally someone who have fair and great review. Yes I won't deny that I wanted more Polin scenes specifically on the last 2 episodes but I don't get the hate. Season 3 is my fave and yes Colin is the best male lead because who is soooo sure that it is Pen for him. While the Duke did not even want to marry Daphne and Anthony so willing to marry the sister on the other hand Colin as soon as he knows he loves Pen his love so sure. Pen is also the healthiest to be fair with Kate she is also level headed. But pen is the smartest and most assuring of all female leads. Daphne is just toxic sorry. So Polin is the healthiest and realest of them all.
Thank you very much for analyzing this season. And especially thank you for explaining in simple words the main highlights of this pair. Because for me personally, it is valuable that such versions, where there is no toxicity and where there is a real positive hero in the couple, who is appreciated by his chosen one, are rare and therefore valuable. Brutality, toxicity and lust are so advertised in movies, literature and poetry that people eventually have no idea that without this relationship they can not just be, but can be truly open, trusting.
Great video, you sort of said everything I was thinking, because I have been baffled at all the hate especially towards Colin, for just having very normal character flaws. I think one example you didn't bring up is how people react to him feeling hurt by what LW wrote about him because "it's true" and I am here baffled at how many of those people would be OK with being publicly called out for anything, of course he's hurt by this public humiliation, who wouldn't be?! and I get that some of it comes from loving Penelope and wanting to defend her, so she can never be wrong, but I love Penelope too and I don't see why that means she has to be perfect, it's called having a complex character, it also makes me wonder why people love Anthony for example, I love Anthony myself because I saw his deep issues and understood his struggle, but why aren't people giving that same grace to Colin? or were they also pretending Anthony has no issues as they do with Penelope because they can't handle their favs having any flaws?
Oooooh I agree so much with your take!! I just finished my notes for my next video and this is one of them!! I am a Penelope stan but she had done a lot of wrongs. Colin on the other hand, is just being human yet people hated him!! There's a part of me that Colin (being the most relatable male lead) insecurities and inferiority complex reminds everyone of things they don't want to embrace themselves therefore, they're hating the character because they can't hate themselves.
I think he’s hurt because he can’t understand her motivation until she lays it out. Being fooled by Marina gave him trust issues & made him wonder if he can be sure how deep Pen’s lies might go. She finally got through to him when they hashed it out near Genevieve’s shop, explained that she wrote about him because she was hurt and angry and most importantly knew he wasn’t being true to himself. He finally trusts that Pen sees him and truly loves him for who he’s always been.
"Well, I love my Colin because I have values." 😂🤣 But really! Loved your thoughts, I (and whomever has been in a healthy, loving supporting relationship) agree with you completely. I think so many people relate to Penelope and have their own trauma that they want to take their hatred out on Colin for unintentionally friend-zoning Pen. And for 2 comments that were said out of insecurity, trauma and pain. So unfair, especially after all he has done for her and how much he does love her. (But for reals-- thats the worst he has done? Who hasn't said something they didn't mean at aome point in their own lives...🙄) From season 1 to 3, the show really shows Penelope's POV and for some reason audiences are unable to view Colin's and give him the empathy he deserves. Why do they want him to suffer? It's beyond me... They wouldn't be true friends to lovers if Penelope held a grudge, or couldn't see how much she hurt him and that he needed time to process everything. I love that she took responsibility and didn't invalidate his feelings, (except after the wedding breakfast - there is a great analysis of this scene on reddit r/PolinBridgerton thread - titled : "I am Whistledown" speech as a negotiation, not a fight). I think there were flaws this season, with some of the writing, direction and editing, however, I am completely obsessed with Colin and the Polin relationship. I can't wait to see their side story in Season 4 and to see them work together as a strong partnership. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts! ❤
Aww thank you so much for your comment and I agree with all of it! Colin will always be the standard. POLIN will always be the relationship I wish everyone aspire to have. It's crazy how people hated Colin and called him boring just because he internalizes and he does not shout. Again, it's so sad that Colin's character has to suffer this much just because people can't comprehend 😭
I think a big part of the problem people have with this season is the amount of subtle internal work being done by the main characters, rather than overt outward words and deeds. If they had more time, more run time or more episodes, then they could have drawn all of the internal conflict with broader strokes and made it more obvious for the casual watchers and those not familiar with silent acting and film techniques used in period pieces. Then people would more likely get it how shook he was throughout the first kiss. Then they would get why the brothel scenes were included and what was actually happening there (in him). Hint: they weren't about him getting off like usual , like it might seem. The whole dessert tent scene reads really differently if you watch his body language and face acting. People tend to want everything spelled out and someone to knock them on the head with their messages now, so subtlety and quiet internal struggle is just read as "boring" by people who have the emotional depth and patience of a teaspoon. He seems like a pretty, empty-headed charmer, but it's all a social mask or armor he's been wearing since his dad died to try to help the family in the only ways available to a boy as young as he must have been. If people will forgive Anthony his trauma, it seems hypocritical not to forgive Colin (he has the same traumatic history but deals with it differently because of his age and personality type). Also, people had 2 years to hype this up in their minds and plan out what they wanted it to be, so some of the griping is because the showrunners couldn't read their minds to give them exactly what they wanted. There are some who are still struggling with the format change, not understanding how the decisions get made differently about what to include and what to hold back from the main storyline when balancing an ensemble show from a non-ensemble source. I bet some of the stuff people wanted this season will crop up in later season side plots (like them writing together). People finally got happily married kanthony, kate as viscountess, and some casual intimacy "couple stuff" in this season that they whined about not getting last season. We may get that with Polin next season, too. After all, our leads didn't quit, so they will return for other seasons and will need stuff to do then. There are things that were changed from book to screen and some of them i loved while others...i might have preferred the other way. But i can respect that they have a vision, a plan, and the changes fit in the plan. Until i know what the plan is, i will withhold judgement about whether they're right or good, etc. I find it amusing how often people judge a character or plot as though the show is giving them orders i.e. "you must live your life like this!" No one says you have to marry someone like Colin if he's not your type. No one says you have to be besties with a girl like Penelope, either. The show is presenting these characters and their relationship with each other - not forcing us to have that relationship with either of them. If you don't like Colin - don't befriend a guy like Colin. If you don't like how he looks - then don't look. There's other stuff to watch. But pretending that these characters or actors are lacking simply because they aren't what you want is ridiculous. For the record: i think both actors are talented and gorgeous, but everyone has different tastes, so don't assume that just because I love strawberries means that someone else can't be allergic to them. It's the same with media. I have a friend who hates the sound of saxophones and i love them. We don't listen to the same music. But i don't tell him he's wrong to feel his feelings and he does me the same courtesy. Respect. The people who drag others and make judgy comments on social media need to learn a little respect. That's why i like this video. You don't encourage people to disrespect each other's point of view. You state yours and provide some constructive criticism of others without being hurtful. Thanks.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and insightful comment. I enjoyed every bit of it! I completely agree that the subtle internal work of the characters this season may have been missed by some viewers who aren't familiar with the nuances of silent acting and period piece techniques. But that's also what makes it so realistic for portraying healthy love ( I can't get enough of how much love and care they have even in the silent moments!). It's infuriating to see the hate, which is the main reason I did this commentary. One can love another character (subjectively), but it's unfair to hate one just because the beauty of his journey was missed by YOU (or maybe some really just ignored it which makes it more infuriating LOL). Colin's journey, especially his internal struggles, adds so much depth to his character. It's clear you've captured that beautifully, and I'm sure all Polin fans feel the same way. The comparison to Anthony's trauma is spot on-both characters have dealt with their pasts differently, and it's essential to appreciate those nuances. The format changes and the balance between the main storyline and ensemble cast indeed present unique challenges and opportunities for future seasons. I know within my soul that Polin's love will play a huge role in Bendict (close to Colin) and Eloise's (bff of Pen) story. Your perspective on respecting differing opinions is so refreshing. Media, like any art, is subjective, and it's crucial to approach it with an open mind and respect for others' views. I appreciate your support and your kind words about my video. I do know I get passionate and heated when it comes to Colin because the hate is also forced so I hope that understandable. But yes, let's continue to celebrate the diversity of thoughts and the rich tapestry of characters Bridgerton offers. Thanks again for your comment! 😊
Haven't even started this but yesssssss I'll agree with everything you say. Season 3 was what got me interested in Bridgerton. I only started watching it when someone said it was friends to lovers and then I watched the series in reverse.
I adore your view of Colin Bridgerton and completely agree with your analysis. As it happens, I married a gentle, kind, and considerate man , so in a way, I'm a little biased regarding Colin's beautiful persona. He reminds me of the boy who courted me all those years ago and patiently persevered until I fell in love with him😊 ❤️
I agree with you 100% that Polin is the best example so far of a healthy romantic relationship in Bridgerton. Colin and Penelope are both imperfect human beings, but they are redeemed by their generosity, kindness, willingness to grow, and fierce loyalty to each other in the face of the challenges they face. Too many men think they have to be macho to be attractive; how I wish such men could see how infinitely more attractive a man is when he is kind, gentle, empathetic, generous, and attentive to his partner's emotional state. With these traits in place, he is able to connect on more than just a physical level. Polin's spicy moments are so compelling precisely because these character traits create more than just a physical connection between Colin and Penelope, and their emotional and spiritual connection to each other is the thing makes these scenes so affecting.
Personally, I also love the season and you make a lot of great points. I very much agree, though I would say one thing that is more of the discourse is the fact that they were barely in their own season. it’s not the problem of like we’re upset with the love story. We are upset we didn’t get enough screen time with them for audiences who haven’t been following them meticulously to understand and really see it because it just lacked depth his confession to a lot of us didn’t come off as right because we didn’t see enough screen time of Colin just being helplessly in love with Penelope. We had to be told he was helplessly in love. Which many agree with this because there was too much to distract us from the main story. They work well as a couple since they communicate which is whole heartedly important. It’s the way that they didn’t really show the audience that when Colin was raking around town that it was against his morals we had to be told that and even when we were told that from what we had seen, we already didn’t really trust that. It felt like a fight between show don’t tell, but they were constantly telling us and showing us something different. And also as much as it’s lovely seeing other storylines, there was just so much going on in the season like for example a lot of the scenes where it should’ve been more focused on Colin and his mother or something like talking to him it was given towards Francesca, which is fine love setting up Francesca but there’s just a lot of people where it’s like this didn’t add anything to the story and it didn’t connect back to Penelope and Colin in anyway unlike in the last season when they had The second B plot with the Featherington’s the Ruby mines that connected back to the Bridgerton’s in someway that it felt natural this just felt like a hodgepodge of a mess thrown together, and there were some dynamic scenes, but there was just a lot missing. It would have been nice to pull together more storylines together that was where it was lackluster and that’s why a lot of people are on the Colin hate train because they don’t give the screen time to remind us that he is this really sweet guy. He really does care about Pen because yeah like you see him quiet just thinking in a study has a like a good guy not going and raking about. But he also does things differently than what he says, and for people who weren’t paying attention how Colin was in the other seasons, really close. It just felt like really jarring, and it felt like the show runners hated Colin as they completely murdered his character. Yes, there’s some things that there still there but They set things up in a weird way where it didn’t really work, especially when it came to jealousy of Penelope that wasn’t shown we had to be told that and we only had that for like one episode it just felt jarring. Personally, I think if we had even like a half an hour more time or an hour more time with the main leads there would’ve been a lot of these problems as in why people hate Colin fixed because they actually spent the time to think through what they were doing, it sucks because personally this season is great, but totally flopped when it came to making it amazing there are so many people that love it, but the main reason a lot of people who really like Polin hate it is because They just did not approach it in the proper way
Finally! Yes, season 3 isn't perfect (notably, cinematography was inferior to S1 and S2 and the costumes and hair were wack), but in terms of the story, the main couple's story and the characters, it is so much better! Just like you, my favourite characters are always the kind ones, the "green flag" ones. I love Polin! ❤️
Colin isn’t the best bridgerton.. Anthony, George & Simon are flawed & complex characters they’re trauma’s influence their motives in every aspects.. they are also extremely relatable, and if you’re gonna call them toxic, you can’t be mad people will call Colin boring and love pen who is complex/developed. Plus it’s not media literacy, he’s not attractive
Everyone's entitled to their favorites (as I mentioned in the video), and I totally agree that Anthony and Simon are flawed and relatable for many. But let's talk about Colin-the ultimate green flag. While others struggle with their traumas and end up manipulating people (Daphne and Edwina), Colin, despite his own flaws and traumas, has the courage to love Penelope genuinely and not deny her love. Calling him boring because he's not as 'toxic' or 'traumatized' misses the point. If media literacy means recognizing depth beyond the obvious, then yes, it’s plummeting when it comes to Colin's character. If one can give grace to Anthony and Simon but not to Colin... maybe it's time for some self-reflection? And attractiveness? That’s subjective, but if one is ignoring a character because they don't meet your 'pretty' standards, that a huge problem. Huge YOU problem and LIMITS one's media literacy. I'm not mad at people whose favorites are Anthony and Simon. I'm mad that people refuse to see Colin for who he is and try to force him to be like the two. Thanks for watching and engaging with my video!
Colin is the most complex character of bridgerton maybe that is why you don't get his character, It is only for smart people 😂😂😂 and Colin has traumas too but still be a decent human, traumas doesn't give you free pass to be a shitty person ❤
Lmfaooo if you don’t get your silly ass out of here Colin is the best male! He’s literally more complex than the entire bridgerton male leads put together… Also boring and unattractive????? Colin????? Now I know you’re just being funny because what are you talking about???? Y’all think this little fandom holds weight? Season 3 is the most successful season yet Don’t embarrass yourself. People are eating the season up! The actual people who determines the success of a show (casual viewers and general audience) literally loves it! Get your silly ass out of here if you don’t like Colin. Y’all are mad because everyone is saying how they’re happy we got a non toxic male lead, (the other one being George) 😂😂😂 Get your head out of your a$$ and get the f*ck on!
@@ru3144speak on it! Colin is literally the most complex character and I said this from the start… This season was made for intelligent people 😂 That’s why them haters need us to spell it out for them before they understand his character even though everything they need to see and understand him has been shown since season 1
Thank you all so much for interacting and watching this video! Your support means the world to me. Stay tuned because there will be more POLIN and Bridgerton Season 3 content coming your way!
For now, check out my new video, which will also be part of the playlist "Reminiscing POLIN" where we go over the S3 episodes (fpcused on POLIN) and just me yapping LOL! Hope you enjoy!
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Excelent analysis 💛 To add onto your takes, I think a large part of the dislike for Colin is that he’s just undeniably soft. He’s not loud or quick to anger, he sits with his emotions in a quieter way, dreams of his feelings and has insecurities... I don’t think people know how to love a leading man that’s not so hardened by his trauma, flaws and insecurities...
People who understand and love Colin Bridgerton are my people. Thank you for such a great video 💛🫶
Yesssss
The best male by farrrrr
The greenest of flags!
My beautiful beautiful sweet boy❤❤❤
100% agree!! I keep praying for people everyday if their perspective of love is so limited to Toxic male lead
Love your take!
My only issue with S3 is how little of happy Polin moments we got in ep8. We needed more emotional intimacy moments, just them being in love. Talking about his manuscript, just being lovey in their house.
I’m also married to a good, kind and supportive man who values communication … never understood why some women seek out toxic relationships.
Ooh I would def love to see more scenes of them just being lovey-dovey! But hey, we have S4 and they're coming back! Let's be optimistic that every time Benedict (if he's S4) is struggling, we're gonna cut to POLIN being intimate and chaotic duo LOLOL!
@@MMSanchez0120 manifesting! 🙌🙌😈
I GENUINELY believe that the 1 thing that would've solved everything is having more Polin scenes. Firstly, they are the main couple this season so just by default, they should have the most screen time. If they had more screen time, they could've provided even MORE characterization, development, & nuance. And then that would've cut scenes from the side plots that truly didn't contribute to those plots.
I totally agree with you. Colin was very protective of Penelope. He was trying to protect her and felt that that’s the way to show he loves her. I was so happy that the writers gave her the voice with her speech at the end. It was her choice to reveal herself and she was willing to lose Colin when she said that if he wanted an annulment she would not stand in his way.
I agree with you 100% that Colin Bridgerton is the best. He is such a cinnamon roll!
Yes! 100% agree. Colin is the best, Polin is the best and this is my favorite season so far. ❤ And yes there are parts that I wish where played out differently, but overall it was beautifully done.
I cannot stress this enough: this season WILL stand the test of time. Years from now on we'll be seeing yt essays titled "we were unfair with season03" or "why I was wrong about polin", and I am HERE FOR IT to claim the hipster vibe of "i loved it before it was cool 😎"
Yesss!! Manifesting this!! 💛 They deserve to be loved especially when their love story is the realest and will truly stand the test of time (as you've said!)
@@anacarolinas3691 the way it’s already been happening lol but in all seriousness, the hatred against s3 and against polin/colin comes specifically from subgroups within the fandom who *have been hating on them for years now and they’re very loud about their dislike, thankfully they’re a minority and eventually no one will be paying any attention to what they say
I think because Penelope's journey and struggles were very much in our face (in a good way), while Colin's journey was more subtle and happening in the background of bigger stories, people tend to miss the ways he's been hurt, and the struggles he's had (and still has). Penelope was also more of a viewpoint character. So people can tend to see him in a very simple, reductive light: rich, handsome, charming, popular guy living a charmed life, blithely la-di-dah-ing through life, oblivious to her affections. Which is a shame, because he is such a rich character, and such a genuinely good guy who is facing very real issues.
I agree with everything you said about his relationship with Penelope! They are so good to and for each other!!! The only line from Penelope that I really take issue with is one after their wedding breakfast, and honestly, this feels more like the writers speaking than Penelope.
"Do you know what it's like, to have nowhere in the world you can truly be yourself? You cannot possibly know, because you are not a woman. You have the choice to be any kind of person you wish to be, while the only choice women have is to conceal the parts of ourselves the world will not accept."
I'm sorry, is this not the same man you spoke to the night before, and called out in the beginning of the season, for putting on a false front? Because he didn't feel like he could truly be himself in society? So he concealed all the parts that society didn't accept?
Dude. No lie, being a woman in this world was tough. But are they genuinely trying to say women were the only ones stifled and controlled by society's rules and expectations? But again, this feels more like the writers than Penelope to me. The show does a great job of highlighting the issues women faced in that time period. You don't need to throw some on-the-nose (and very unfair) accusation at Colin to make your point. That line bugs me every time.
I couldn’t have said it better myself
I absolutely loved the 3rd bridgerton season. I don’t have any complaints with it. I even liked how they split the season into two parts, just so I could enjoy its premiere that much longer. I can understand where some complaints for the season are coming from, but I feel like what we got was so incredibly made and loved and I hope we can all look past our own grievances and enjoy the content we were gifted
Penelope is my favorite character, too! And I also think Colin is the best Bridgeton male lead - though maybe Gregory will turn out to be a wonderful man like Colin. The other two are very toxic (as is Simon)! I love this season so much, the 'realistic' aspect to their love story, and the fairly low stakes/interior emotion-based drama of the Lady Whistledown of it all...just so good. I desperately want a Colin Bridgerton in my life! :) It feels like willful ignorance, people who can't see Colin and the pretty obvious reasons he's acting the way he is. I also think the fact that Pen didn't write him over his travels contributed to his stoic, rakish act on his return. Oh, Colin. haha. Good video! I like listening to smart people talk lovingly about Colin and Pen, because they are PERFECT!
I saw the title of this video and I clicked so quickly! My love for Penelope and Colin as individuals, and my love for them as a couple is eternal. Polin forever ❤️❤️❤️. I appreciate your analysis
I honestly don't even talk about Simon & Daphne because their story didn't make sense, they're good actors but no chemistry, & their relationship was extremely toxic. If Simon did to Daphne what she did to him, NOBODY would defend them. And while I'll probably give Anthony more leway than you did (haha), the drama was of his OWN doing! I really like Kate but she told him to still go through with the wedding to spare Edwina's feelings AFTER Anthony directly told her that he dreads the day his "final thread of honor finally snaps" - in other words, "As I stay married to YOUR SISTER, I will be thinking of YOU & if you come near me, we will have an affair." LIKE???
SHOUT OUT to you for saying that Colin & Pen's relationship is the most realistic!!! It's the healthiest one but the characters still have flaws like anybody. I've been with my husband 13 yrs, married 6 and I am so confident in my relationship that I'll let anyone scrutinize it and not find any red flags.
As I listened to some of the criticisms of the Polin relationship, my FIRST thought was "Have any of these people been in a serious relationship? Or have they never had a serious argument with their partner?" Because absolutely nothing Colin did or said during part 2 threw me off or was out-of-character. Yes, the entrapment comment wasn't ok & realistically, it should've gotten a specific apology but ppl were acting like it was the WORST thing he could've said and I'm sitting here like "Did we all forget Marina?" Yes, this society is terrible towards women but Colin AS A MAN in that society was SUPER publicly humiliated from that scandal too! And if you rewatch only Polin scenes, the writers still set-up that the only thing missing in their relationship was Colin being PHYSICALLY attracted to her. Thus Pen's glow-up and actively seeking a husband - she is now being presented as someone desirable instead of "just Pen." Again, I do have criticisms of how their scenes could've been shot to really communicate that Polin always had a spark & connection but this was definitely not "out of nowhere." Everyone agrees that Colin is the softer, more emotional Bridgerton & then got mad that he didn't just "get over" ALL of the things that were going on fast enough. How does that make sense? He "got over" everything in a span of about 2 weeks. That is VERY fast for his character & the situation. And don't even get me started on ppl being mad that he didn't sleep with Pen that time he saw her in her nightgown. Yes, in terms of storytelling, we should've gotten a final sex scene where they talked about everything & made up because them having sex is a good way to show that they TRUST each other again & that they accept each other as they are. So I will complain about their few seconds in ep 8 but that nightgown one...NOT the the scene to complain about.
Dude if you were my friend and you told me you were doing this video, I absolutely would've sent you some of my notes to add! LOL
Thanks so much for your thoughtful comment! I completely agree-Simon and Daphne's story had its issues (severe one I must say), and Anthony's drama was largely self-inflicted. Colin and Penelope's relationship is genuinely the healthiest, with all the real-life complexities and flaws that make it relatable. You're spot on about Colin's character and how quickly he 'got over' everything. That man was on a mission every time! He quickly realizes his mistakes, listens and respects Pen, and declare how proud he is to her. And yes, the criticisms about the nightgown scene are missing the point! He genuinely want to kiss and make love but a side of him is not complete and he rather suffer than to take advantage of the situation. Ugh, what a man!
I would absolutely have loved to include your notes! Your insights are fantastic, and I'm glad to see more people appreciating Polin. Thanks for the support and for engaging with the video! 😊
P.S. I will add my socials in my UA-cam account later. If you still want to share your thoughts, please let me know!
@@MMSanchez0120 totally down! :DDDD
Glad to see someone spreading love about BS3. It's the leading couple who brought me to Bridgerton, I was not interested before after I had seen parts and trailers. Not my thing. Same old story, haters to lovers. When I saw Luke and Nicola in an interview, I thought: How will their interaction be in a film when off screen they have such a loving, respectful bond? So, I started watching, became infested, and LOVED it. I have been around a while on this planet to know what healthy relationships are about. And we need more role models of that, on screen. To reallly being genuinly interested in your partner, body AND soul, mind, essence. To be able to forgive. To really care. To trust. 💗And then I wanted to watch S1 and S2 as I learned that Polin's story started there. Quite honestle, after episode one, I was playing fast forward to the Polin scenes. Same with season 2. I might watch them all in the future, maybe. Right now, I am fine with S3, and lots of rewatching. It's a beautiful season. And I cannot wait for more to come in S4. 💗And to the haters: may you come across a kind person one day, in your life. Someone who sees you for who your are. Because only then you will truly understand what people write here, and what this content maker talks about. And then, you might not want to hate anything in your life anymore.
Thank you so much for your lovely comment! I'm thrilled to hear that you found Bridgerton S3 through Luke and Nicola's incredible chemistry and that it resonated with you on such a deep level. I completely agree-we need more role models of healthy relationships on screen, and Polin's genuine connection is a beautiful example of that. It's wonderful that you appreciate their journey and the importance of trust, forgiveness, and true care in a relationship. Your message to the haters is spot on-kindness and understanding go a long way. Can't wait for Season 4 with you! 💗
Thank you for your analysis. I just want the negativity to die down so that these actors will come back for season four and not be afraid to come back to show that so many people love for different reasons I have to say I am nervous for them right now, that because of what’s been happening around the world that the actors may decide that they don’t wanna come back, I don’t want them to feel like they can’t come back to the show that they enjoy working on for the audience. I want them to come back.
They will comeback!! Luke N. and Nicola love their characters and the show more than us for sure. They've been part of it for years and surely they love to see other characters blossom and support them! We will surely see more of them in the next seasons and I hope we all continue to support them!
The thing is though, it's just noise from a loud minority. The ratings, reviews and viewing figures show that its the most successful season yet and thats due to Colin and Penelope.
I really love your takes here and i agee 1 million percent. Colin is the greatest Bridgerton male. I was gonna recommend sammy bates' video but you brought it up and i was so happy. I watched it 2x because i relate so hard to him. Hes so kind and gentlemanly. ❤ great video
Thank you so much for watching and appreciating the vid! I know it might be a lot because I did not even edit this video (I have no talents in that section LOL) but I just wanted to share. 🤍
Thanks so much for this video! I agree with you 100%. Colin is the best mâle character lead of Bridgerton. 🤗
I agree wholeheartedly ❤ also there have to be more lovers than haters...the numbers for season 3 are speaking for themselves
3:00 I feel like that's why I love this season so much, it's just so relatable
Love all of your takes! Genuinely so refreshing to see someone have a positive view on this season. Feel like social media isn't the best rn for season 3 lovers haha. Thank you so much for taking the time and putting all of your thoughts on this out there! I loved how vulnerable they were with each other, how they grew together, how they were able to fully open up to each other throughout the season. Outside of some issues I had with the editing, or lack of screen time (as a polin stan i'll always want to see them more so i'm not sure how others feel about this haha), I thought this season was amazing. It showed their relationship so well and concluded it in a way that was so fit for them.
Thank you so much for the love and I agree that the season is amazing and it concluded exceptionally!! I am sure all POLIN fans do want more screen time for both of them especially after they resolved the Lady Whistledown situation. I mean, ngl, I want the whole season to be just them LOL. However, it is an ensemble show and before I watched it, I came to terms that I should be grateful with whatever is given and honestly, we were given A LOT (wedding, wedding breakfast, church little dance, willow tree scene, pen's speech -- all of which were not even part of the book). I am just soo happy that their love story and character arcs were done beautifully!
Great analysis on Colin...thanks a lot❤ He is very different from other male leads we have seen so far. He is the sweetest loving man with pure heart❤️. Loved every bit of your analysis. Season 3 is my favourite and i learnt a lot through our Polin love story.
My only problem this season was how cold his fury toward her was portrayed. I think it hit a very personal place with me. Being subjected to the “ice curtain” is crushing. Part of what I love about Pen is that her Bravery was very much on display, her dignity….her pain was palpable, yes, But she was Courageous, she did not withdraw from him to escape the cold. She stood up under it. Remained true to herself, but also true to Colin. Her character has Character. And thankfully, Colin was able to see through the rubble and bring to mind what he already felt for Pen, and realize that her extraordinary courage sets her apart from most of the women of that era. And rose to love her more.
"He was gulping that lemonade" LOL
Though I'd argue that while maybe Colin did fall in love with Pen during the Episode 2 kiss, I think it took him the next two episodes to fully realize what had happened. And it was only his mother insinuating he's running against a timer that got him to REALLY get to the bottom of his feelings.
Love all your points, they're so fleshed out and argued well, and they're all of what I've been feeling for the season. Honestly I go back and forth on wishing they'd gotten married after he accepts Pen as Lady Whistledown, but at the same time their faces when they get married, in spite of what's going on, makes me love the depth of their relationship all the more.
P.S. I really wish Eloise hadn't ruined the engagement speech though.
The wedding was phenomenal! The panic inside Penelope was palpable, but with just one nod from Colin, everything fell into place. They beautifully demonstrated how profound love can be expressed through the smallest gestures.
I wish Eloise hadn't ruined the engagement speech either, but somehow, I still understand why she became pettier over time. Although, she did annoy me a few times this season LOL.
@@MMSanchez0120 YES! His face when he sees her and his nod of encouragement was everything!!
Me reading the title: YES, YES, YES, YES!!!
Colin Bridgerton is my favorite character❤, and needs to be appreciated more!!!
Yes finally someone who have fair and great review.
Yes I won't deny that I wanted more Polin scenes specifically on the last 2 episodes but I don't get the hate.
Season 3 is my fave and yes Colin is the best male lead because who is soooo sure that it is Pen for him. While the Duke did not even want to marry Daphne and Anthony so willing to marry the sister on the other hand Colin as soon as he knows he loves Pen his love so sure.
Pen is also the healthiest to be fair with Kate she is also level headed. But pen is the smartest and most assuring of all female leads. Daphne is just toxic sorry.
So Polin is the healthiest and realest of them all.
Thank you very much for analyzing this season. And especially thank you for explaining in simple words the main highlights of this pair. Because for me personally, it is valuable that such versions, where there is no toxicity and where there is a real positive hero in the couple, who is appreciated by his chosen one, are rare and therefore valuable. Brutality, toxicity and lust are so advertised in movies, literature and poetry that people eventually have no idea that without this relationship they can not just be, but can be truly open, trusting.
Great video, you sort of said everything I was thinking, because I have been baffled at all the hate especially towards Colin, for just having very normal character flaws. I think one example you didn't bring up is how people react to him feeling hurt by what LW wrote about him because "it's true" and I am here baffled at how many of those people would be OK with being publicly called out for anything, of course he's hurt by this public humiliation, who wouldn't be?! and I get that some of it comes from loving Penelope and wanting to defend her, so she can never be wrong, but I love Penelope too and I don't see why that means she has to be perfect, it's called having a complex character, it also makes me wonder why people love Anthony for example, I love Anthony myself because I saw his deep issues and understood his struggle, but why aren't people giving that same grace to Colin? or were they also pretending Anthony has no issues as they do with Penelope because they can't handle their favs having any flaws?
Oooooh I agree so much with your take!! I just finished my notes for my next video and this is one of them!! I am a Penelope stan but she had done a lot of wrongs. Colin on the other hand, is just being human yet people hated him!! There's a part of me that Colin (being the most relatable male lead) insecurities and inferiority complex reminds everyone of things they don't want to embrace themselves therefore, they're hating the character because they can't hate themselves.
I think he’s hurt because he can’t understand her motivation until she lays it out. Being fooled by Marina gave him trust issues & made him wonder if he can be sure how deep Pen’s lies might go. She finally got through to him when they hashed it out near Genevieve’s shop, explained that she wrote about him because she was hurt and angry and most importantly knew he wasn’t being true to himself. He finally trusts that Pen sees him and truly loves him for who he’s always been.
He's hurt because hé have self esteem issues, so he though that Pen too at that moment she him the same way he see himself.
The way I read that line I would never dream of courting Penelope Featherington is that she is my bestie and she deserves way better than me.
"Well, I love my Colin because I have values." 😂🤣 But really! Loved your thoughts, I (and whomever has been in a healthy, loving supporting relationship) agree with you completely.
I think so many people relate to Penelope and have their own trauma that they want to take their hatred out on Colin for unintentionally friend-zoning Pen. And for 2 comments that were said out of insecurity, trauma and pain. So unfair, especially after all he has done for her and how much he does love her. (But for reals-- thats the worst he has done? Who hasn't said something they didn't mean at aome point in their own lives...🙄)
From season 1 to 3, the show really shows Penelope's POV and for some reason audiences are unable to view Colin's and give him the empathy he deserves. Why do they want him to suffer? It's beyond me...
They wouldn't be true friends to lovers if Penelope held a grudge, or couldn't see how much she hurt him and that he needed time to process everything. I love that she took responsibility and didn't invalidate his feelings, (except after the wedding breakfast - there is a great analysis of this scene on reddit r/PolinBridgerton thread - titled :
"I am Whistledown" speech as a negotiation, not a fight).
I think there were flaws this season, with some of the writing, direction and editing, however, I am completely obsessed with Colin and the Polin relationship. I can't wait to see their side story in Season 4 and to see them work together as a strong partnership.
Thanks again for sharing your thoughts! ❤
Aww thank you so much for your comment and I agree with all of it! Colin will always be the standard. POLIN will always be the relationship I wish everyone aspire to have.
It's crazy how people hated Colin and called him boring just because he internalizes and he does not shout. Again, it's so sad that Colin's character has to suffer this much just because people can't comprehend 😭
@@MMSanchez0120 peoples reaction have been absolutely wild. Bring back critical thinking and media literacy!! 🙌
Totally Agree! This movie was a pro-female self love story and his character was 100% ok with that❤
I think a big part of the problem people have with this season is the amount of subtle internal work being done by the main characters, rather than overt outward words and deeds. If they had more time, more run time or more episodes, then they could have drawn all of the internal conflict with broader strokes and made it more obvious for the casual watchers and those not familiar with silent acting and film techniques used in period pieces. Then people would more likely get it how shook he was throughout the first kiss. Then they would get why the brothel scenes were included and what was actually happening there (in him). Hint: they weren't about him getting off like usual , like it might seem. The whole dessert tent scene reads really differently if you watch his body language and face acting. People tend to want everything spelled out and someone to knock them on the head with their messages now, so subtlety and quiet internal struggle is just read as "boring" by people who have the emotional depth and patience of a teaspoon. He seems like a pretty, empty-headed charmer, but it's all a social mask or armor he's been wearing since his dad died to try to help the family in the only ways available to a boy as young as he must have been. If people will forgive Anthony his trauma, it seems hypocritical not to forgive Colin (he has the same traumatic history but deals with it differently because of his age and personality type). Also, people had 2 years to hype this up in their minds and plan out what they wanted it to be, so some of the griping is because the showrunners couldn't read their minds to give them exactly what they wanted. There are some who are still struggling with the format change, not understanding how the decisions get made differently about what to include and what to hold back from the main storyline when balancing an ensemble show from a non-ensemble source. I bet some of the stuff people wanted this season will crop up in later season side plots (like them writing together). People finally got happily married kanthony, kate as viscountess, and some casual intimacy "couple stuff" in this season that they whined about not getting last season. We may get that with Polin next season, too. After all, our leads didn't quit, so they will return for other seasons and will need stuff to do then. There are things that were changed from book to screen and some of them i loved while others...i might have preferred the other way. But i can respect that they have a vision, a plan, and the changes fit in the plan. Until i know what the plan is, i will withhold judgement about whether they're right or good, etc. I find it amusing how often people judge a character or plot as though the show is giving them orders i.e. "you must live your life like this!" No one says you have to marry someone like Colin if he's not your type. No one says you have to be besties with a girl like Penelope, either. The show is presenting these characters and their relationship with each other - not forcing us to have that relationship with either of them. If you don't like Colin - don't befriend a guy like Colin. If you don't like how he looks - then don't look. There's other stuff to watch. But pretending that these characters or actors are lacking simply because they aren't what you want is ridiculous. For the record: i think both actors are talented and gorgeous, but everyone has different tastes, so don't assume that just because I love strawberries means that someone else can't be allergic to them. It's the same with media. I have a friend who hates the sound of saxophones and i love them. We don't listen to the same music. But i don't tell him he's wrong to feel his feelings and he does me the same courtesy. Respect. The people who drag others and make judgy comments on social media need to learn a little respect. That's why i like this video. You don't encourage people to disrespect each other's point of view. You state yours and provide some constructive criticism of others without being hurtful. Thanks.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and insightful comment. I enjoyed every bit of it! I completely agree that the subtle internal work of the characters this season may have been missed by some viewers who aren't familiar with the nuances of silent acting and period piece techniques. But that's also what makes it so realistic for portraying healthy love ( I can't get enough of how much love and care they have even in the silent moments!). It's infuriating to see the hate, which is the main reason I did this commentary. One can love another character (subjectively), but it's unfair to hate one just because the beauty of his journey was missed by YOU (or maybe some really just ignored it which makes it more infuriating LOL). Colin's journey, especially his internal struggles, adds so much depth to his character. It's clear you've captured that beautifully, and I'm sure all Polin fans feel the same way.
The comparison to Anthony's trauma is spot on-both characters have dealt with their pasts differently, and it's essential to appreciate those nuances. The format changes and the balance between the main storyline and ensemble cast indeed present unique challenges and opportunities for future seasons. I know within my soul that Polin's love will play a huge role in Bendict (close to Colin) and Eloise's (bff of Pen) story.
Your perspective on respecting differing opinions is so refreshing. Media, like any art, is subjective, and it's crucial to approach it with an open mind and respect for others' views. I appreciate your support and your kind words about my video. I do know I get passionate and heated when it comes to Colin because the hate is also forced so I hope that understandable. But yes, let's continue to celebrate the diversity of thoughts and the rich tapestry of characters Bridgerton offers. Thanks again for your comment! 😊
Thank you for this! Love the video! I also LOVED season 3
I completely agree!!! Thank you for this take 💖
Colin is a very unique male lead, one like we've never seen before and it's amazing
Haven't even started this but yesssssss I'll agree with everything you say. Season 3 was what got me interested in Bridgerton. I only started watching it when someone said it was friends to lovers and then I watched the series in reverse.
Totally agree!
I adore your view of Colin Bridgerton and completely agree with your analysis. As it happens, I married a gentle, kind, and considerate man , so in a way, I'm a little biased regarding Colin's beautiful persona. He reminds me of the boy who courted me all those years ago and patiently persevered until I fell in love with him😊 ❤️
I agree with you 100% that Polin is the best example so far of a healthy romantic relationship in Bridgerton. Colin and Penelope are both imperfect human beings, but they are redeemed by their generosity, kindness, willingness to grow, and fierce loyalty to each other in the face of the challenges they face. Too many men think they have to be macho to be attractive; how I wish such men could see how infinitely more attractive a man is when he is kind, gentle, empathetic, generous, and attentive to his partner's emotional state. With these traits in place, he is able to connect on more than just a physical level. Polin's spicy moments are so compelling precisely because these character traits create more than just a physical connection between Colin and Penelope, and their emotional and spiritual connection to each other is the thing makes these scenes so affecting.
Personally, I also love the season and you make a lot of great points. I very much agree, though I would say one thing that is more of the discourse is the fact that they were barely in their own season. it’s not the problem of like we’re upset with the love story. We are upset we didn’t get enough screen time with them for audiences who haven’t been following them meticulously to understand and really see it because it just lacked depth his confession to a lot of us didn’t come off as right because we didn’t see enough screen time of Colin just being helplessly in love with Penelope. We had to be told he was helplessly in love. Which many agree with this because there was too much to distract us from the main story.
They work well as a couple since they communicate which is whole heartedly important.
It’s the way that they didn’t really show the audience that when Colin was raking around town that it was against his morals we had to be told that and even when we were told that from what we had seen, we already didn’t really trust that. It felt like a fight between show don’t tell, but they were constantly telling us and showing us something different.
And also as much as it’s lovely seeing other storylines, there was just so much going on in the season like for example a lot of the scenes where it should’ve been more focused on Colin and his mother or something like talking to him it was given towards Francesca, which is fine love setting up Francesca but there’s just a lot of people where it’s like this didn’t add anything to the story and it didn’t connect back to Penelope and Colin in anyway unlike in the last season when they had The second B plot with the Featherington’s the Ruby mines that connected back to the Bridgerton’s in someway that it felt natural this just felt like a hodgepodge of a mess thrown together, and there were some dynamic scenes, but there was just a lot missing.
It would have been nice to pull together more storylines together that was where it was lackluster and that’s why a lot of people are on the Colin hate train because they don’t give the screen time to remind us that he is this really sweet guy. He really does care about Pen because yeah like you see him quiet just thinking in a study has a like a good guy not going and raking about. But he also does things differently than what he says, and for people who weren’t paying attention how Colin was in the other seasons, really close. It just felt like really jarring, and it felt like the show runners hated Colin as they completely murdered his character. Yes, there’s some things that there still there but They set things up in a weird way where it didn’t really work, especially when it came to jealousy of Penelope that wasn’t shown we had to be told that and we only had that for like one episode it just felt jarring. Personally, I think if we had even like a half an hour more time or an hour more time with the main leads there would’ve been a lot of these problems as in why people hate Colin fixed because they actually spent the time to think through what they were doing, it sucks because personally this season is great, but totally flopped when it came to making it amazing there are so many people that love it, but the main reason a lot of people who really like Polin hate it is because They just did not approach it in the proper way
Colin is the best to me.
Finally! Yes, season 3 isn't perfect (notably, cinematography was inferior to S1 and S2 and the costumes and hair were wack), but in terms of the story, the main couple's story and the characters, it is so much better! Just like you, my favourite characters are always the kind ones, the "green flag" ones. I love Polin! ❤️
#bridgerton #polin #colin #colinbridgerton #penelope
Thank you!!!!!
You nailed it.
💯 ❤
Colin isn’t the best bridgerton.. Anthony, George & Simon are flawed & complex characters they’re trauma’s influence their motives in every aspects.. they are also extremely relatable, and if you’re gonna call them toxic, you can’t be mad people will call Colin boring and love pen who is complex/developed. Plus it’s not media literacy, he’s not attractive
Everyone's entitled to their favorites (as I mentioned in the video), and I totally agree that Anthony and Simon are flawed and relatable for many. But let's talk about Colin-the ultimate green flag. While others struggle with their traumas and end up manipulating people (Daphne and Edwina), Colin, despite his own flaws and traumas, has the courage to love Penelope genuinely and not deny her love. Calling him boring because he's not as 'toxic' or 'traumatized' misses the point. If media literacy means recognizing depth beyond the obvious, then yes, it’s plummeting when it comes to Colin's character. If one can give grace to Anthony and Simon but not to Colin... maybe it's time for some self-reflection? And attractiveness? That’s subjective, but if one is ignoring a character because they don't meet your 'pretty' standards, that a huge problem. Huge YOU problem and LIMITS one's media literacy. I'm not mad at people whose favorites are Anthony and Simon. I'm mad that people refuse to see Colin for who he is and try to force him to be like the two. Thanks for watching and engaging with my video!
Colin is the most complex character of bridgerton maybe that is why you don't get his character, It is only for smart people 😂😂😂 and Colin has traumas too but still be a decent human, traumas doesn't give you free pass to be a shitty person ❤
@@MMSanchez0120 you tell them
Lmfaooo if you don’t get your silly ass out of here
Colin is the best male! He’s literally more complex than the entire bridgerton male leads put together…
Also boring and unattractive????? Colin????? Now I know you’re just being funny because what are you talking about????
Y’all think this little fandom holds weight? Season 3 is the most successful season yet
Don’t embarrass yourself. People are eating the season up! The actual people who determines the success of a show (casual viewers and general audience) literally loves it!
Get your silly ass out of here if you don’t like Colin.
Y’all are mad because everyone is saying how they’re happy we got a non toxic male lead, (the other one being George) 😂😂😂
Get your head out of your a$$ and get the f*ck on!
@@ru3144speak on it!
Colin is literally the most complex character and I said this from the start…
This season was made for intelligent people 😂
That’s why them haters need us to spell it out for them before they understand his character even though everything they need to see and understand him has been shown since season 1