Your reaction to the mirror scene was so me.....I was like, wait wait!!! No married not married :p lol. But to be fair, they do not wait in the book lol. The showrunner also mentioned within the timeline of the show they DID get pregnant on their first time. So in a recap, in approximately 24 hours time, Colin purposefully breaks Pen's engagement to Debling, chases down her carriage, admits his undying love to her, they hook up in said carriage for the first time, Colin proposes to Pen immediately afterwards, told both their families they were engaged, had sex for the first time, and then Colin got Pen pregnant. Let it never be said that once this dude figures his feelings out and knows what he wants, he doesn't walk, he doesn't run, he CATAPULTS lmao.
I agree the young women should be informed by the at least their mothers how the intimate relationship between a husband and wife works. However, in this system, Colin was the perfect example of how a husband is expected to teach his bride about the bedroom activities in a marriage.
It's still really gross that they have to learn about their bodies, and this a t through a man who wants to partake in it. Not just to inform, especially because women often don't have any freedom.
I can’t tell you the number of times I have watched and rewatched the spicy scene in episode 5. Not because of what is happening, but because of how it happened. The tenderness and understanding that Colin showed in this moment knowing that she had no experience. He was the epitome of the perfect romantic partner for Pen. Also, the continuous consent that he kept circling back to…swoon! This scene shows just how important consent and care is when it comes to being intimate with your partner. Also, shows how SEXY consent and care is! I’ve never seen an intimacy scene that truly felt like a real life experience and I was beyond impressed by the attention to detail when it came to Pen’s needs. Ultimately, I would have loved for them to wait, but if that man was standing behind me, whispering romantic declarations and making every effort to ensure that I had the best time possible, I wouldn’t have been able to say no either! Colin stole my whole heart in this scene.
I have felt the same! At first I giggled to myself about how silly I felt for rewinding so much. Now I realize it was in pure appreciation of how sensual, pure, tender and female lead it was. So refreshing and DIFFERENT from what we normally see on our spicy tv shows.
Pen freaking out because of LW and Colin freaking out thinking Pen doesn't love him back. The man spent the episodes thinking her feelings for him weren't as strong as his for her, that he wasn't good enough for her, insecure sweetheart...but it's hilarious considering how Pen was dreaming of him for years.
Ikr! He’s such a cutie pie. Pen thinking she’d never be loved by Colin all those times and here was Colin thinking pen didn’t feel as strongly for him as he did for her!
Such a wild love story! But boys are often aloof to the affections of their female friends. I have been there before. Ten they come to the page long after you've put the book back on the shelf.
I love Penelope's friendship with Madame de la Croix, and I wish we got more of it. I honestly believe Genevieve is the friend that she needs. They actually help and support each other. Pen saved her business before and MDLC gives her the guidance she sorely needs.
Yes! I think at this point in Pen's life she has a mindset more aligned to Genevieve than Eloise. I think her friendship to Eloise will be mended but they are growing in different paths. Gen is the friend Penelope needs. Where are the great fanfics about this friendship???
56:17 this scene is very symbolic and sad at the same time. Penelope is literally burning her dreams while Colin is discovering his at the same time - and ironically, they both have the same dream to write. She’s sacrificing hers for his and home boy is in the dark about it. This scene truly illustrates the discrepancies between women and men back then in a really sad way.
Because she is super self centered and immature. I love her character because of how much development she has to do. I look forward to seeing her story unfold in future seasons.
I love Eloise but she was always babbling and yapping too much so when she finally started actually listening to Pen she immediately found out she was LW.
I personally loved the mirror scene. I liked that they didn't wait in a way because that just showed that all they cared about is being together. I also think in Colin's mind she is already his wife. If the scene if him standing up to Poria is anything to go by. Love your channel. I love your personality.
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10:11 in my opinion, this is the perfect example of how Eloise is a bad friend. How can you not see the heart eyes Penelope have been throwing at Colin over the YEARS they have been friends? That means Eloise was more focused on her ideas and views than on Penelope. She just did the same thing to Cressida - sis is about to marry her great granddaddy, I think that’s more important than ranting about Colin and Penelope.
Yeah, the entire scene was cringe. Eloise doesn't know how to truly "be there" for anyone but expects the same from others. She never listens to or sees anyone else.
I also love that it was Nicola's choice, there will hopefully never be another forced nude scene for a woman in film. She really silenced those criticizing her body!
I loved it! Thank you, Joi! Dear, I laughed my ass off when you were mid-sentence and Cressida and her mom walked into the Ball (wicked, red-dress Cressida)! You trailed off while your eyes widened, and you were incredulous in the funniest way possible!! Perfect!
I love your reactions. I’ve been waiting for this. I enjoyed watching this so much. This is also my favorite season, but I wanted more POLIN. Them together as a couple is so sweet.
I was waiting for your reactions! You’re so funny and you always say exactly what I’m thinking. I’m dying at the “wait…we’re not married.” During the whole intimate scene I was saying breathe joi breathe girl
Unhinged! I was completely shocked and upheaved by what was happening. I knew it was coming but assumed it would happen post nuptials. As someone who just started reading the book, this was a very interesting way to begin their love life. Lol!
Oh, that mirror scene....so well done! Looking forward to the next vlog, I have to say, as such a meany (lol) that Cressida has been to Penelope, I really do feel for her, having such a troll for a father and her mother raising her to think that she should only think of herself and not to rely on female friends etc.....
@@janetgorman3690 so well done! I feel for “Regina George” too! We got to see a more human side of her. And while her ending of the season sucked, it could have been way worse. Hopefully she gets the mean girl rehab she needs.
I am so glad you finally got to do these episodes - I have been so looking forward to your response! I liked that their love scene was so tender, it matches who Colin really is - a caring person who wanted to ensure she had a good first experience. And he is a little impetuous (as we've seen) so I think it made sense. They had to change things a little from the book, but in the book they don't wait either.
Hello there! I hope you enjoyed my reaction. I am not extremely religious or anything. I just wanted Pen to fully know what was about to happen. It kind of falls on Portia and Colin to give her a well rounded lesson. I do love that Colin made sure she enjoyed herself though. It was such a tender moment. Since this pre marital act aligns with the book, I guess I have to take it. Either way, I am happy about where Pen's story is.
It was tough, especially seeing Pen in those emotional moments of being defended or praised by Colin for being the bad b*itch that she is. I have been in those moments myself and seeing the one you love speak highly of you is earth shaking!
Like you I was torn about that spicy scene with Colin because Pen was lost but I love that she was so happy too. It was so beautiful. She broke his heart when he found out the she was Whistledown 💔.
@JoiLouiseReacts Eloise tried to tell her that it would break his heart if he found out. His face, though, is so heartbreaking. I get why she doesn't want to give it up because it's a part of her. I love the build-up of episodes 5 and 6. What is your favorite part of episodes 5 and 6? I was just wondering.
I know you’ve seen them, but I’d honestly love to see you react to the first two seasons! I love your Bridgerton vids and just sharing your thoughts about this world is so entertaining! Keep up the great work girl! You’re killing it 💕
Thank you so so much! I appreciate your feedback. I intend on doing this full time before the end of 2025. Cheers to manifestations and realizing our dreams! Yes, we will do commentary to the first two season! See you again very soon!
Hello I just came across ur video and I'm glad I found u its so refreshing to hear someone else with my same views and no negativity. Let me just say I'm in love with this show and especially season3 I'm obsessed I watch it everyday. So imagine I'm just 5 min in ur video and crying again cause of ur reaction 😢 I LOVE IT NICOLA AND LUKE R PHENOMENAL #POLIN
@@JoiLouiseReacts exactly like the queen she was trying to figure it out. Her sig*ret moment was when she figured it out. She had a satisfied smile on her face. And her behaviour made a sudden shift. The way she talks about LW with the queen changed. She was protecting pen the second she figured it out. LW wasn't a thr**t to the queen. She is like LD/queen before they found their voice. And LW is protecting the bridgertons thats all. Pen has the potential to become like LD/queen with the right guidance. She can become a great force for good in the ton.
@@JoiLouiseReacts they might be saving that for next season. That and the consequences to pen's actions. And scenes of them actually happy together. By keeping LW going, pen will be in every season. Polin can't be written out like kantony.
I am SO GLAD I stumbled across your channel! I love it! You are my new Bridgerton Bestie! Watching all of your commentaries right now…and subscribing of course! Blessings!❤
6:00: Pen knows the footmen talk just as much as the women do. That talk would have ruined her for good if she didn't get in the engagement news first. Colin just getting in the carriage alone unchaperoned was seen as 'improper'. Although the footmen are clearly trustworthy as they have never let on about her Whistledown trips to the Printers so maybe it was just a way to say 'stuff you' to her Mother with the showdown we saw after.
Soooo many people could have outed Pen! While she hid her identity from the Ton, the rest of Mayfair knew her game and that was so SCARY to me! The carriage scene could have been another issue for sure, did they work like a taxi service? Or were carriages assigned to each home?
@JoiLouiseReacts They could be ordered like a taxi yes, it's why the London and Nottingham cabs are still sometimes referred to as the 'Hackney Carriages'. But for people of the Bridgerton's and Featherington's wealth the Carriages were usually assigned to the Houses. My own opinion is I think the reason no one outed Pen is because she recognised the importance of even the 'little people' being given a fair wage, from the printers to giving the carriage drivers her pin money (pocket money) for the overtime she had them do. In essence she earnt their loyalty and respect one way or another.
Girl!!!! I am dying at your reactions, as I felt or said pretty much the same things at the same moments! Now I need you to (please) edit the next episode for the last 2 shows and post it like now, right now please (and thank you!)
Working on the edit now. As I am still employed full time it takes me a bit longer to get my content out. Appreciate your support of this channel. We are working towards making it full time. 🥰
Thank you so much for your reaction. I would love to hear some more of your commentary. Part of what was spoiled for you. Excited to see you next episode❤
18:15 I get what you’re saying. Instead of diving head first into Pen's pie, Colin could slowly induct her into it. Save the big bang for the wedding night, but in the mean time go around town doing naughty things. But then on the other hand...this love scene would have hit differently if Colin knew she was Lady Whistledown first.
@@JoiLouiseReacts Plus, we were robbed of many steamy scenes of Polin; they could have been doing naughty things all over Mayfair and to Colin's pleasant surprise, Penelope's inner freak could came out - we all know it's the quiet ones that are the nasty ones..."I'm a nasty nasty girl, so nasty"
@@JoiLouiseReacts it is an exceptional series 🙂 It will definitely bring viewers to the channel also. I look forward to seeing a reaction one day maybe ❤️
They were at church. Going to church was one of the rare occasions where everyone in town were together Announcements were usually made at the beginning of a service or at the end of service… births, marriages, etc
Hi Joi from another Joy from South Africa 🥰, After every Bridgerton, Ginny and Georgia, Queen Charlotte ep. I come running to share your reaction and scream with you! 😂 Thanks for making me feel like I’ve got a friend to binge watch with 🤍
Hey, Joy!!!! Omg! This is my purpose! I don’t feel alone when I watch shows thanks to all of you. So I am happy to know you feel the same. Nothing like watching a show with a friend! 🥰🫶🏽💖
Eloise telling Cressida that she believes Pen befriended her to get to Collin is an indicator of Eloise's inabillity to listen to her friend It was evident that it in their relationship it was often all about El. This was ashock to her. An attentive friend would have seen that Pen has had a crush on Colin, forever. So, Pen was playing the long game? Lets see, they all met when Colin was 10 (Pen and El would have been 8) I would have liked to see flashbacks (instead of just hearing bits of the story)
Flashbacks would have been ICONIC! Yeah, like how do you NOT see your friend pining after your brother? I asked myself the same question. It was absolutely insane to me. But we are dealing with the beloved but VERY self centered Eloise.
Brava! Your reaction to episodes 5 & 6 was everything I hoped for and more than I could imagine!!! Cannot wait for your reaction on the last two episodes:)
Hello, there! Thank you so much! I will be editing the last two episodes early next week. I am going to be away the end of this week for a funeral. Looking forward to getting back to the reactions with you all very soon.
In response to your question about how Whistledown would know about the engagement, remember in season 1 they made a point that the staff was the grapevine to Whistledown. There were 2 witnesses to Colin proposing to Pen when he got out of the carriage. We know it was Pen, but that's how it could be explained that Whistledown found out. In addition, Whistledown had to announce it the next morning because the ton was witness to Colin's behavior at the end of the ball, how he interrupted Pen and Dublin's dance, how he ran after the carriage , caught it, then got in. Without Whistledown's announcement Pen's reputation would have been ruined. Whistledown made it more romantic.
A few things: In the book Colin finds out Pen is LW in a similar way Also in the book they did the bang bang before they got married as well 😂 Now I wished he found out she was LW before they did the bang bang however you know how Shonda loves drama Benedict. I was yelling ménage à trois at my tv when I saw Paul look at Benedict with them eyes 👀 When Pen fainted I was like girl stay down!!! Also Colin had his blinders on because there were so many clues in his face that man is in love!!!
Pen hinted at her being LW so many times this season and he just missed it. Benedict is out here living his best life while the rest of his family is struggling emotionally and mentally. Lol! Penelope had a season, okay! Home girl was having anxiety and panic attacks galore!
Omg! It pulls me in EVERY TIME I watch it. Not even just Daphne and Simon but the end is one of my favorite scenes when it’s revealed that Pen is LW. Ugh! I went UP for that scene because I so resonated with her character.
Thank you, boo! 🤣 I must admit I laugh at myself when I’m editing. Thank you for supporting my channel. Because of viewers like you I am closer to “being myself” on screen for a living. 🙏🏽
@@JoiLouiseReacts You really have added to it! I don’t have anyone to gush over the show with so it feels like watching with a friend. Looking forward to watching your ep 7 and 8 reaction then going on to Queen Charlotte. ❤
I so feel you on this, because it is the same thing for me. I get to talk about the show with all of you after I watch it and it also adds to the experience for me! Thank you so much for being here! Hoping you stick around for future reactions. Be sure to leave video and series requests on the community tab.
Yeah exactly little enfp colin had an idea and he is running with it. Within 24 hours he; * made it clear to another man they are entangled and wrecked her engagement. * talked about his feelings, kissed and compromised pen. * proposed to her, arranged it with the head of his family, introduced her as his fiance to his family and "asked" for her hand from her mother. Well he told mom he was taking her hand if she likes it or not. * already arranged their future home, is in the process of furnishings it and had his personal belongings brought over already. * told pen ILY. * took pen's v*rginity and possibly created little lord featherington. * and is arranging the wedding. All within hours. No wonder pen is stressed. Let the girl breath man. Colin definitely has never been more sure about a decision in his life. 😂 But only 24 hours ago pen was giving up on love and going to marry debling. But now her world has turned upside down and she might be pregnant with colin's baby. 😳😂
Upside down! I mean can you imagine your life changing like that completely overnight?! My girl was having panic attacks and passing out all of part two this season!
@@JoiLouiseReacts yeah its a bit much in such a short time. Unlike his brother colin has no chill. Not fighting the feeling for a second. Poor pen is so overwhelmed she isn't sure its actually happening. Meanwhile colin is already going "our bridgerton name" cause to him she already is his wife. And he is planning the future in rapid speed. Not just planning it but actively putting it in motion.
@maaiker2977 rapid speed! Like, that scene with him sticking up for Pen 👀 I caught when he said that *our name* He’s never been more sure of anything in his life. 🤣
@@JoiLouiseReacts and the funny thing is you could see when he made that decision as well. He went to the dance cause he wanted to stop debling thats all. He needed to prevent her getting engaged to another man. But he ended up spilling his guts in the carriage and got swapped up. But after the carriage stops he nods to himself in a "yes this is good" sorta way. He knew then and there he was all in with pen and would propose. Thats the moment he saw her as his wife and wanted a future with her. He used to be directionless and he just found his direction.
Penelope: "I would very much like to be more than friends" What Colin heard was: "I, Penelope take thee, Colin..." In Colin's mind, by the time they got out of that carriage, they'd been married for 2 years. 😂
I think Colin felt it would be unfair to make Pen wait for marriage when he didn’t wait himself. Plus, they were already married in Colin's head by then lol.
I totally get that but still…🥺 He knew better and I wanted the upmost respect from him for Pen. That’s all. However, they ended up working out very well. 🥰
my god i lost it when you were so emotional and than you were like 'hold on what the...' "wait!" *shock* *blank* *shock* "we are not merried!" 😂😂😂😂 you are so sweet and funny! enjoyed your reaction so much ♡
Loving your reactions! I highly recommend checking out Sammy Bates character analysis for Colin Bridgeton. I had a lot of things I didnt like this season (especially regarding Colin and The Polin relationship) and her analysis helped me enjoy my rewatch so much more. Can't wait for the final installment! ❤
I really hate that Colin had to find out on his own, in this manner. This must add to whatever hurt/ anger/ betrayal he must be feeling. Pen had so many opportunities to tell him and she didn't. I love that Pen started LW all on her own and she truly is so clever and brilliant, but the fact that this power and notoriety has come on the backs of hurting, humiliating, betraying and stealing the dignity of so many...especially those she claims to love, like Colin....really puts a sour taste in my mouth regarding Pen's activities. Now the Queen is actively trying to find her, and she really dislikes LW so who knows what she will do to Pen and/or those that know of her true identity. Pen has really put so many people at risk with this whole endeavor. This pains me to say because I truly adore Pen and understand her because we've seen everything from her perspective, but if I were Colin I would probably leave her and never return to London, I'd probably go on another trip and never come home....hopefully Colin is a better person that I am because I truly love Colin and Pen together. I just feel like Colin has always been open and honest with her, and even after saying that 1 harsh thing last year - he immediately took responsibility for it and apologized....I just don't see Pen giving the same level of respect or accountability for Colin this season, which just breaks my heart.
Pen never lied and most of the time just repeated what was going around. Yes she hurt marina and Eloise but she was also trying to protect someone else. Like she explained herself the power did get to her head. She was only 16/17 with all that power. Plus she did reveal some secrets that needed to be said like burbruk. That gossip helped Dafne get away from such a horrible person. I know she made mistakes but at the end she made a business in a time women couldn’t do I love she didn’t give it up.
@@yulisagarcia2475 but Pen did lie. Colin asked her time and again what was wrong and she either gave lies of omission or straight up told him she was writing letters instead of telling him she was LW. Pen could have taken the blame for being LW and not have had to write about Eloise...she could have also told Colin about Marina being pregnant without revealing that in LW. Pen made bad choices. I'm not saying she should have to give up her writing, but she did make bad decisions that affected others and prioritized herself time and time again. She wanted to have her cake and eat it too...and in the end she got it, but she had to let go of the toxicity that was inherent to LW.
Hi, there! Thank you for starting this conversation. Colin could have run but he would have come back. HE LOVES PEN, she was willing to give it up, give up Whistledown, especially for him. We are human and make mistakes, Penelope was willing to take accountability. I think Colin was able to forgive her because of his own imperfections. Let's remember Colin only apologized because he was confronted by Pen, he never should have said it. especially not to look cool in front of a bunch of wannabe rakes. A whole summer passed and he didn't realize that the reason Pen wasn't writing back to him was because of what he'd said about her. I think it is easy to say what we'd all do in a position but we'd be surprised at the decisions we'd make in the event something like this did happen to us. I don't really know what I would do besides be heartbroken.
Penelope is used to not being heard. She tried to warn Colin that Marina didn't love him. She tried to convince Marina not to use him like that. Nobody listened. So she went nuclear to protect Colin. She tried to tell Eloise to stop running around the less desirable part of town. She didn't listen. By the time the Queen suspected Eloise, Penelope was sure the Queen wouldn't believe her if she confessed. Because no one in her life listens to her. So she went nuclear to protect Eloise. Colin waltzed back into town after insulting her last year with this new f*ckboy personality talking about "I miss you." She doesn't know the Colin she loves is still in there until AFTER she wrote about him. And, she basically said "Is this really him? Or is it some fake bs?" Which is exactly what his siblings said. That wasn't even going nuclear. It was petty, but not life ruining. The thing I would have changed is that I would not have had her write about their engagement until after she'd told him. But, her first instinct when something big happens is to write about it. I can see how she was overcome by her excitement. And then it was a big old whirlwind of emotion and sex where I'm sure Whistledown was the last thing on her mind. After that, the chances to tell him were fewer than it seemed. Still there, just not as many as it seemed. When he gave her the ring, her mother was in the room. In the church, Eloise had already come over and told her not to tell him. And then she gave up Lady Whistledown. She only wrote again to protect the Bridgerton family. By that time, Colin had followed her. Not saying she was right to keep this secret as long as she did, but she's not a bad person. And even the very worst things she'd written were motivated at least in part by her love for the Bridgertons. She LOVES them. Fiercely.
@jenssong117 oh I totally agree that Pen absolutely loves and adores the Bridgertons, but I don't think Pen really tried telling Colin about Marina or Eloise about the Queen. She was "trying " to tell them in a way that kept her safe. She could have straight up told Colin that Marina was pregnant, but she chose not to seemingly so that she wouldn't be seen as being part of the entrapment scheme. So she beat around the bush by bringing up the letters because that was a safer, low hanging fruit topic. If Eloise had all the information of Pen actually being LW prior to Pen writing about her, then that's a different story. Pen has issues with honesty....just because you are ignored or overlooked does not give you the right to keep the truth to yourself....especially when you are choosing to weaponize the truth to hurt others and ruin reputations. I'm sorry, I just don't see Penelope as being a faultless victim. Yes, she's been bullied and has had a hard life, but she is not blameless. Also, just because Colin came back a different person....he doesn't owe Pen anything. He said 1 harsh thing about her....he didn't know anything was wrong between then, Pen never said anything for months, so he returned confused as to why all their interactions were harsh and weird and Pen did the right thing by confronting him after the ball....what she had no business doing to writing about him to in essence get back at him and humiliate him because she felt humiliated. Colin didn't intentionally hurt Pen with his comment, but Pen intentionally hurt Colin with her LW column...now that is cruel and mean. Pen has a tendency to weaponize her anger and that's just wrong.
51:10 This whole Lady Tilly subplot was a missed opportunity to drive Benedict’s story forward. I thought the whole point of him hooking up with Lady Tilly is to introduce us to Sophie. I would have blown my mind if Benedict is introduced to Sophie in passing without even realizing that he met his future wife. For example, he could be at Tilly's having tea and a maid comes in to serve. When she is done Tilly could have said "You can leave now Sophie". All the die hard Bridgerton fans would have caught that and set the internet on fire. Imagine - Lady Tilly is the evil step mother to Sophie; and Benedict was hitting that without realizing.
Wow, wow, wow! Now that would have been AMAZING! I am dying to know what they will do with season 4. To know who is going to lead the story and if Benedict will finally find Sophie. 🥰
Francesca is disappointed that Violet is not as enthusiastic about her and John as she is about Penelope and Colin. She and John does not show excitement about their match as Penelope and Colin does so Violet don't see their love like she does Pen and Colin. So she gives the same energy that they express about their engagement. Violet is waiting to see more from John and Francesca before speaking to the Queen. If the queen thinks Violet is not happy about their match she can block them getting a license like she did Daphne and Simon. That's why Violet want to wait and talk to the queen in privacy. Francesca don't understand that the queen could block their marriage especially since she had matched her up with the Marquis.
I didn’t think about this perspective. The Queen definitely could have but I remember her saying “You don’t need my permission to marry” to Fran and the Bridgerton Wedding so I am not sure that was the reason. But very good perspective. 🥰
Hi, love! I think it will be Benedict, with his newfound sexual libertarian it would be hysterical to see him be bitten by the biggest love bug and be physically, mentally, and emotionally drawn to one person by his heart. I am sure Francesca's story will continue but will be a sub-story. I am interested to know how this story will pan out with Michael now being Michaela. Now that I think of it, could Eloise fall in love while away with the Kilmartins? Will there really be a lead or will it be spread amongst the siblings?
Oh, yeah! Definitely enough for her to live on her own for a while. But (and now this is me taking off my feminist hat and speaking realistically) Cressida is not one to make a life for herself with that money. It would be gone before she could see a full year. She spent most of her time bullying and prancing around the ton, unlike Pen who harnessed her energies to create a fruitful business and truly realize freedom. Cressida's escape would have been temporary since she did not have the means to invest in herself. $500,000 today is the means to creating a better life for yourself if you know how to make that money work for you.
@@JoiLouiseReacts bear in mind though that a medium sized house in London would have cost around £25 a year to rent. She could live very comfortably with a couple of servants for less than £500 a year back in those days. I can imagine she could entrap someone into marriage if she escaped to Vienna like she planned to, without the interference of her Mother/Father and the opportunity of anonymity from past deeds.
If y’all didn’t finish this season spoiler!!! Watching back I hate Francesca’s attitude this episode because she made me believe she loved John so much it was just a different love. But the way she reacted to Michaela at the end shows violet was right all along. She upset violet so much she had to step out. That is what bothers me more of her story change. Wait till…. *spoiler of haven’t read book*……. John dies till you look at people like they take your breath away.
I am not sure I fully understood her reaction to Michaela at the end. Was she afraid, was she turned off. I don't know how her reaction speaks to her marriage to John.
They were at church. The banns are read three weeks in a row at church to give people time to object. That is why you have to have a special license to marry. It allows you to marry with only a three day wait.
@@JoiLouiseReacts well not the only time. But I believe at this time Prince George was Regent and he was known for having a bit of a lavish lifestyle. Church was probably not a priority. But church was also one of those places to see and be seen. Some people still do that today. I commented on a couple of pretty dresses at church and my sister said Church is not a fashion show for your benefit. But I'm sure it is as today, some for worship, some for social reasons, and some for business reasons.
I too would love to be able to make a living making reaction videos, how amazing would that be! I'll keep my intention on this for you so you can manifest your dreams beautiful 🥰
I dont know if anyone said this already but the reason why the others find John Kilmartin so off putting is because him and Franscesca are implied to be on the spectrum.
Hi, there! Yes, this has been part of a very enlightening discussion amongst the community here. I wonder, we’re they on the spectrum in the books or just for the series?
I understand being torn about the mirror scene, but I loved it. It felt exactly how Penelope would approach it when she felt safe and loved. Who cares about a ceremony, she got her man, she feels beautiful and appreciated, another month means nothing. On a completely separate note, your inserts be killing me. I know they’re coming and still I’m 💀🤣😂
Hi, love! Thank you so much for being here. I just wanted Pen to get the same treatment that Daphne and Kate got. You know, a wedding night. Especially in those times, it was such a respect thing. But I understand that the book did the same thing, so it is what it is. *sigh* My clips are such an extension of what I am feeling in the moment but also when I am editing. Since I am such a movie and show lover, I feel like I can always find a good one that applies to how I am feeling about a moment in the show. Lol!
@@JoiLouiseReacts Kate and Anthony slept together before the wedding. Anthony goes to find her the next morning and that’s when Kate takes fall from her horse. At least Penelope had secured a proposal AND was in her new home. Kate had none of that, just a surrender to passion after a season of tension.
@@JoiLouiseReacts After doing what appears to be his favorite act, he climbs up her body and movement doth commence. Then he wakes up alone, smiling, and perhaps naked since it looks like his boots and pants are down by his feet. But hey, I wasn’t there and it’s not as detailed as scenes with Daphne and Simon, I’m just saying it’s heaaaaaavily implied they had sex
Your reaction to the mirror scene was so me.....I was like, wait wait!!! No married not married :p lol. But to be fair, they do not wait in the book lol.
The showrunner also mentioned within the timeline of the show they DID get pregnant on their first time. So in a recap, in approximately 24 hours time, Colin purposefully breaks Pen's engagement to Debling, chases down her carriage, admits his undying love to her, they hook up in said carriage for the first time, Colin proposes to Pen immediately afterwards, told both their families they were engaged, had sex for the first time, and then Colin got Pen pregnant. Let it never be said that once this dude figures his feelings out and knows what he wants, he doesn't walk, he doesn't run, he CATAPULTS lmao.
Omg! How INSANE is that?! He for sure did all of this in 24 hours! Lol!
Love this😂
Don't forget he got a house and started furnishing it. :D
🤣🤣🤣 Straight Facts, No Printer
@@beadsbylara Then they promptly BROKE the furnishings! I love that Insta photo she shared!
I agree the young women should be informed by the at least their mothers how the intimate relationship between a husband and wife works. However, in this system, Colin was the perfect example of how a husband is expected to teach his bride about the bedroom activities in a marriage.
This is true! He was gentle, informative and made sure she was begging for more. 😜
It's still really gross that they have to learn about their bodies, and this a t through a man who wants to partake in it. Not just to inform, especially because women often don't have any freedom.
I can’t tell you the number of times I have watched and rewatched the spicy scene in episode 5. Not because of what is happening, but because of how it happened. The tenderness and understanding that Colin showed in this moment knowing that she had no experience. He was the epitome of the perfect romantic partner for Pen. Also, the continuous consent that he kept circling back to…swoon! This scene shows just how important consent and care is when it comes to being intimate with your partner. Also, shows how SEXY consent and care is! I’ve never seen an intimacy scene that truly felt like a real life experience and I was beyond impressed by the attention to detail when it came to Pen’s needs. Ultimately, I would have loved for them to wait, but if that man was standing behind me, whispering romantic declarations and making every effort to ensure that I had the best time possible, I wouldn’t have been able to say no either! Colin stole my whole heart in this scene.
I have felt the same! At first I giggled to myself about how silly I felt for rewinding so much. Now I realize it was in pure appreciation of how sensual, pure, tender and female lead it was. So refreshing and DIFFERENT from what we normally see on our spicy tv shows.
Pen freaking out because of LW and Colin freaking out thinking Pen doesn't love him back. The man spent the episodes thinking her feelings for him weren't as strong as his for her, that he wasn't good enough for her, insecure sweetheart...but it's hilarious considering how Pen was dreaming of him for years.
Ikr! He’s such a cutie pie. Pen thinking she’d never be loved by Colin all those times and here was Colin thinking pen didn’t feel as strongly for him as he did for her!
Such a wild love story! But boys are often aloof to the affections of their female friends. I have been there before. Ten they come to the page long after you've put the book back on the shelf.
I love Penelope's friendship with Madame de la Croix, and I wish we got more of it. I honestly believe Genevieve is the friend that she needs. They actually help and support each other. Pen saved her business before and MDLC gives her the guidance she sorely needs.
I agree! I love the way she is always encouraging and praising Pen for her accomplishments!
Yes! I think at this point in Pen's life she has a mindset more aligned to Genevieve than Eloise. I think her friendship to Eloise will be mended but they are growing in different paths. Gen is the friend Penelope needs. Where are the great fanfics about this friendship???
Yes he did tell her off Respectfully at that 😂
@tiffanyharrell757 he sure did!
Nicola told no lie when she said she represents the Perfect Breast Society.
Good tatas! She told no lies!
I loved how they dress Kate. A mix of regency and her Indian style is gorgeous.
So gorgeous! I live for her dresses. I want to do a style analysis video for Pen, Kate, Charlotte and Lady Danbury soooo bad!
@@JoiLouiseReacts please do a style analysis video because I would love to hear your thoughts.
56:17 this scene is very symbolic and sad at the same time. Penelope is literally burning her dreams while Colin is discovering his at the same time - and ironically, they both have the same dream to write. She’s sacrificing hers for his and home boy is in the dark about it. This scene truly illustrates the discrepancies between women and men back then in a really sad way.
This is so true! I didn’t think about it this way. Great call out. 🥰
I adore Eloise, I do. But how did she never realize that her best friend was madly in love with her brother?!?!
Because she is super self centered and immature. I love her character because of how much development she has to do. I look forward to seeing her story unfold in future seasons.
I love Eloise but she was always babbling and yapping too much so when she finally started actually listening to Pen she immediately found out she was LW.
I personally loved the mirror scene. I liked that they didn't wait in a way because that just showed that all they cared about is being together. I also think in Colin's mind she is already his wife. If the scene if him standing up to Poria is anything to go by.
Love your channel. I love your personality.
This is a GREAT perspective and I so appreciate you sharing it. Colin loves Penelope DOWN! 😩🥰✨
@@JoiLouiseReactspen waits too long to be touched by him. Marriage will not stop her😂😂😂. Colin is already married to her in his mind 😒😒
The way I hollered at Whoopi "You in danger girl" 🤣🤣🤣🤣.
First I think you are stunning. I love your reaction videos. I love your personality.
I pray the favor of God on your life. Father let Joi's channel grow EXPONENTIALLY. Allow her to live out her dreams out loud!!!! I support you. Many blessings to you!
Julia! I love a praying WOMAN! I receive prayer and am crying at my desk while writing this response. I think about doing this and engaging with viewers/supporters just like you everyday! I brings me so much joy, truly! Thank you for your kind words and for praying over my channel. It means the world to me!
@@JoiLouiseReacts 🥰🥰🥰
"The boobs! They're good boobs >.>" I said literally the exact same thing at that exact same moment
🤭 they were really good! Love that for Nicola! And the love scene was so tastefully done. 🥰
Every single time episode five starts I get so excited over and over and over again! It’s that same anticipation every time!!!! 😆
Such a good season!
10:11 in my opinion, this is the perfect example of how Eloise is a bad friend. How can you not see the heart eyes Penelope have been throwing at Colin over the YEARS they have been friends? That means Eloise was more focused on her ideas and views than on Penelope. She just did the same thing to Cressida - sis is about to marry her great granddaddy, I think that’s more important than ranting about Colin and Penelope.
Yeah, the entire scene was cringe. Eloise doesn't know how to truly "be there" for anyone but expects the same from others. She never listens to or sees anyone else.
I love them so much! Colin and Pen are adorable. I live season 3 too.
POLIN FOREVER!
MAAM! I just found your channel today and I binged all your season 3 episodes! I’m GAGGED I LOVE YOU
Hello!!!! Welcome my love! Thank you for being here and support channel. 🫶🏽🥰✨😊
I died at “they’re good boobs!” We were all thinking it.
They really were! I loved that for Nicola! Go girl!
I also love that it was Nicola's choice, there will hopefully never be another forced nude scene for a woman in film. She really silenced those criticizing her body!
I loved it! Thank you, Joi! Dear, I laughed my ass off when you were mid-sentence and Cressida and her mom walked into the Ball (wicked, red-dress Cressida)! You trailed off while your eyes widened, and you were incredulous in the funniest way possible!! Perfect!
Omg! Thank you for this kind comment, Michael! 🤣
I love your reactions. I’ve been waiting for this. I enjoyed watching this so much. This is also my favorite season, but I wanted more POLIN. Them together as a couple is so sweet.
Definitely too many storylines! We needed more Polin for sure! I was obsessed with them this season.
@@JoiLouiseReactsme too.
I was waiting for your reactions! You’re so funny and you always say exactly what I’m thinking. I’m dying at the “wait…we’re not married.” During the whole intimate scene I was saying breathe joi breathe girl
Unhinged! I was completely shocked and upheaved by what was happening. I knew it was coming but assumed it would happen post nuptials. As someone who just started reading the book, this was a very interesting way to begin their love life. Lol!
Oh, that mirror scene....so well done! Looking forward to the next vlog, I have to say, as such a meany (lol) that Cressida has been to Penelope, I really do feel for her, having such a troll for a father and her mother raising her to think that she should only think of herself and not to rely on female friends etc.....
@@janetgorman3690 so well done! I feel for “Regina George” too! We got to see a more human side of her. And while her ending of the season sucked, it could have been way worse. Hopefully she gets the mean girl rehab she needs.
Your editing has me rolling 😂
Thank you, love! 🤣
You are a delight and very wise. Thank you for doing the hard work and translating your reactions for us. Brava!
Thank you so much! I am happy that you are enjoying my content. it means the world to me.
Colin is definitely efficient 😂
That he is! Lol!
I am so glad you finally got to do these episodes - I have been so looking forward to your response! I liked that their love scene was so tender, it matches who Colin really is - a caring person who wanted to ensure she had a good first experience. And he is a little impetuous (as we've seen) so I think it made sense. They had to change things a little from the book, but in the book they don't wait either.
Hello there! I hope you enjoyed my reaction. I am not extremely religious or anything. I just wanted Pen to fully know what was about to happen. It kind of falls on Portia and Colin to give her a well rounded lesson. I do love that Colin made sure she enjoyed herself though. It was such a tender moment. Since this pre marital act aligns with the book, I guess I have to take it. Either way, I am happy about where Pen's story is.
you trying not to cry all episode 5 is me. but i failed. I cried pretty much all of part 2
It was tough, especially seeing Pen in those emotional moments of being defended or praised by Colin for being the bad b*itch that she is. I have been in those moments myself and seeing the one you love speak highly of you is earth shaking!
Me too! I was an emotional wreck
Like you I was torn about that spicy scene with Colin because Pen was lost but I love that she was so happy too. It was so beautiful. She broke his heart when he found out the she was Whistledown 💔.
Penelope was in HEAVEN during this scene. I loved it for her too! He was heartbroken, but how was she to know ANY of this would end this way?
@JoiLouiseReacts Eloise tried to tell her that it would break his heart if he found out. His face, though, is so heartbreaking. I get why she doesn't want to give it up because it's a part of her. I love the build-up of episodes 5 and 6. What is your favorite part of episodes 5 and 6? I was just wondering.
I know you’ve seen them, but I’d honestly love to see you react to the first two seasons! I love your Bridgerton vids and just sharing your thoughts about this world is so entertaining! Keep up the great work girl! You’re killing it 💕
Thank you so so much! I appreciate your feedback. I intend on doing this full time before the end of 2025. Cheers to manifestations and realizing our dreams! Yes, we will do commentary to the first two season! See you again very soon!
Hello I just came across ur video and I'm glad I found u its so refreshing to hear someone else with my same views and no negativity. Let me just say I'm in love with this show and especially season3 I'm obsessed I watch it everyday. So imagine I'm just 5 min in ur video and crying again cause of ur reaction 😢 I LOVE IT NICOLA AND LUKE R PHENOMENAL #POLIN
This season is extra special for me. I thank you for stopping by my channel and I do hope that you stay for more reactions.
23:31 I think LD suspected pen is LW but only knew it after the double columns.
I do too! I feel like we see her pondering the idea throughout season 3. 🤭
@@JoiLouiseReacts exactly like the queen she was trying to figure it out. Her sig*ret moment was when she figured it out. She had a satisfied smile on her face. And her behaviour made a sudden shift. The way she talks about LW with the queen changed. She was protecting pen the second she figured it out. LW wasn't a thr**t to the queen. She is like LD/queen before they found their voice. And LW is protecting the bridgertons thats all. Pen has the potential to become like LD/queen with the right guidance. She can become a great force for good in the ton.
@@maaiker2977 this is so true! I wish we would have seen more Pen and Lady Danbury this season. It would have been pure magic. ✨
@@JoiLouiseReacts they might be saving that for next season. That and the consequences to pen's actions. And scenes of them actually happy together. By keeping LW going, pen will be in every season. Polin can't be written out like kantony.
@@maaiker2977 Ugh! That makes me super happy to know. 🥰
I am SO GLAD I stumbled across your channel! I love it! You are my new Bridgerton Bestie! Watching all of your commentaries right now…and subscribing of course! Blessings!❤
Thank you so much!! Appreciate you choosing to stay.
6:00: Pen knows the footmen talk just as much as the women do. That talk would have ruined her for good if she didn't get in the engagement news first. Colin just getting in the carriage alone unchaperoned was seen as 'improper'. Although the footmen are clearly trustworthy as they have never let on about her Whistledown trips to the Printers so maybe it was just a way to say 'stuff you' to her Mother with the showdown we saw after.
Soooo many people could have outed Pen! While she hid her identity from the Ton, the rest of Mayfair knew her game and that was so SCARY to me! The carriage scene could have been another issue for sure, did they work like a taxi service? Or were carriages assigned to each home?
@JoiLouiseReacts They could be ordered like a taxi yes, it's why the London and Nottingham cabs are still sometimes referred to as the 'Hackney Carriages'. But for people of the Bridgerton's and Featherington's wealth the Carriages were usually assigned to the Houses. My own opinion is I think the reason no one outed Pen is because she recognised the importance of even the 'little people' being given a fair wage, from the printers to giving the carriage drivers her pin money (pocket money) for the overtime she had them do. In essence she earnt their loyalty and respect one way or another.
@@EloiseB2025 love this! Yes, they had so much respect and admiration for her.
Girl!!!! I am dying at your reactions, as I felt or said pretty much the same things at the same moments!
Now I need you to (please) edit the next episode for the last 2 shows and post it like now, right now please (and thank you!)
Working on the edit now. As I am still employed full time it takes me a bit longer to get my content out. Appreciate your support of this channel. We are working towards making it full time. 🥰
Thank you so much for your reaction. I would love to hear some more of your commentary. Part of what was spoiled for you. Excited to see you next episode❤
You're so welcome! Thank you so much for being here. See you again soon!
18:15 I get what you’re saying. Instead of diving head first into Pen's pie, Colin could slowly induct her into it. Save the big bang for the wedding night, but in the mean time go around town doing naughty things. But then on the other hand...this love scene would have hit differently if Colin knew she was Lady Whistledown first.
This is VERY true! Who knows if he would have had the same passion if he knew and waited until their wedding night.
@@JoiLouiseReacts Plus, we were robbed of many steamy scenes of Polin; they could have been doing naughty things all over Mayfair and to Colin's pleasant surprise, Penelope's inner freak could came out - we all know it's the quiet ones that are the nasty ones..."I'm a nasty nasty girl, so nasty"
@@Mazzystar0 for sure! I was expecting Daphne & Simon level scenes. I mean, they had an ENTIRE honeymoon episode. 🤭
Just found your chanel today and i looove your reactions. Can't wait to see what else you have in your catalogue. Amazing ❤
Hi, Cathy! Awe! Thank you so much for being here. More content to come VERY soon.
@@JoiLouiseReacts looking forward to it xx This is a long shot, but have you seen Heartstopper ? It is an excellent series. My favourite 🙂
@cathymills4175 I have not yet watched HeartStopper but have heard so many good things.
@@JoiLouiseReacts it is an exceptional series 🙂 It will definitely bring viewers to the channel also. I look forward to seeing a reaction one day maybe ❤️
@cathymills4175 it’s on the list. 🥰
They were at church. Going to church was one of the rare occasions where everyone in town were together Announcements were usually made at the beginning of a service or at the end of service… births, marriages, etc
How rare? Did they not go every Sunday? Was this like a quarterly thing?
Hi Joi from another Joy from South Africa 🥰,
After every Bridgerton, Ginny and Georgia, Queen Charlotte ep. I come running to share your reaction and scream with you! 😂
Thanks for making me feel like I’ve got a friend to binge watch with 🤍
Hey, Joy!!!! Omg! This is my purpose! I don’t feel alone when I watch shows thanks to all of you. So I am happy to know you feel the same. Nothing like watching a show with a friend! 🥰🫶🏽💖
Eloise telling Cressida that she believes Pen befriended her to get to Collin is an indicator of Eloise's inabillity to listen to her friend It was evident that it in their relationship it was often all about El. This was ashock to her. An attentive friend would have seen that Pen has had a crush on Colin, forever.
So, Pen was playing the long game? Lets see, they all met when Colin was 10 (Pen and El would have been 8) I would have liked to see flashbacks (instead of just hearing bits of the story)
Flashbacks would have been ICONIC! Yeah, like how do you NOT see your friend pining after your brother? I asked myself the same question. It was absolutely insane to me. But we are dealing with the beloved but VERY self centered Eloise.
OMG, I WAS WAITING FOR THIS SO MUCH
Glad to get this out for you guys!
Brava! Your reaction to episodes 5 & 6 was everything I hoped for and more than I could imagine!!! Cannot wait for your reaction on the last two episodes:)
Hello, there! Thank you so much! I will be editing the last two episodes early next week. I am going to be away the end of this week for a funeral. Looking forward to getting back to the reactions with you all very soon.
In response to your question about how Whistledown would know about the engagement, remember in season 1 they made a point that the staff was the grapevine to Whistledown. There were 2 witnesses to Colin proposing to Pen when he got out of the carriage. We know it was Pen, but that's how it could be explained that Whistledown found out.
In addition, Whistledown had to announce it the next morning because the ton was witness to Colin's behavior at the end of the ball, how he interrupted Pen and Dublin's dance, how he ran after the carriage , caught it, then got in. Without Whistledown's announcement Pen's reputation would have been ruined. Whistledown made it more romantic.
Aaaaah! This is a great theory! The servants are always watching! 🕵️
A few things:
In the book Colin finds out Pen is LW in a similar way
Also in the book they did the bang bang before they got married as well 😂
Now I wished he found out she was LW before they did the bang bang however you know how Shonda loves drama
Benedict. I was yelling ménage à trois at my tv when I saw Paul look at Benedict with them eyes 👀
When Pen fainted I was like girl stay down!!! Also Colin had his blinders on because there were so many clues in his face that man is in love!!!
Pen hinted at her being LW so many times this season and he just missed it.
Benedict is out here living his best life while the rest of his family is struggling emotionally and mentally. Lol!
Penelope had a season, okay! Home girl was having anxiety and panic attacks galore!
I love to see someone else whose favorite season is season 1! It still has me in a chokehold lol.
Omg! It pulls me in EVERY TIME I watch it. Not even just Daphne and Simon but the end is one of my favorite scenes when it’s revealed that Pen is LW. Ugh! I went UP for that scene because I so resonated with her character.
What a beautiful, heartfelt intro! I would instantly subscribe (if I hadn’t already) 😊
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Your reactions 👌🏾🤣🥰
Thank you, boo! 🤣 I must admit I laugh at myself when I’m editing. Thank you for supporting my channel. Because of viewers like you I am closer to “being myself” on screen for a living. 🙏🏽
Me on reply haha
@@JoiLouiseReacts we gotcha boo!! Keep living the dream
@@sarvsfalefitu5832 Thank you so much, my love!
Watching your videos has made me love this season even more. ❤
What an amazing thing to say to a reactor! 😫 I am so happy I was able to add to your experience. 💖
@@JoiLouiseReacts You really have added to it! I don’t have anyone to gush over the show with so it feels like watching with a friend. Looking forward to watching your ep 7 and 8 reaction then going on to Queen Charlotte. ❤
I so feel you on this, because it is the same thing for me. I get to talk about the show with all of you after I watch it and it also adds to the experience for me! Thank you so much for being here! Hoping you stick around for future reactions. Be sure to leave video and series requests on the community tab.
I love your reactions to S3. I just started watching, and I'm a subscriber. My middle name is Joi, spelled exactly the same.
Hey, Genesis!!! OMG, I always love to meet another JOI, I have a baby cousin who's middle name is Joi too! Welcome to the family!
Yeah exactly little enfp colin had an idea and he is running with it. Within 24 hours he;
* made it clear to another man they are entangled and wrecked her engagement.
* talked about his feelings, kissed and compromised pen.
* proposed to her, arranged it with the head of his family, introduced her as his fiance to his family and "asked" for her hand from her mother. Well he told mom he was taking her hand if she likes it or not.
* already arranged their future home, is in the process of furnishings it and had his personal belongings brought over already.
* told pen ILY.
* took pen's v*rginity and possibly created little lord featherington.
* and is arranging the wedding.
All within hours. No wonder pen is stressed. Let the girl breath man. Colin definitely has never been more sure about a decision in his life. 😂 But only 24 hours ago pen was giving up on love and going to marry debling. But now her world has turned upside down and she might be pregnant with colin's baby. 😳😂
Upside down! I mean can you imagine your life changing like that completely overnight?! My girl was having panic attacks and passing out all of part two this season!
@@JoiLouiseReacts yeah its a bit much in such a short time. Unlike his brother colin has no chill. Not fighting the feeling for a second. Poor pen is so overwhelmed she isn't sure its actually happening. Meanwhile colin is already going "our bridgerton name" cause to him she already is his wife. And he is planning the future in rapid speed. Not just planning it but actively putting it in motion.
@maaiker2977 rapid speed! Like, that scene with him sticking up for Pen 👀 I caught when he said that *our name* He’s never been more sure of anything in his life. 🤣
@@JoiLouiseReacts and the funny thing is you could see when he made that decision as well. He went to the dance cause he wanted to stop debling thats all. He needed to prevent her getting engaged to another man. But he ended up spilling his guts in the carriage and got swapped up. But after the carriage stops he nods to himself in a "yes this is good" sorta way. He knew then and there he was all in with pen and would propose. Thats the moment he saw her as his wife and wanted a future with her. He used to be directionless and he just found his direction.
Penelope: "I would very much like to be more than friends"
What Colin heard was: "I, Penelope take thee, Colin..."
In Colin's mind, by the time they got out of that carriage, they'd been married for 2 years. 😂
I agree with you why should she have to choose .Pen looks absolutely stunning in this season
I am so glad women have grown from that day and age. We are so much further along but we still have so far to go. Penelope is GORGEOUS this season. 🥰
The wait is over...🎉🎉🎉!
What'd you think? Dying to know!
I loved it... it's somehow more enjoyable when watching a reaction to a series I loved to watch.
I appreciate your creativity & your reactions! 😊
I have been waiting for your review
What'd you think? I hope you enjoyed!
@@JoiLouiseReacts you review was brilliant, i loved i,t eagerly awaiting the rest.
17:41 LMFAO!!!😅😅😅
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I think Colin felt it would be unfair to make Pen wait for marriage when he didn’t wait himself. Plus, they were already married in Colin's head by then lol.
I totally get that but still…🥺 He knew better and I wanted the upmost respect from him for Pen. That’s all. However, they ended up working out very well. 🥰
Omg your hair, sooooo lovely
Thank you so much, my dear!
I need you to watch season 1 and 2 cause guurrrrlllllll you are hilarious!!!!
Coming soon! I have so many content ideas for you all! I am super excited!
my god i lost it when you were so emotional and than you were like 'hold on what the...'
"wait!" *shock* *blank* *shock*
"we are not merried!" 😂😂😂😂
you are so sweet and funny! enjoyed your reaction so much ♡
Hi, Maria! It was hilarious to edit this part. 🤣 I have a fun time with reactions and Bridgerton brings so much out of me for sure! 🤭
@@JoiLouiseReacts I can tell! and I can't wait to see more of your reactions 😊
Loving your reactions! I highly recommend checking out Sammy Bates character analysis for Colin Bridgeton. I had a lot of things I didnt like this season (especially regarding Colin and The Polin relationship) and her analysis helped me enjoy my rewatch so much more. Can't wait for the final installment! ❤
Good Recommendation! I LOVE Sammy’s content! 🥰
Well… I mean he didn’t wait in the book. But I get you! “Get some Lemonooood!”😂
I wanted Pen to know what she was getting into. While he asked for consent, and she said yes, she had NO IDEA what was about to happen.
I asked the same thing on a Facebook group, how did the Bridgertons not put two and two together, but I got roasted.
Oh no! Well, no roasting in this community! Safe space!
I love how Marcus settled into family events like he didn't just meet these people 2 weeks ago. 😂
Right?! He literally felt so comfortable! 🤣
Portia is always scowling 😂
ALWAYS! 🤣
You are hilarious!
Thank you, Chris!!! 🫶🏽
omg the ads every 5 minutes are killing meee😭
Are they really every five minutes?! I will take a look to see what I can do about that. That is ANNOYING for sure. 😩
@@JoiLouiseReacts yesss it was much worse than usual, I’m not sure why. Absolutely adore your reactions though 🤍🤍🤍 thank you for the content!
You're most welcome! I went in and reduced the amount of ads, they def added waaaaaay too many. Thank you for pointing it out!
You are right……I did laugh!
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I really hate that Colin had to find out on his own, in this manner. This must add to whatever hurt/ anger/ betrayal he must be feeling. Pen had so many opportunities to tell him and she didn't. I love that Pen started LW all on her own and she truly is so clever and brilliant, but the fact that this power and notoriety has come on the backs of hurting, humiliating, betraying and stealing the dignity of so many...especially those she claims to love, like Colin....really puts a sour taste in my mouth regarding Pen's activities. Now the Queen is actively trying to find her, and she really dislikes LW so who knows what she will do to Pen and/or those that know of her true identity. Pen has really put so many people at risk with this whole endeavor. This pains me to say because I truly adore Pen and understand her because we've seen everything from her perspective, but if I were Colin I would probably leave her and never return to London, I'd probably go on another trip and never come home....hopefully Colin is a better person that I am because I truly love Colin and Pen together. I just feel like Colin has always been open and honest with her, and even after saying that 1 harsh thing last year - he immediately took responsibility for it and apologized....I just don't see Pen giving the same level of respect or accountability for Colin this season, which just breaks my heart.
Pen never lied and most of the time just repeated what was going around. Yes she hurt marina and Eloise but she was also trying to protect someone else. Like she explained herself the power did get to her head. She was only 16/17 with all that power. Plus she did reveal some secrets that needed to be said like burbruk. That gossip helped Dafne get away from such a horrible person. I know she made mistakes but at the end she made a business in a time women couldn’t do I love she didn’t give it up.
@@yulisagarcia2475 but Pen did lie. Colin asked her time and again what was wrong and she either gave lies of omission or straight up told him she was writing letters instead of telling him she was LW. Pen could have taken the blame for being LW and not have had to write about Eloise...she could have also told Colin about Marina being pregnant without revealing that in LW. Pen made bad choices. I'm not saying she should have to give up her writing, but she did make bad decisions that affected others and prioritized herself time and time again. She wanted to have her cake and eat it too...and in the end she got it, but she had to let go of the toxicity that was inherent to LW.
Hi, there! Thank you for starting this conversation. Colin could have run but he would have come back. HE LOVES PEN, she was willing to give it up, give up Whistledown, especially for him. We are human and make mistakes, Penelope was willing to take accountability. I think Colin was able to forgive her because of his own imperfections. Let's remember Colin only apologized because he was confronted by Pen, he never should have said it. especially not to look cool in front of a bunch of wannabe rakes. A whole summer passed and he didn't realize that the reason Pen wasn't writing back to him was because of what he'd said about her.
I think it is easy to say what we'd all do in a position but we'd be surprised at the decisions we'd make in the event something like this did happen to us. I don't really know what I would do besides be heartbroken.
Penelope is used to not being heard. She tried to warn Colin that Marina didn't love him. She tried to convince Marina not to use him like that. Nobody listened. So she went nuclear to protect Colin.
She tried to tell Eloise to stop running around the less desirable part of town. She didn't listen. By the time the Queen suspected Eloise, Penelope was sure the Queen wouldn't believe her if she confessed. Because no one in her life listens to her. So she went nuclear to protect Eloise.
Colin waltzed back into town after insulting her last year with this new f*ckboy personality talking about "I miss you." She doesn't know the Colin she loves is still in there until AFTER she wrote about him. And, she basically said "Is this really him? Or is it some fake bs?" Which is exactly what his siblings said. That wasn't even going nuclear. It was petty, but not life ruining.
The thing I would have changed is that I would not have had her write about their engagement until after she'd told him. But, her first instinct when something big happens is to write about it. I can see how she was overcome by her excitement. And then it was a big old whirlwind of emotion and sex where I'm sure Whistledown was the last thing on her mind. After that, the chances to tell him were fewer than it seemed. Still there, just not as many as it seemed. When he gave her the ring, her mother was in the room. In the church, Eloise had already come over and told her not to tell him. And then she gave up Lady Whistledown. She only wrote again to protect the Bridgerton family. By that time, Colin had followed her.
Not saying she was right to keep this secret as long as she did, but she's not a bad person. And even the very worst things she'd written were motivated at least in part by her love for the Bridgertons. She LOVES them. Fiercely.
@jenssong117 oh I totally agree that Pen absolutely loves and adores the Bridgertons, but I don't think Pen really tried telling Colin about Marina or Eloise about the Queen. She was "trying " to tell them in a way that kept her safe. She could have straight up told Colin that Marina was pregnant, but she chose not to seemingly so that she wouldn't be seen as being part of the entrapment scheme. So she beat around the bush by bringing up the letters because that was a safer, low hanging fruit topic. If Eloise had all the information of Pen actually being LW prior to Pen writing about her, then that's a different story. Pen has issues with honesty....just because you are ignored or overlooked does not give you the right to keep the truth to yourself....especially when you are choosing to weaponize the truth to hurt others and ruin reputations. I'm sorry, I just don't see Penelope as being a faultless victim. Yes, she's been bullied and has had a hard life, but she is not blameless. Also, just because Colin came back a different person....he doesn't owe Pen anything. He said 1 harsh thing about her....he didn't know anything was wrong between then, Pen never said anything for months, so he returned confused as to why all their interactions were harsh and weird and Pen did the right thing by confronting him after the ball....what she had no business doing to writing about him to in essence get back at him and humiliate him because she felt humiliated. Colin didn't intentionally hurt Pen with his comment, but Pen intentionally hurt Colin with her LW column...now that is cruel and mean. Pen has a tendency to weaponize her anger and that's just wrong.
51:10 This whole Lady Tilly subplot was a missed opportunity to drive Benedict’s story forward. I thought the whole point of him hooking up with Lady Tilly is to introduce us to Sophie. I would have blown my mind if Benedict is introduced to Sophie in passing without even realizing that he met his future wife.
For example, he could be at Tilly's having tea and a maid comes in to serve. When she is done Tilly could have said "You can leave now Sophie". All the die hard Bridgerton fans would have caught that and set the internet on fire. Imagine - Lady Tilly is the evil step mother to Sophie; and Benedict was hitting that without realizing.
Wow, wow, wow! Now that would have been AMAZING! I am dying to know what they will do with season 4. To know who is going to lead the story and if Benedict will finally find Sophie. 🥰
@@JoiLouiseReacts I hope so too because I can't see another threesome storyline that plays no part in the overall story.
Francesca is disappointed that Violet is not as enthusiastic about her and John as she is about Penelope and Colin. She and John does not show excitement about their match as Penelope and Colin does so Violet don't see their love like she does Pen and Colin. So she gives the same energy that they express about their engagement. Violet is waiting to see more from John and Francesca before speaking to the Queen. If the queen thinks Violet is not happy about their match she can block them getting a license like she did Daphne and Simon. That's why Violet want to wait and talk to the queen in privacy. Francesca don't understand that the queen could block their marriage especially since she had matched her up with the Marquis.
I didn’t think about this perspective. The Queen definitely could have but I remember her saying “You don’t need my permission to marry” to Fran and the Bridgerton Wedding so I am not sure that was the reason. But very good perspective. 🥰
Hey girl heyyy, Iwantto know who you think the next lead wil be for season 4....
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Hi, love! I think it will be Benedict, with his newfound sexual libertarian it would be hysterical to see him be bitten by the biggest love bug and be physically, mentally, and emotionally drawn to one person by his heart. I am sure Francesca's story will continue but will be a sub-story. I am interested to know how this story will pan out with Michael now being Michaela.
Now that I think of it, could Eloise fall in love while away with the Kilmartins? Will there really be a lead or will it be spread amongst the siblings?
lost count how many times i have watched season 3 tried to watch the others but are bored so go back to 3
Season 3 is a HIT! I couldn't agree with you more. I have watched it a ton of time as well.
£5,000 back then (1813-ish) would be worth $500,000 today.. a lot of money!
Oh, yeah! Definitely enough for her to live on her own for a while. But (and now this is me taking off my feminist hat and speaking realistically) Cressida is not one to make a life for herself with that money. It would be gone before she could see a full year. She spent most of her time bullying and prancing around the ton, unlike Pen who harnessed her energies to create a fruitful business and truly realize freedom. Cressida's escape would have been temporary since she did not have the means to invest in herself. $500,000 today is the means to creating a better life for yourself if you know how to make that money work for you.
@@JoiLouiseReacts bear in mind though that a medium sized house in London would have cost around £25 a year to rent. She could live very comfortably with a couple of servants for less than £500 a year back in those days. I can imagine she could entrap someone into marriage if she escaped to Vienna like she planned to, without the interference of her Mother/Father and the opportunity of anonymity from past deeds.
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Watching back I hate Francesca’s attitude this episode because she made me believe she loved John so much it was just a different love. But the way she reacted to Michaela at the end shows violet was right all along. She upset violet so much she had to step out. That is what bothers me more of her story change. Wait till…. *spoiler of haven’t read book*……. John dies till you look at people like they take your breath away.
I am not sure I fully understood her reaction to Michaela at the end. Was she afraid, was she turned off. I don't know how her reaction speaks to her marriage to John.
They were at church. The banns are read three weeks in a row at church to give people time to object. That is why you have to have a special license to marry. It allows you to marry with only a three day wait.
I was curious, was this the ONLY time they’d go to church in the regency era?
@@JoiLouiseReacts well not the only time. But I believe at this time Prince George was Regent and he was known for having a bit of a lavish lifestyle. Church was probably not a priority. But church was also one of those places to see and be seen. Some people still do that today. I commented on a couple of pretty dresses at church and my sister said Church is not a fashion show for your benefit. But I'm sure it is as today, some for worship, some for social reasons, and some for business reasons.
@@jerrih2749 Very interesting! Thank you for dropping your knowledge. 🥰
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I dont know if anyone said this already but the reason why the others find John Kilmartin so off putting is because him and Franscesca are implied to be on the spectrum.
Hi, there! Yes, this has been part of a very enlightening discussion amongst the community here. I wonder, we’re they on the spectrum in the books or just for the series?
@@JoiLouiseReacts I'm not sure abt the books but I'm glad they added it to the series.
I understand being torn about the mirror scene, but I loved it. It felt exactly how Penelope would approach it when she felt safe and loved. Who cares about a ceremony, she got her man, she feels beautiful and appreciated, another month means nothing. On a completely separate note, your inserts be killing me. I know they’re coming and still I’m 💀🤣😂
Hi, love! Thank you so much for being here. I just wanted Pen to get the same treatment that Daphne and Kate got. You know, a wedding night. Especially in those times, it was such a respect thing. But I understand that the book did the same thing, so it is what it is. *sigh*
My clips are such an extension of what I am feeling in the moment but also when I am editing. Since I am such a movie and show lover, I feel like I can always find a good one that applies to how I am feeling about a moment in the show. Lol!
@@JoiLouiseReacts Kate and Anthony slept together before the wedding. Anthony goes to find her the next morning and that’s when Kate takes fall from her horse. At least Penelope had secured a proposal AND was in her new home. Kate had none of that, just a surrender to passion after a season of tension.
@Xakaran mmmmm…did they are did he just…you know? 🤣 I don’t recall a full act happening? I could be wrong.
@@JoiLouiseReacts After doing what appears to be his favorite act, he climbs up her body and movement doth commence. Then he wakes up alone, smiling, and perhaps naked since it looks like his boots and pants are down by his feet. But hey, I wasn’t there and it’s not as detailed as scenes with Daphne and Simon, I’m just saying it’s heaaaaaavily implied they had sex