Also putting this hear because a LOT of people do not realize this: Pen has ONLY danced with Colin this series since the beginning of the series. So when Debling danced with Pen, Colin saw for the ONLY time what it is like to see Pen dance with someone that is not him. The turmoil in this face is so real because he has never, EVER, considered Pen would dance with someone not him. The look in his face has much more meaning because Debling dancing with Pen is when he actually realizes Pen is moving away from him because someone finally led her to the dance floor that isn't him and he does not know how to process that she no longer will always be there for him.
the way you nail this and only to add to this, the fact that there was a conscious decision of Jack to make this Pen and Debbers dance similar to a wedding dance is perfection because not only, like you said, he is seeing her move away from him, she is being led straight to marriage if he doesn't do something, and because of his inner turmoil, he chokes.
59:26 If people think Luke is wooden but love Matthew Macfadyen’s Darcy, they can pack their bags and leave. Luke’s performance was SO deep, SO fascinating, SO emotional and makes rewatching the season an obsessive joy.
@@calmhudieI’m not saying Matthew’s was bad. They’re very similar in that you as a watcher get to be like, “what you thinking, sir? 🕵🏻♀️” Luke is just more overt with it. I like both though.
@@brooklynparkse That is what I'm saying, if we were to rank that type in acting. Luke is better at the subtle conveying to the audience versus Matthew, by far. Hell, Matthew's hand flex gets more remembrance and attention than his actual acting.
@@calmhudie Yeah no I don’t agree with that Matthew MacFayden was golden and quintessentially the best introvert love match for Kiera not to say Luke Newtons wasn’t that good but I feel like I could’ve appreciated more turmoil scenes or background scenes I felt like we haven’t seen much of them together and a lot of focusing on other story lines versus season 2 where there was a lot of the story focused on Kate and Anthony and the tension being built but maybe it’s because they did us dirty with doing two parts why? It does nothing but make people just annoyed we are already gonna watch the whole thing a ton of times to catch the smaller parts. Season 3 feels like season 1 where they focused a lot on other people more so then the mains. Hope the second part gives Pen and Colin more of a time to shine.
like Colin is not Anthony or Eloise. he's not overtly dramatic as they are just in terms of personality. so the fact that Luke is playing him in a more subtle way makes so much sense to me!
The fact that they even thought of putting that little scene in, of him eating the same pastry that Pen had before?! And the way he looks at her standing next to Debling, then he looks at the pastry, then he eats it and then he licks his fingers?! They are insane for purposely writing that in. Insane.
Luke's performance is amazing to me. His eyes, small mouth movements all when transitioning back to his true self. I never noticed the heartbeat before either! I loved the overhead shot of the promenade before the camera goes to frontal Pen on the ground because you can see him walking behind her. Stalking her.Nice touch to show his angling directly behind her.
This is the best episode of the season idc. The yearning, Colin being head over heals suffering, and the rom com of it all is what this season is for. This is peak POLIN and I die on that hill.
11:57 the willow scene is for whatever reason my favorite scene of part 1. there are so many amazing scenes, but this one?? them seeing one another a whole week after they had kissed?? the awkwardness, the eagerness, the nerves, the fondness?? had me squealing, covering my face, giggling, kicking my feet. ya know?? it those scenes where the butterflies come into play!! as much as i love a steamy scene or romantic scene, a ... heart fluttering scene always takes the crown for me 🥰
Same I read so many comments dismissing the leading roles this season and this is crazy to me. Both Nicola and Luke are killing it. I think people might have expected more passion in s3 but that’s not the point of Polin. It’s a different love story with no courting or heavy seduction. They already had a very strong connection. That’s why I personally prefer this season because it’s a genuine and deep love for one another. It’s still funny, dramatic and romantic. So they’re nailing it once again. I found them very relatable and so cute together. There is also a vast majority supporting them and finding them amazing this season.
I couldn't agree more. I started with Queen Charlotte, watched this season and then went back to watch season 1 and 2 so I could see Polin's backstory. This season is definitely my favorite one and I'm totally obsessed with it. It's the most relatable to me. The brooding prickly aggressive male lead thing is not my cuppa. Give me a sweet Colin any day. I know the steamy is on the way
For me personally, I thought Luke Newton’s reactions and facial expressions were spot on. If you think about the character of Colin, he is more tame, level headed, and chill than the character of Anthony. The way Colin has expressed emotion even in his most intense moments (like with marina) was played/perceived (intentionally) very rationally, and raw. What I mean is Colin wears his emotions on his sleeve. He can’t help but be honest about his emotions, therefore they won’t be displayed as exaggerated as Anthony’s. Being a character who is so sensitive makes him hyper aware of his own emotions, as well as others’, therefore it only makes sense why the character so easily forms deep connections with the people he chooses to. In contrast, Anthony bottles up all his emotions and tries to repress them, even the good ones. It’s no surprise that his yearning and hurt, when it does come out, it is more explosive and noticeable because Anthony quite literally cannot control his emotions because he so rarely allows himself to feel at all. It would seem forced and out of character for Colin to express himself exactly the way Anthony did because like you said, they’re different characters with unique personalities! You’ll notice that Newton actually did mimic many of Bailey’s staging choices, the most noticeable being the body language. Bailey chose to portray his staging to make the viewer feel like we weren’t suppose to be seeing his turmoil. You’d only catch glimpses of it, but when you did it was jolting and out of control. The whole point and difference in the two actors’ performances is that Anthony will do whatever it takes to appear under control, where as Colin can’t help but feel his emotions and let them out for the world to see whenever they surface. Newton altered his positioning, posture, and stance slightly to better depict Colin’s clear display of inner emotions.
Agreed. Colin is a man of fewer words than Anthony or any any of the other leads. Luke had to convey Colin's thoughts/feelings with like half the dialogue as the other leads, and personally I think he knocked it out of the park!
2:37 yes this!!! i literally clocked this as well! which is why his reaction to pen saying "but we are friends" after he bore his heart out to her in the carriage was so gut wrenching for him. because in his head he has already romanticized and fantasized a world where pen has returned his feelings. literally was in delululand!! ugh love that for him they are so perfect for each other
He’s such a romantic. The fact that he had that beautiful romantic dream and it wasn’t only about the passion, the dream was more about Penelope returning his feelings… and in that carriage, he was desperate for her to feel the same way he did 🥹❤
When I saw Colin’s reaction to pens and deblings dance at the innovations ball, I was soooo pleased. For me the micro reactions were done so well on his part. Every time I watch the scene I fall in love with it again. Like the music cue when he turns his head and like the subtle reactions he gives to show his jealousy and discomfort towards the whole thing. Chefs kiss 👌 same with pens micro expressions as well! I just thought everyone in this scene did so well they should be very pleased with themselves
I was shocked the first time I heard someone mention in a reaction that people are saying that Luke isn't doing a good job. I enjoy him so much. I picked up every single nuance of his performance and I am so impressed with him. I adore his performance throughout this season. Strange how two people can view the same thing and see something so very different. Under the willow tree and in the cake tent were just pure gold alone. I also like rewatching the scenes before the kiss awakened him, because she already had his attention and he didn't even know it.
I love the scene where Colin first kisses Pen. When he stops, he does not pull away he just stands there looking down at her in such an intimate loving way. It's like he wants to see her reaction and he wants her to look back at him and she doesn't. She's just looking down and then says thank you and walks away and his hand is still up like what You're walking away. It was so romantic. If she had looked up, I feel like perhaps he might have said something. It's like he did want to say something but she walked away before he could. That's one of my favorite kissing scenes with them. It's not full of passion per se, It shows more genuine love and intimacy between the two of them.
I could almost _hear_ him say "Wait... no, I liked that... hey, come back, let's practice some more... wait, where are you going... more kissies plz... D: " XD
It is also one of my favorite scenes 🥺. It was so tender, and I think what I love about it is we got to see how far Collin would go for Penelope's comfort .Also the subtle things luke did were fantastic 😂😂just by his breathing alone you could tell that this kiss was changing Collin's life ,but also what I love about how he played Collin is it's the kind of love every woman needs ,someone who will never put their desires first over yours cause I genuinely believe Collin would have never done anything in that carriage if Penelope said she was engaged even with the line "Collin we're friends " you can tell that he was gonna say "I'm sorry let's remain friends " because he figures that's what she wants
I so agree, their first kiss scene will forever be one of my favorite first kiss scene ever. The tenderness and care behind it, the tentaviness, confusion and fear, ugh I love it so much. Also you so reminded me of what his inner monologue is during this moment in the book: "He assumed he'd say something flip and droll, like "Anything for you", perhaps, or maybe, "Every woman deserves at least one kiss". But as he close the bare distance between them he realized there were no words that could capture the intensity of the moment"
For the moment where Colin is about to talk to Penelope and they're interrupted by Debling, I definitely think that Pen on some level clocked what Colin was about to say, but was convinced she was just seeing what she wanted to see. I think her internal monolog was something along the lines of "Don't be stupid, Penelope. There's no way he would actually have feelings for you. You know it's not possible." She's refusing to get her hopes up, especially now that things are going well with Debling.
Totally agree, Penelope is definitely feeling things still (how could she not be after finally having her 1st kiss, with the man she’s loved for so long). It is just that she has so deeply convinced herself that it will always be one-sided
She immediately clocked that something was up because she started teasing him like they usually do at balls, but then quickly asked "Are you well?" because she knows her bestie too well.
I’m dying to know if he was actually slightly mouthing “I love you” or “I think I love you” during that period when his lips were twitching because he can’t express his feelings and get words out.
@@danadaneb.5779 Also been wondering this… he says he has a question but then all he gets out is I? This is clearly a case where he thinks he’s book Colin (who always finds the right thing to say 😂). He clearly was overtaken by his emotions in this moment, with no idea what he was going to say or do about it, in that crowded room of people.
Yes to the dream sequence, the best part was that he dreamed about her feeling the same (he's such a babygirl, in a great way XD), that was so romantic, that he needs to hear it before naughtiness kicks in lol Regarding the last scene, honestly, I think Pen understands they were having a moment but they did in previous seasons too and it led to her heartbreak. I think her moving away and going with Debling was her "I need to be free from my delusion, I choose to move on, I don't want to be hurt anymore". Like, they had a moment in s1 finale, when she looked so hopeful and he just declared he was leaving. In s2 they have another heart-to-heart only for her to hear she doesn't count as a woman, then him laughing at the idea of courting her in s2 finale right after he declared she's very special to him. The girl just doesn't trust her instincts anymore because so many times it led to heartbreak. And I also don't agree with the criticism of Luke's acting. He's doing so much in this season, so many different things, the rom-com, the horniness, the heartbreak, and in part 2 more angst and anger. In the final scene, you can literally see the storm inside as he watches her *gasp* smiling while dancing with another man. His conflicted feelings peaked there, he was ready to confess and it was scary that he might just missed his chance. PS I so laughing at Pen's "Are you well?", no, Pen, he's not well, he looks at you like he wants to eat you (probably true >_>), it was so intense XD Thank you for your recap
I adore that babygirl Colin doesn't have a typical shmexy time dream that most males would be expected to have...it is almost a repeat of their super romantic first kiss, with the big difference being Pen verbally reciprocates his feelings back to him instead of running away. ❤ Also his subconscious added romantic details like mist and torches and a flowy romantic gown for her. He's a sweetie even in his own fantasies ❤❤
YEEEEEEES because let's be honest if it was really a horny dream it could've been so much more intense, instead it was him declaring his inability to stop thinking about the kiss and her reciprocating his desire and feelings, calling his name. Also interesting detail, I love how in the dream he says "I have not been able to stop thinking about our kiss...about you" because of course it's the kiss that left him speecheless and confused so he would be thinking about it. But then during the carriage scene and his acceptance of feelings he says "I have not been able to stop thinking about you...about our kiss", they changed the order because by that point his mind and heart had resolved he was falling for her so it was more than just about the kiss it was about her
Totally agree all the actors are fab. Anthony’s character is more flamboyant and theatrical. Colin is more internal. In fact Colin is being very British. It’s all in not what is said. I think Luke’s performance throughout is genius and great for TV.
I had such a long conversation with my friend from England about this season....he said this season felt so much like a British drama rather than an American drama. I think that is why Americans in general are so down on it, while Brits and so many other parts of the world (Brazil, South Africa, France, etc.) are all obsessed with this season. For me, as someone who LOVES British dramas and shows, I found myself in love with this season in a way that neither S1, S2 or even Queen Charlotte captured me. The prior two seasons had very bombastic male leads, who were exploding with emotions (passion, anger, aggression, sadness, etc.)...while this season we have Colin , who is a very internal character, who doesn't explode with emotions because he is experienced with wearing his heart on his sleeve. Colin is an empathetic person, he has had a lifetime learning how to deal with emotions. As someone who is deeply empathetic as well, I saw so much of myself in Colin. I'm always told that I don't have an overly expressive face, but that my eyes are the windows to my soul...this is how I view Colin. I think people were so thrown by Colin - especially in episode 1 - where he is acting like a bombastic flirt and feeling like that this not right and that something is off....without putting two and two together and realizing that the feeling of Colin being out of character and fake is what were are supposed to be thinking and feeling. That Colin is not the Colin we know....the nuanced, internal and sensitive Colin is the one we know....but because a nuanced performance demands more attention to understand and process, this gets missed so much. I cannot tell you how many reactors I watch who hate this season, but they are also on their phones or talking over all the scenes and not paying attention to what is actually being portrayed and miss incredibly important moments, so I have no idea how they can even say that it is bad when they don't even understand what was happening.
@@CKeel88 America appears to be a bit more obsessed with the alpha chest thumping male, bit more Anthony & Simon (although JB’s & R JP’s performance was exemplary). LN had such a challenge to take a sensitive soul & his performance was incredible. His face was not static, but micro nuanced. He had his moments, sticking up for Pen, facing down the Queen && Ms Cowper, which only went wrong once he alluded to a happy family that Cressida did not possess. Colin is adorable.
14:50 if i remember correctly, there is a moment before he says this line, a brief pause. i think he's like "penelope.... i hope very much for your happiness." and i think this is a nod to him saying later in the carriage "its been all i've been wanting to say to you for WEEKS." and i think this is one of those instances!! like since the kiss his love has just been on the tip of his tongue and about to jump straight out from his chest and god its just too fucking adorable, love to see it
People who critique actors are misguided. They are filtering the character’s actions through their own choice s. Luke Newton is one of the strongest actors in the cohort. They are misguided. They want a character who is bombastic. He is brilliantly nuanced. He is a proper actor who prepares and plays every note needed. It annoys me to hear comments. Actors are judged for their work byPhilistinism . You are perceptive and look for the storytelling beats, production elements, and the writer’s interpretation. Well done, you.
He is an amazing actor, period. I started watching Br. only now, with s3. Then went to s1, and omg, Rege-Jean is an eye-candy, but not a real actor for sure. Anthony is good, but is over the top for me. Luke's subtlety is a masterpiece.
Ughhh I also really loved that after the convo between Colin and Violet, you can see her staring at Colin go up to Pen!!! You see her in the background and then they zoom in on her. She really clocked it
I think Luke did a fantastic job portraying Colin. I can see his emotions very clearly in his eyes and face. That's why i cried along with him at the end of this episode. He's so good, it blows my mind. I think a lot of people expect him to be like Anthony and for Pen to be more like Kate. That's why people think she forgave him too quickly in episode 1. But come on, she has loved this man for so long. Kate had just met Anthony, so there are different dynamics. And the whole situation, the circumstances are different between Colin and Pen vs Kate and Anthony. Love your yap sessions btw😊. Thank you for your insights
I’m obsessed with this dream sequence because it’s visually so romantic and dramatic but the actual content of the dream is so sweet. And then immediately after is my absolute favorite scene of him in the drawing room. His face right before he sips from the tea cup in front of him, where he kind of half smiles and then looks SHOOK as he sips the tea. It’s beautiful and I’m obsessed
I love Colin's dream because it's almost the same setting and situation as their first kiss..however in his dream, Pen reciprocated his feelings back to him, which he didn't get in real life. I think it's so sweet that his subconscious added what he wished would've happened 😊
About the dance in the last scene: I think she notices but dismisses it as temporary insanity. If you see she shakes her head to get back to her reality. Which is the Colin who would never even court her. So she goes. Leaves him. Because, in her reality, what he is going to tell her will in no universe be romantic. So whatever it is, even though he seems so distressed, can wait 4 min (estimate of the length of a full song).
I don't know what to say anymore about the acting because I think everyone is doing such a good job! I agree with you there are no weak actors in this show. The casting of the actors is really one of the strength of Bridgerton. In my opinion it's not relevant to compare the performance of Jonathan Bailey and Luke Newton because their respective characters are SO different. Like various people in the comments said Anthony is very flamboyant while Colin is more chill than Anthony. You don't play them the same way, you will not act the same way. Anthony represses his emotions, he fears them while Colin is driven by his emotions, he embraces them. I am very happy and pleased with Luke's acting for Colin. He's an excellent actor. The scenes under the willow tree and the scene in the drawing room after the dream sequence have him displaying very different acting chops and all spot on each time. I can't understand how people cannot see Colin's inner turmoil and how he is dying inside, and being devastated watching Pen dancing with Debling.
I missed the heartbeat! Thanks for pointing that out. As for Luke Newton's acting , personally I love it. He shows so much through his eyes but has to maintain the social facade. He's at a ball and has to keep up the expected stoic masculine look in front of the Ton, while suffering emotional turmoil inside. I loved it. Thanks for your observations I look forward to the next video.
The fact that the balloon guy still goes flying after the whole Penelope-almost-getting-hit thing makes it harder to take seriously for me. This was a serious moment, and then the balloon guy is like, “cleared for takeoff!”
I took that as another moment where Pen is being overlooked....overlooked by everyone but Colin and Debling. And it is not lost on me that Debling initially ran off, and only once Pen fell and was in direct danger did he go back for her, but Colin's first instinct was to go for the balloon before it even got to Pen and placed her in direct danger. Although I think the editing of that scene could have been tighter to really show the danger (those balloon baskets are quite heavy and could do some serious damage) I think the scene was able to get across the differences in Colin and Debling as people. Like in the 1st episode when Pen's dress was ripped by Cressida, Debling instantly thinks it was an accident and goes to find a maid to help Pen, unlike Colin S1Ep1 when Cressida spilled a drink on Pen, he instantly knew it was not an accident and immediately shamed Cressida for it and took Pen out of that situation and followed it up with a fun dance instead of leaving her alone in that moment. I feel like these instances are a really good show not tell of how Colin is truly Pen's true love-match, and not Debling even though he is a good person.
59:27 i totally agree with you on this stand point!!! when i see comments about luke newton not being a good actor im like huh??? where?? are you even watching??? he has SO many good beats!! they are just a lot more nuanced and subtle, which you point out so well! his eyes do A LOT like?? are we not watching the same thing??? also i stan luke newton so how dare anyone say anything bad about him ever 😂
Aside from the Queen Charlotte season, I think this season has some of the best acting I've seen in Bridgerton Luke Newton is a revelation to me, as I much prefer a more subtle acting style. This season is the most rewatched one for me. I keep have to watch Luke and Nicola and every time I discover something new about their performance. 👀🧐❤ BTW, I didn't notice the heart beat either until someone pointed it out.
what i found frustrating is that there was a lot of people hating on luke newton's expressions in the carriage scene (e.g the part where pen rakes her hand through colin's hair), saying that he was doing too much when these were the same people that were also complaining that luke didn't do enough like.. pick a side 😭
@@KforFreedom same actually ! tbf the entire carrige scene made me uncomfortable (in a good way hsjahs) i was like partially covering my screen cus it felt _too_ real
It was a beautiful reaction: Colin had been visiting brothels and having empty relations When Pen ran her fingers through his hair it was a very intimate moment more so then just the empty sex.
I think Luke is doing an amazing job! I saw a behind the scenes where the director was talking about how they filmed Luke's reaction to pen and debbling dancing at the end of episode 3. He said they started the scene with everyone in the ballroom, then they had only the people dancing, then only pen and debbling. So Luke was reacting to seeing everyone dwindle down to just those two.
Actually the scene where Colin watching Penelope and Debling dance is so interesting. Because from his pov Penelope is smiling throughout the whole dance but from Penelope's pov she isn't smiling at all. First I thought it was just a continuity issue but I think it was a choice to film it this way. Especially when I noticed some had the same thought. The fact that Penelope isn't smiling but from Colin's pov she is, is SO layered. What pains him is not only the fact that there is another man showing interest in his very good friend but also that the person who was usually smiling at him would now smile at someone else. Be with someone else. That's just amazing cinematography.
I absolutely loved the willow tree scene. It's hilarious how there is two different conversations going on. He is like let's talk about what happened between us and she is basically shutting everything down. That struggle was done so well. Poor Colin, that whole conversation was a dagger in the heart. I also love how she just nods her head and he comes running. Loved it!
I agree with all your commentary, especially regarding Luke N’s performance. Such a talented cast! 💕 And I did notice the heartbeat the first time. That moment felt surreal- like a Polin fever dream 🥵✨
It's definitely the season of subtleties I think. I feel what people tend to forget between Anthony's character and Colin's is that Anthony was already somewhat established as being more expressive and more vocal about things that bothered him. Colin on the other hand has always had a more thoughtful and reserved approach to handling issues. If Colin was acting like Anthony that wouldn't line up with his character. Colin as Violet says is more sensitive, so he puts a lot more thought into his actions. So when he is watching Penelope dance with Debling, he is clearly struggling to handle the possibility of losing her, but needing to appear collected still.
This is my favorite episode of the season and perhaps the entire series. Too many awesome, meaningful moments! When Colin asks his mamma what to do… he is such a gentle soul and then he tries so hard, but he can’t even find the words. He is completely possessed, HYPNOTIZED, GOBSMACKED! Pen is seriously worried about him. I made up that she is thinking he knows about LW or “the kiss” because it’s something crazy important… and in no way is she thinking or even hoping that he could be about to say “I love you.”
I was just about to rewatch episode 3 when I noticed this!!!! You looking fabulous as usual 😀Totally ready to gossip. Let the fun begin 😂 I love the drawing room scene and also the willow tree scene. SO FREAKING AWKWARD AND ADORABLE!!!!!!! The way it was written was perfect 😂
Hey, Sammy~ I wanna say that you are my favorite source of overthinking material for Bridgerton and I'm excited for your thoughts on Ben's season since he's also my favorite. Thank you for focusing on the smallest details as well and discussing them, you really changed the way I watch TV shows now. I love that you recognize the importance of side characters and their stories (as that's something I thought was lacking in the books and it bothered me), I appreciate that you say what you liked and didn't like about every scene - if you ever think of cutting something out, please don't! 😄 Remember that there are people like me who love to hear every thought you have. I have two things to ask: 1) Would you try making a video on every season and how you would rewrite them? Literally go episode by episode (or even scene by scene, knowing you, you probably would haha): exclude things you didn't like, fix things you somewhat liked, add things from the books or your own original ideas - give us the entire story how you think would have been perfect (or will be perfect, for future seasons). 2) This one is specific for Polin season as I've been thinking about this a lot: one of the things that could fix the story (for me personally) would be if Pen is super stressed (and us with her) that she has to tell Colin she's LW, and when she finally tells him, he says: "I know." This would kind of keep the book sentence but not be about her loving him (I hated that he said that in that context haha) but her big secret. Then when Pen is speechless, Colin adds something like: he started suspecting her earlier and when he saw that everything fits, he followed her and saw it with his own eyes. And when she gets super scared about it, mentioning that he said he hates LW, he tells her that he loves HER and understands that LW is a big part of who she is, even though he doesn't understand why she did everything she did the way she did it. I think that this way the tension would still be kept in the show but it would mean a lot to me personally that Colin actually knew she was LW before he proposed, and that would fit his character well, considering he's shown not to hold grudges. He could also go on to say that he didn't want to pressure her into telling him something she didn't feel comfortable or ready to share, that he wants to be her support and offer her protection so she can continue doing what she loves because HE loves HER. I do love that sentence from Part 2 Trailer where Colin says: "Then what good am I to you?" and I'm thinking how well that could fit into this conversation but I don't have a scenario I like yet. I would love to hear your thoughts. 💜
The way you nail every single thing you say👏👏I only want to add that I ABOLUTELY LOVE Violet's reaction to seeing her kids entering the ball arm in arm and then have her meet Marcus. You can tell when she is getting out of the carriage she is eyeing them and has the sweetest most motherly expression on her face. She is clearly proud of what she and Edmund did raising their children, because no matter what, they have each other'back, always. So having her appreciate that sibling bond and also hers with her late husband just seconds before she meets a new man whom she will bond over raising their kids is CHEF'S KISS.
It’s shocking to me that anyone could think that LN did not do a beautiful job ! He was wonderful! This episode was my absolute favorite. I agree with everything mentioned!
Polly Walker eats up EVERY scene that she is in. I burst out laughing at her "No" to seeing the lamp. I know she is a bad mother sometimes. But how can I not love her character? After her banishing cousin Jack last season in the most badass way. I'm just thrilled to see whatever that character will do next and how Polly Walker will bring it to life.
37:40 this!! but i also read this as colin trying to regain the feelings he had the beginning on s3. because even though it was a facade, it did in fact made him feel good. i think we see a lot in this episode from this scene going forward of him TRYING to regain that feeling by doing the same things that he was doing in the beginning of the season, but now that he has realized what TRULY makes him feel seen and appreciated, those fake ego boosters aren’t enough anymore.
Cressida wore balloon sleeves to the hot air balloon ball. The girl loves a theme. 😂 And Rae is the Polin Era MVP. And the best actor on the show is NEWTON BRIDGERTON, Kate & Anthony’s dog. I really believe his portrayal of the cutest little pup every time. 😜
The moment at the ball where the music slows and fades out, the heartbeat picks up, and it’s just this beautiful moment of the two of them reaching each other across the ballroom. The first time I saw it I was so THROWN by the way they did this because it’s SO subtle but SO effective!! It really narrows both of their worlds to just the two of them. The first time I watched the episode, I had to go back and watch those few seconds 5 or 6 times because I was LOSING MY MIND from the beauty of the moment so much so that I completely missed what Colin was even saying until the giddiness wore off. Colin’s voice gets a little echoey and dreamlike, Penelope’s soft acceptant nod that she heard him but it was also him bolstering his own courage to speak to here, his little stuttered steps when the soundscape returns like his world is shifted and he wants to follow her 😩
Colin would never be how Anthony is. I have never read the books, but for me Anthony is not subtle enough. He is too direct for my liking. I love these small reactions in peoples faces. You need to try to feel the same feelings they try to express, and I often find myselfbas stressed, frustrated and sad as the characters ❤️
I really love ep 3 of part 1 in this season... SO MUCH GOING ON! So much emotions, so much story.. communication between Pen & El, Colin & his mama, different perspective of Colin, omgggg LOVE IT! and after see your recap, I realized a lot of new things! thank you!
28:40 He approaches her with another idea in mind, with his hopes high, thinking that perhaps she secretly wants to be with him alone,... but his fantasy and security crumbles when she asks him to pretend to be looking for candy so that no one can see them talk. You can see the subtle change in his face, the confidence in his walk shifts to a gesture of insecurity.
His face when she says to loiter for sweets so no one thinks they're speaking to each other is one of my favorites. It is so confused! I picture him thinking wtf?! He doesn't care if people see them. He wants them to be together and is annoyed she wants them to stay away from each other.
Luke is doing a phenomenal job! Girl don't hold back people are seriously not paying attention, and Bridgerton is not the show to serve as background noise! The very attention to detail is so masterfully done that if you blink, you'll miss something that will come to the surface later on.
Another great recap ! I absolutely love your recaps because for the things I had noticed but maybe could not elaborate clearly on them you help me put them into words, you help me phrase it correcly. And of course for what I didn't notice it's always a treat to pick up on things. I did notice the heartbeat thing during my first watch. I watch my shows and films with headphones. I like to be in my own little bubble fully immersed in the things I am watching. Listening with headphones really help to pick up on details like the heartbeat in this episode but also the way they breath in episode 2 when they have their first kiss. Exhaling, little gasps, all of that really add dimension to the scene and it gives a bonus of authenticity to it in my opinion. I loved Debling. I was surprised how much I enjoyed, and yes loved, this character. I completely agree with you he could have been a blank canvas and still have fulfilled his purpose. And I thought that was the way it was gonna be with him ever since I knew there would be a male character playing a potential love interest for Penelope thus creating a sort of love triangle. I usually don't like love triangles. I sometimes hate them when they are very badly written. Most of the times I don't like them because the way they are written don't make the love triangles appealing to me. I just don't care. But this time. THIS time. I was so invested into it. Because to quote your words Debling is a well-rounded and fleshed out character with his own personality which makes him very very interesting. Again, the casting was perfect. I didn't know the actor Sam Phillips but I will certainly remember him fron now on. So yeah, I live when I get something that's well written and perfectly executed and acted. I applaud them for serving us viewers with such quality on that point! I had no expectation before watching and I was thrilled in the end. Also Sam Phillips has a beautiful voice, just saying. It's like Jess Madsen (Cressida). Their voices are so pleasant to my ears omg.
I haven’t gotten to the hot air balloon part yet, but can I just say, very disappointed in the direction of that scene. I was screaming “WHY AREN’T YOU FOCUSING ON PENELOPE’S REACTION TO COLIN’S BARE ARMS?!” WHY ISN’T THERE A LAYERED HEARTBEAT SOUND TO SHOW THE AUDIENCE SHE IS H*RNY? Slowed focus on her reaction and a layered heartbeat sound could’ve fixed everyone misinterpreting the scene. Also whoever directed this episode not choosing to focus on Luke Newton’s hand acting during the sweets scene will forever be the bane of my existence! He was SO giving me Mr Darcy with the way he restrained his one hand with the other, and the way he fidgets with his fingers as he’s talking with Penelope?! So good! Such such good acting from Luke that was missed by most because the director decided to not even spare one shot to his hands.
There were a lot of great scenes in this Episode but I do have to agree that they didn’t make the most of climax of the Balloon scene. It started good but then fell flat 😂
@@KforFreedom This episode is fighting episode 2 as my favourite because the acting from them both is outstanding in these episodes in particular. Also the direction for the most part is good, I’m just annoyed at the director for the two scenes above that I’ve mentioned, direction there was a bit sloppy
24:02 THIS!! okay listen, as someone who has had an unrequited love, as someone who has been the one to try and make a relationship work more than the other time and time again, it is DELICIOUS to see the man suffer a tad! it needed to happen for him to truly realize the risk of "oh shit, i actually really might lose her just when i realized that i cannot be without her." IT IS DELICIOUS. like thank you for the meal! ya know??? you know :)
Also didn’t notice the heartbeat, isn’t this two hearts beating as one. Agree on both ballon scenes, performances great, could have been shot differently. And the cut hand scene. Thought Pen was placing his fingers on the wound to stem the flow!
Girl,if I couldn’t read your reactions to what is going on with Pen and Colon, I would be so devastated! I listen to you and laugh and get sad and then get up again. Never stop! Thank you!
I wish we had seen more of the “lessons” And for her to grow more in confidence and for him to finally see her. I felt the lessons they showed were rushed
Hi Sammy! Great recap as always! I did notice the heartbeat during my first-time viewing but for some reason, I couldn’t hear the heartbeat well enough the next couple of times I watched that scene. I don’t know why that is. And I love knowing that you loved the EloisexPen and EloisexColin scenes! Eloise is great this season! As the cast and writers have said, Eloise and Pen truly are the other great love story of the season. I just want Eloise and Pen to find their way back to each other 😭
Yes Luke is a fabulous actor. And he looks better than ever in this season. I especially like it when his hair is curly in the front. I don't like it slick. But that's just a side point. He's an amazing actor.
Those really slick ones was a wig (reshoot scenes) cus they had previously finished shooting for the season and Luke cut his hair but then they had to reshoot some scenes 😅 so that’s why those were the not so good looks… but hair real hair in the other scenes is just so so nice. He has great hair
I think that sometimes people conflate different character traits with the acting. I think subtler acting choices suit certain characters. Like Anthony’s character kinda matches a more overt, expressive performance cause I think the character necessitates that. I think Luke is doing a great job with the character of Colin in the short space of time between ep 1-4.
I agree that Luke is incredibly expressive particularly with his eyes but his face also changes so much between his public face and the one he shows when having more intimate converaations, when his guard is down.
The scene under the willow tree was brilliantly awkward!! And the “ if I secure a husband it will be because of you.” You can immediately see him go “ oh crap…” I agree, I think Luke Newton was great this season. Tons of subtle things “Colin“ did his eyes, voice, etc. part 2? Bloody brilliant!
Yes. Yes. Uh huh. Yep. Absolutely! Sammy, your analysis of intertwining not just words and the blocking of each scene, but also the subtleties really speak to me. I’ve enjoyed rewatching and noticing things on my own, but I also enjoy others pointing things out and sharing their own takes. We’re similar in how we stand by our analysis, while also respecting others’ ah hahs and considering them in our thoughts forwards. Applause 👏🏼
Luke Newton is an amazing actor! He’s at least as good as Jonathan Bailey. He’s subtle in the best way-it’s just that Bridgerton isn’t a subtle show. And in my opinion the lack of subtlety sometimes ruins the show in the important moments. So many Kanthony moments were over the top and overproduced. Luke’s skills are perfect for Colin because the romance is tender and sweet and intimate, it needs that level of subtlety and control.
At a party in ep. 3 before Penelope tells Debling she "enlisted an eligible male friend to help her find a husband" we have Benedict approaching Lady Danbury. Before he catches her attention she looks somewhere and few second later in wide shot there's Penelope in the corner. It's been on my mind for weeks, if maybe we'll have some sort of interaction between Lady Danbury and Penelope just like in the book....
I swear, this is the Bridgeton season 3 hill I will die on. And I haven't even seen half the season. Cressida's sleeves are life❤. That is it p.e.r.i.o.d.t! I have seen the part 2 - 2 minute trailer probably somewhere in the 25 times range. And it seems like every time I watch it the only time a GASP!😯 actually leaves my mouth is when they pan to Cressida in that red dress! I see the size of those sleeves do not even fit into the frame of the camera and I feel like I would PASS OUT in real life. I would throw myself on the floor, I would kick, I would scream, I would make a scene of myself so upset because I would think her sleeves only came to commit assassination! She is walking SLAY. She BREATHES Couture. Could you also reasonably apply the word "ridiculous" to her sleeves as well? Yes. In so many connotations.
First of all, thanks for these videos. I love the analyses of the scenes the most. As an English professor and somone who has watched season 3 an healthy amount of times, this channel can operate as my new fixation. Rather than just feeding my feral self, I can appreciate all you are saying about the analytical aspects of these scenes. That being said, I interpreted Fran's comment about going through suitors alphabetically as a dig to her mom because Violet and Edmund name their kids alphabetically. I did notice the heartbeat in that scene with Coliin talking about bravery. I also thought the stare down Colin does to Pen at the end of the episode is ridiculous. I counted it out, and it's about 12 seconds the first pause and almost 19 for the second pause. I definitely thought Pen was cued in by then that something was going on with him. I think that is what sets up her hesitation moments she has in episode 4. He has almost planted the seed for her to doubt the match between her and Debling. Up until that point, she had not really had any concerns.
I don't know if you saw this but, violet watched Colin in the scene where he was walking up to Pen before being interrupted by Debling. It's something I noticed only on the second or third watch. She was so tuned in and then disappointed when he wasn't successful.
I agree with everything u say!!!!!!! I think people might be complaining about luke might be because we need more jealousy scenes!! it definitely was not enough lol we need pining lol plus that scene with the hot air ballon that you said wouldve been perfect!!
58:02 When Debling interrupts them to dance with Pen, I love how they filmed Penelope's hand accepting the dance, and it's Colin's view. It is heartbreaking. We can also hear his heart beating in this scene (a bit before Debling's interruption). I love Luke as Colin. Of course, Nicola as Penelope is absolutely perfect, but Luke has also done a great job in my opinion. I love this couple ❤
Luke Newton gorgeous acting choices, subtleties, facial expressions and body language as Colin Bridgerton (Season 3 specifically) is reminding me of similarities to Alan Rickman as Colonel Brandon in (1995) Sense and Sensibility, and Rupert Penry-Jones as Captain Wentworth in (2007) Persuasion. You do not need super obvious, over expressive and animated acting to get the character development and romantic feelings across to the viewer. Like you said, Colin's eyes alone says everything that needs to be said. I adore rewatching an actor’s performance, and over time revealing through every watch a new quality, beat or moment I may have not noticed or caught onto before. That truly is the beauty in the genera.
This video highlights (as many yours do) some crucial differences between writers and "ordinary" audience members. We writers presumed the dreamer at the top was Colin. Others expected it to be Penn. Likewise writers figure the context of everything--i.e. the Bridgerton and Featherington families, the ton, etc.--are a necessary part of the story NOT a distraction of Polin scenes. But Eloise and Francesca and their mother as well as the brothers all have vital parts to play. Ditto Penn's sisters and mother. Just as we need to see someone else woo Penelope, and see who Colin is trying to be right now. It is gloriously consistent that Colin's insecurities (which have helped develop his virtues btw) show up everywhere. And the more one recognizes them, the more understandable every word out of his mouth. Plus, the more my heart breaks for him. Because with recognizing his desire comes HOPE and hope naturally brings with it TERROR. 19:15 And now the fifth commercial break has interrupted your lovely essay. Fuck. I find it sad that some folks cannot read subtlety at all, no matter how much you linger on someone's face, and how powerful their intentions might be. Some people think acting consists of "mugging" i.e. exaggerated facial expressions worthy of farce or sitcoms or melodramas. In fact acting consists of pretending with the intensity of a child but the discipline of an adult, then allowing things to happen. While an actor may well insert a twitch or something of the kind, it is usually something that just happens. Real skill consists of allowing/making it happen again. Bit of a mini-rant. Tehre is a classical arrangement of characters into the Victim, the Oppressor, and the Rescuer. An excellent rule of thumb is that if characters maintain these roles throughout, you are watching or reading melodrama. If the characters change roles--i.e. if each character plays each role sooner or later to each other--then that is drama. Hence I maintain BRIDGERTON is a drama, no matter how wildly romantic or romanticized. But...some folks don't like drama. They want melodrama (and they usually think that is more "realistic").
I agree that Colin, during the pastry scene was down bad crying at the gym, but I think he didn’t actually buy the pastry. I want to believe that it was actually Penelope who bought the pastry and then gave it to him and somewhere in the editing. It just got lost, but it would have made so much more sense From a screenplay point of view to have pen, handing out the pastry to Colin and saying something like: here I wanted to thank you for all your kindness again and I know that you’re always hungry, like book Colin hungry boy reference (i live for that sh-). I don’t know something like that and then watching him eating the sweet she was licking off her fingers, it would’ve made so much more sense dramatically or would’ve been a better dramatic choice. I put way too much thought into this scene 😂
Also putting this hear because a LOT of people do not realize this: Pen has ONLY danced with Colin this series since the beginning of the series. So when Debling danced with Pen, Colin saw for the ONLY time what it is like to see Pen dance with someone that is not him. The turmoil in this face is so real because he has never, EVER, considered Pen would dance with someone not him. The look in his face has much more meaning because Debling dancing with Pen is when he actually realizes Pen is moving away from him because someone finally led her to the dance floor that isn't him and he does not know how to process that she no longer will always be there for him.
Very well put.
💯 you nailed it
the way you nail this and only to add to this, the fact that there was a conscious decision of Jack to make this Pen and Debbers dance similar to a wedding dance is perfection because not only, like you said, he is seeing her move away from him, she is being led straight to marriage if he doesn't do something, and because of his inner turmoil, he chokes.
@@martinavega9536Yes - they’ll be Pebling. Quick to the rescue Colin!
59:26 If people think Luke is wooden but love Matthew Macfadyen’s Darcy, they can pack their bags and leave. Luke’s performance was SO deep, SO fascinating, SO emotional and makes rewatching the season an obsessive joy.
EXACTLY. Luke's performance is SO much better as a Regency lead versus Matthew Macfadyen's BY MILES!
@@calmhudieI’m not saying Matthew’s was bad. They’re very similar in that you as a watcher get to be like, “what you thinking, sir? 🕵🏻♀️” Luke is just more overt with it. I like both though.
@@brooklynparkse That is what I'm saying, if we were to rank that type in acting. Luke is better at the subtle conveying to the audience versus Matthew, by far. Hell, Matthew's hand flex gets more remembrance and attention than his actual acting.
@@calmhudie Yeah no I don’t agree with that Matthew MacFayden was golden and quintessentially the best introvert love match for Kiera not to say Luke Newtons wasn’t that good but I feel like I could’ve appreciated more turmoil scenes or background scenes I felt like we haven’t seen much of them together and a lot of focusing on other story lines versus season 2 where there was a lot of the story focused on Kate and Anthony and the tension being built but maybe it’s because they did us dirty with doing two parts why? It does nothing but make people just annoyed we are already gonna watch the whole thing a ton of times to catch the smaller parts. Season 3 feels like season 1 where they focused a lot on other people more so then the mains. Hope the second part gives Pen and Colin more of a time to shine.
like Colin is not Anthony or Eloise. he's not overtly dramatic as they are just in terms of personality. so the fact that Luke is playing him in a more subtle way makes so much sense to me!
The fact that they even thought of putting that little scene in, of him eating the same pastry that Pen had before?! And the way he looks at her standing next to Debling, then he looks at the pastry, then he eats it and then he licks his fingers?! They are insane for purposely writing that in. Insane.
I didn’t even notice!!😫
Luke's performance is amazing to me. His eyes, small mouth movements all when transitioning back to his true self. I never noticed the heartbeat before either! I loved the overhead shot of the promenade before the camera goes to frontal Pen on the ground because you can see him walking behind her. Stalking her.Nice touch to show his angling directly behind her.
This is the best episode of the season idc. The yearning, Colin being head over heals suffering, and the rom com of it all is what this season is for. This is peak POLIN and I die on that hill.
11:57 the willow scene is for whatever reason my favorite scene of part 1. there are so many amazing scenes, but this one?? them seeing one another a whole week after they had kissed?? the awkwardness, the eagerness, the nerves, the fondness?? had me squealing, covering my face, giggling, kicking my feet. ya know?? it those scenes where the butterflies come into play!! as much as i love a steamy scene or romantic scene, a ... heart fluttering scene always takes the crown for me 🥰
Literally I feel the same!! I love their interaction in that scene 😂
Same I read so many comments dismissing the leading roles this season and this is crazy to me. Both Nicola and Luke are killing it. I think people might have expected more passion in s3 but that’s not the point of Polin. It’s a different love story with no courting or heavy seduction. They already had a very strong connection. That’s why I personally prefer this season because it’s a genuine and deep love for one another. It’s still funny, dramatic and romantic. So they’re nailing it once again. I found them very relatable and so cute together. There is also a vast majority supporting them and finding them amazing this season.
I couldn't agree more. I started with Queen Charlotte, watched this season and then went back to watch season 1 and 2 so I could see Polin's backstory. This season is definitely my favorite one and I'm totally obsessed with it. It's the most relatable to me. The brooding prickly aggressive male lead thing is not my cuppa. Give me a sweet Colin any day. I know the steamy is on the way
For me personally, I thought Luke Newton’s reactions and facial expressions were spot on. If you think about the character of Colin, he is more tame, level headed, and chill than the character of Anthony. The way Colin has expressed emotion even in his most intense moments (like with marina) was played/perceived (intentionally) very rationally, and raw. What I mean is Colin wears his emotions on his sleeve. He can’t help but be honest about his emotions, therefore they won’t be displayed as exaggerated as Anthony’s. Being a character who is so sensitive makes him hyper aware of his own emotions, as well as others’, therefore it only makes sense why the character so easily forms deep connections with the people he chooses to. In contrast, Anthony bottles up all his emotions and tries to repress them, even the good ones. It’s no surprise that his yearning and hurt, when it does come out, it is more explosive and noticeable because Anthony quite literally cannot control his emotions because he so rarely allows himself to feel at all. It would seem forced and out of character for Colin to express himself exactly the way Anthony did because like you said, they’re different characters with unique personalities!
You’ll notice that Newton actually did mimic many of Bailey’s staging choices, the most noticeable being the body language. Bailey chose to portray his staging to make the viewer feel like we weren’t suppose to be seeing his turmoil. You’d only catch glimpses of it, but when you did it was jolting and out of control. The whole point and difference in the two actors’ performances is that Anthony will do whatever it takes to appear under control, where as Colin can’t help but feel his emotions and let them out for the world to see whenever they surface. Newton altered his positioning, posture, and stance slightly to better depict Colin’s clear display of inner emotions.
I couldn't have said it better! Defintely agree with everything you said.
Brilliant
Beautifully said!
Agreed. Colin is a man of fewer words than Anthony or any any of the other leads. Luke had to convey Colin's thoughts/feelings with like half the dialogue as the other leads, and personally I think he knocked it out of the park!
the way you explain that totally agree
2:37 yes this!!! i literally clocked this as well! which is why his reaction to pen saying "but we are friends" after he bore his heart out to her in the carriage was so gut wrenching for him. because in his head he has already romanticized and fantasized a world where pen has returned his feelings. literally was in delululand!! ugh love that for him they are so perfect for each other
He’s such a romantic. The fact that he had that beautiful romantic dream and it wasn’t only about the passion, the dream was more about Penelope returning his feelings… and in that carriage, he was desperate for her to feel the same way he did 🥹❤
When I saw Colin’s reaction to pens and deblings dance at the innovations ball, I was soooo pleased. For me the micro reactions were done so well on his part. Every time I watch the scene I fall in love with it again. Like the music cue when he turns his head and like the subtle reactions he gives to show his jealousy and discomfort towards the whole thing. Chefs kiss 👌 same with pens micro expressions as well! I just thought everyone in this scene did so well they should be very pleased with themselves
I was shocked the first time I heard someone mention in a reaction that people are saying that Luke isn't doing a good job. I enjoy him so much. I picked up every single nuance of his performance and I am so impressed with him. I adore his performance throughout this season. Strange how two people can view the same thing and see something so very different. Under the willow tree and in the cake tent were just pure gold alone. I also like rewatching the scenes before the kiss awakened him, because she already had his attention and he didn't even know it.
I love the scene where Colin first kisses Pen. When he stops, he does not pull away he just stands there looking down at her in such an intimate loving way. It's like he wants to see her reaction and he wants her to look back at him and she doesn't. She's just looking down and then says thank you and walks away and his hand is still up like what You're walking away. It was so romantic. If she had looked up, I feel like perhaps he might have said something. It's like he did want to say something but she walked away before he could. That's one of my favorite kissing scenes with them. It's not full of passion per se, It shows more genuine love and intimacy between the two of them.
I could almost _hear_ him say "Wait... no, I liked that... hey, come back, let's practice some more... wait, where are you going... more kissies plz... D: " XD
It is also one of my favorite scenes 🥺. It was so tender, and I think what I love about it is we got to see how far Collin would go for Penelope's comfort .Also the subtle things luke did were fantastic 😂😂just by his breathing alone you could tell that this kiss was changing Collin's life ,but also what I love about how he played Collin is it's the kind of love every woman needs ,someone who will never put their desires first over yours cause I genuinely believe Collin would have never done anything in that carriage if Penelope said she was engaged even with the line "Collin we're friends " you can tell that he was gonna say "I'm sorry let's remain friends " because he figures that's what she wants
I so agree, their first kiss scene will forever be one of my favorite first kiss scene ever. The tenderness and care behind it, the tentaviness, confusion and fear, ugh I love it so much. Also you so reminded me of what his inner monologue is during this moment in the book:
"He assumed he'd say something flip and droll, like "Anything for you", perhaps, or maybe, "Every woman deserves at least one kiss". But as he close the bare distance between them he realized there were no words that could capture the intensity of the moment"
Great points. Totally agree
For the moment where Colin is about to talk to Penelope and they're interrupted by Debling, I definitely think that Pen on some level clocked what Colin was about to say, but was convinced she was just seeing what she wanted to see. I think her internal monolog was something along the lines of "Don't be stupid, Penelope. There's no way he would actually have feelings for you. You know it's not possible." She's refusing to get her hopes up, especially now that things are going well with Debling.
Totally agree, Penelope is definitely feeling things still (how could she not be after finally having her 1st kiss, with the man she’s loved for so long). It is just that she has so deeply convinced herself that it will always be one-sided
She immediately clocked that something was up because she started teasing him like they usually do at balls, but then quickly asked "Are you well?" because she knows her bestie too well.
I’m dying to know if he was actually slightly mouthing “I love you” or “I think I love you” during that period when his lips were twitching because he can’t express his feelings and get words out.
@@danadaneb.5779 Also been wondering this… he says he has a question but then all he gets out is I? This is clearly a case where he thinks he’s book Colin (who always finds the right thing to say 😂). He clearly was overtaken by his emotions in this moment, with no idea what he was going to say or do about it, in that crowded room of people.
Yes to the dream sequence, the best part was that he dreamed about her feeling the same (he's such a babygirl, in a great way XD), that was so romantic, that he needs to hear it before naughtiness kicks in lol
Regarding the last scene, honestly, I think Pen understands they were having a moment but they did in previous seasons too and it led to her heartbreak. I think her moving away and going with Debling was her "I need to be free from my delusion, I choose to move on, I don't want to be hurt anymore". Like, they had a moment in s1 finale, when she looked so hopeful and he just declared he was leaving. In s2 they have another heart-to-heart only for her to hear she doesn't count as a woman, then him laughing at the idea of courting her in s2 finale right after he declared she's very special to him. The girl just doesn't trust her instincts anymore because so many times it led to heartbreak.
And I also don't agree with the criticism of Luke's acting. He's doing so much in this season, so many different things, the rom-com, the horniness, the heartbreak, and in part 2 more angst and anger. In the final scene, you can literally see the storm inside as he watches her *gasp* smiling while dancing with another man. His conflicted feelings peaked there, he was ready to confess and it was scary that he might just missed his chance.
PS I so laughing at Pen's "Are you well?", no, Pen, he's not well, he looks at you like he wants to eat you (probably true >_>), it was so intense XD
Thank you for your recap
I adore that babygirl Colin doesn't have a typical shmexy time dream that most males would be expected to have...it is almost a repeat of their super romantic first kiss, with the big difference being Pen verbally reciprocates his feelings back to him instead of running away. ❤ Also his subconscious added romantic details like mist and torches and a flowy romantic gown for her. He's a sweetie even in his own fantasies ❤❤
YEEEEEEES because let's be honest if it was really a horny dream it could've been so much more intense, instead it was him declaring his inability to stop thinking about the kiss and her reciprocating his desire and feelings, calling his name. Also interesting detail, I love how in the dream he says "I have not been able to stop thinking about our kiss...about you" because of course it's the kiss that left him speecheless and confused so he would be thinking about it. But then during the carriage scene and his acceptance of feelings he says "I have not been able to stop thinking about you...about our kiss", they changed the order because by that point his mind and heart had resolved he was falling for her so it was more than just about the kiss it was about her
@martinavega9536 ooh good catch on the order switch I didn't pick up on that!
Totally agree all the actors are fab. Anthony’s character is more flamboyant and theatrical. Colin is more internal. In fact Colin is being very British. It’s all in not what is said. I think Luke’s performance throughout is genius and great for TV.
I had such a long conversation with my friend from England about this season....he said this season felt so much like a British drama rather than an American drama. I think that is why Americans in general are so down on it, while Brits and so many other parts of the world (Brazil, South Africa, France, etc.) are all obsessed with this season. For me, as someone who LOVES British dramas and shows, I found myself in love with this season in a way that neither S1, S2 or even Queen Charlotte captured me. The prior two seasons had very bombastic male leads, who were exploding with emotions (passion, anger, aggression, sadness, etc.)...while this season we have Colin , who is a very internal character, who doesn't explode with emotions because he is experienced with wearing his heart on his sleeve. Colin is an empathetic person, he has had a lifetime learning how to deal with emotions. As someone who is deeply empathetic as well, I saw so much of myself in Colin. I'm always told that I don't have an overly expressive face, but that my eyes are the windows to my soul...this is how I view Colin. I think people were so thrown by Colin - especially in episode 1 - where he is acting like a bombastic flirt and feeling like that this not right and that something is off....without putting two and two together and realizing that the feeling of Colin being out of character and fake is what were are supposed to be thinking and feeling. That Colin is not the Colin we know....the nuanced, internal and sensitive Colin is the one we know....but because a nuanced performance demands more attention to understand and process, this gets missed so much. I cannot tell you how many reactors I watch who hate this season, but they are also on their phones or talking over all the scenes and not paying attention to what is actually being portrayed and miss incredibly important moments, so I have no idea how they can even say that it is bad when they don't even understand what was happening.
@@CKeel88 America appears to be a bit more obsessed with the alpha chest thumping male, bit more Anthony & Simon (although JB’s & R JP’s performance was exemplary). LN had such a challenge to take a sensitive soul & his performance was incredible. His face was not static, but micro nuanced. He had his moments, sticking up for Pen, facing down the Queen && Ms Cowper, which only went wrong once he alluded to a happy family that Cressida did not possess. Colin is adorable.
14:50 if i remember correctly, there is a moment before he says this line, a brief pause. i think he's like "penelope.... i hope very much for your happiness." and i think this is a nod to him saying later in the carriage "its been all i've been wanting to say to you for WEEKS." and i think this is one of those instances!! like since the kiss his love has just been on the tip of his tongue and about to jump straight out from his chest and god its just too fucking adorable, love to see it
People who critique actors are misguided. They are filtering the character’s actions through their own choice s. Luke Newton is one of the strongest actors in the cohort. They are misguided. They want a character who is bombastic. He is brilliantly nuanced. He is a proper actor who prepares and plays every note needed. It annoys me to hear comments. Actors are judged for their work byPhilistinism . You are perceptive and look for the storytelling beats, production elements, and the writer’s interpretation. Well done, you.
Completely agree.
He is an amazing actor, period. I started watching Br. only now, with s3. Then went to s1, and omg, Rege-Jean is an eye-candy, but not a real actor for sure. Anthony is good, but is over the top for me. Luke's subtlety is a masterpiece.
100% agree
Ughhh I also really loved that after the convo between Colin and Violet, you can see her staring at Colin go up to Pen!!! You see her in the background and then they zoom in on her. She really clocked it
I think Luke did a fantastic job portraying Colin. I can see his emotions very clearly in his eyes and face. That's why i cried along with him at the end of this episode. He's so good, it blows my mind. I think a lot of people expect him to be like Anthony and for Pen to be more like Kate. That's why people think she forgave him too quickly in episode 1. But come on, she has loved this man for so long. Kate had just met Anthony, so there are different dynamics. And the whole situation, the circumstances are different between Colin and Pen vs Kate and Anthony.
Love your yap sessions btw😊. Thank you for your insights
I’m obsessed with this dream sequence because it’s visually so romantic and dramatic but the actual content of the dream is so sweet. And then immediately after is my absolute favorite scene of him in the drawing room. His face right before he sips from the tea cup in front of him, where he kind of half smiles and then looks SHOOK as he sips the tea. It’s beautiful and I’m obsessed
I love Colin's dream because it's almost the same setting and situation as their first kiss..however in his dream, Pen reciprocated his feelings back to him, which he didn't get in real life. I think it's so sweet that his subconscious added what he wished would've happened 😊
I absolutely noticed the fading and the heart beat because it spoke volumes to the inner turmoil of polin
Girl it’s 1:12 am and I just finished watching the episode 2 recap 💀 guess I’ll just have to stay up one more hour 🤷🏽♀️
I know right. Who needs sleep when there is Sammy to watch.
same
I have watched so many reactions/reviews & I have to say that these are the very BEST!
I had trouble sleeping last night, and if I had realized this was out… Trust it woulda been watched sooner. 😅
About the dance in the last scene: I think she notices but dismisses it as temporary insanity. If you see she shakes her head to get back to her reality. Which is the Colin who would never even court her. So she goes. Leaves him. Because, in her reality, what he is going to tell her will in no universe be romantic. So whatever it is, even though he seems so distressed, can wait 4 min (estimate of the length of a full song).
I don't know what to say anymore about the acting because I think everyone is doing such a good job! I agree with you there are no weak actors in this show. The casting of the actors is really one of the strength of Bridgerton. In my opinion it's not relevant to compare the performance of Jonathan Bailey and Luke Newton because their respective characters are SO different. Like various people in the comments said Anthony is very flamboyant while Colin is more chill than Anthony. You don't play them the same way, you will not act the same way. Anthony represses his emotions, he fears them while Colin is driven by his emotions, he embraces them.
I am very happy and pleased with Luke's acting for Colin. He's an excellent actor. The scenes under the willow tree and the scene in the drawing room after the dream sequence have him displaying very different acting chops and all spot on each time. I can't understand how people cannot see Colin's inner turmoil and how he is dying inside, and being devastated watching Pen dancing with Debling.
Luke Newton - the king of nuanced underplaying 👑
I missed the heartbeat! Thanks for pointing that out. As for Luke Newton's acting , personally I love it. He shows so much through his eyes but has to maintain the social facade. He's at a ball and has to keep up the expected stoic masculine look in front of the Ton, while suffering emotional turmoil inside. I loved it. Thanks for your observations I look forward to the next video.
The fact that the balloon guy still goes flying after the whole Penelope-almost-getting-hit thing makes it harder to take seriously for me. This was a serious moment, and then the balloon guy is like, “cleared for takeoff!”
I took that as another moment where Pen is being overlooked....overlooked by everyone but Colin and Debling. And it is not lost on me that Debling initially ran off, and only once Pen fell and was in direct danger did he go back for her, but Colin's first instinct was to go for the balloon before it even got to Pen and placed her in direct danger. Although I think the editing of that scene could have been tighter to really show the danger (those balloon baskets are quite heavy and could do some serious damage) I think the scene was able to get across the differences in Colin and Debling as people. Like in the 1st episode when Pen's dress was ripped by Cressida, Debling instantly thinks it was an accident and goes to find a maid to help Pen, unlike Colin S1Ep1 when Cressida spilled a drink on Pen, he instantly knew it was not an accident and immediately shamed Cressida for it and took Pen out of that situation and followed it up with a fun dance instead of leaving her alone in that moment. I feel like these instances are a really good show not tell of how Colin is truly Pen's true love-match, and not Debling even though he is a good person.
59:27 i totally agree with you on this stand point!!! when i see comments about luke newton not being a good actor im like huh??? where?? are you even watching??? he has SO many good beats!! they are just a lot more nuanced and subtle, which you point out so well! his eyes do A LOT like?? are we not watching the same thing??? also i stan luke newton so how dare anyone say anything bad about him ever 😂
Aside from the Queen Charlotte season, I think this season has some of the best acting I've seen in Bridgerton Luke Newton is a revelation to me, as I much prefer a more subtle acting style. This season is the most rewatched one for me. I keep have to watch Luke and Nicola and every time I discover something new about their performance. 👀🧐❤
BTW, I didn't notice the heart beat either until someone pointed it out.
what i found frustrating is that there was a lot of people hating on luke newton's expressions in the carriage scene (e.g the part where pen rakes her hand through colin's hair), saying that he was doing too much when these were the same people that were also complaining that luke didn't do enough like.. pick a side 😭
His reaction to her touching him like that I thought was great. It made me feel uncomfortable, because it seemed very realistic.
@@KforFreedom same actually ! tbf the entire carrige scene made me uncomfortable (in a good way hsjahs) i was like partially covering my screen cus it felt _too_ real
It was a beautiful reaction: Colin had been visiting brothels and having empty relations When Pen ran her fingers through his hair it was a very intimate moment more so then just the empty sex.
I think Luke is doing an amazing job! I saw a behind the scenes where the director was talking about how they filmed Luke's reaction to pen and debbling dancing at the end of episode 3. He said they started the scene with everyone in the ballroom, then they had only the people dancing, then only pen and debbling. So Luke was reacting to seeing everyone dwindle down to just those two.
You are serving looks as always 🫶🏼
Actually the scene where Colin watching Penelope and Debling dance is so interesting. Because from his pov Penelope is smiling throughout the whole dance but from Penelope's pov she isn't smiling at all. First I thought it was just a continuity issue but I think it was a choice to film it this way. Especially when I noticed some had the same thought. The fact that Penelope isn't smiling but from Colin's pov she is, is SO layered. What pains him is not only the fact that there is another man showing interest in his very good friend but also that the person who was usually smiling at him would now smile at someone else. Be with someone else. That's just amazing cinematography.
I absolutely loved the willow tree scene. It's hilarious how there is two different conversations going on. He is like let's talk about what happened between us and she is basically shutting everything down. That struggle was done so well. Poor Colin, that whole conversation was a dagger in the heart. I also love how she just nods her head and he comes running. Loved it!
I agree with all your commentary, especially regarding Luke N’s performance. Such a talented cast! 💕 And I did notice the heartbeat the first time. That moment felt surreal- like a Polin fever dream 🥵✨
Honestly these deep dives make waiting for the second half to premiere so much more tolerable. Can't wait for the 4th episode breakdown! 😍
It's definitely the season of subtleties I think. I feel what people tend to forget between Anthony's character and Colin's is that Anthony was already somewhat established as being more expressive and more vocal about things that bothered him. Colin on the other hand has always had a more thoughtful and reserved approach to handling issues. If Colin was acting like Anthony that wouldn't line up with his character. Colin as Violet says is more sensitive, so he puts a lot more thought into his actions. So when he is watching Penelope dance with Debling, he is clearly struggling to handle the possibility of losing her, but needing to appear collected still.
This is my favorite episode of the season and perhaps the entire series. Too many awesome, meaningful moments! When Colin asks his mamma what to do… he is such a gentle soul and then he tries so hard, but he can’t even find the words. He is completely possessed, HYPNOTIZED, GOBSMACKED! Pen is seriously worried about him. I made up that she is thinking he knows about LW or “the kiss” because it’s something crazy important… and in no way is she thinking or even hoping that he could be about to say “I love you.”
I was just about to rewatch episode 3 when I noticed this!!!! You looking fabulous as usual 😀Totally ready to gossip. Let the fun begin 😂
I love the drawing room scene and also the willow tree scene. SO FREAKING AWKWARD AND ADORABLE!!!!!!! The way it was written was perfect 😂
Hey, Sammy~ I wanna say that you are my favorite source of overthinking material for Bridgerton and I'm excited for your thoughts on Ben's season since he's also my favorite. Thank you for focusing on the smallest details as well and discussing them, you really changed the way I watch TV shows now. I love that you recognize the importance of side characters and their stories (as that's something I thought was lacking in the books and it bothered me), I appreciate that you say what you liked and didn't like about every scene - if you ever think of cutting something out, please don't! 😄 Remember that there are people like me who love to hear every thought you have.
I have two things to ask:
1) Would you try making a video on every season and how you would rewrite them? Literally go episode by episode (or even scene by scene, knowing you, you probably would haha): exclude things you didn't like, fix things you somewhat liked, add things from the books or your own original ideas - give us the entire story how you think would have been perfect (or will be perfect, for future seasons).
2) This one is specific for Polin season as I've been thinking about this a lot: one of the things that could fix the story (for me personally) would be if Pen is super stressed (and us with her) that she has to tell Colin she's LW, and when she finally tells him, he says: "I know." This would kind of keep the book sentence but not be about her loving him (I hated that he said that in that context haha) but her big secret. Then when Pen is speechless, Colin adds something like: he started suspecting her earlier and when he saw that everything fits, he followed her and saw it with his own eyes. And when she gets super scared about it, mentioning that he said he hates LW, he tells her that he loves HER and understands that LW is a big part of who she is, even though he doesn't understand why she did everything she did the way she did it. I think that this way the tension would still be kept in the show but it would mean a lot to me personally that Colin actually knew she was LW before he proposed, and that would fit his character well, considering he's shown not to hold grudges. He could also go on to say that he didn't want to pressure her into telling him something she didn't feel comfortable or ready to share, that he wants to be her support and offer her protection so she can continue doing what she loves because HE loves HER. I do love that sentence from Part 2 Trailer where Colin says: "Then what good am I to you?" and I'm thinking how well that could fit into this conversation but I don't have a scenario I like yet.
I would love to hear your thoughts. 💜
The way you nail every single thing you say👏👏I only want to add that I ABOLUTELY LOVE Violet's reaction to seeing her kids entering the ball arm in arm and then have her meet Marcus. You can tell when she is getting out of the carriage she is eyeing them and has the sweetest most motherly expression on her face. She is clearly proud of what she and Edmund did raising their children, because no matter what, they have each other'back, always. So having her appreciate that sibling bond and also hers with her late husband just seconds before she meets a new man whom she will bond over raising their kids is CHEF'S KISS.
It’s shocking to me that anyone could think that LN did not do a beautiful job ! He was wonderful! This episode was my absolute favorite. I agree with everything mentioned!
It literally doesn't matter what I'm doing, when I see a new video from Sammy, I'm clicking! The time you give us is everything.
Polly Walker eats up EVERY scene that she is in. I burst out laughing at her "No" to seeing the lamp. I know she is a bad mother sometimes. But how can I not love her character? After her banishing cousin Jack last season in the most badass way. I'm just thrilled to see whatever that character will do next and how Polly Walker will bring it to life.
37:40 this!! but i also read this as colin trying to regain the feelings he had the beginning on s3. because even though it was a facade, it did in fact made him feel good. i think we see a lot in this episode from this scene going forward of him TRYING to regain that feeling by doing the same things that he was doing in the beginning of the season, but now that he has realized what TRULY makes him feel seen and appreciated, those fake ego boosters aren’t enough anymore.
When Pen asks Eloise if she wants to come in… my heart. 😢
That is the only scene I cried at. Big tears. Both want to reconnect, but they can't.
I missed that heartbeat moment entirelyyyy. That’s brilliant!! 52:15
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Cressida wore balloon sleeves to the hot air balloon ball. The girl loves a theme. 😂
And Rae is the Polin Era MVP.
And the best actor on the show is NEWTON BRIDGERTON, Kate & Anthony’s dog. I really believe his portrayal of the cutest little pup every time. 😜
I agree that Luke Newton is doing a good job with his acting, He conveys a lot with is expressions.
I love how you point out all the little details. I think Colin is 100% all about the Pen channel right now. I missed the heartbeat thing too.
The moment at the ball where the music slows and fades out, the heartbeat picks up, and it’s just this beautiful moment of the two of them reaching each other across the ballroom. The first time I saw it I was so THROWN by the way they did this because it’s SO subtle but SO effective!! It really narrows both of their worlds to just the two of them. The first time I watched the episode, I had to go back and watch those few seconds 5 or 6 times because I was LOSING MY MIND from the beauty of the moment so much so that I completely missed what Colin was even saying until the giddiness wore off. Colin’s voice gets a little echoey and dreamlike, Penelope’s soft acceptant nod that she heard him but it was also him bolstering his own courage to speak to here, his little stuttered steps when the soundscape returns like his world is shifted and he wants to follow her 😩
Colin would never be how Anthony is. I have never read the books, but for me Anthony is not subtle enough. He is too direct for my liking. I love these small reactions in peoples faces. You need to try to feel the same feelings they try to express, and I often find myselfbas stressed, frustrated and sad as the characters ❤️
It's after midnight, and you are keeping me company during my latest insomnia episode! I adore youuuuu
Insomniacs assembled ❤😂
Exactlyyyy
I really love ep 3 of part 1 in this season... SO MUCH GOING ON! So much emotions, so much story.. communication between Pen & El, Colin & his mama, different perspective of Colin, omgggg LOVE IT! and after see your recap, I realized a lot of new things! thank you!
28:40 He approaches her with another idea in mind, with his hopes high, thinking that perhaps she secretly wants to be with him alone,... but his fantasy and security crumbles when she asks him to pretend to be looking for candy so that no one can see them talk. You can see the subtle change in his face, the confidence in his walk shifts to a gesture of insecurity.
I’m obsessed with your videos you make everything 300x more interesting❤
His face when she says to loiter for sweets so no one thinks they're speaking to each other is one of my favorites. It is so confused! I picture him thinking wtf?! He doesn't care if people see them. He wants them to be together and is annoyed she wants them to stay away from each other.
Does anyone notice Violet watching Colin approach Penelope on the dance floor at the end??? She’s watching the entire interaction!!!
Luke is doing a phenomenal job! Girl don't hold back people are seriously not paying attention, and Bridgerton is not the show to serve as background noise! The very attention to detail is so masterfully done that if you blink, you'll miss something that will come to the surface later on.
Another great recap ! I absolutely love your recaps because for the things I had noticed but maybe could not elaborate clearly on them you help me put them into words, you help me phrase it correcly. And of course for what I didn't notice it's always a treat to pick up on things.
I did notice the heartbeat thing during my first watch. I watch my shows and films with headphones. I like to be in my own little bubble fully immersed in the things I am watching. Listening with headphones really help to pick up on details like the heartbeat in this episode but also the way they breath in episode 2 when they have their first kiss. Exhaling, little gasps, all of that really add dimension to the scene and it gives a bonus of authenticity to it in my opinion.
I loved Debling. I was surprised how much I enjoyed, and yes loved, this character. I completely agree with you he could have been a blank canvas and still have fulfilled his purpose. And I thought that was the way it was gonna be with him ever since I knew there would be a male character playing a potential love interest for Penelope thus creating a sort of love triangle. I usually don't like love triangles. I sometimes hate them when they are very badly written. Most of the times I don't like them because the way they are written don't make the love triangles appealing to me. I just don't care. But this time. THIS time. I was so invested into it. Because to quote your words Debling is a well-rounded and fleshed out character with his own personality which makes him very very interesting. Again, the casting was perfect. I didn't know the actor Sam Phillips but I will certainly remember him fron now on. So yeah, I live when I get something that's well written and perfectly executed and acted. I applaud them for serving us viewers with such quality on that point! I had no expectation before watching and I was thrilled in the end.
Also Sam Phillips has a beautiful voice, just saying. It's like Jess Madsen (Cressida). Their voices are so pleasant to my ears omg.
I haven’t gotten to the hot air balloon part yet, but can I just say, very disappointed in the direction of that scene. I was screaming “WHY AREN’T YOU FOCUSING ON PENELOPE’S REACTION TO COLIN’S BARE ARMS?!” WHY ISN’T THERE A LAYERED HEARTBEAT SOUND TO SHOW THE AUDIENCE SHE IS H*RNY? Slowed focus on her reaction and a layered heartbeat sound could’ve fixed everyone misinterpreting the scene.
Also whoever directed this episode not choosing to focus on Luke Newton’s hand acting during the sweets scene will forever be the bane of my existence! He was SO giving me Mr Darcy with the way he restrained his one hand with the other, and the way he fidgets with his fingers as he’s talking with Penelope?! So good! Such such good acting from Luke that was missed by most because the director decided to not even spare one shot to his hands.
There were a lot of great scenes in this Episode but I do have to agree that they didn’t make the most of climax of the Balloon scene. It started good but then fell flat 😂
@@KforFreedom This episode is fighting episode 2 as my favourite because the acting from them both is outstanding in these episodes in particular. Also the direction for the most part is good, I’m just annoyed at the director for the two scenes above that I’ve mentioned, direction there was a bit sloppy
24:02 THIS!! okay listen, as someone who has had an unrequited love, as someone who has been the one to try and make a relationship work more than the other time and time again, it is DELICIOUS to see the man suffer a tad! it needed to happen for him to truly realize the risk of "oh shit, i actually really might lose her just when i realized that i cannot be without her." IT IS DELICIOUS. like thank you for the meal! ya know??? you know :)
I love Jon Stirling!!! He’s so likeable with his awkward self.
Also didn’t notice the heartbeat, isn’t this two hearts beating as one. Agree on both ballon scenes, performances great, could have been shot differently. And the cut hand scene. Thought Pen was placing his fingers on the wound to stem the flow!
Girl,if I couldn’t read your reactions to what is going on with Pen and Colon, I would be so devastated! I listen to you and laugh and get sad and then get up again. Never stop! Thank you!
Ok, I see you rolling out the uploads. I love how to channel Pen in your looks you’re always slaying. ❤️
Love this! Every recap is just 🔥 Can’t wait for the next recap 🥳🥳🥳
I wish we had seen more of the “lessons”
And for her to grow more in confidence and for him to finally see her.
I felt the lessons they showed were rushed
Hi Sammy! Great recap as always!
I did notice the heartbeat during my first-time viewing but for some reason, I couldn’t hear the heartbeat well enough the next couple of times I watched that scene. I don’t know why that is.
And I love knowing that you loved the EloisexPen and EloisexColin scenes! Eloise is great this season! As the cast and writers have said, Eloise and Pen truly are the other great love story of the season. I just want Eloise and Pen to find their way back to each other 😭
i really loved how Luke played out the pining Colin...
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I love this girls constant Bridgerton videos. I am allll for it! 👏👏👏
The balloon scene really did not land. I liked individual moments but as a whole scene, not so much. You're analysis, as always, nailed it. 😊
Your enthusiasm for Bridgerton is contagious
Yes Luke is a fabulous actor. And he looks better than ever in this season. I especially like it when his hair is curly in the front. I don't like it slick. But that's just a side point. He's an amazing actor.
Those really slick ones was a wig (reshoot scenes) cus they had previously finished shooting for the season and Luke cut his hair but then they had to reshoot some scenes 😅 so that’s why those were the not so good looks… but hair real hair in the other scenes is just so so nice. He has great hair
I think that sometimes people conflate different character traits with the acting. I think subtler acting choices suit certain characters. Like Anthony’s character kinda matches a more overt, expressive performance cause I think the character necessitates that. I think Luke is doing a great job with the character of Colin in the short space of time between ep 1-4.
I agree that Luke is incredibly expressive particularly with his eyes but his face also changes so much between his public face and the one he shows when having more intimate converaations, when his guard is down.
The scene under the willow tree was brilliantly awkward!! And the “ if I secure a husband it will be because of you.” You can immediately see him go “ oh crap…”
I agree, I think Luke Newton was great this season. Tons of subtle things “Colin“ did his eyes, voice, etc. part 2? Bloody brilliant!
You look great Sammy! The makeup and hair is so on point!!! It is very appreciated by this viewer! Get it girl! ♥️
Yes. Yes. Uh huh. Yep. Absolutely!
Sammy, your analysis of intertwining not just words and the blocking of each scene, but also the subtleties really speak to me. I’ve enjoyed rewatching and noticing things on my own, but I also enjoy others pointing things out and sharing their own takes. We’re similar in how we stand by our analysis, while also respecting others’ ah hahs and considering them in our thoughts forwards.
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Yes! Previous seasons dream scenes were about sex and this one - about feelings 🥰 so nice
Luke Newton is an amazing actor! He’s at least as good as Jonathan Bailey. He’s subtle in the best way-it’s just that Bridgerton isn’t a subtle show. And in my opinion the lack of subtlety sometimes ruins the show in the important moments. So many Kanthony moments were over the top and overproduced.
Luke’s skills are perfect for Colin because the romance is tender and sweet and intimate, it needs that level of subtlety and control.
At a party in ep. 3 before Penelope tells Debling she "enlisted an eligible male friend to help her find a husband" we have Benedict approaching Lady Danbury. Before he catches her attention she looks somewhere and few second later in wide shot there's Penelope in the corner. It's been on my mind for weeks, if maybe we'll have some sort of interaction between Lady Danbury and Penelope just like in the book....
❤❤❤ i just love your analysis! We need another deep dive in the symbolic and character arks 😊!!!
I love these recaps! I missed so many little things that you’ve pointed out that I loved. Just discovered your channel too!
I swear, this is the Bridgeton season 3 hill I will die on. And I haven't even seen half the season. Cressida's sleeves are life❤. That is it p.e.r.i.o.d.t! I have seen the part 2 - 2 minute trailer probably somewhere in the 25 times range. And it seems like every time I watch it the only time a GASP!😯 actually leaves my mouth is when they pan to Cressida in that red dress! I see the size of those sleeves do not even fit into the frame of the camera and I feel like I would PASS OUT in real life. I would throw myself on the floor, I would kick, I would scream, I would make a scene of myself so upset because I would think her sleeves only came to commit assassination! She is walking SLAY. She BREATHES Couture. Could you also reasonably apply the word "ridiculous" to her sleeves as well? Yes. In so many connotations.
Idk how your channel doesn't have millions of subs! You're so funny and entertaining! Love these videos!
First of all, thanks for these videos. I love the analyses of the scenes the most. As an English professor and somone who has watched season 3 an healthy amount of times, this channel can operate as my new fixation. Rather than just feeding my feral self, I can appreciate all you are saying about the analytical aspects of these scenes. That being said, I interpreted Fran's comment about going through suitors alphabetically as a dig to her mom because Violet and Edmund name their kids alphabetically. I did notice the heartbeat in that scene with Coliin talking about bravery. I also thought the stare down Colin does to Pen at the end of the episode is ridiculous. I counted it out, and it's about 12 seconds the first pause and almost 19 for the second pause. I definitely thought Pen was cued in by then that something was going on with him. I think that is what sets up her hesitation moments she has in episode 4. He has almost planted the seed for her to doubt the match between her and Debling. Up until that point, she had not really had any concerns.
I don't know if you saw this but, violet watched Colin in the scene where he was walking up to Pen before being interrupted by Debling. It's something I noticed only on the second or third watch. She was so tuned in and then disappointed when he wasn't successful.
I love savoring moments from the episodes with you❤
I agree with everything u say!!!!!!! I think people might be complaining about luke might be because we need more jealousy scenes!! it definitely was not enough lol we need pining lol plus that scene with the hot air ballon that you said wouldve been perfect!!
Loving the reviews. I don’t really have anyone to talk to the show about. And I love that you get so into. It reminds me of myself as I watch the show
I totally think this is the best season. I so totally have a crush on the way Luke Newton portrayed Colin. He was very good in my opinion.
58:02 When Debling interrupts them to dance with Pen, I love how they filmed Penelope's hand accepting the dance, and it's Colin's view. It is heartbreaking. We can also hear his heart beating in this scene (a bit before Debling's interruption).
I love Luke as Colin. Of course, Nicola as Penelope is absolutely perfect, but Luke has also done a great job in my opinion. I love this couple ❤
Luke Newton gorgeous acting choices, subtleties, facial expressions and body language as Colin Bridgerton (Season 3 specifically) is reminding me of similarities to Alan Rickman as Colonel Brandon in (1995) Sense and Sensibility, and Rupert Penry-Jones as Captain Wentworth in (2007) Persuasion. You do not need super obvious, over expressive and animated acting to get the character development and romantic feelings across to the viewer. Like you said, Colin's eyes alone says everything that needs to be said.
I adore rewatching an actor’s performance, and over time revealing through every watch a new quality, beat or moment I may have not noticed or caught onto before. That truly is the beauty in the genera.
This video highlights (as many yours do) some crucial differences between writers and "ordinary" audience members. We writers presumed the dreamer at the top was Colin. Others expected it to be Penn. Likewise writers figure the context of everything--i.e. the Bridgerton and Featherington families, the ton, etc.--are a necessary part of the story NOT a distraction of Polin scenes. But Eloise and Francesca and their mother as well as the brothers all have vital parts to play. Ditto Penn's sisters and mother. Just as we need to see someone else woo Penelope, and see who Colin is trying to be right now.
It is gloriously consistent that Colin's insecurities (which have helped develop his virtues btw) show up everywhere. And the more one recognizes them, the more understandable every word out of his mouth. Plus, the more my heart breaks for him. Because with recognizing his desire comes HOPE and hope naturally brings with it TERROR.
19:15 And now the fifth commercial break has interrupted your lovely essay. Fuck.
I find it sad that some folks cannot read subtlety at all, no matter how much you linger on someone's face, and how powerful their intentions might be. Some people think acting consists of "mugging" i.e. exaggerated facial expressions worthy of farce or sitcoms or melodramas. In fact acting consists of pretending with the intensity of a child but the discipline of an adult, then allowing things to happen. While an actor may well insert a twitch or something of the kind, it is usually something that just happens. Real skill consists of allowing/making it happen again.
Bit of a mini-rant. Tehre is a classical arrangement of characters into the Victim, the Oppressor, and the Rescuer. An excellent rule of thumb is that if characters maintain these roles throughout, you are watching or reading melodrama. If the characters change roles--i.e. if each character plays each role sooner or later to each other--then that is drama. Hence I maintain BRIDGERTON is a drama, no matter how wildly romantic or romanticized. But...some folks don't like drama. They want melodrama (and they usually think that is more "realistic").
Sammy, you do such a good job with these. My daughter got me hooked.
I agree that Colin, during the pastry scene was down bad crying at the gym, but I think he didn’t actually buy the pastry. I want to believe that it was actually Penelope who bought the pastry and then gave it to him and somewhere in the editing. It just got lost, but it would have made so much more sense From a screenplay point of view to have pen, handing out the pastry to Colin and saying something like: here I wanted to thank you for all your kindness again and I know that you’re always hungry, like book Colin hungry boy reference (i live for that sh-). I don’t know something like that and then watching him eating the sweet she was licking off her fingers, it would’ve made so much more sense dramatically or would’ve been a better dramatic choice. I put way too much thought into this scene 😂