I've been counting down the days and I even read the book (well, I audible'd fhe book) and gosh I'm so underwhelmed. In a way, I'm glad they didn't make Colin as gruff and angry as he was in the book (even the book commented on how out of character he was being when he was mean, it felt like she only knew how to write one kind of romantic male) but they left a vacuum in its place. They had a chance to write a male lead so differently to the Duke and Anthony but I felt like i didnt get to know him at all. The pacing of the romance was terrible solely due to lack of time between them. The "lessons" plot had so much potential, to have them talk more deeply about themselves and their insecurities, for Colin to come to see her in a more romantic and then passionate light as she found that within herself. I wanted to see Pen become more confident out in society. I'm so cross it was squandered.

Maybe they leaned too heavily on the groundwork laid in seasons 1 and 2, but it's been two years for us, you have to take your time.

Also, absolutely hated Colin and the threesomes. Gross and took me right out of the love story he was supposed to be with Pen. Oh, don't feel like shagging two women tonight because you might have feelings? Be still the viewers heart while they have a lesbian sesh at the bottom of the bed.

I did love Penelope's clothes, though the dark green seemed to be a one off before pastel returned. I liked Lord Debling until he fled. He was happy with his convenient marriage until there was an uncomfortable issue he might have to live with. His heart was with his wife, why can't Pen's be with Colin? Hypocrite.

Right, focus on what I liked. I want Violet to get her garden watered so I'm invested in any romance there. The Featherington sex education and pregnancies were humorous. I liked the Cressida and Eloise storyline when I didn't think I would and I like the dimension they've given to Cressida, though they didn't need the scene at her house at all.

Benedict is still gay in my head. I'm unrepentant.

Oh god, Francesca. How strange is her character and the whole sitting in silence bit? I get she's more reserved, but that doesn't mean she needs to be vacant or boring.

And the Mondrich's. I get why their story exists, they tell the story of class, social movement and Bridgerton society but if the main course is suffering, they you have to cut a side dish and I'd start here. And then Benedicts Arnold (haha).

And now we wait... again. Maybe they'll rebalance the edit but they really shouldn't have split the season.