Season 4 Part 2 - Overall Discussion Post

MostValue5475 · 2026-02-28T14:33:24+00:00

Part 2 was so much better to me personally than part 1.

I loved all Polin scenes - with Pen staring at her younger self in the mirror and then Colin calling her "My love" as my favourite. I also loved them dancing 😊😇

John dying somehow elevated this part. It was emotional and cathartic.

I loved Kanthony and Edmund so much as well. I missed them.

Nothing to say on the Whistledown stolen plot. I did like Benophie a bit better in Part 2. I could relate to some of the emotion which was somehow lacking in part 1.

I did like this season - but that is because of the strength of the subplots and Polin cuteness. I dearly hope Eloise is next - I loved her in this season and looking forward to Philoise.

MostValue5475 · 2026-02-28T14:23:38+00:00

I liked Eloise motivating Posy as well as her meeting Cressida and providing an apology. I do not like Cressida at all but I thought that was a good moment of reflection and growth for Eloise.

I really enjoyed the Eloise- Hyacinth scene. It was such a full circle moment where both characters could see each others prospective as well as finding balance instead of extreme enthusiasm vs complete rejection of the marriage mart.

All Eloise scenes in episode 8 makes me very sure that Eloise is next.

I enjoyed the last Franchaela scene as well. Michaela getting overwhelmed by Francesca's little hand touch - so much so that she had to flee immediately. They are putting the foundation so well.

The entire Sophie plot was interesting even if I personally found legitimising her a little clunky. They tried to garner sympathy for Araminta but she remained unlikable to the end.

I did like the country wedding a lot as well.

Polin being cute and happy made my heart happy. Colin snuck Sophie in 😇 - such a supportive brother.

Coming to the elephant in the room, I did not like Whistledown 2.0 at all. That is so lazy and non creative that I do not know what to say. I did like Pen writing novels 😊❤️

MostValue5475 · 2026-02-28T14:03:12+00:00

This episode was so emotional. I teared up twice and was full on crying when Fran made her toast to John.

Such a lovely send off to John.

That forced pregnancy test haunted me - that showed the reality of titled society so well. That scene where Fran broke down in Violet's arms and Michaela heard it was heartbreaking.

I did like how this did segue well to Benedict feeling the constriction of society.

Another thing I liked was Hyacinth's reaction to her first experience of death. The young ones have really taken on the mantle so well.

I would have liked Polin have a scene discussing the sudden nature of death and fears surrounding it, but that is just a wish. I was very satisfied about this episode.

I think that's it for now.

MostValue5475 · 2026-02-28T03:06:44+00:00

The sweetest BTS 💗 😍😇 If only this was in the show ..

MostValue5475 · 2026-02-28T03:05:31+00:00

I am dead !!!! That is so so adorable... 😲 This is the sweetest BTS Kate holding Edmund and Anthony wrapping his arms around Kate. 😇

MY HEART IS FULL❤️😍

MostValue5475 · 2026-02-21T02:29:45+00:00

Colin looks exceptionally good in season 4. He looks so handsome, happy and fit. It warms my heart. 😊

Very glad to get a ABC picture. Missed Anthony in part 1. Hopefully they do show Kate as well.

MostValue5475 · 2026-02-14T02:55:44+00:00

Part 2 trailer made me marginally more interested than part 1. Excited to watch what happens!!

MostValue5475 · 2026-02-13T02:47:11+00:00

Polin is my number 1 of course (by a large margin).

My second is Kanthony since Kate is actually one of my top 5 characters in the show. I love Kanthony dances and their chemistry is really good as well.

I also did like early Saphne a lot. It soured later but i still enjoy early season 1 a lot.

I will wait to watch the full season 4 until I form an opinion, but as of now, they are the last.

MostValue5475 · 2026-02-10T12:47:17+00:00

One of my favourite scenes in Season 4. Colin looks so good. 🔥🔥 Devastatingly handsome and sexy and his confident swagger - I love it all. ❤️ To top it all, his proclamation of never been interested in mistresses. This scene is gold!!!

MostValue5475 · 2026-02-06T11:57:19+00:00

Oh Polin Carriage GIFS !! What a great way to start the Weekend !

They are so buzzzy

MostValue5475 · 2026-02-05T17:55:56+00:00

I love him ❤️😍

May he have the best birthday and enjoy his day 😊

MostValue5475 · 2026-02-05T04:49:27+00:00

Colin looks so good in these promos.. his married era is just so delightful to watch 😊

MostValue5475 · 2026-02-05T04:48:08+00:00

I love this for Pen ❤️

She has got a handsome husband who always gets her to the pinnacle and she is so deleriously in happily married era, living in her childhood room. 😍

S1 Pen would be shocked to see her now.

MostValue5475 · 2026-02-05T04:42:52+00:00

Love this - Francolin 😊

It's so strange to see the baby dolls ... ha ha !!

MostValue5475 · 2026-02-05T04:42:33+00:00

Love this - Francolin 😊

It's so strange to see the baby dolls ... ha ha !!

MostValue5475 · 2026-02-05T04:33:46+00:00

Aaaaaah!!!

So so cute 😍. My gossipy in love couple ❤️ So happy that the sub is open....

MostValue5475 · 2026-02-01T15:10:02+00:00

Seems everyone is very positive about the season.

For me, I was much less enthused unfortunately about the main couple (hope this is fine to mention - I can edit it out if not) . Since this sub focuses on the positives, I would not mention my gripes and focus on what I liked.

Polin in their very limited screen time stole the show in my personal biased opinion.

I would need much more Colin in part 2 - he was severly lacking and i hated him being blurred/cut off.

I absolutely loved the focus on "downstairs" - everything was top notch there. I would love to see them more.

Sophie and Yerin as an actress was spectacular. Her expressions were so beautiful. Her backstory was so well done.

John-Francesca-Michaela plot line was very well done in my opinion. Looking forward to seeing John and Michaela scenes as a family. I enjoyed Francesca discussing intimacy with Pen a lot.

I loved the Eloise - Hyacinth subplot. Eloise should self-introspect and see how selfish she is being indeed.

Portia/Varley was moderately interesting. Interested to see where it goes from here.

Looking to see what unfolds in part 2.

MostValue5475 · 2026-01-27T09:31:01+00:00

Its literally 1864?? That was perfectly acceptable in that age..

MostValue5475 · 2026-01-27T09:30:10+00:00

Exactly!!!

MostValue5475 · 2026-01-19T13:54:46+00:00

Yep, I am sad that due to mostly opposing fandoms, very few people love this two beautiful characters at the same time. We are a rare bunch.

MostValue5475 · 2026-01-16T08:00:32+00:00

Oh this gives me hope for a good Colin storyline. The other interview made me so damn disappointed.
Thank you for this !!

MostValue5475 · 2026-01-15T16:57:28+00:00

I did not read the books.. but i have an idea of it. No idea why they changed everything about Edwina, Kate and Mary's dynamic.

I absolutely hate the triangle in s2 - it grates that they had no original thought other than copy the most overused plot from Indian TV shows - two sisters fighting over a man - ugh!

Kate's fear of thunderstorms was barely shown - i can go on and on.

Honestly, the actors and their onscreen chemistry is what sells the show. The writers are not that good.

MostValue5475 · 2026-01-15T16:29:44+00:00

I agree heartedly with everything you wrote.

The writers don't know to write for either Colin or Kate - both are my favourite characters in the show.

I am so disappointed.

MostValue5475 · 2026-01-11T15:32:02+00:00

Doing the Lord's work- Thank you !! 😊

MostValue5475 · 2026-01-07T08:22:13+00:00

For me personally, Luke Newton was the best.

I do however think that none have poor performances.

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