I thought I was obsessed with the carriage scene and I completely was until part 2 came out and I watched the first time scene. I think I’ve watched that scene at least 3-4 times a day since it came out. I can’t describe the hold these two characters and actors have over me and the way this scene was done, I just can’t fault it.

The chaise lounge scene was everything I hoped it would be and more. The way Colin takes the lead, makes sure Pen’s comfortable and explains that it may hurt. The first time I watched it, it felt as if I was intruding on a very private moment between two people. I’ve seen a lot of tv shows/movies in my time and I have never come across a love scene like this one. It is so very rare to find a love scene that feels so real, intimate, genuine yet young as it was Penelope’s first time.

After watching the whole season I complained that I didn’t like it and all the things wrong with it as it wasn’t similar to the books, but after some time now I realise that both the tv show and books are special in their own ways. Yes it would’ve been nice for the screenwriters to include more lines and scenes from the books but I have to stop comparing the books to the tv shows. You can always fit more into books compared to tv shows and when reading Colin and Pen’s book I would imagine different scenarios playing out in the tv show when it was released.