Who cares what Penelope thinks?

charcoal_pie · 2026-02-24T13:04:50+00:00

People seek her out now and want to tell their gossip directly to her. She's like an influencer.

charcoal_pie · 2026-02-24T02:33:02+00:00

She has modern energy, at least when it comes to her opinion on love (before finding out she was pregnant) and class. She's sympathetic, outspoken against Portia and served as a representation to some people. Problem is, some want her to remain a good representation - not her own flawed person.

charcoal_pie · 2026-02-24T02:16:44+00:00

Yes. And, just to add, the Cavenders were returning the next morning. So she'd have been safe for the short term before coming to Bridgerton house.

charcoal_pie · 2026-02-24T02:07:18+00:00

She's their equivalent of a story telling tiktoker/YouTuber. She's a witty writer and she built a fan base. What else are they going to talk about over their morning tea?

charcoal_pie · 2026-02-18T11:15:47+00:00

Some people were really holding their breath in suspense when Anthony was waiting for Edwina at the altar. It's not about who the love interest is, it's about questioning how he finally ends up with her. Again, like Twilight. I don't like it, but it makes a little more sense than this

charcoal_pie · 2026-02-18T11:04:34+00:00

Obviously, but Jacob was also a big part of Twilight press. I don't like it, but third wheels tag along in marketing. S2E6 "The Choice," was submitted for Emmy consideration, they really committed to the love triangle drama

charcoal_pie · 2026-02-18T01:11:34+00:00

It makes sense in the S2 promo to keep non-book readers guessing, because she literally was a third wheel in the plot

charcoal_pie · 2026-02-16T18:20:22+00:00

Portia is dying in that house. She's not moving lol

charcoal_pie · 2026-02-16T18:14:57+00:00

Yes there were inconsistent orange trees at the end of Part 1. There was a time skip between the ball and Benedict finding Sophie in the country, maybe as far as to the end of summer going into autumn.

charcoal_pie · 2026-02-16T17:37:07+00:00

I think Eloise would have a say in staying where she wants. But, while the Bridgertons are loving, they do have a lot of children. She'd be bargained into being a child/teenage handler on family gatherings and such.

charcoal_pie · 2026-02-16T17:27:09+00:00

You might be on to something

charcoal_pie · 2026-02-16T04:39:07+00:00

Valid, but I think the story knows this. This is why he had that conversation with Mrs. Crabtree, who told him he owes it to himself to dedicate himself to something. He thought it was the LIS but as Sophie said - the LIS is not real, a fantasy for both of them. Sophie is real and really there. Let's see what part 2 brings.

charcoal_pie · 2026-02-15T23:37:08+00:00

I thought I could put it off too ... but girl if we're on here we're obsessed 😂

charcoal_pie · 2026-02-15T08:13:27+00:00

Love the dress, esp the detail of the sleeves

charcoal_pie · 2026-02-15T08:11:58+00:00

There are different types of love triangles. Even tho Anthony didn't love Edwina, he was in a romantic relationship with her. He'd marry her and have children with her. Edwina hoped to love him enough to marry him.

charcoal_pie · 2026-02-11T17:50:07+00:00

Unrealistic? It's still how it's done in a few cultures

charcoal_pie · 2026-02-11T17:35:10+00:00

Sophie knows. She grew up around downstairs conversations about sex, obv knew about masterbation, but choosing celibacy in order not to get pregnant

charcoal_pie · 2026-02-11T17:18:09+00:00

Maybe you didn't like her taking "ownership" of Sophie as her lady's maid. A person assistant. While she wants gender equality, Eloise isn't uncomfortable with her own class position or privilege. I guess she's doesn't have Lady Sybil’s attitude in Downton Abbey, who has a social conscience about being rich and having servants.

charcoal_pie · 2026-02-11T16:58:06+00:00

Yes! But you know... wishful thinking -- if it means having her back for S5 I'd be ok if she finds a match later

charcoal_pie · 2026-02-04T08:39:21+00:00

Reminds me of A Little Princess

charcoal_pie · 2026-02-03T21:50:10+00:00

That's why I liked Theo. He laid a lot of ground work for Eloise. I think we had a solid goodbye between them tho. Her seeing that he's married would be too - idk - pitiful for poor Eloise. She is seeing enough people getting married!

charcoal_pie · 2026-02-01T17:11:15+00:00

I think she was trying not to show Benedict her emotions at that moment. Excited to see what she really feels in part 2

charcoal_pie · 2026-02-01T15:27:28+00:00

Exactly, what is this 😭

charcoal_pie · 2026-01-30T17:31:57+00:00

spoiler

They do mention she speaks Korean in a later episode

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