Queen Charlotte Review
- Jul 18, 2023
- 2 min read
“Loneliness is a battle even queens must fight for themselves.”
As we await the highly anticipated third season of Bridgerton, Netflix has temporarily satisfied its fans by releasing a prequel/spinoff series called "Queen Charlotte."
"Queen Charlotte" focuses on the arcs of characters we know and love, such as Queen Charlotte, Lady Danbury, and Violet Bridgerton. The series also tends to shift between two time periods from teenagers to adults; the actresses who play their youthful characters closely resemble the adult versions.
In "Bridgerton," Charlotte is a lonely queen obsessed with gossip and entertainment. In this series, viewers see Charlotte's youthful journey into her role as a headstrong queen. Her rollercoaster romance with King George III, friendships, and racial disparities during that time are all at the forefront.
King George III performs his duties and deals with the immense pressure of the crown while suffering from a mental illness. He has extreme mental breakdowns, and to protect Charlotte along with this secret, he becomes physically and emotionally abused by a manipulative, controlling doctor.
Lady Danbury was married to an older man who was socially ostracized and treated differently based on race. He's denied entry into hunts or any social events. Lady Danbury takes essential measures with the queen to ensure racial equality and that everyone, including herself, has the same social opportunities. She begins the first ball event that integrates African Americans into society.
As for Violet Bridgerton, the show focuses more on her adult version and her friendship dynamic with Lady Danbury. Also, Violet has desires and feels ready to search for another man after her husband's untimely death.
"Queen Charlotte" has the emotional elements, steamy romance, and chemistry that make "Bridgerton" fans want to return for more. Although the romance between Charlotte and George is one of the best parts of the series, it is not the only substance.
The series does an excellent job of showcasing the pressure of the crown, family lineage, gender conformity, and racism in society. If I were to compare the two series, I believe that the first season of "Bridgerton" is better, but "Queen Charlotte" outshines the second season of "Bridgerton."
Regardless, if you enjoy the original romantic series, you must make haste to watch this drama created by the legendary Shonda Rhimes.
P.S. As an interesting fact, Queen Charlotte and King George have 15 children, considerably more than the eight Bridgerton siblings.
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