Bridgerton showrunner Jess Brownell breaks down the happy endings and big questions of season 3.
This article contains spoilers forBridgertonseason 3.
Colin left for Europe at the end of season 2 adamant that Penelope was only a friend.
Brownell has several favorite scenes this season but one moment from Part 1 stood out.
Penelopes makeover reveal and the way we handle it is something Im quite proud of, Brownell says.
Penelope changes her dress color palette and her hairstyle for more self confidence.
These scenes are a body positive update from thenovel.
He realizes hes jealous of Penelope attracting the attention of Lord Debling (Sam Phillips).
Colins desire for Penelope is pure.
He also considers her desires as well, which is also another reason why audiences love their relationship.
Colin is very upset but agrees not to postpone their wedding as Penelope may already be pregnant.
Colin tries to help Penelope negotiate with Cressida but that fails.
All of our characters are flawed, and thats intentional.
I believe the Marina storyline came to a satisfying close in season two, Brownell said.
She has her own life, and permits him to move on as well.
Fans who were hoping for Penelope to make an in-person apology are likely going to be disappointed.
However, Marina is named in dialogue this season as someone who was negatively affected by Penelopes harsh words.
Barker has said previously that she is not interested in returning toBridgertonforpersonal mental health reasons.
Cressida is resentful of Penelopes publishing success, however she has her own personal motivation.
Cressidas parents are trying to marry her off to a much older man.
The reward money is her only way out of a terrible fate.
It was important to me to give some nuance and some humanity to Cressida Cowper, Brownell says.
Women in the Regency period were pitted against each other by the way society was set up.
Also, she creates a really nice foil and simultaneous friend for Eloise this season.
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