it’s hilarious how Albion Finch, a seasoned Featherington husband, holds back Harry Dankworth, the newbie, when he tries to catch up with Prudence. Mr. Finch is like, “Nah, you’ll want to just hang back with me. It’s safer here.” 😂
Luke: Yeah, I prefer Penelope in an accent. If you could do that from now on, that’d be really great.
Nicola: Rude. It’s been 3 years. I’m never gonna do that again.
Luke: Hahahaha, finally giving notes.
Nicola: *hits him with paddle*
most hilarious part of this interview 😂
Luke and Nicola confirmed that their tears were real during the Lady Whistledown reveal, which makes this scene that much more raw and heartbreaking 💔
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After she found out about the engagement, Portia accused Penelope of entrapping Colin, and he defended Penelope by saying he proposed out of love, nothing less. So while he’s understandably hurt, this comment was still meant to sting Penelope where it hurt her the most.
But as she gasped at the sight of the vaulted ceilings painted with scenes from an ancient tale, tapestries that stretched across three walls showing tales of heroes long dead, as luck would have it, I became thoroughly distracted by the way her open curiosity made me think…
In S1Ep1, Colin’s subtle gaze at Pen during her presentation to the queen will always be a fav, but earlier, as the two families leave their houses, Colin looks in her direction (his eyes follow where El waves at Pen) & he gives her that same soft smile he reserves only for her🩵
Colin’s face says it all after he realizes what part of his journal Pen read: “Did my best friend just call my smut ‘very good’? Does Pen have a freaky side? Does that explain the reason why her chest was heaving? Damn, she did look good. Wait. What?? Get it together, Colin.”
Refusing to be left by Colin again, Penelope comes out fully dressed & says that she will spare Colin from having to be near her by leaving early to go to her mother’s house alone. Colin shoots up—surprised, sad, & ready to protest—but Pen is already gone.
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Love how the inexperienced one has the most composure as she kisses the love of her life; while the experienced one trembles, loses his rhythm, furrows his brow, and can’t seem to get enough of the life she breathes into him 🥹
Is Colin not the least bit suspicious about how quickly LW wrote about his engagement with Pen—especially since it just happened and was only shared with his family?? 🤔
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In one final attempt to snap Colin out of his funk, Violet tells him about Pen’s impending proposal. This stops Colin in his tracks, and we hear his voice struggle to say “that was rather quick.” Violet saying it was because of Colin’s help stirs a fire in him.
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Is Colin dramatic for being fully dressed, waiting for Pen to wake up just to leave? Yes (that’s Colin!), but it’s also a bit romantic bc he wants to see her, ensure she’s ok after the night, deliver the news himself, & let her see that he’s been near all night
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It’s heartbreaking to hear Colin “admit” to Pen that “very few” people responded to his letters when we learn later that he didn’t hear back from anyone. In that moment, it must’ve felt impossible to truly explain to Pen how badly he needed her—how she alone was home for him
“It is truly bewildering how quickly one person can become all that matters. my only concern now is with her well-being and our future together.” It’s in this moment that El realizes that Colin’s love for Pen is greater than any resentment she feels towards her
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Free of the LW secret, Colin & Pen can now completely give themselves to each other. We first see it in their carefree dancing at the ball & again when they make love for the 1st time since marrying. Colin surrenders himself & allows Pen to guide their pleasure
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the most heartbreaking part of this scene is when Colin says that Eloise should feel lucky that she’s never been in love. While Colin cannot forgive Pen right now, he’s still so deeply in love with her, & these conflicting feelings are eating him up inside
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Colin in the scene with Eloise in the carriage--he looks so fucking fine. Idk what it is. The dim lighting, the dark suit. It's the best his hair looks in the season. UGH.
The Butterfly Ball dance was Polin unburdened from the LW secret and in complete love with the other person’s authentic self, and it shows in the light & airy way they move and in the pure joy on their faces. They even made Portia a believer. 🥹
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it is absolutely swoonworthy the way Colin runs out of the ball after Penelope, and when he sees she is gone, he decides that MUST speak to her immediately and CHASES after her carriage 🥹
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In the second brothel scene, we see Colin realizing that he can no longer pretend to enjoy the life society expects of him. It is not who he is. Look at that gulp as he turns his head away—the only one who can fulfill him physically & emotionally is Penelope
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Have not seen the first video (NYC premiere after party) since S3Pt1 dropped back in May, but when I saw it on the tl today, it immediately reminded me of the end of S3Pt2
There are two sweet Colin moments during Fran & John’s announcement: Colin is the first to jump up & congratulate them. Also, he has the biggest grin (& sigh of relief) when he hears Hyacinth include Pen in her list of beautiful brides. That man is so in love🥹
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The wedding breakfast dance is one of the most beautiful dances out of the whole series. In typical Colin & Pen fashion, Colin finishes the dance differently than the other couples by adding his own romantic flourish—his fingers slowly tracing Pen’s cheek 🥹
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not Colin saying, “For in the mud, you may happen to be blessed with your future bride,” all while Kate and Anthony are fondly remembering the time Anthony found himself in the mud with his future bride 🤭
Forever loving Harry Dankworth & the concerned side eye he gives Colin after he clocks Colin’s sultry gaze at Pen across the room. Earlier, Colin said Pen had no male relatives to help her, but Mr. Dankworth & Mr. Finch def had their sister-in-law’s best interests at heart 💜
In all the panic, Penelope’s two soulmates (Colin & Eloise) immediately look for her. El seeks her help, & while Colin will say he wants to ensure Pen is okay, he also wants to hear her say that everything will be ok. Of course, Colin sees Pen helping El first
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Colin’s silly humor mixed with his romantic side shows as he sweetly tells Penelope, “Good day, Miss Featherington…for now.” Then he proudly giggles to himself at the thought of Pen not being a Featherington for long. He can’t wait to make her a Bridgerton 🥹
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Look at Lord Basilio mourning against the wall as Pen enters. Colin searches for her from that direction, so when he chooses a lord for her, he’s like, “Let me pick the sad-looking guy that’s clearly not a threat…” Until Pen reaches to touch him & throws Colin off his game 😂
After Colin vulnerably apologizes for making things worse with Cressida, Pen remains gracious & blames herself. She knows Colin is beating himself up over his failure, so she thanks him for his help. However, he tearfully looks away—feeling of little worth
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The juxtaposition of these two scenes hits hard. Pen has made the decision to give up writing as LW to have a life with Colin. Colin, on the other hand, now writes freely & with confidence because Pen has chosen to share her love & life with him.
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Reading between the lines: he def meant that people should ask him bc he knows what she smells like, not her perfume’s name. Nic asked the wrong question—she should’ve said, “Oh, really? What do I smell like then?” Imagine the answer we would’ve gotten😩
Colin stumbling into bed fully clothed while staring into the void feels relatable. He is in the abyss—his absolute lowest—here. No one seems to understand him, and the one who does get him is the one he can’t gather the courage to express his feelings to 🥺
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Sir, you don’t have to settle for being Colin “Sneak-a-Peek” Bridgerton in front of the entire ton. That is your wife. You two have reconciled. You can take her home to bed now 😏
the heart wasn’t the only organ experiencing increased blood flow in this scene as Colin jumps up, moves to the other side of the desk, and awkwardly turns his head back towards Pen as he tries to position the rest of his body away from her 👀
Even in the midst of chatting with the various debutantes, Colin’s eyes search the garden for Pen, whose presence he’s been craving for months. Being someone he’s not must be exhausting, and he’s searching for his one & only emotional support person.
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The eye contact has made Colin lose his composure as he jumps to his feet to shake on their agreement as “friends,” but the look in his eyes as their bare hands touch gives away the spark inside that’s screaming “more than friends.” Pen gulps twice in response
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While I was excited for the wedding scene, I knew tension would hang over it. However, once Colin caught his breath upon seeing Pen & gave her a head nod to assure her of his love, I could enjoy the scene for its beauty—for Polin finally being husband & wife 🥹
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Nothing else mattered to Colin & Pen as they exchanged vows—just two childhood best friends staring deeply into each other’s eyes, professing their love, & being completely in awe of the fact that they get to spend the rest of their lives together 💛🩵
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imagine being such an afterthought for the people who are supposed to be closest to you. You look out for them, give them the most thoughtful gifts, etc, but fear telling them details about your trip or yourself for fear they may ignore, mock, or tire of you🥺
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And now I simply cannot believe that a woman with such bravery loves me. How lucky I am to stand by your side & soak up even a little bit of your light. If my only purpose in life is to love a woman as great as you, then I will be a very fulfilled man, indeed.
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ICYMI: here is the segment of Nic & Luke reacting to the Lady Whistledown reveal at the start of Ep7. Even months after filming it, they both look considerably affected by the emotional intensity of the scene 💔
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Penelope hesitantly reveals the wealth she has due to the resounding success of LW. Eloise is surprised & probably impressed. Portia is angry. And Colin is shocked, maybe subconsciously envious, & somewhat upset that Pen has kept more information from him.
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Colin “I Seek (Stalk) You Out At Every Social Assembly” Bridgerton lurks behind the bush, looking for Pen until he spots her & works up the courage to approach her. Look at his mouth open as he takes a deep breath & smiles as he gets closer to her 👀
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Eloise shows further growth by checking on Colin & offering him reassurance & advice. While she wasn’t a fan of his & Pen’s relationship at first, El now realizes how deeply she loves & cares for them—wanting them to be happy & have a marriage that defies odds
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Colin believes his compliments & charm will work on Pen. He may have had her blushing & giggling in the past, but Pen’s too hurt to be impressed by his lines. In fact, she believes he mocks her & tries to leave with the infamous, “Good night, Mr. Bridgerton”
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While Pen doesn’t want to be in a loveless marriage like her parents, she simultaneously recognizes how much Lady Whistledown is a part of who she is. Pen knows she’ll be unhappy if she sacrifices this valuable piece of her identity just to appease her husband
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special shout out to Rae, who also had that glow-up this season when she switched over to Bridgerton blue…I hope Colin & Penelope are paying you well after all you have and will endure with them 😅
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Watching this scene using the audio description is on another level 🥵
“She allows her bare hand to linger on his. He curls his fingers inward, softly enfolding hers. She meets his gaze.”
“Your writing, it is very good.”
“His expression softens.”
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It is gut-wrenching to watch this part of the scene & see Pen’s voice—her thoughts & ideas—not being heard. Colin is too consumed by being a man of action—& we see both Portia & (surprisingly) Eloise turn their backs to Pen to know what Colin intends to do
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Colin humbles himself here—admitting he was wrong/envious about LW & recognizes their voice as one. He’s now excited to simply stand in Pen’s light & love her. A man of that time committing to this type of partnership truly makes Colin’s love revolutionary 💛
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Pen doesn’t hesitate to tell Colin that she meant everything she wrote—that he wasn’t the same kind, good-hearted, sensitive man she loves, even though she should’ve told him to his face. That same man has given her the confidence to speak up now & hold onto LW
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Kate shines in her role as Lady Bridgerton by giving Colin invaluable insight. She reminds him of the history he & Pen share. If Colin loves Pen, then a mistake shouldn’t negate their whole relationship. It’ll take work to move forward, but it’ll be worthwhile
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Colin’s been dragged into the study twice by Anthony after an engagement announcement. But both Anthony & Colin have grown since S1. Anthony, now a believer in love, can see the sincerity in Colin’s feelings for Pen. Colin also now better understands love🩵
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Again, due to her LW secret, Pen is unable to enjoy this beautiful moment of getting her engagement ring from the love of her life. She even had to lie to Colin about writing letters. Pen’s guilt just continues to grow, and that’s definitely no way to live 🥺
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Have we reached a conclusion yet on why Colin sniffs his fingers as he leaves? Did I miss something, or is it exactly what we think it is? That it’s been less than 24hrs since those same fingers were used in the carriage & he’s feral for his future wife?
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Laughably, Colin asks about Pen’s chaperone (why so concerned about her supervision/honor now? 🤔) Aware of Pen’s tense mood, Colin thinks telling her that he misses her will make her happy. But instead, she laughs in his face & unleashes the angry truth on him
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Can we please discuss the Luke vs Luke trivia segment where one of the questions was “What is the other regency family with an insect symbol? Name both the family & insect.”? Luke N was SO adorably proud to know this answer, and he even added a smiley face to his response. 😭
“He’d been reduced to a bashful schoolboy, hanging on Penelope Featherington’s every word, just for a single scrap of praise.
Penelope Featherington, for God’s sake…”
I’ve convinced myself that Colin singing to his & Pen’s baby will happen because Nicola has asked and who can say no to that sweet, thoughtful, and brilliant face?! (at least, I’m hoping. Pretty please 🙏)
In this moment, Colin “My Wife” Bridgerton’s hero complex sprang into action. It was his time to shine—as a husband now, he felt that this problem was his job alone to fix—even adamantly telling Pen that it was not her concern. He saw a newfound purpose
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Portia knows Pen will resolve any issues with Colin on her own. This confidence propels Pen to approach Colin & articulate her desires: to move away from the security of the wall & to be unafraid of living life together at the center (think: end of Ep8!)
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The eye contact & proximity here are INSANE. And Colin says, “There is nothing more that I want than to earn back the favor of the one person who has always truly made me feel……appreciated.” THE HESITATION. He could’ve easily said loved, cared for, etc. 👀
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Penelope and Colin look like hell. Meanwhile, Anthony looks like he’s having the best day of his life. I’m mean, Kate is next to him, so it makes sense.
When this clip dropped early, we all had a good laugh at this line, but in context, this line hits differently. We now know that this is a fact he hid from his family bc he feared they wouldn’t care/listen, but he shares it with the one he knows does care—Pen🥺
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Fun fact: the costume designer said that this green dress in S2 was a nod to Penelope & Colin’s story. They purposely put her in green bc it shows the joining of the Bridgertons (blue) & Featheringtons (yellow). Having Violet there with Pen makes it that much more special 💚
Although Pen stands this way at other times, the fact that she taps & rests her hand just below her breast while the red-headed boy appears with her & Colin is pure perfection. Imagine her doing this while pregnant, & Colin coming from behind & putting his arms around them both🥹
This is the first time Pen makes it clear to Colin that she’ll not give up LW. It’s her voice in a world that does not often value women’s voices. She can’t lose that part of her. Colin views this as Pen choosing LW over him when it doesn’t have to be a choice
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Colin has a look of distress on his face as Pen walks away. He takes a big gulp as he realizes the hurt he caused his best friend & that he’s to blame for her not responding to his letters—for the loneliness that made him retreat into this new persona.
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Colin makes us swoon yet again when he gives Penelope her gorgeous & sentimental ring that is just like the one his father gave his mother. She gushes over its beauty, & with all the love & sincerity, Colin tells Pen it’s only half as beautiful as her 🥹
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They said intimate scenes took DAYS to film & that, while they had certain points to hit, they generally had creative license to let these scenes play out naturally. I know they’re actors & friends but have they really mastered not feeling things—physically & emotionally? 😅
Pen shows a remarkable sense of self through her confident tone here. She clearly articulates the reasons for her wrongs and does not hesitate to apologize with conviction—even though I don’t believe Colin would have listened to the truth about Marina in S1
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Colin’s apology to Pen is sincere & heartfelt. She lifts his spirits, helps him see the world in new ways, & is clever/warm. Colin stumbles there & quickly adds that he’s proud to call her his “very good friend”——maybe bc he realizes how his apology sounds? 🤔
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This scene’s tension is palpable. We as humans are known for reacting in impulsive, hurtful ways when we are hurt. So while Colin’s words to Pen are shocking, we know he’s hurt & doesn’t mean them bc of the remorse on his face after Pen says she loves him 💔
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While you just know Colin immediately went home to cry & practice his apology to Pen all night, Pen stayed up to put Colin on blast in LW, an impulsive decision that, while based on truth, would come back to haunt her later
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