June 23rd 2024.
Netflix viewers were recently taken aback by the amount of time the lead couples have shared on screen together in the popular show Bridgerton. Many fans have expressed their disappointment, feeling like they've been "short-changed" after realizing the limited screen time of their favorite characters.
The latest season of the period drama, which premiered last week, has continued the love story between Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington after their steamy carriage scene. However, some fans have been left surprised after discovering some statistics about the show.
According to a dedicated Bridgerton fan who went through all 24 episodes, the lead characters have spent a total of 54 minutes and 50 seconds together on screen, which is only 16.1% of the series. These numbers were shared on Reddit by user patorodil, who also compared them to the previous seasons.
In season 1, Phoebe Dynevor and Rege-Jean Page, who played Daphne Bridgerton and Simon Basset, appeared on screen together for 113 minutes and 28 seconds, which is 21.3% of the season. However, in the subsequent seasons, they have not appeared together as Rege decided to pursue other opportunities.
The second season, which was released after two years, featured Jonathan Bailey as Anthony Bridgerton and Simone Ashley as Kate Sharma. The lead couple in this season, Simon Basset and Daphne Bridgerton, have spent a total of 99 minutes and 13 seconds together, which is 15.4% of the series. Despite their storyline being a major part of the third season, they have the least amount of screen time out of all the lead couples.
Upon seeing these figures, some fans expressed their disappointment, feeling like the attention was taken away from the main couple and given to unnecessary subplots. Others pointed out the shift towards an ensemble show and the introduction of more side character plots.
This has led to a petition with over 70,000 signatures, calling for the restoration of deleted scenes between Colin and Penelope. The petition highlights the lack of happy moments between the couple in this season and asks for the release of four deleted scenes that showcase their developing romance.
The petition also mentions the hard work of the two lead stars and how cutting these scenes feels like an injustice to their efforts. Fans are hoping to see more of Colin and Penelope's love story, as it is a major part of what makes Bridgerton so enjoyable.
Bridgerton fans can watch the show on Netflix, and for those who have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, they can get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing, calling, or visiting the Submit Stuff page. The team is always happy to hear from fans and share their stories.
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