May 18th 2024.
The highly anticipated release of Bridgerton season 3 part 1 on Netflix has been met with excitement and delight from fans of the Regency drama. The latest installment follows the love story between Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton, played by the talented Nicola Coughlan.
However, avid readers of the Bridgerton book series may have noticed one key character missing from the show. In the books, Penelope has a fourth sister named Felicity who plays a crucial role in her storyline. But in the show, only her eldest sisters, Prudence and Phillipa, are present with their main focus being on their attempts to get pregnant with their new husbands.
Penelope, the youngest of the Featherington sisters, is often subjected to the cruel treatment of her older siblings, leaving her to believe that she may end up as a spinster if she doesn't find a suitable husband. But in the books, Penelope has an ally in Felicity who stands by her side and even helps her in her pursuit of Colin.
Felicity, who is close in age to Hyacinth Bridgerton, becomes Penelope's best friend and encourages her to pursue happiness with Colin. As the most attractive Featherington daughter, Lady Portia Featherington believes that Felicity is the only one who can snag a Bridgerton in marriage, leading to a misunderstanding when Colin asks for Penelope's hand in marriage.
However, it seems that Felicity's character was axed from the show by Shonda Rhimes, the talented creator of other hit shows like Scandal and Grey's Anatomy. This decision may have been made to give more importance to Penelope's friendship with Eloise, her only friend, and to garner sympathy for her as she is constantly put down by her family.
While some readers may have hoped to see at least one family member who is kind to Penelope, we trust that Shonda has made this change for the better. As the release of Bridgerton season 3 part 2 draws closer, we can't help but wonder what will happen next after the major cliffhanger in part 1.
In the meantime, fans can catch up on all the drama by watching Bridgerton season 3 part 1 on Netflix. And if you have any juicy celebrity stories, videos, or pictures, be sure to share them with us by emailing or visiting our Submit Stuff page. The entertainment team at The Agency would love to hear from you.
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