The TV show 'Bridgerton' has received criticism for including queer storylines with a Black woman.

In its second half, the third season of "Bridgerton" has been met with intense backlash due to the introduction of queer storylines. Some viewers are accusing the show's producers of trying to pander to diversity by adding these storylines.

The latest season of "Bridgerton" has sparked a divide among fans of the book series and those who have only seen the Netflix adaptation. While the books primarily focus on straight, white, male characters, the show has always been more diverse in its casting choices. This is thanks to showrunner Shonda Rhimes, who took the source material in a new direction with her colorful and inclusive vision.

However, some die-hard fans of the books are not on board with the newly introduced queer storylines involving main characters Benedict Bridgerton and Francesca Bridgerton. A Reddit thread has captured the heated discussions surrounding these plot developments, with many expressing strong opinions about Benedict's exploration of his bisexual identity and Francesca's unexpected romance with a woman named Michaela.

For some fans, the issue lies in the fact that the main cast is now being used to introduce queer relationships, rather than secondary characters. They feel that this is disrespectful to the original source material and are demanding an original queer storyline instead.

This backlash has even resulted in a Change.org petition, titled "Restore Michael Stirling of Kilmartin in the Bridgerton Series!" The petition has received over 22,000 signatures so far, with a goal of 25,000.

The controversy has also sparked discussions on representation within the queer community. Some fans are upset that the character of Michael, who was originally a white man in the books, has now been changed to a Black woman named Michaela. They feel that this is a cheap attempt at diversity and would have preferred a new character to be created for this storyline.

It seems that "Bridgerton" can't escape criticism, as this is not the first time the show has faced backlash for its changes from the books. However, the decision to make the main cast queer and to feature a Black woman in a prominent role has pushed some fans over the edge. The debate over these storylines continues, with some calling for justice for Michael and others defending the show's choices.

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