Warning! Spoilers for Bridgerton season 3 part 1 and the Bridgerton books!
Summary
- Violet’s new romance in
Bridgerton
season 3 mirrors Francesca’s grief-stricken book storyline. - Violet’s bond with Marcus could allow her to have a larger arc in later seasons.
- Francesca and Violet’s bond could grow as Violet offers her insight into love after loss, aiding Francesca in her journey with Michael Stirling.
Violet’s (Ruth Gemmell) Bridgerton season 3 romance not only gives her arc this season a new twist but could also be great news for Francesca’s main book story. Violet’s quick insights and gentle encouragements have, throughout the series, been a boon to her children as they tackle the intricacies of love. However, Violet’s smaller role in Bridgerton‘s story changes in season 3 as she begins to find true love once again.
Bridgerton season 3 allows Violet’s story to extend beyond the struggles of her children after she meets Marcus Anderson (Daniel Francis). Though Lady Danbury (Adjoa Andoh) clearly disapproves, the potential between them is clear and gives Violet her own arc beyond simply helping her children navigate their feelings. Violet’s new romance could not only keep expanding her story through the rest of the series, but also mirrors the issues surrounding one particular Bridgerton romance: Francesca’s.
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Violet’s Story With Marcus Mirrors Francesca’s Main Romance
Violet And Francesca’s Romances Both Deal With Grief
Violet’s Bridgerton season 3 story mirrors Francesca’s later romance with Michael Stirling, as both women cope with the grief of losing their former partners as well as their shy natures. Francesca’s story in the Bridgerton books sees her falling in love with John Stirling, only for John to die a sudden, tragic death. John’s death mirrors Violet’s husband, Edmund, not only in their swiftness but in the way they affect their spouses. Both women, after those losses, end up withdrawing themselves from love before potentially finding it again in unlikely people.
Violet’s involvement in her children’s love lives hides her belief she will not find that same love again, which is seemingly proven incorrect when she meets Marcus. Their brief connection in episode 3 mirrors Francesca’s first few meetings with John, with Violet’s shyness and Marcus’s clear affection emulating the younger pair. Violet’s affection for Marcus could allow her to confront her grief as well as her shyness, giving her a more active arc in later seasons. This arc could then make Francesca’s Bridgerton season better as the two bond over second chances.
How That Parallel Could Amplify Francesca’s Bridgerton Season
Violet Can Aid Francesca By Speaking To Her Own Experiences In Season 3
Violet’s experiences with both her first and second love story could assist Francesca during her Bridgerton season by showcasing the importance of seizing a second chance. Francesca’s story with John has already begun to tackle her indifference to the idea of true love. After losing him, Francesca could backslide into the same mindset she had in season 3’s first part, with her grief adding to her determination to stay away from love. This could be where Violet is able to speak about her own love and loss of Edmund and her new love with Marcus.
Violet’s bond with Marcus could grow in Bridgerton season 3 part 2, forcing her to face the same revelations before Francesca. By going through those beats, Violet can offer her daughter insight into the complexities of love, especially after loss. Through this discussion, Violet and Francesca’s bond could grow as they develop individually. Those insights could also allow Francesca to find the courage to open her heart and seize her new love. Additionally, Violet can take comfort from this as her relationship with Marcus deepens, allowing both couples to grow from their beginnings in Bridgerton season 3.
Bridgerton
season 3 part 1 is currently streaming on Netflix, with part 2 premiering on June 13th, 2024.
Bridgerton
From Shondaland and creator Chris Van Dusen, Netflix’s Bridgerton is based on the romance novels of the same name by author Julia Quinn. The series follows the eight Bridgerton siblings, Anthony, Benedict, Colin, Daphne, Eloise, Francesca, Gregory, and Hyacinth, as they search for love during the social season and navigate life in Regency-era England.
- Cast
- Will Tilston , Rege-Jean Page , Ruth Gemmell , Luke Thompson , Isabella Cortese , Martins Imhangbe , Julie Andrews , Phoebe Dynevor , Ruby Stokes , Ruby Barker , Claudia Jessie , Adjoa Andoh , Nicola Coughlan , Golda Rosheuvel , Charithra Chandran , Ben Miller , Jonathan Bailey , Florence Hunt , Polly Walker , Shelley Conn , Joanna Bobin , Luke Newton , Simone Ashley
- Release Date
- December 25, 2020
- Seasons
- 3
- Writers
- Julia Quinn , Chris Van Dusen , Jess Brownell , Abby McDonald , Joy C. Mitchell
- Directors
- Tom Verica , Tricia Brock
- Creator(s)
- Chris Van Dusen
