I actually liked this so much more than "Bridgerton". Kinda-sorta based on real history, this has more gravitas, more meat. It's a significantly more serious tale than the marshmallow fluff which is the original series (that being said, the connections and back-story to the Bridgerton characters is quite delightful). The cast, of course, is fabulous. A huge shout-out to India Amartiefio, who plays the eponymous lead. She hits the right note each and every time. And there are a lot of notes. It creates a symphony of struggle, of feminism, of the times, of love. I tore through the six episodes quickly and my only regret is that it's a limited series and there will be no more. And yes, for those who like the bedroom antics in Bridgerton, there are more here. But they are, in my humble opinion, fairly secondary to the core issues. It's powerful. It's memorable. It's worth the watch.
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