Not only have fans of the show taken to social media to celebrate Bridgerton’s latest romantic moment, but its connection to the original books was also not lost on several avid readers. Check out some of the reactions below:
“for god’s sake, penelope featherington. are you going to marry me or not?” colin bridgerton i am screaming! took you long enough. polin has my heart. <3 #BRIDGERTON pic.twitter.com/4NPn0kVSaU — Nikki. (@barefootcoven) May 16, 2024
User @barefootcoven shared a new viral clip of the scene alongside Quinn’s original book passage.
THIS WAS FOR THE BOOK GIRLIES #BRIDGERTON pic.twitter.com/Twqisu1l4q — jess || bridgerton 3 spoilers 🪞✨ (@bellysinfinite) May 16, 2024
User @bellysinfinite echoed the sentiment, suggesting the moment “was for the book girlies.”
#POLIN casually playfully LAUGHING after that HOT STEAMY scene in carrage as if there was no vacuming and biting and you know…that happened??? AAAAAAAAAAAAAA the BEAUTY of FRIENDS TO LOVERS TROPE. #BRIDGERTON#BridgertonS3pic.twitter.com/gYezFiHbAd — spazzwithAHJUMMA (@kdrama_ahjumma) May 17, 2024
Meanwhile, other users, such as @kdrama_ahjumma, celebrated the “friends to lovers trope” employed in the finale’s steamy carriage scene.
they are going to be so in love during part 2#Bridgerton pic.twitter.com/4CzXydO7D6 — morgan (@geminigl0w) May 16, 2024
@geminigl0w has predicted that the pair will “be so in love” when the show returns for season 3 part 2.
Colin: “For God’s Sake, Penelope Featherington. Are you going to marry me or not ?†Penelope: Stares at him End of the scene. Me: #BridgertonSeason3 #BRIDGERTON pic.twitter.com/UZtc0VAc1O — Agata K (@Grand_Astoria) May 16, 2024
Other keen readers, such as @danascuIIy, approved of the show changing the scene to have Colin request to keep the carriage going during their steamy tryst rather than Penelope.
What Will Happen With Colin and Penelope In Season 3 Part 2?
The decision to leave viewers waiting to hear Penelope’s answer until Bridgerton season 3 resumes in Junehas clearly heightened expectations for the season’s return in part 2. Slated to arrive on Netflix on June 13, excited fans will need to wait a few more weeks before seeing how Coughlan’s character will handle her unexpected proposal and declaration of love. As a moment that has slowly been building since the show’s 2020 premiere, the extended wait has likely been excruciating for readers who already knew what was destined to come. However, while viewers are keen to see how Penelope will respond to her long-term friend’s newfound romantic interest, their burgeoning relationship will still need to contend with one key secret. With Colin still unaware of Penelope being the author responsible for Lady Whistledown’s gossip-filled newsletters, her secret identity will likely cause significant friction when he eventually learns the truth. Showrunner Jess Bronwell even previously teased this would be a major conflict for the pair heading into the next batch of episodes:
Once Pen and Colin move into being a couple, the conflict comes more from the fact that Penelope is holding this giant secret in the form of Whistledown. And also you have Eloise’s reaction to these two getting together to come.
Even if Penelope does choose to accept Colin’s proposal of marriage, the question will be whether their newfound romance can survive the intrigue and threat of scandal that comes with Penelope’s clandestine activities. While viewers may not be fond of having to wait to find out, thankfully it will only be a few short weeks until Bridgerton season 3 part 2 returns on Netflix.
