Colin and Penelope’s first genuine moment of intimacy could surprise you in ways you didn’t expect.
As a Valentine’s Day surprise for the ton, Netflix has unveiled captivating insights into Bridgerton Season 3, and for fans of the book series, get ready for an exciting journey. Executive producer Shonda Rhimes, author Julia Quinn, and showrunner Jess Brownell kicked off the Feb. 14 panel by providing a sneak peek into the evolving love story of Colin and Penelope.
Quinn revealed that numerous moments from “Romancing Mister Bridgerton” will be woven into the upcoming season, with one particular scene standing out — Penelope skillfully tending to a cut on Colin’s hand.
“This marks their initial authentic moment of intimacy,” Quinn remarked. “Emotionally, and also, touching someone’s hand in Regency times was genuinely quite daring. And indeed, it is depicted in the show.”
For those open to a minor book spoiler, here’s a glimpse into what unfolded between Colin and Penelope in that scene.
Transitioning from Page to Screen
In the early chapters of the novel, Colin stumbles upon Penelope reading his private journal, where she expresses admiration for the vivid prose describing his travels. Unhappy about the intrusion, Colin, in his frustration, accidentally cuts his hand on a letter opener while collecting his belongings. Attempting to help, Penelope reaches into his breast pocket for a handkerchief to staunch the bleeding — all the while, trying not to notice the warm beat of his heart. Despite his initial irritation, Colin seems softened by Penelope’s care, unveiling unexpected vulnerability, hesitancy, and insecurity to his longtime crush. This unintentional mishap appears to be a significant step toward a #Polin endgame.
Hints for Season 3
At the virtual fan event, Netflix unveiled the episode titles for Season 3: Out of the Shadows,How Bright the Moon,Forces of Nature,Old Friends,Tick Tock,Romancing Mister Bridgerton,Joining of Hands, and Into the Light.
Brownell encouraged fans to engage in speculation and theorizing ahead of Season 3 — and they undoubtedly will. For instance, Out of the Shadows is a phrase used in the book sequence where (spoiler!) Colin is about to uncover Penelope’s alter ego, Lady Whistledown.
Romancing Mister Bridgerton -A Contemplative Season Ahead?
If you’ve been following the #Polin hype, you’re likely aware of teased book scenes. The season’s promotional art, showcasing Penelope gazing into a mirror, is widely seen as a nod to a steamy moment in Romancing Mister Bridgerton where Colin envisions an enhanced experience through a mirror.
In a social media video, Nicola Coughlan acknowledged receiving messages about mirrors all the time.It’s evident she understands what fans are eagerly anticipating.
In the initial clip from Bridgerton Season 3, Colin and Penelope display charmingly awkward moments.
In the latest Bridgerton Season 3 footage, Colin (Luke Newton) and Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) share an intense gaze in the Bridgerton family’s drawing room. Their prolonged eye contact breaks into a tension-filled silence, only to be interrupted by Penelope’s remark Your eyes… a most remarkable shade of blue, she observes. And yet somehow, they shine even brighter when you are kind.
Colin, visibly flustered, is about to respond when Penelope concludes, I might say something like that if you were a suitor.
Well, that was rather direct, Colin replies.
For avid Bridgerton book readers, the reference to Colin’s eyes might trigger memories from Romancing Mister Bridgerton, where they are described as devastating and “the sort of eyes that haunted a girl’s dreams.
In a charged scene that sets the tone for Colin and Penelope’s Season 3 journey, Netflix reveals Colin’s determination to mend his friendship with Penelope after mocking her to his friends last season. Taking on the role of mentoring Penelope in the ways of confidence to assist her in finding a match, it’s a rom-com setup that is expected to encounter unexpected twists. The official synopsis suggests that When his lessons start working a little too well,Colin must confront whether his feelings for Penelope are truly platonic. The simmering tension in this sneak peek indicates otherwise.