but were any bodices ripped?

[rose_griffes]

I'm way overdue a book update, but it will have to wait.

Season two of Bridgerton--to give context, I watched one episode of season one and thought, "Maybe?" And then never watched the rest. But the cast for season two seemed appealing, so I speed-watched the season one finale (lots of fast-forwarding) and moved on.

A lot of the watching was about the clothes. And the older women, who appear to be having a tremendously good time. Lady Featherington was a particular delight for the second half of season two. The younger crowd is less appealing: I find Eloise Bridgerton annoying, Collin insipid, and Anthony is something of a place-holder. I can't even be bothered to have thoughts on the rest of them, much less know their names. The Sharma family pleased me more, at least aesthetically.

So I don't exactly recommend it. It's like cotton candy, which is fun in moderation, but makes a bit of a sticky mess and is utterly forgettable--no strong flavor of its own beyond the sugary sweetness.

Currently rewatching Avatar: The Last Airbender, because I've only seen it once, and it's a show with solid plotting and character arcs.

Considering subscribing to Apple TV to watch Ted Lasso, Mythic Quest, Severance, Sanditon, and The Morning Show. I haven't seen any of these shows yet, but they piqued my interest in their descriptions, so... Anything else I should try on Apple?

Comments

[killyhawk]

I'm not done with season 2, but I ALSO skipped the first season to give this one a shot! And like you, I find it entertaining enough but wanting... It feels like most of the cast is over-acting (as if this were a stage play) and the romance isn't even sexy! lol

It's all about the clothes, which are beautiful, to be fair.

[rose_griffes]

Agreed, the acting does feel very stage-like at times. And not one of those subtle sort of plays, either.

The clothes, and the people wearing them: a whole lot of pretty on screen.

[yourlibrarian]

Agree about Bridgerton being cotton candy fluff. I did watch the first season and am almost through with the second, but it's one of those painless view things which go over well these days.

Speaking of, I hadn't realized Sanditon was on Apple+. Saw S1 when it aired and am currently following along with S2 on PBS. (Haven't seen Severance but can recommend the other shows)

[rose_griffes]

"Painless" is a good description. Almost like a sedative, lol.

Adam Scott (Ben Wyatt in Parks and Rec) is on Severance, which is what initially caught my attention. And the description of the show is... well, frankly, depressing, but people watching it don't seem to feel that way about it. Which also made me curious.

[elperian]

I do rec Ted Lasso, and I mostly enjoyed Mythic Quest. I didn't realize Sanditon was on Apple TV though; S1 doesn't seem my style with the rake but maybe S2 without him will be!

[rose_griffes]

I don't know much about Sanditon, other than "based on that unfinished Jane Austen novel", so... we'll see.

I'm mostly trying Apple for Ted Lasso and Severance, which includes (my 2nd favorite from Parks & Rec) Adam Scott. But who knows if I'll like any of them?! They're all new to me!

[tinny]

Ted Lasso is very good.

I have no idea where Our Flag Means Death is, but I suspect it's also Apple.

[rose_griffes]

Taika Waititi's work is more miss than hit for me, but it doesn't matter--I think Our Flag Means Death is on HBO.

[tinny]

Ah, OK.

Taika Waititi's work is more miss than hit for me

Yeah, same. Unlike everyone around me, I didn't like the first ep and stopped. It's a specific kind of silly that reminds me of Monty Python, just... not as funny.