Bridgerton Captures The Older Sister Syndrome Through Kate's Heartbreaking Story
If you have younger siblings, you'll know exactly how it is.
There is no doubt that the first thing Bridgerton does that captivates the viewer is the love stories of the characters.
People love to watch the romance unfold in a period setting with beautiful costumes and sets.
However, viewers tend to need more than just a pretty picture to stay with the show and continue to follow the characters' stories for longer.
Bridgerton does just that, presenting the viewer with complex, multi-layered characters with issues that resonate with everyone.
There is a reason why viewers were so invested in season 2, which focused on Kate and Anthony: the story hits close to home for many viewers.
Kate, forced to raise her sister, deals with both of their problems in the most graceful way imaginable. She does her best to live with a burden of unrealistic expectations on her shoulders and completely forgets about herself.
So confident and brave on the outside, Kate doesn't seem to realize how lovable and desirable she can be. This contrast, as heartbreaking as it is, is very common not only on TV, but in real life.
Fans believe that this was an intentional portrayal of the older sister syndrome, which is very common in Asian households.
Intentional, and very well written, props to Shondaland.
Any discussion on Reddit that begins with admiration for Kate and the complexity of her character is flooded with comments from people who relate to her in the most heartbreaking ways.
No child should have to be responsible for other children, but that's exactly what happens in many families every day.
With so many people seeing themselves in Kate and her selflessness, it's no wonder everyone was rooting so hard for her and Anthony's happy ending.
A character who was willing to risk her own happiness just to secure her sister's future quickly won the hearts of viewers. And thankfully, she ended up doing what was best for her.
If you want to relive the best moments of Kate and Anthony, you can stream Bridgerton season 2 on Netflix. Season 3 is already in production, but there is no official release date yet, so stay tuned for more news!