We’re Sorry, But This Bridgerton Character Was Forgiven Way Too Fast

Although Bridgerton Season 3 is still in the works and has yet to be released, fans have something else to focus on.

Back in May, Netflix released a limited miniseries that follows the events of Queen Charlotte's life, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story.

The premiere was a huge success, with both critics and fans praising the writing and acting behind it, and many going so far as to say that Charlotte and George's love story easily surpasses that of previous Bridgerton couples.

Since then, the fandom has been filled with theories and reactions about the characters, all of which are still present in the original show. The most popular and exciting of all, of course, is Lady Danbury, who plays an enormous role in Bridgeton throughout the seasons.

In Queen Charlotte, however, viewers got to know the fan-favorite character's origin story, starting with her rough upbringing and all the way up to the fight she had to put up for her rights and the rights of other people of color. Admirably, the show didn't shy away from making a character more complex, revealing a side of Lady Danbury that isn't pretty at all.

Not only did she end up in a very promiscuous relationship with Violet's father, but she also wasn't sincere in her relationship with the Queen. And that is the part that many feel was too easily dismissed, just because of how good of a cause she was fighting for. Lady Danbury got very political in her game and put real relationships on the line.

Of course, Lady Danbury's own life experiences had an impact on how she viewed the world and the people around her, but being cruel to the two women who perceived her as a friend at one point crossed the line.

Calling Charlotte stupid just because she wasn't as savvy or familiar with the court, or mocking Violet for missing her husband was not a feminist victory at all, but rather a loss of friendship.

Good thing Lady Danbury herself seems to have come to the same realization and changed her ways. The only bad thing is how long it took.

If you want to see Queen Charlotte and Lady Danbury working together against the prejudices of the society around them, you can stream Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story on Netflix.