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Netflix’s recent Bridgerton spin-off, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, appears to have created a plot hole in the original series.
Released on the streaming service earlier this month, Queen Charlotte takes place decades before the historical drama and follows the exploits of the titular monarch in her youth, played by India Amarteifio.
However, as Cosmopolitan noted, some of the plot developments in the series appear to be at odds with what we know about the show that inspired them.
In “Bridgerton,” the events of the series are narrated by the enigmatic Lady Whistledown, author of a racy gossip column.
In the second season, it turns out that Lady Whistledown is actually Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan).
However, Queen Charlotte is also narrated by Lady Whistledown. Given that the events of the series happened years before Penelope was born, how and why would she narrate the incidents?
India Amarteifio in “Queen Charlotte”
(LIAM DANIEL/NETFLIX)
Julie Andrews voices Lady Whistledown in both the original series Bridgerton and Queen Charlotte.
Queen Charlotte has been well received by critics, including The Independent’s Nicole Vassell, who wrote in a four-star review: “With plenty of classic renditions of pop hits and plenty of steamy bedroom sex, Queen Charlotte offers everything a Bridgerton fan can only wish for.” Hints of social commentary that seem more refreshing than preaching.
“If this series is any indicator, Bridgerton-Verse will continue to lead Netflix ratings — and for good reason.”
The series is available to stream now on Netflix.