Bridgerton season 2 reviews say the new episodes are slower paced with a less steamy romance
Bridgerton season 2 reviews are in – and while they say the new installment is slower paced with a less raunchy romance than season 1's, it's still an engaging slow-burn love story in its own right.
The second season of the period romp focuses on Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey), who is searching for a wife that can meet his high standards. Though he ends up setting his sights on Edwina Sharma (Charithra Chandran), it's with her sister Kate (Simone Ashley) that the real sparks fly.
We've rounded up a selection of reviews below to give you an idea of what the critics are saying ahead of Bridgerton season 2's premiere. So far, the response has been generally positive, even if there is talk of Kate and Anthony having a comparatively less steamy romance that's big on longing and... heavy breathing?
Check out the critical response below.
"But whatever its stumbles in other areas, Bridgerton continues to nail it in the one arena that counts most – its central romance. Kate and Anthony may not have the burning carnal connection of Daphne and Simon in season one, but their story scratches a different, almost equally satisfying itch. Time will tell how many more love matches Netflix executives have the patience for; although [Julia] Quinn's source material spans eight books, one for each Bridgerton, there's no guarantee [creator Chris] Van Dusen will follow the same blueprint. In the meantime, season two backs up the reputation season one earned for delivering fine, frothy romance."
"So, no, Kate and Anthony's Bridgerton arc isn't as outright sensual as the one that preceded it. But in the precious moments that find them entangled despite all their better instincts, they're seductive all the same. Even when it's
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