With its high society intrigue, gossipy plotlines, raunchy love scenes and gravity defying hair do’s, all set against the backdrop of spectacularly sumptuous homes, Netflix series Bridgerton has rewritten the rules for small-screen period drama. The Shonda Rhimes exec-produced series gained 193 million hours of viewing time for its second series in the first three days – the highest for any English-language Netflix series in this time frame.
Whether you love it or hate it – or love to hate it – its impact is undeniable, offering an irresistible twist on classic 19th-century tales of the upper classes, imbued with a modern sensibility. It has also reignited our passion for all things Georgian, with both domestic and overseas house hunters placing the hallmarks of the period at the top of their wish lists: perfectly symmetrical pedimented entrances, stucco facades, Doric columns, sash and fanlight windows and cavernous glass houses are all in hot demand.
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