Bridgerton (2020–)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Strong Left

Viewer Rating

Rating: 7.7

Overview

From Shondaland and Creator Chris Van Dusen, the first season of Bridgerton follows Daphne Bridgerton (Pheobe Dynevor), the eldest daughter of the powerful Bridgerton family as she makes her debut onto Regency London's c...

Starring Cast

Nicola Coughlan • Luke Thompson • Claudia Jessie

Where to watch

Netflix

Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Left

Diversity: High

LGBTQ: Positive

Race Swap: Yes

Overview

Starring Cast

Nicola Coughlan • Luke Thompson • Claudia Jessie

Where to watch

Netflix

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Strong Left

Primary

Political: Leans LeftConfidence: High

Bridgerton leans left due to its prominent re-imagining of Regency society with significant racial diversity and its consistent critique of restrictive patriarchal norms and class structures, championing individual agency and inclusion within a historical romance framework.

Diversity: HighConfidence: High

Bridgerton demonstrates significant Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion through its explicit color-conscious casting, which intentionally recasts many traditionally white roles with minority actors. While the casting is a core element of its DEI approach, the narrative itself does not explicitly critique or negatively portray traditional identities.

Secondary

LGBTQ: PositiveConfidence: High

Bridgerton, particularly in its later seasons, offers a positive portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters. The show introduces a significant gay storyline with Benedict Bridgerton, depicting his relationship with dignity and complexity. This arc is integrated seamlessly into the romantic narrative, affirming queer identity without relying on harmful stereotypes or external prejudice.

Race Swap: YesConfidence: High

Bridgerton reimagines Regency-era London with a diverse aristocracy. This includes characters like Queen Charlotte, historically understood as white, and several book characters (e.g., Simon Basset, the Sheffields/Sharmas) implicitly or explicitly white in the source novels, who are portrayed by actors of different races.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The Bridgerton series adapts Julia Quinn's novels. All major characters from the source material maintain their established genders in the show. While the series introduces new characters and diverse casting, no existing character undergoes a gender change.