fans are not happy with one major lesbian switch up due for season four. After backlash, Julia Quinn, who wrote the book series on which the period drama is based, has spoke out to defend her creation after it became apparent what was in store for the next series. And viewers aren't happy with some of the adaptations.
The latest instalment followed the romance between Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) but towards the end of the series, fans were left with knowledge that a new relationship was indeed about to blossom. In the final episode of Season 3, Into The Light, John Stirling makes an introduction. Francesca and Eloise Bridgerton are formerly aquatinted with his cousin, Michaela Stirling (Masali Baduza), at the Dankworth-Finch ball.
It is obvious that an instant spark of chemistry is about to manifest. Francesca says: "I caution you. Every sordid detail John has spoken about me is a lie.
" To which Michaela responds: "The truth is far worse." The shock liaison paves the way for a first time lesbian romance to become fruitful. This however, was not as per Quinn's 2002 novel, Romancing Mister Bridgerton.
In the book, Francesca eventually falls in love with Michael Stirling, the cousin of her late husband John. The Netflix version has instead swapped out Michael to make way for Michaela and is set to mark a first for the show with regards to a lesbian romance. Speaking out about the gender switch up, Quinn has stood by her decision fo.
