Since the third season of Netflix's period drama Bridgerton graced our screens last week, it's fair to say that regency fever has swept across the internet. The first half of the eagerly awaited series landed on the streaming giant on May 16 and in just a few hours, it rocketed into the top 10 most watched shows list. Continuing from where season two ended, the third instalment centres on Lady Whistledown herself, Penelope Featherington (portrayed by the legendary Nicola Coughlan ) and her relationship with Colin Bridgerton ( Luke Newton ), as they traverse the complex journey from friendship to something decidedly more heated.
However, while the slow-burning romance's cliffhanger and intricate costumes have enthralled fans, some viewers were distracted by glaring historical beauty inaccuracies, with the show's stars flaunting everything from acrylic nails and false lashes to more permanent cosmetic enhancements like 'Botox'. READ MORE: Who are the Bridgerton stars dating in real life and which ones are dating each other? Luke Newton's flawless complexion came under fire from fans on social media ( Image: Netflix) Set loosely in the 1815 regency era, the show has never fully committed to historical accuracy, with its innovative use of colourblind casting, contemporary song covers and fashion-forward costumes serving more as entertainment than a history lesson. Nonetheless, this didn't prevent numerous fans from taking to social media to critique some of the cosmetic choices t.
