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I'm so so grateful to The Gilded Age for the pace and uncomplicated nature of Larian's relationship.

2 seasons of friendship that showed us:

✅how they met

✅how they built the friendship

✅how much they enjoy each other's company

But most importantly,

✅how supportive they are of each other's dreams, and

✅how well they know each other, even if it includes embarrassing or scandalous moments.

Larry knows about Mr. Rakes and cousin Dashiell, and Marian knows about Susan (she does, doesn't she? or at least she knows Larry had a prior relationship).

There were always hints of a future romantic relationship, but s2 planted the seeds for romance in early episodes by showing Larry confused and jealous of Marian's engagement to cousin Dashiell.

The show didn't waste time.

Season 2 ended with the cutest and sweetest first kiss ever!

Marian didn't retreat, nor showed anger or confusion. She was happy and surprised.

S3 ep 1 -> months have passed since s2 finale:

No regrets, Larian is moving forward. They are practically engaged, just need it to make it public/ official.

Judging by the trailer, they will continue their secret courtship for a while, but they are done. This is it for them.

Maybe there will be complication coming from external forces, mainly Agnes (I think Bertha will be delighted). But they are sure of the relationship.

I appreciate one show that gives the audience an uncomplicated relationship where they are both sunshines and craving for love, and once they get it, they are done.

They better not ruin this for me.

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me ranting people liking/reblogging my rants

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My historical friends-to-lovers trifecta is completed!

(I still need Larian's wedding, but they compensate the lack of good adaptations that AmyLaurie have)

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Family tree from the new Bton books edition 😍

My Cottage looks like a smaller version of the show's location. The LIS sketch! Benedict's mask! The sword! IDK what's in Hyacinth's branch

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Me trying to determine if there's gonna be a time jump based on Hyacinth's hair length. She def got a haircut, didn't she?

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I watched Atonement, and there's this one thing...

This movie left me shocked during the final minutes. I do like it, but I can't stop thinking how badly handled was the rape of Lola and the aftermath.

I know the story focuses on Cecilia, Robbie, and what Briony did to them. But Paul Marshall's attack on Lola is right at the center of Briony's lie, and the movie brushes it off. Lola's trauma only matters because it sent Robbie to jail and ruined his love story with Cecilia. Mind you, I'm not dismissing the horrible consequences that Briony's lie brought to her friend and sister. If she hadn't given false testimony, they could have had a happily ever after, he could have become a doctor, and maybe survived the war. At the very least, they would have had more time together, and his reputation would have stayed intact. But they were not the only ones who suffered.

The movie doesn't show Lola's whereabouts until it serves Briony. We only know she married Marshall to understand that ROBBIE will never get justice (Robbie, not Lola), since wives could not testify against their husbands. It's about ROBBIE, CECILIA, and BRIONY. There's not one moment where the characters reflect on the absolutely horrific destiny that Briony's lie brought on Lola. She unknowingly married her rapist. Briony made her believe an innocent man raped her and led her to be trapped with the true criminal. That's a nightmare, and Briony never seeks atonement for that.

At the end, when the timeline moves to the present day, Briony doesn't speak about Lola. She doesn't feel bad about her. I don't think she ever understood the damage she caused Lola, but she was an accomplice to rape. She let Marshall get away with it and continue his predatory advances towards Lola until he married her.

I was speaking with my sister about this, about how the story could have shown that Briony didn't ignore Lola. Couldn't she have written a happy ending for her, too, and revealed the real ending at the end? I don't know if the book addresses this issue better, but I was disappointed with the film.

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Two Women Teaching a Child to walk by Rembrandt.

Circa 1640, sketch

British Museum, London

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uncommon moments [64/?] ⤷ 4.14 — “Living the Dream”

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Colin: Penelope and I are dating!! :D

Gregory: We’ve known for ages.

Colin: ?? We started dating two days ago.

Hyacinth: tf were you doing before that then?

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Galatea (1847) by Charles François Jalabert

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The 'Loot From the Rainbow' an illustration from Arthur Ferrier in 1928

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Maurice Hagemans (Belgian, 1852--1917)

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kanthony swan lake au but the only version of swan lake i know is the barbie one

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On this day, Benedict was enthralled by a smile, and in that moment knew he wanted to meet her.

Happy Benophie Day, everyone!!!

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Benedict coming out to Sophie and his family has the potential of being one of the most emotional scenes in the show. I can't see his arc completed without it.

I wrote this other post: 🖼️Art that could be in Benophie season - Landscapes, Cinderella, Vanitas, Saint Sebastian, and Bubbles🖼️

I added painting/sketches of Saint Sebastian cause he is considered a gay icon. But I would love to see him painting more themes that allude to his diversity.

🌊Benophie Symbolism: Water (Fluidity, Freedom, Prismatism, and Queer characters)🌊

Ever since I read an AOFAG, I thought water was important for Benophie. I posted it a few months ago here (x).

Benedict's fav color is blue because it reminds him of a lake in Aubrey Hall

Sophie arrived at Penwood House during a rainy July day

Benophie gets caught in the rain on their way to My Cottage

Obvs, the lake scene

The bath scene

Just like Polin's thing is carriages and mirrors, Benophie's is water. Even Luke T mentioned it during the Valentine's Day event. Before entering the s4 era, I thought it was just a fun element in their love/romantic scenes. But it can have a deeper meaning and on the show, it can be a powerful visual.

Benedict's pansexuality

Though the regency character would not be familiar with our modern concepts, Luke T and Jess have said Benedict's identity is closer to a pansexual person, making him one of the two confirmed LGTBQ+ Bridgerton siblings.

For anyone wondering how they will explore Benedict's sexuality if he marries Sophie, here's an idea!

(Just to be clear, Benedict is pansexual no matter what, he doesn't have to prove himself to anyone, or sleep, or marry anyone in particular.)

Water has been a symbol for the artistic LGTBQ+ community for decades. Artists, from painters to filmmakers, have used it to illustrate queer journeys because it symbolizes fluidity, transformation, and freedom. Trans woman Lili Elbe painted water bodies before transitioning, while Moonlight and Portrait of A Lady on Fire have water scenes.

(Btw, I hope to see at least one bridge, too, to symbolize the connection between separate worlds. Yerin described Sophie as a bridge between the servants and the ton.)

I don't think Benedict's arc can be complete without him coming out to Sophie and his family. Sophie will accept him the same way he will choose her despite being a maid. I don't know if there's going to be a subplot about the LGTBQ+ community next season, but at least Ben should feel safe to be honest with his family.

EDIT: I forgot to mention, do you remember the rain/cottage scene in WHWW??? Franchaela is gonna have a water scene too!!!!

Peace v. turmoil

Water can also be a peaceful environment or a turbulent one. I'm thinking of the contrast between John Constable's landscapes and Turner's. The former represents a very quiet nature in the countryside; the latter portrays nature's imposing and terrifying force through storms.

Benedict and Sophie are caught in a storm when they remeet in Wiltshire. But their time at My Cottage is so peaceful and relaxing they let their guards down.

I'm focusing mainly on Benedict here because he's the one who's been confirmed to be pansexual, but I'm all for headcanons about Sophie and Jess may surprise us once again in s4.

More fluidity

Fluidity is not only related to Benedict's sexuality. Luke T mentioned how Benedict's struggle is that he's good at many things, he can wear many hats. He could be an artist and a poet, but he could also take charge of the family's estate. Benedict can transform and be whoever he needs to be without committing to any role. It's a blessing and a curse. Sophie has been forced to transform into new roles: from granddaughter to ward, to servant, to the Lady in Silver, to housemaid, to lady's maid.

And of course, Sophie's famous line:

Water is PRISMATIC

Remember when Yerin described Benedict and Sophie's character arcs as "prismatic". She explained how light touches a prism and a rainbow comes out. Impressionists like Monet liked to paint water because they could play with the reflection of light and how it changed in an instant to reveal more colors.

Benedict and Sophie have been hiding their real selves for a long time.

Sophie has been trapped in a miserable existence because she's the earl's bastard. That's all that people care about, but she's so much more than that. She's a wonderful person that almost no one notices because prejudices and classism weigh more in society.

Meanwhile, Benedict has been hiding behind his humor and carefree nature because he's afraid to be who he really is, an artist. He has impostor syndrome, he's terrified of failing, so he pretends he's fine. When Anthony intervened to get him into the Academy, he gave him the perfect excuse to quit and blame someone else. Like Sophie said,

Surface v underwater

All of this is deeply connected and what excites me is that we may see this reflected in the script.

In the audition tape that leaked, there is this piece of dialogue:

You see?! Water metaphor!!!!

Oh! This is exciting, very exciting.

Of course, the script can change and we may never hear these lines on the show. After all, this was just for an audition tape, but I find it curious how the writers added them anyway.

Oh, and just to keep hoping on more water scenes with Benophie. I would like to suggest a scene like this one in s5:

I got many more posts about Benophie and Bridgerton season 4 under the tag: #benophie wish list

🪁Kites (and a possible scene idea that ties to Sophie's Korean heritage?) 🪁

🐝🪨Benedict's rock collection, and bees (grief)🐝🪨

🪜Sophie's journey in the staircase (quotes from AOFAG)🪜

💎💜Benophie Iconography: Amethyst (Korea, stone properties, and Sophie's mother(s))💎💜

🎭Masks (quotes from AOFAG)🎭

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Amy opening up to Laurie about the real reason why she doesn't want to go to Aunt March + Laurie having the patience to listen to her and comfort her 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

They were just kids here!

One of the reasons why I love Laurie + why I love Laurie and Amy ❤️