I’m disappointed about how they completely ignored what happened between them at the end of S2. I can’t believe that Benedict is not still hurt about what Anthony did and I hate that we didn’t get a scene of them talking about it. A clarification between them is necessary imo.
My headcanon is that Benedict describes My Cottage as his small cozy country home and then they get there and Sophie finds out that the place looks like this
If people at Bridgerton/Netflix had a good sense of humour they should announce S4 with a video compilation of ALL our posts asking about Sophie and at the end have the actress appear on the screen and say something like “were you expecting me?”
But they’re boring af so no.
Never forget that Luke Thompson was only 25 years old in this and was already this skilled. His performance here brought me to tears the first time I watched it. What a talent.
“Have we met?” he blurted out.
“No,” she said. “I don’t believe so.”
“I’m sure you’re right,” he muttered, “but still, you do seem rather familiar.”
“All housemaids look the same,” she said with a wry smile.
“I used to think so,” he mumbled.
“So I was like - This woman has accused my fiancée of theft! - And everyone was like - WHOA!- Araminta was in shambles let me tell you. Also I punched the warden lmao.”
“In terms of his struggle, love is finite. If you really want to find yourself and discover yourself you have to accept that there comes a point when you have to make a choice and commit. And it’s exciting to see Benedict slowly go on that journey.”
THIS IS BOOK BENEDICT 🥹😭🩵
I don’t think you understand how much I need Sophie, Kate, Eloise and Francesca to be besties and to have this specific convo from Francesca’s book in the show:
@RaidahBlossom
I agree! And Benedict is clearly still pissed at Anthony, it’s very obvious. And Anthony not even acknowledging that he hurt Benedict is the worst part. They’re supposed to be extremely close!
Benedict in S3: love is not finite
Benedict the second he sees LIS/Sophie: this is the only woman in the universe if I can’t have her all for myself I’ll go INSANE
I find quite poetic that Luke Thompson will be on a talk show possibly talking about S4 on June 6th, the same day canonically Benedict met Sophie aka Lady in Silver for the first time.🥺🩵
Violet’s maternal instinct went 📈 the second she met Sophie, it wasn’t even a question.
She saw a girl in need and came to the rescue.
Giving her Francesca’s old dresses? Inviting her for tea with the rest of the family and worrying about her wellbeing?
She’s her daughter.🩷
Here we have the sassy, arrogant and a bit aggressive little shit who would do anything if that means he’s not losing an argument to his younger brother Colin
Spoiled?! Benedict stopped painting because he felt uncomfortable with Anthony paying his way into art school, he ran the estate and all the family business while Anthony was on his honeymoon and Colin was on his perpetual holiday. And he did a perfect job without complaining.
Perhaps because Benedict is earning his keep by running the estates while Anthony is away? Also Benedict didn't steal money from his brother, nor did Benedict tell Anthony he doesn't take note of the staff after stealing money that goes towards their wellbeing?
I agree! There’s so much potential for Benedict and Sophie to be hilarious together. Those two share the same sense of humour and level of sarcasm. We need that in the show!
In Benophie's season, I hope they still give Benedict the occasional comedic lines and don't completely change his personality. I want a chaotic Benedict, especially when he pesters Sophie. 😭
“Your book is upside down.”
Sophie gasped and looked down.
“It is not!”
He smiled slyly.
“But you still had to look to be sure, didn’t you?”
She stood up and announced, “I’m going inside.”
“And leave the splendid spring air?”
“And leave you.”
“Pity, I was having such fun.”
“You might consider doing something foolish! Something bold!”
Oh dear.
Luke, your book!Benedict is showing.
(Also I love John so much please help he’s adorable 😭😭😭)
I'm leaving!" she said, with, in her opinion, great drama and resolve.
But he just answered her with a sly half smile, and said, "I'm following."
And the bloody man remained two strides behind her the entire way home.
That very second he said that, a shiver ran down Sophie Beckett’s spine. Like a spidey-sense. Go get your human disaster girl, I’m sorry but he’s yours to deal with.
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I keep thinking about what Luke said back in February about how he hoped he did a good job showing Benedict’s feelings at the end of S3 and I think he did. This small change of expression as soon as Eloise leaves is very telling. 🥺
Question: RP accent means posh British accent right?
Makes me think of how Sophie in the books is often told that she speaks too well for being a maid.
Love the detail. It’s about the little things. 🥹✨
Another addition to my delulu foreshadowing fantasies:
Benedict reaching to Lady Danbury while trying to avoid interacting with a debutant in S3 vs LD blocking him while he’s running after Lady in Silver in AOFAG.
Need Benedict to appear at his mother’s house everyday bringing flowers, pretending they’re for Violet while in reality he always hands them to Sophie first. Violet realises quite soon what’s going, so she always tells Sophie to take care of the flowers and keep them in her room.
The best part of his recovery, by far, was Sophie. She popped into his room several times a day, sometimes to fluff his pillows, sometimes to bring him food, sometimes just to read to him. […]
He didn't much care why she came to visit; he just liked it that she did.
“You know, you haven't had a chance to tell me a single thing about yourself. Is that something you do? Put all of your attention on others so no one can get in too deep?"
Benedict: a man who’s only known freedom, always enjoying doing whatever he wanted with no consequences thanks to his sex and position in society.
Sophie: a woman who’s never known freedom and has been facing the consequences of other people’s actions all her life.
There’s no need for anyone to debut in society at the start of S4, we already have the best opening scene and it’s in the first page of An Offer From a Gentleman.
I'm leaving!" she said, with, in her opinion, great drama and resolve.
But he just answered her with a sly half smile, and said, "I'm following."
And the bloody man remained two strides behind her the entire way home.