Your unpopular opinion about Colin unwilling to be intimate with Pen when they’re at odds because he views love and sex so intrinsically tied…it is like a fine wine to me, I’m sipping and enjoying 😌
I mean literally he was thinking in ep5, that pen no longer shared his feelings… whereas poor girl was having a panic attack over Eloise’s threat 😂❤ he’s such a baby ❤
Sammy, I am a psychologist, I've been practicing for 15 years. Let me tell you, I couldn't have written up the case of mister Colin Bridgerton better than this. Kudos, and thank you for giving voice to this character we love so much as a whole person.
Ikr? This is the kind of man who will stay with you long-term in real life... All those bad boys that people like those are toxic and unhealthy... Today's concept of masculinity is so warped.. Colin is the kind of healthy guy that relationship coaches advise to target...
I came here as a clinical social worker to say this this analysis is so well done, insightful, thorough, well rounded and complex! I’m impressed, grateful and look forward to rewatching after this brilliant analysis! Thank you!
@@jenm1 Only when he's acting the way he thinks he's meant to instead of being true to himself. And the minute he messes up he doesn't put on a show of bravado that the men around him would do and try to blame others including Penelope, he accepts he messed up, he admits that's he made things even worse, and he also says openly that they should have done what Penelope said to begin with. He is willing to listen to the women in his life and their wisdom. You can see that in his interactions with his mother, with his sister in law Kate on the eve of his wedding and with Penelope which he acknowledges he couldn't have published his book without.
Thank you for this!! He IS the best romatic male lead, PERIOD. I'm sick and bored of all the "bad boys" emotionally unavailable types of characters, they bring nothing to the table. Who would actually want someone like that? Please be for real. What's wrong with being a soft lover and a hopeless romantic looking to share love and connection?? And also open with their insecurities and fears, who actually listens and learns?? I will defend Colin Bridgerton till my dying days.
Agree....in real life, only people like Colin would make a relationship last...most people these days are completely clueless about what makes a healthy masculine man and most of these people have terrible relationships and then they complain about men
I so agree. Colin can make mistakes... He is only human. But that doesn't mean his character is less. I really like his character. Both Pen and him have made mistakes but still they embrace each other. That's how couple grow. Its so harsh to judge Colin because of one word he said to Pen. What about rest of his affection, love, sincerity and love for Pen.
@@jenittasabu4062his mistakes are nothing compared to the mistakes we’ve seen our previous s1 and 2 leads make😂😂😂😂😂 Idk what people are going on about.
@@aprilnyssa trust me even I don't know what this ruckus is all about. He said something in anger, but in his eyes it did felt it like that way. Pen was hiding something crucial which was of grave importance to him. In his eyes he will hold Pen accountable for not telling him sooner. Its not as if he wouldn't have stopped if Pen was talking to him something important. Instead he continuously asked Pen what is wrong what is wrong. I know its tough for Pen. But if I see the scenario through Colin. It will feel like that
Colin is my favorite Bridgerton. Show Colin, that is. I love how sensitive, how sweet and tender he is. People don't seem to understand his struggles with insecurity and self-worth. He's fascinating. And i gotta give props to Luke Newton, because his Colin wears his feelings in his eyes, his body language. So good.
And those same people who complain about Colin LOVE the Duke? Who also essentially struggled with self worth! Whose trauma was: I'm not perfect so I wasn't wortht of love. Make it make sense 👀
FINALLY! Someone who understands Colin. I feel like I lose my mind every time I try to talk to people in the fandom. I truly have no idea where they saw their version of Colin because it clearly wasn’t from the actual canon.
Same same! I think the one that bothers me the most is people dismissing him feeling hurt by what Whistledown wrote in ep 1, because "it's true" , yeah because when I'm trying so hard to fit in and put up an act, I would want to be publicly called out, that doesn't hurt at all! you can call it tough love all you want, still hurts!
I feel most look at him from a surface level. And they may not understand the subtlety the actor brings to him. Sometimes when people bring up the same questions even if they are answered on the show, it makes me worry if we are not teaching media literacy as much as we used to.
Well majority of people have a reading comprehension of 6th graders. So I’m not sure many can comprehend a complex written character or subtle. I’m glad people that have high comprehension like Sammy make videos like this.
Luke Newton's acting skill brought light to Colin's romantic vibe.. so mesmerizing! and i totally agree on Colin experiencing PTSD of being (thought of) duped by the person he trusted the most... Mr. Colin Bridgerton is indeed the MOST ROMANTIC of all...
i am going CRAZY with the whole 'but at how Bailey is more expressive/intense/lustfull in his acting, Luke sucks' when they are insanelly different characters and it doesen't make any sense for him to be just like his brothers when going through similar things
That is so odd to me. Sure, his looks were lustful, but I didn't find Anthony likeable until Season 3. I don't see what people are going on about. There was plenty of sexual tension, but Colin has so much more substance to me. I guess I've just never had the fascination with the bad boy stereotype - I actually find it quite repellent.
Totally agree. It annoyed me that people expected Colin to act like Anthony and for Pen to act like S2 Kate. I love Kate, but i was really annoyed by her at times in S2. Pen and Colin are so different from everyone else. This analysis is so good and accurate, i love it. Thank you Sammy❤
I said it once and I'll say it until the end of time - Colin's simple "you wanna marry me or what?" is *infinitely* more romantic than Simon or Anthony or George's anguished (i.e. emotionally constipated) declarations. Give me a man who knows what he wants and _goes for it_ without tying himself into knots about it until he's screaming at his supposed "love." Dear Men: hold out your hand and say "yo, let's do this, babe" with a big doofy grin on your face, don't shout about how much it _hurts_ you to love me. o_O Pass on that ish. Helps that I've been with my golden retriever sweetie for 19 years now. ;) We have an anniversary season (Mar 10 thru May 5) because we can't remember when we "officially" started dating, we were just pretty instantly in the zone. Sometimes romance is just being besties straight off.
Absolutely. I wonder how many of the naysayers are very young and haven't realized that in real life, rakes with low emotional intelligence do not in fact make good partners. Once you've lived some life, you understand how rare and precious the Colins of the world are.
I liked them all, because they all fit the characters struggles and hang-ups. It makes since with all 3 characters that you mentioned don't belive that they deserve the love that they are given and want. So, they are trying to resist what they want. Anthony trying to never hurt anyone like with a his death , because he believes he won't live past the age that his fathered died.
Preach, Sister! I'm signing your declaration! The "a lot of words" guys totally lose. And there's nothing sexier than a man who knows what he wants and takes that without hesitation. Colin, one love!
My husband proposed this way too. And let me tell you if he had done the whole grand, sweeping proposal with candles, violins and bended knee crap, I would’ve run a mile and not looked back. When he proposed to me, he knew what I wanted and now we will be celebrating our 25th anniversary this year.
@@Magalie1705 Oh, the running part :) 100%. Everytime I see a grand gesture or hear a "SPEECH" on screen I can't help but cringe... honestly, it's so unrealistic, but people love to see it.
I believe Colin's attempts to find connection, meaning, and purpose, his class clown or hero personas, and his relationship issues all through the show are tied up in a kind of trauma reaction to losing his father and his mother's deep grief/depression at an impressionable age. These could all easily be explained as possible reactions to abandonment issues if the initial loss happened when he was old enough to remember but not enough to fix anything. Since he couldn't save his father or cure his mother's grief, the best he could do is entertain everyone and make them as safe and happy as possible with the tools available to a young boy. He may not have been able to progress past that until the family trauma had healed more through time passing and the eventual marriages of his older sister and brother (those relationships helped each sibling deal with their trauma, so they could be better help to Colin by example). It's obvious to me that Colin craves connection and commitment for roughly the same reason Anthony ran screaming from it for years. Because the tragic sudden loss of their father and their mother's extreme complicated grief took part of their childhood and made them all grow up too fast in some ways while stunting their development in others. Daphne and Anthony became de facto parents and head of household even while Daphne hadn't yet entered puberty and Anthony had only just reached his majority, years before either should have been expected to shoulder these burdens. Colin couldn't take on either role, so he became everyone's entertainment, their respite. But who comforts the comforting one? No one. Who respects the hard work behind entertaining everyone? No one. So he gave without anyone realizing how much he gave, worked for years with no one seeing that it was work. Emotional labour is a real thing deserving respect, but Colin and Benedict did so much of it while being passed by like wallpaper. It's frustrating.
Colin is truly the most misunderstood, but he has the most depth of any character at this point. He cares and is gentle and kind. Thank you for this analysis and truly seeing/laying out all the details
Colin is my favorite Bridgerton. I kept saying he ignores the rules with Pen. Grabbing her hand, pulling her into rooms and closing the door. He never even signs her dance card. I noticed how fast he moved after the carriage scene as well. By the next morning he already had the house lined up and had gotten her ring to the jewler to be sized. Because he gave her the ring the day after he shows her the house. I envisioned him waking Violet up early to get the ring and get it to the jewler 😂. Thanks for the content.
I’m glad I’m not the only one that notices but how come is it that he only did this with Pen? With Marina, he was following social protocols to a certain extent but with Pen, he didn’t care. Can someone dissect this for me?
@monicacervera2252 I feel it is because he doesn't see her like he sees everyone else. He even says, " You are Pen. You don't count. " He honestly thinks she is just different than the rest of the Ton. I feel like when they are on the sidelines poking fun at everyone, they are both sort of on the same "team," them against everyone else. Both of them are overlooked by their families and not taken seriously by the Ton. In my mind, he reasons that he shouldn't get judged for being alone with her because it is so "obvious" that nothing would ever happen between them. He never got awkward or flustered with Marina or any of the other women. Because he didn't have any dog in the fight with them. He was attracted to Marina and the other women, but he couldn't stay away from Pen. Can you imagine Anthony telling him to not go see Pen? Colin bribed a maid so he could see her. He didn't make that effort with Marina. Just my thoughts.
Honestly this makes me happy bc I came from a Instagram post where 50k ppl asked why Pen even likes him and said "the fact she still wanted him after all his bs" honestly I don't get what they meant (spookylilash) btw😢😢
Yes I also noticed that there was a major contrast from season 1 and 2 vs season 3 with how he treated Pen in regards to social rules. Like you said in season 1 and 2 he ignored all the rules (holding her hand, being alone together, even ignored her when she brought up that it looks bad to be alone without a chaperone). But in season 3 he suddenly is very concerned about following the rules. Suddenly he is asking her if she needs a chaperone being outside alone, he worries about how the ton views him helping her find a husband, heck he even asks her if she is worried about them being alone in their future home (even though they had already crossed the line of social behavior of courting * ie ...the carriage scene) . I feel the show did a great job showing how his view of Pen changed by his observance of socially accepted behavior with her. He finally saw himself as a suitor and thus the became more aware of his actions and societies expectations of him. That is just my thoughts on it. Would love to see if anyone maybe has other thoughts?
@KS-ev2zu I sort of feel like this is all part of Colin's oblivious behavior. We all know he was completely unaware of Pen's feelings for him in the first two seasons. I think he had feelings for her, he just didn't recognize what it was. He had been told his whole life that love was like a thunderbolt. He even says something about their relationship evolving quite naturally. I feel while all this is happening in the background, Colin is ignoring the rules. Once he starts to realize how much he looks forward to letters from her, that never come, once she starts paying more attention to other men, then his thinking begins to shift. Now he worries about her being properly chaparoned. I feel he now he is having thoughts about her and realizes other men will as well.
Thank you for this! Because all of this “Colin was so lackluster”, “I wanted more from him”, nonsense just says to me that people don’t understand nuance. I thought that Luke acted the hell out of this. His delivery of dialogue was great, but his moments of silence and consternation were absolutely top tier! I think their relationship was perfectly balanced and executed this season for the changes that were made from the book. ❤
Ugh, some people just want another version of Anthony and Simon🙄. I agree that they don't understand Colin. Besides, aren't we all layered? There's much more than meets the eye
Honestly this makes me happy bc I came from a Instagram post where 50k ppl asked why Pen even likes him and said "the fact she still wanted him after all his bs" honestly I don't get what they meant (spookylilash) btw😢😢
I feel like I am fighting for my life on TikTok sometimes with those kinds of posts! Luke Newton acted this so purposefully - everything he does with Colin has been intentional and you can always see him trying to work through a lot of complex emotions on his face. If you really watch Colin in every scene he’s always doing something to give his true emotions away. He’s usually fidgeting with his hands too.
We LOVE Colin softboy Bridgerton. I only wish we had gotten more Colin obsessedwithhiswife Bridgerton. Hopefully next season will have more of it for us.
Honestly this makes me happy bc I came from a Instagram post where 50k ppl asked why Pen even likes him and said "the fact she still wanted him after all his bs" honestly I don't get what they meant (spookylilash) btw
I'm so glad you highlighted Colin's insecurity. I've seen so many people overlook that element of his personality when it is vital to understanding his motivations.
Luke’s performance this season as Colin was amazing. It’s in the small details, facial expressions, cadence of his delivery in his lines. Ugh…I love him.
I don’t care what the popular discourse around the season is… Colin is the best romantic lead. I love that the most romantic, loving, purposeful, yet emotionally complex lead is for Penelope, a plus-sized, ambitious, morally gray and talented woman in a society that would prefer she stay against the wall. This is MY favorite season.
i agree completely! the negative discourse surrounding this season was so disheartening and frustrating. it felt like i was the only one who saw and understood the characterization of our beloved colin and penelope. i'm so glad to have found a community that has ✨sense ✨
agreed on the favourite season. It feels like they're equals and actually both have to grow together to be together. and they're actually a good match who make me feel feelings other than cognitive dissonance lol
Honestly, it’s mostly Eloise that gives him shit for his travel stories. It’s sad because she’s the closest in age to him so he is likely closer to her than to some of the others and yet she consistently burns him with snide remarks all because she is so jealous she cannot do the same because she’s a woman. Yes, the patriarchy sucks and Eloise has a reason to be angry about it, but not at the expense of your brother girl. Damn.
It’s pure envy. She wishes she could travel and change the world, but she’s a girl and can’t. It’s another reflection on just how immature she is, not just towards Colin but during the first part of her and Pens friendship.
We can only hope that Eloise grows a lot in the next season. Maybe being away from most of her family, will allow her to appreciate them more. We saw a little introspection from her thus season BUT she was still very self absorbed
@@aprilnyssa I’m not saying she doesn’t. She obviously does, but she’s always been kind of oblivious to the feelings of others. She’s a self absorbed character. That doesn’t mean I don’t like Eloise, I do. But you’ve gotta admit she doesn’t pay attention to her people.
I know I am late to this video and probably no one will read this, but I wanted to take a shot at deciphering that indescribable look on Colin’s face in the carriage scene, when Pen caresses his cheek and hair. I’m going to call it “ecstasy” and (yup, I have thought about this scene waaaay too much) I’d theorize it’s composed of: a rush of sexual arousal; an enormous surge of adrenaline, as Colin has in the last two seconds experienced a seismic shift from despair (“We are friends”) to the fulfillment of his wildest dreams (literally); and finally, the overwhelming joy and RELIEF of a starving man confronting a banquet. As this analysis so beautifully describes, Colin has desperately sought not just approval but appreciation, real recognition of his value, that precious moment of being taken seriously. Nicola Coughlin’s expression is not merely loving and appreciative, but REVERENT (quick cut to the wedding sequence: “With my body, I thee worship”). We, and Colin, read in her face that she ADORES him. In the space of a few heartbeats, Colin’s world has been turned on its head from misery to profound physical delight and emotional fulfillment-ecstasy! The definition of “ecstasy” includes a component of trance-like absorption (as in religiously-inspired ecstasy), and the moment of frozen, open-mouthed intensity Luke Newton gives us captures that perfectly. Anyway, that’s what I see and I’ve enjoyed unpacking the joy this sequence sparked in me. And again, the performances of both actors are just. so. damn. good. Luke Newton’s facial expressiveness is revelatory. As a not-actor, I would love to know how much, if any, of this facial and body language communication is conscious and deliberate by the actors, or whether performative talent just allows this to emerge organically from the actor’s immersion in the character and scene. Ms. Bates and other commenters, if anyone ever does read this who has acting experience, I would love to hear a professional speak more on this question and their own process. Thanks for coming to my TED talk and love to this creator and my fellow fans.
Wow... I think the actor Luke is a bit like his character.... He was asked the question, how was meeting his co-star....He told the story of their meeting with great detail.... I found this interesting...
He also said in interviews there was a scene that he was just supposed to be angry but he ended up crying and couldn’t really stop because reasons they ended up doing multiple takes which is why Colin cries when angry and I must say it fits Colin so unbelievably well
This is why him and Pen are so perfect, because they have similar insecurities and they both are looking for validation and words of affirmation. They can give each other what they need. I do wonder how he would have reacted to Pen telling him Marina was pregnant since he has a hero complex?
I’ve wondered at that part too. He asks Pen why she didn’t tell him directly about Marina being pregnant, but I’m not certain he would have really listened or respected her enough to listen. What do you think?
@@vanessarussell7048i think deep down Penelope knew if it was her who told him about Marina's pregnancy, he would have definitely confronted marina and she would have shown her weak and distressed side, which would made him to marry marina because of his hero complex nature and would have regretted his decision rest of his life. That's the last thing Penelope would want to do, specially when she was so much enamored by Colin at that time. I think even if she doesn't sees herself having any kind of future with Colin, deep down there was little bit hope of him returning those feelings to her. Him being married would completely erase all possibilities she had hoped for their future.
@@vanessarussell7048I think we don't need to wonder because this is what basically happened in the engagement dinner scene in s1. Penelope went after him in the corridor to tell him first lightly that Marina loves another and he diminished that by saying he also "flirted with many so it'd be hypocritical of him to think less of Marina due to her previous love" - he didn't let later Penelope clarify that this case is different instead he praised her as a friend but didn't put any value in her light warning. Any other discussion between them was later disrupted by Marina. But we saw how he didn't listen to being let down delicately. He was sure he knew what was real love and Marina played with his romantic side well to suit her goal.
I think this is my favorite video ever because you actually understand Colin's character. I get so furious when people comment on Colin's character and/or Luke Newton's acting because he did a phenomenal job. The amount of people who watch Bridgerton on a surface level absolutely appalls me. Colin is a great, deep character but nobody understands it and it makes me want to bash my head through a freaking wall everytime I see someone comment on Colin.
This analysis is perfection. I think you’re seeing his sex/intimacy refusal exactly as the writers want us to see it. I wished for some dialogue from him “I just got you and it feels like I lost you” in reckoning WD reveal. He clearly was grieving. I didn’t code it as trauma response initially but you nailed it. I think they could have downplayed the jealousy angle a bit… as Colin is not immature. His insecurity leads to desperation for feeling safe and secure again asap (get out of the danger) which he singularly pursues his role as protector and provider. I think jealous was the smallest emotion he felt toward Pen/WD. The writers could have smoothed that out better for a more authentic Colin. I also wish he would have gotten a line when Pen said “what’s holding you back from kissing me” and he said “I don’t know” ack! I think Colin would know… and I’m sure he would say something beautiful about loneliness and connection and trust and intimacy that also would have made Pen realize that she pushed him to this place. She of all people should understand and respect why Colin made those choices.
I know I like a story when I picture myself as the girl and am totally loving the boy. Funny thing, I did not picture myself as Daphne. Kate, a little bit
That's so true I feel like people who are hating on this season are those who just wanted escapism and entertainment from this season. However this season is too real, the characters and a lot of the topics handled with in hit a little too close to home for most people I guess. I personally ate it up I can't get enough.
Colin is perfectly imperfect, that's why I love him. Luke Newton portrayed him perfectly. The emotions he conveyed; happiness, sadness, jealousy, anguish, anger, loss, lust, love and so much more with just his facial expressions are amazing to watch. I can not stop watching. Thank you so much Sammy!
an interesting thing I noticed is that in seasons one and two Colin is physically made to look more boyish, his look is rounded and soft, his costumes are romantic. In the beginning of season three he looks "sturdier" as his brothers remark. He's all lines and angles, open collars and manly. As his relationship with Pen progresses, his look starts to soften again, he has that roundness again instead of all those sharp angles, his costumes tend back towards the romantic. Like he lost himself trying to fit in and found himself again with Pen's love
@@Reya_Sunshine I guess my one true love will have perfect boobs like Colin’s soul mate. A little unsettling as I’m a straight gal, but “we must do our best” as Pen would say.
Colin Bridgerton at least in the show is the kind of man you fall in love with. Someone who isn't afraid to love and go after the one he loves. Someone who cares deeply and doesn't go through life pretending that he is too good for the things that really matter in life. I'm so into that and I love how Luke Newton brought it all beautifully to life
I find it interesting when people say S3 committed character assassination, or whatever, when it comes to Colin. Everything we see this season has clearly been building up from the first episode of season 1, as you explained so well. Even more interesting is when people dislike him for his declaration at the Butterfly Ball, when he basically says he'd be happy if his greatest purpose in life was her. Would people be questioning that the same way if it were the other way around, her saying it to him? So often we see women (real and fictional) being willing to put family and husband first, why is it bad when a man does it?
This is such a great analysis 👏🏼 I am getting so tired of the negative comments in the fandom about how polins romance felt "rushed" or "forced". Are we watching the same show?? He is such a romantic. He has become my favorite male lead of all the seasons thus far. I love that you pointed out all the ways he is insecure and sensitive and how Luke portrays it in body language and facial expressions.. he really spoiled us with his performance. Luke does an amazing job and really gave this season all he had. Thank you for such a great deep dive into Colin's character. You've made him easier to empathize with. I hope more people within the fandom see this video so maybe people will see just how well Colin's character arc was written ❤❤
Oh this is so beautifully done! Colin is such a complex, flawed character yet absolutely a dream man! Luke Newton did an incredible job of bringing him to life, with his many insecurities and ambitions, yet good-hearted and kind nature.
This is how I felt about Colin since I started watching clips of Penelope and Colin's relationship on TH-cam. I then decided to watch all of the seasons and noticed how kind he truly is, but often overlooked. You were able to vocalize and express all the things I have felt about Colin, especially noticing how much hate he's been receiving. You noticed some of the most important points about Colin. The conversation he had with Violet was the most touching moment for me in season 3. The way she knew her son and wanted the best for him. I also liked the fact that you brought up the scene where he apologizes to Mondrich. This scene stood out to me because he doesn't only want to please his lovers, but everyone he cares about. You did such a beautiful job and you made my eyes watery. I don't think it's emphasize enough how fortunate it would be to have people around like Colin. Penelope fell in love with him because she knew exactly that he had a good heart. I laughed when Eloise mentioned the travels at first, but then it started bothering me how much she dismisses him. I also want to point out that he writes to all his family members, but no one replied to his letters, not even Penelope. I don't know how people don't realize how lonely it must feel that no one thinks or needs you.
Penelope ghosted him that time because she was hurt over the comment he made ending of last season…. Every other time, she was the one person who responded consistently to his letters and with so much joy
@@aprilnyssa Oh I know why she ghosted him and I understood her. It's he just that he didn't know and that probably affected him in his travels. So no one replying might have forced him to change.
Excellent analysis, I think Colin is somewhat misunderstood in the fandom but he has been my favorite character throughout the show and I was happy to see his progression in s3, at first I felt the show did him dirty by sort of making him the bad guy when it came to the LW reveal, but after thinking about it I realized I was only perceiving this through the fandom reaction, the show itself gave him valid reasons to be upset. Like for example, we can tell by the wedding he forgave Penelope for all the things she wrote and for lying to him, but the queen literally crashing his wedding and threating his family made him adamant about her need to stop publishing, he did not "flip flop" as some people put it, it's that perception of such present danger that made him unable to let it go. So yeah I think Colin has an interesting arc and it simply require the audience to be pay attention to the finer details.
I know people associate emotional labor with Benedict and while I agree, I feel people underestimate the emotional labor Colin has. He feels deeply which adds to his empathy to people. He is constantly asking if there is something wrong when he sees his loved ones are upset. He is trying to listen to people, but he can’t read people’s minds. It makes sense that he may misinterpret some things like in episode 5 when he thinks Penelope having a panic attack is about their engagement. I feel he offers her an out here because he feels like he rushed her and does not want her in a loveless marriage. It hurt that she offered an annulment for the same reasons because he deeply loves her and as you said is worried she is going to leave him. Violet explains that “he rarely puts himself first”. People misunderstand that his travels is the only time he puts himself first. His travels are more than just an escape. He doesn’t have to be what people want to be. He does not have to worry about what everyone is going through. As soon as he comes back, he goes back to what Anthony expected him to be. He is comparing himself to his brothers which was a conflict in the book. He is making sure his family is taken care of. Benedict shows his emotional labor in a different way and is often overlooked as well. It feels like there is this cycle of insecurity and trauma that is being passed on and why each child struggles to find their purpose.
Just wondering, it was very obvious how Edmund's death affected Anthony as the 1st born, but how has it affected Colin & Benedict? Could his insecurity & hero complex be related to losing his father. Maybe as a middle son, this made him more sensitive/nurturing towards his younger siblings
@@KforFreedom for Edmund, I even see Gregory, even though he did not know his dad well, miss the idea of him. Edmund is this symbol that hangs over everyone’s heads. You see it more with the first four, but they idolize their parents’ love story and that becomes the basis on what they look for even if it is not practical which can have its positives or negatives. As for Anthony, I feel he starts this new cycle of trauma. He puts pressure on daphne to get married to the point he doesn’t listen to her or trust her decisions or instincts. With Benedict, he looks down on his art and can be very mean to him and I feel he was mean to half of his siblings. With Colin, like Sammy said, he did not take him seriously, put ideas in his head that Colin should go to brothels and not have this silly sentiment. Much of Anthony’s anger and grief comes from the loss of their father which may explain why he is hard and mean to his siblings, but doesn’t fully justify this. His words take root and it hurts. He is the reason why Bendetict is lost and not happy. He is directionless once Bendetict found out he did not earn his place at art school because of Anthony, he loses it. While nice, it feels like it is too late considering how Anthony belittle and demeaned him in a way. Again, Daphne almost had to marry an abusive man because of Anthony. And her feeling like she doesn’t have a voice, even with him set up some insecurities with her. And with Colin, part of him having to be the man society wants him to be stemmed from Anthony’s words to him, especially after the announcement of his engagement with marina. Sorry if I am not explaining it well and I know this was a long reply.
Great point, not only did they all lose Edmund but then they gained their brother as a father figure/head of the household, which was something Anthony was not emotionally prepared for.
@@gabrielleduplessis7388 when you mentioned that his travels are the only times that he doesn't put people first... I was like. You're right!! Made me appreciate his wanderlust and made me remember his dialogue with Pen in S3 Ep 2 where he felt free from the Ton's expectations during his travels 🤎
Wild. I also have a brother that’s the second born but often perceived as younger than the third sibling (oldest girl). He’s also been the quickest of any of us to form romantic attachments, jumping all in once he felt a twitch of reciprocity…. I watched this in fascination about the Bridgertons, but also felt like I was connecting dots about my brother too. Genius. Now if only I’d had a BFF in love with him for years, that would’ve helped.
Beautiful analysis.I'm reading so much hate for Colin, I think people can't still understand and accept a male character so different and complex. I also loved your previous Polin analysis, but this one is perfect.
I am so upset that the writers this season underdeveloped Colin. Sideplots aside it felt like 80% Pen and 20% Colin, which is so unfair. We didn't get any flashbacks to his travels, waiting on Pen's letters, feeling incompetent compared to his brothers, etc. And now I'm seeing so many people hating on poor Colin and misunderstanding him, when the REAL issue is the WRITERS didn't give him the male lead development and treatment he deserves.
This is my complaint with this season. It was entertaining & I enjoyed that Pen had more agency in the LW reveal.... BUT the writers are always sacrificing Colin's character to create more drama in the show. It started with the "I'd never court her" to his friends. In the book, it's I'm not marrying her to his brothers & it's in response to his mother pushing that as a prospect (so it's much more understandable). In the books her forgives Whistledown in the space of a carriage ride. I don't think he would have said "entrapment" to her, because he's not the type to say something hurtful just because he's hurt. They should have had a conversation & resolved things prior to the wedding. The LW secret was enough Drama, we should have seen Colin clearly on Team Penelope pre-wedding (even if he's still struggling with her wanting to continue to write)
@@KforFreedom the comparison with the book is useless. there is no marina in the book (therefore, the entrapment comment) and LW is far less problematic in the book. also, colin in the show is just 22.
@@takichan87 I do agree that it's less problematic that he says that in the show but I still think show Colin wouldn't have said it.... but mostly I'm saying that I don't enjoy some of the choices the shows writers have made in adapting him from the books
@kellyvalence5323 actually in the books he does allege to entrapment. "Oh, but you are. You saw to that. It was rather clever timing, actually, waiting until our engagement ball to make your final announcement. You knew I didn't want you to publish that last column. I forbade it! We agreed-" "We never agreed!" He ignored her outburst. "You waited until]....
Your reasoning at why he didn’t want to be intimate with Pen when they were fighting? Brilliant. I loved him reading Pen’s letters. Love that the stack from her was as many as everyone else’s combined. Also the fact that the others were tightly bound and Pen’s was loosely bound. He’d read her’s multiple times. GREAT VIDEO!
You summed up Colin in the first minute of this video! Everyone that has been criticizing this season didn’t rewatch the first two to really get the full scope of how both he & pen were searching for themselves & found it in each other! Both of them being third children they were searching for belonging. This season was so much more than a love story it was a true coming of age story for them both! Also Sammy you are totally my kind of gal! We are besties in my head 😂😂 great video!
11:34 Your opinion of Colin choosing not to engage in sex while he was dealing with the emotional fallout of feeling betrayed and bamboozled by Penelope isn't unpopular with me. I found it to be one of the most realistic and emotionally healthy aspects of season 3. I'm similar to Colin in this manner. If I don't feel emotionally safe with a romantic partner, I simply can't tolerate sexual vulnerability with them. It feels as though I'm betraying myself and the act turns my stomach.
@@aprilnyssa -- I've run across quite a few who are angry that the character was allowed time to process his feelings and didn't jump Penelope's bones when he entered the room for a blanket, as well as after they kissed passionately in the streets the night before their wedding. They wrote that Colin was being selfish and petulant, and strongly implied that sex would have fixed the issue if he'd let it. Truthfully, emotionally immature people oversaturate TH-cam comment sections. Which ones you run into is often dependent on which TH-cam creator's video comment section you're visiting.
Yes I'm shocked by the number of people who believe that them having sex would magically solve their issues. It really shows how immature some people really are. I personally like the fact that he did not jump back into bed with her. It also shows people's entitlement like as if Colin owes them that.
this video just made me realize that i kin colin on a deep level, it's scary. it was great, im gonna overanalyze it for weeks. also, a character analysis of penelope would be so very nice. . .
First, I don’t think the comments of him being young is not about how serious he is. Him being young is that he doesn’t fully grasp between a crush and love. He hasn’t learned what goes into a marriage yet. He idolizes his parents’ relationship and he projects it onto his potential relationships. I do agree that he is naive and what is sad is how the family keeps him and daphne as well as Eloise sheltered and naive. They only teach them when they are stuck in a corner and have to learn about people’s true intentions or what the world is really like. Take it from someone who deals with it. Even as an adult, people see me as innocent and try to keep me that way. For example, when I ask about something “odd”, “i get oh you sweet innocent child”. That is what happens when people don’t want to teach me and only see me as naive and innocent. I feel this happened with Colin and it makes sense why Colin travels to find himself and explore the world without people interfering. I like that his maturity comes finding things out himself. And I feel him being friends with Penelope helped not only ground him, but allowed him to see himself in another person’s eyes. I don’t mean the rose tinted glasses, but finally someone sees the true him. And this continues in season 3.
I love how different Colin is from Anthony. Collin is the romantic, tender hearted, sensitive man who dreams of finding a soul mate and someone he can care for. He is the middle child, 3rd son, entertaining sweetheart but not relied upon. Anthony is pragmatic, domineering, and burdened by responsibilities of being a first born. His sexuality is his release and comfort. Until his relationship with Kate, he has used women for his own stress relief (Sienna) or to fulfill obligation to marry (Edwina). He is repulsed by romance because of being traumatized by the death of his father and grief of his mother. His declarations to Kate are often laced with anger and violence. He is a living, breathing red flag of pent up rage and control issues. Colin has issues as well with self pity and insecurity but due to his nature, the audience is confident his love for Penelope will help him overcome his hurt. Of the two, Colin is the healthiest.
Brilliant analysis. I thoroughly enjoyed watching this. It also points out well the great acting by Luke Newton, his ability to talk through his eyes, make use of micro expressions to tell a whole story, command of body language and voice. He created a very authentic character with Colin. Hope he gets swamped with good roles now, would love to see a whole range of different characters being portrayed by him.
I don’t understand why some people say that Colin’s character wasn’t well-developed in terms of personality and that the narrative didn’t help in understanding him, when all of this is easy to detect by paying attention to his gestures, words, and actions. I suppose some people need a character to say, "Oh, Colin is an insecure man with a hero complex, etc" to understand. In fact, Anthony, Violet, Marina, Daphne and even Pen/LW describe Colin in their dialogues at several moments. So, thank you for this beautiful analysis and video. I love Colin, and he is my favorite along with Penelope.
Absolutely loved this! I get extremely defensive of season 3 and Colin/Pen's characters and relationship. As someone who has a degree in teaching literature, I 100% agree with your take!
I never really disliked Colin this season. I thought he was portrayed beautifully by Luke Newton this season. I never thought his reactions didn't make sense. I'm mainly disappointed that we didn't see Polin have more moments post LW reveal. I wish there was more Colin and Pen happy and free with nothing holding them back. That's mostly my gripe with how I think Polin got robbed for their season.
Literally the best bridgerton. He’s emotionally available. I loved Anthony in season 2 as well but the way he spoke to Daphne in some scenes didn’t sit well with me and I kept thinking… I wish they’d make him a bit more emotionally connected to his family, but then I understood his trauma and why he suppressed emotions ❤️
Thank you for the analysis. It makes me loves Colin's character even more. It makes sense why Penelope and Colin perfect for each other. They both being sidelined by their family and other their whole lives and finally they seek what they want from each other. Despite some flawed execution for season 3, I LOVED this season so much. Luke Newton did a great job protraying Colin
I've noticed everything you said about Colin, and I've always thought he was such a beautiful character and a relatable one as well that's the beauty of season 3 for me ,the main characters start off with not fully accepting or knowing themselves fully which is something you experience in your 20s especially with characteristics of kindness, sensitivity and not being considered cool just because you don't want to live a meaningless or purposeless life so watching Penelope and Colin Trying to navigate those challenges gives me the courage to stay my " uncool" , sensitive and kind self and I will find what I'm looking for. Luke Newton is such a gifted actor🩵
I really love this analysis, especially about how Colin was so upset about Pen being Lady Whistledown because he felt he got dumped again. Also your thoughts on why Colin doesn't want to be intimate With Pen while they are not in the right place are wonderful. This was just a superb analysis.
Colin Bridgerton is hands down THE BEST MAN out there!! I am so in love with this character!! Book and show althought I have so many things to say about the show for the lack of Colin love. Thank you for spreading a lot of Colin Bridgerton love to us all. 🔥🔥🔥
Beautifully said !!!!! And no, it’s not hard to understand. it’s sad that there are people who have decided to misunderstand Colin. If anyone paid attention to the show, they’d clearly understand the character. It’s all there. Everything we needed to know was laid out from season 1
Great character analysis. Colin is a different hero than what we’ve seen on TV. But it felt like a breath of fresh air to see someone with flaws, sensitivity and self esteem issues. He was so sweet and romantic, season 3 ended up being my favourite. I wish he had a slightly larger role in season 1 and 2 but it worked as you have listed to show the kind of person he is and the growth he went through.
Beautifully put! I agree 100% after realising the connection he felt with Penelope he could not engage in sex without that connection and he wouldn't sully that connection by having sex with underlying anger and betrayal
Wonderful breakdown of a complex character. I hope people who don't like the character of Colin or didn't care for season 3 find your channel and this analysis to understand more. Luke Newton did a great job with Colin! ❤
I love love love this deep dive into Colin’s persona. His character deserves this attention and I think it’s sad he doesn’t get much screen time even in his own season. I guess I’m frustrated about how they make him fail to solve anything at every turn especially when it comes to him facing Cressida’s blackmailing Penelope. The writers of the show couldn’t offer him a dignified performance in that scene where he begs Cressida for mercy towards his wife. I dislike it because it’s very dissimilar to his book character where he actually does something special and worthy for Penelope in public. Let him win for once man. Him standing up for Pen against Portia may have been the only thing they afforded him this entire show. Nevertheless I love how Luke Newton portrays him so beautifully throughout the series. The emotions shown through his eyes were incredible.
I absolutely loved your analysis of Colin. I feel like you really unearthed the heart of his character. It always made me uncomfortable to watch him be so disregarded by his family, it was heart breaking because of his sensitive and sweet nature. Do you find it ironic, that even though Colin is a part of the family that Pen has longed to belong to, thinking they are the perfect family in comparison to hers who disregard and diminish her - that they are actually mirrors of one another? They are both wise beyond their years, both have been disregarded and are the objects of ridicule by their families, both are kind and empathetic and have been forced to hide in the shadows - just in different ways. In the same way they have both provided each other with a deep sense of home, connection, courage and confidence without realizing they do so. Also, do you think that the sibling who is Colins polar opposite is Eloise? She is so oblivious to the feelings of others, so locked into herself and what she wants, to the utter disregard of the harm she might cause to those around her. She can keep secrets from Pen, but is unforgiving and spiteful when Pen has kept a secret from her, a secret that she deeply regretted and yet wasn't even allowed to explain. It's an interesting dynamic. Just gotta say.... Luke Newton and Nicola Coughlin are both amazing actors, they made season 3 so compelling, and their performances (especially Luke's) were so subtle and nuanced. The series will have a tough time beating this one!!!
Excellent analysis Sammy. I have to be honest, at first the character of Colin never caught my attention, but then the third season came and everything changed. For the first few episodes I was captivated by Penelope, how extremely beautiful she looked and what a good actress Nicola was portraying her. But as the series progressed (specifically starting with episode 2) I found myself totally fascinated by Colin and Luke's brilliant performance. As a person as "psychotic" as you, I was simply delighted and surprised by how well developed Colin was, every gesture, every look, every micro expression and the intensity with which he expressed his feelings made me fall in love with his character. It's incredible that with so little screen time, they gave us so much emotion. Although my hunger for Polin is still not filled, I am quite happy with what they gave us and I hope that at least in the fourth season they give us a little more of them because I love them so much.
I so appreciate your eye to detail when it comes to Luke Newton’s performance throughout the three seasons. His consistent character choices are subtle but so crucial.
This is an excellent analysis of Colin and why he has always been my favorite Bridgerton brother. ❤ I am in awe of how well Luke is able to show Colin's internal thoughts and struggles through small things, like furrowed brows and his hand movements.
Your analysis is thorough, well thought-out, and makes me love Polin even more! Ultimately, I think the biggest problem is that S3 itself did more "saying" than "showing," and given that TV is a VISUAL media, that is not insignificant. With this video, I can see that S1 did this much more and he is literally a side character that season. As the lead in S3, they should've gone ham with it & given us even more examples & FLASHBACKS. Colin was primed as an interesting character in S1 & S2, and they really could've made him unquestionably **THE** best male character of the series to general audiences. We already know he is, but they could've more strongly vindicated us & him. Again, I love Polin so much I'll regularly rewatch S3 with glee!
Thanks for that deepdive. It's...surprising and a little worrying how many people do not get the different aspects of his personality, especially the "fake rake".
I feel all Colin haters need to watch this video! Sammy you do an amazing job diving into Colin, who he is and his motivations. He is so misunderstood that it breaks my heart. Are these moments showcasing Colin's personality just to subtle for general audiences to pick up on? Is there something the show could have done better in the way they wrote Colin? Or is it that we, as society, are so unused to seeing this kind of romantic male lead? My new purpose is to spread this video "about the many lands. Near and far...far and wide." Thank you for all your time and effort in making this! ❤❤❤
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My god this is PERFECT, I was going to wait to comment until I've watched all of it but first off: THANK YOU so much for making this, you seem to be the only one who understands his character at all - in this fandom, I feel like media literacy is so low it's astonishing. It feels like everyone is watching a show I have never seen and coming up with the wildest takes about it that I could never find any sort of support for in the actual text. This is marvellously done!! The moment I literally started snapping my fingers was when you said the thing about "I marvel at how one can feel such intimacy but also such great distance" being the crux of the issue for Colin. That is EXACTLY what part I have been directing people to when they say wild shit about Colin. Thank you so much for this omg
The way people keep saying we were robbed of Polin, we didn’t have enough scenes with them. Guys do we remember season 2 we barely got any happy moments of Kanthony. We got atmost 2 intense love confessions from both the seasons 1 and 2 but the amount of time Colin has genuinely expressed his love for Penelope is amusing. And there were two major intimate scenes of Polin this season and honestly I consider to be the best out of the entire series not because I am biased against Polin but because the quality of Intimacy in season 3 was at par, it had care, it was gentle, it was sweet and it had CONSENT ( I mean I wouldn’t mind an angsty s3x lol) but the point is from their first kiss till their last after confession moment in the last episode it all held genuine meaning and I freaking love that. The reason I dislike season 1 is because it felt like their relationship had more lust than love. I am not saying that season 3 is the greatest but it is not the worst at all. Honestly it is actually my favourite out of all the seasons.
Exactly . People have forgotten. We practically didn’t get anything with kanthony and I remember people were so upset. Edwina nearly marrying Anthony… Anthony was anti love even after the wedding scene, he went back to Edwina asking her to take him back No kanthony wedding, the sex scene was too angst and then one declaration, The fandom was in shambles after season 2 was released. Thats why I wasn’t bothered with the hate lol There are always gonna be haters when it’s a big television show involved . This was a very very very beautiful and romantic season
And I didn’t like season 1 as well. I feel like we got all we wanted this season. The romance, angst, gentleness, declarations, yearning and jealousy, sexiness. Carriage scene showed that polin can be super steamy if they wanted and mirror scene showed that they can be as gentle when necessary. The passion is out of the world. We had a beautiful wedding, you could see how much Colin loves her despite being the pending issue . We got everything
@@aprilnyssa ikr the thing is we love to rant but I don’t get it how can they rant this time we got a perfect kiss, perfect love confession, a very sensual first time ,a beautiful marriage (a little sad though but it was evident Colin loved Penelope) and a freaking BABY!!!!!! What else do we want. We will get their moment of embracing each other after marriage in season 4 ffs. Yes the side plots like Mondrich’s and so many threesomes seemed a tad bit unnecessary but we can’t deny that it was a good season.
This is why long form content is needed. There were so many small moments that I just never picked up on and seeing them all compiled here totally changed my view on Colin. It’s a quiet performance, especially in this ensemble cast, but I appreciate the character and the actor’s portrayal a lot more now. Great video ❤️
I will always like Colin and the video shows why there are devoted Polin despite not agreeing with the flow the writers deals with season 3. People never doubts Colin love for Pen. It was clear and evident as explained in this video. But seing Pen suffers from season 1 till season 3 then hearing the word entrapment is like a knife being squeezed in the audience heart. A "simple one liner verbal assurance" that he loves her might have soften the blow despite those hurtful words in the name of being honest with his feelings. That is what I am struggling with above all else. He defended her with Portia and I know he is struggling but to use those exact words back to Pen is like a death sentence. All others, I can let go. I just wished the writers would give them their HEA in season 4 with no drama like what they did this season with Kanthony no matter how short their screentime would be.
I started season 3 with Colin as my least favorite and thinking it was a filler season before showing a more exciting season only to be hit by Colin like a freit train and this season becomming my favorite. i fell in love with Colin's character so much. I love everything about him when I began understanding his every action and it's sad to know that people cannot see him and understand him. He became my favorite Bridgerton Sibling in this season and Luke did such a great job in acting him. you know thag he really worked closely with the writers and studied Colin so well tgat every nuance, action, behavior was on Point..I think he deserve an award for bringing him into life
I dont usually comment but thank you so much for bringing the complex character of Colin to light and giving Luke's acting the recognition he deserves. You brought me to tears multiple times by showing the truth in his story that does not deserve the hate that has been shown for the season. Thank you so much for your work.
Great analysis. Colin has always been my favorite Bridgerton brother for various reasons. Overall, season 3 was great -- Polin's love story is so beautiful. My only gripe is that, even though it was completely fair for him to be as upset as he was over the LW reveal, there was no actual reconciliation between the two before the end. It would've helped the story move forward more flawlessly to have at least one more intimate Polin moment (not in the midst of a ball) showing that Colin truly forgave Penelope. His final declaration to her, was absolutely stunning though.
The fact that people have all of these critiques for Colin is crazy. He is like anyone who is young trying to figure themselves out. Sometimes we go through changes, being someone completely different. Someone we are not. Colin was sensitive for a man, so it makes sense he would have a false sense of bravado. He was trying to protect himself. Most women were not buying what he was selling before. They are young people after all. Not to mention Colin was Penelope's love of her life. It is very rare to get the person you have unrequited love for, and we are talking about years!! Regardless of flaws he was trying to do right by her. Most people we pine over ultimately never reciprocate feelings and you never get to be with them. EVER. Most people are not strong and have minimal boundaries when it comes to their specific person.
I love Colin. His cheekiness, caring, territorial, protective and romantic nature. They're so inate to him. He's incredibly lovable. He's attentive and empathetic. He's a man of action and perhaps a bit kinky. Luke did a phenomenal job bringing Colin to life. I wish people would understand Colin for much more than childish or insecure. He's the perfect male romantic trope and I fkn love him!
I’ve been struggling with my feelings about him as a character during the last two episodes. This really helped me love Colin as a character again, thank you. I just love all your videos and really appreciate all the hard work you do to make them for us all. Thank you😊 ****just watched it again, and I can now love it more than ever before.****
Great analysis. I noticed that the majority of his character values are seen in clips from S1&2, with just a few in S3. I stand by that Colin could be my favourite character, but in S3 he was written too subtly and not given enough time to let Colin's personality show through to the average viewer.
Colin saying to his family that he doesn‘t remember how many cities he has travelled to versus him telling Penelope the exact number because he knows she is interested in anything he tells her❤ Colin is absolutely my favourite Bridgerton! I love S3 and I love the friends to lovers story❤❤❤
Your unpopular opinion about Colin unwilling to be intimate with Pen when they’re at odds because he views love and sex so intrinsically tied…it is like a fine wine to me, I’m sipping and enjoying 😌
Thank you for this, I like season 3 better after your analysis.
Glad you said that
I came to a same idea a few days after watching part 2 for the first time. I LOVE that others think it's a good idea too ❤
@@jenniferangel4596me too!!! I feel so much better after understanding him more 😊
And then trowing it on Pen's face, claiming that she entrapped her...ahh yesss
Colin would totally ask Pen if she would still love him if he were a worm with no irony
REAL
Nooo 😂
And then get insecure when she laughs 😂
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I mean literally he was thinking in ep5, that pen no longer shared his feelings… whereas poor girl was having a panic attack over Eloise’s threat 😂❤ he’s such a baby ❤
Sammy, I am a psychologist, I've been practicing for 15 years. Let me tell you, I couldn't have written up the case of mister Colin Bridgerton better than this. Kudos, and thank you for giving voice to this character we love so much as a whole person.
Ikr? This is the kind of man who will stay with you long-term in real life... All those bad boys that people like those are toxic and unhealthy... Today's concept of masculinity is so warped..
Colin is the kind of healthy guy that relationship coaches advise to target...
He constantly takes agency away from Pen. What is romantic about that?
I came here as a clinical social worker to say this this analysis is so well done, insightful, thorough, well rounded and complex! I’m impressed, grateful and look forward to rewatching after this brilliant analysis! Thank you!
@@jenm1 Only when he's acting the way he thinks he's meant to instead of being true to himself. And the minute he messes up he doesn't put on a show of bravado that the men around him would do and try to blame others including Penelope, he accepts he messed up, he admits that's he made things even worse, and he also says openly that they should have done what Penelope said to begin with. He is willing to listen to the women in his life and their wisdom. You can see that in his interactions with his mother, with his sister in law Kate on the eve of his wedding and with Penelope which he acknowledges he couldn't have published his book without.
Thank you for this!! He IS the best romatic male lead, PERIOD. I'm sick and bored of all the "bad boys" emotionally unavailable types of characters, they bring nothing to the table. Who would actually want someone like that? Please be for real. What's wrong with being a soft lover and a hopeless romantic looking to share love and connection?? And also open with their insecurities and fears, who actually listens and learns?? I will defend Colin Bridgerton till my dying days.
Agree....in real life, only people like Colin would make a relationship last...most people these days are completely clueless about what makes a healthy masculine man and most of these people have terrible relationships and then they complain about men
Agreed, everyone thinks they want an Anthony or Benedict, but in reality, they need a COLIN.
I so agree. Colin can make mistakes... He is only human. But that doesn't mean his character is less. I really like his character. Both Pen and him have made mistakes but still they embrace each other. That's how couple grow. Its so harsh to judge Colin because of one word he said to Pen. What about rest of his affection, love, sincerity and love for Pen.
@@jenittasabu4062his mistakes are nothing compared to the mistakes we’ve seen our previous s1 and 2 leads make😂😂😂😂😂
Idk what people are going on about.
@@aprilnyssa trust me even I don't know what this ruckus is all about. He said something in anger, but in his eyes it did felt it like that way. Pen was hiding something crucial which was of grave importance to him. In his eyes he will hold Pen accountable for not telling him sooner. Its not as if he wouldn't have stopped if Pen was talking to him something important. Instead he continuously asked Pen what is wrong what is wrong. I know its tough for Pen. But if I see the scenario through Colin. It will feel like that
Colin is my favorite Bridgerton. Show Colin, that is. I love how sensitive, how sweet and tender he is. People don't seem to understand his struggles with insecurity and self-worth. He's fascinating. And i gotta give props to Luke Newton, because his Colin wears his feelings in his eyes, his body language. So good.
Exactly!!!!!
And those same people who complain about Colin LOVE the Duke? Who also essentially struggled with self worth! Whose trauma was: I'm not perfect so I wasn't wortht of love. Make it make sense 👀
I agree. Book Colin is a jerk. I love that the show gave the Whistledown power to Pen and Colin supports her! 😍
FINALLY! Someone who understands Colin. I feel like I lose my mind every time I try to talk to people in the fandom. I truly have no idea where they saw their version of Colin because it clearly wasn’t from the actual canon.
Same!!
Same same!
I think the one that bothers me the most is people dismissing him feeling hurt by what Whistledown wrote in ep 1, because "it's true" , yeah because when I'm trying so hard to fit in and put up an act, I would want to be publicly called out, that doesn't hurt at all! you can call it tough love all you want, still hurts!
I feel most look at him from a surface level. And they may not understand the subtlety the actor brings to him.
Sometimes when people bring up the same questions even if they are answered on the show, it makes me worry if we are not teaching media literacy as much as we used to.
Well majority of people have a reading comprehension of 6th graders. So I’m not sure many can comprehend a complex written character or subtle. I’m glad people that have high comprehension like Sammy make videos like this.
The first few days after the part 2 release, people drove me crazy with their think pieces
Luke Newton's acting skill brought light to Colin's romantic vibe.. so mesmerizing! and i totally agree on Colin experiencing PTSD of being (thought of) duped by the person he trusted the most... Mr. Colin Bridgerton is indeed the MOST ROMANTIC of all...
i am going CRAZY with the whole 'but at how Bailey is more expressive/intense/lustfull in his acting, Luke sucks' when they are insanelly different characters and it doesen't make any sense for him to be just like his brothers when going through similar things
True... But also in real life the kind of man that Anthony is They don't stick around
@@CW-rx2jsAnthony would be a modern day fuckboi fr 😂
Agreed. Why do people expect all the stories to be identical. This is a different man loving a different woman
That is so odd to me. Sure, his looks were lustful, but I didn't find Anthony likeable until Season 3. I don't see what people are going on about. There was plenty of sexual tension, but Colin has so much more substance to me. I guess I've just never had the fascination with the bad boy stereotype - I actually find it quite repellent.
Totally agree. It annoyed me that people expected Colin to act like Anthony and for Pen to act like S2 Kate. I love Kate, but i was really annoyed by her at times in S2. Pen and Colin are so different from everyone else. This analysis is so good and accurate, i love it. Thank you Sammy❤
I said it once and I'll say it until the end of time - Colin's simple "you wanna marry me or what?" is *infinitely* more romantic than Simon or Anthony or George's anguished (i.e. emotionally constipated) declarations. Give me a man who knows what he wants and _goes for it_ without tying himself into knots about it until he's screaming at his supposed "love."
Dear Men: hold out your hand and say "yo, let's do this, babe" with a big doofy grin on your face, don't shout about how much it _hurts_ you to love me. o_O Pass on that ish.
Helps that I've been with my golden retriever sweetie for 19 years now. ;) We have an anniversary season (Mar 10 thru May 5) because we can't remember when we "officially" started dating, we were just pretty instantly in the zone. Sometimes romance is just being besties straight off.
Absolutely. I wonder how many of the naysayers are very young and haven't realized that in real life, rakes with low emotional intelligence do not in fact make good partners. Once you've lived some life, you understand how rare and precious the Colins of the world are.
I liked them all, because they all fit the characters struggles and hang-ups. It makes since with all 3 characters that you mentioned don't belive that they deserve the love that they are given and want. So, they are trying to resist what they want. Anthony trying to never hurt anyone like with a his death , because he believes he won't live past the age that his fathered died.
Preach, Sister! I'm signing your declaration! The "a lot of words" guys totally lose. And there's nothing sexier than a man who knows what he wants and takes that without hesitation. Colin, one love!
My husband proposed this way too. And let me tell you if he had done the whole grand, sweeping proposal with candles, violins and bended knee crap, I would’ve run a mile and not looked back. When he proposed to me, he knew what I wanted and now we will be celebrating our 25th anniversary this year.
@@Magalie1705 Oh, the running part :) 100%. Everytime I see a grand gesture or hear a "SPEECH" on screen I can't help but cringe... honestly, it's so unrealistic, but people love to see it.
I believe Colin's attempts to find connection, meaning, and purpose, his class clown or hero personas, and his relationship issues all through the show are tied up in a kind of trauma reaction to losing his father and his mother's deep grief/depression at an impressionable age. These could all easily be explained as possible reactions to abandonment issues if the initial loss happened when he was old enough to remember but not enough to fix anything. Since he couldn't save his father or cure his mother's grief, the best he could do is entertain everyone and make them as safe and happy as possible with the tools available to a young boy. He may not have been able to progress past that until the family trauma had healed more through time passing and the eventual marriages of his older sister and brother (those relationships helped each sibling deal with their trauma, so they could be better help to Colin by example). It's obvious to me that Colin craves connection and commitment for roughly the same reason Anthony ran screaming from it for years. Because the tragic sudden loss of their father and their mother's extreme complicated grief took part of their childhood and made them all grow up too fast in some ways while stunting their development in others. Daphne and Anthony became de facto parents and head of household even while Daphne hadn't yet entered puberty and Anthony had only just reached his majority, years before either should have been expected to shoulder these burdens. Colin couldn't take on either role, so he became everyone's entertainment, their respite. But who comforts the comforting one? No one. Who respects the hard work behind entertaining everyone? No one. So he gave without anyone realizing how much he gave, worked for years with no one seeing that it was work. Emotional labour is a real thing deserving respect, but Colin and Benedict did so much of it while being passed by like wallpaper. It's frustrating.
So so true wonderful thoughts Thankyou
I wonder if all the older Bridgerton siblings have emotional trauma that connections to their father's death?
“Who comforts the comforting one? No one”. That’s some powerful stuff. Well said 👏🏻
Wow. What an amazing added analysis. Amazing
This was so insightful and well written 👏🏽 ❤
Colin is truly the most misunderstood, but he has the most depth of any character at this point. He cares and is gentle and kind. Thank you for this analysis and truly seeing/laying out all the details
Colin is my favorite Bridgerton. I kept saying he ignores the rules with Pen. Grabbing her hand, pulling her into rooms and closing the door. He never even signs her dance card. I noticed how fast he moved after the carriage scene as well. By the next morning he already had the house lined up and had gotten her ring to the jewler to be sized. Because he gave her the ring the day after he shows her the house. I envisioned him waking Violet up early to get the ring and get it to the jewler 😂. Thanks for the content.
I’m glad I’m not the only one that notices but how come is it that he only did this with Pen? With Marina, he was following social protocols to a certain extent but with Pen, he didn’t care. Can someone dissect this for me?
@monicacervera2252 I feel it is because he doesn't see her like he sees everyone else. He even says, " You are Pen. You don't count. " He honestly thinks she is just different than the rest of the Ton. I feel like when they are on the sidelines poking fun at everyone, they are both sort of on the same "team," them against everyone else. Both of them are overlooked by their families and not taken seriously by the Ton. In my mind, he reasons that he shouldn't get judged for being alone with her because it is so "obvious" that nothing would ever happen between them. He never got awkward or flustered with Marina or any of the other women. Because he didn't have any dog in the fight with them. He was attracted to Marina and the other women, but he couldn't stay away from Pen. Can you imagine Anthony telling him to not go see Pen? Colin bribed a maid so he could see her. He didn't make that effort with Marina. Just my thoughts.
Honestly this makes me happy bc I came from a Instagram post where 50k ppl asked why Pen even likes him and said "the fact she still wanted him after all his bs" honestly I don't get what they meant (spookylilash) btw😢😢
Yes I also noticed that there was a major contrast from season 1 and 2 vs season 3 with how he treated Pen in regards to social rules. Like you said in season 1 and 2 he ignored all the rules (holding her hand, being alone together, even ignored her when she brought up that it looks bad to be alone without a chaperone). But in season 3 he suddenly is very concerned about following the rules. Suddenly he is asking her if she needs a chaperone being outside alone, he worries about how the ton views him helping her find a husband, heck he even asks her if she is worried about them being alone in their future home (even though they had already crossed the line of social behavior of courting * ie ...the carriage scene) . I feel the show did a great job showing how his view of Pen changed by his observance of socially accepted behavior with her. He finally saw himself as a suitor and thus the became more aware of his actions and societies expectations of him. That is just my thoughts on it. Would love to see if anyone maybe has other thoughts?
@KS-ev2zu I sort of feel like this is all part of Colin's oblivious behavior. We all know he was completely unaware of Pen's feelings for him in the first two seasons. I think he had feelings for her, he just didn't recognize what it was. He had been told his whole life that love was like a thunderbolt. He even says something about their relationship evolving quite naturally. I feel while all this is happening in the background, Colin is ignoring the rules. Once he starts to realize how much he looks forward to letters from her, that never come, once she starts paying more attention to other men, then his thinking begins to shift. Now he worries about her being properly chaparoned. I feel he now he is having thoughts about her and realizes other men will as well.
Thank you for this! Because all of this “Colin was so lackluster”, “I wanted more from him”, nonsense just says to me that people don’t understand nuance. I thought that Luke acted the hell out of this. His delivery of dialogue was great, but his moments of silence and consternation were absolutely top tier! I think their relationship was perfectly balanced and executed this season for the changes that were made from the book. ❤
Ugh, some people just want another version of Anthony and Simon🙄. I agree that they don't understand Colin. Besides, aren't we all layered? There's much more than meets the eye
Honestly this makes me happy bc I came from a Instagram post where 50k ppl asked why Pen even likes him and said "the fact she still wanted him after all his bs" honestly I don't get what they meant (spookylilash) btw😢😢
I feel like I am fighting for my life on TikTok sometimes with those kinds of posts! Luke Newton acted this so purposefully - everything he does with Colin has been intentional and you can always see him trying to work through a lot of complex emotions on his face. If you really watch Colin in every scene he’s always doing something to give his true emotions away. He’s usually fidgeting with his hands too.
We LOVE Colin softboy Bridgerton. I only wish we had gotten more Colin obsessedwithhiswife Bridgerton. Hopefully next season will have more of it for us.
i think the producer said we will see more of that in season 4
@@NicoleG-h4o I know but they said the same thing for Kanthony too 😬 so I'm not really sure can I trust them
Honestly this makes me happy bc I came from a Instagram post where 50k ppl asked why Pen even likes him and said "the fact she still wanted him after all his bs" honestly I don't get what they meant (spookylilash) btw
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So this video just sums up that Colin is the best male character in bridgerton.
I'm so glad you highlighted Colin's insecurity. I've seen so many people overlook that element of his personality when it is vital to understanding his motivations.
Luke’s performance this season as Colin was amazing. It’s in the small details, facial expressions, cadence of his delivery in his lines. Ugh…I love him.
Me too ❤
Colin was already my favorite Bridgerton. This made me appreciate him all the more.
This was fantastic. I love that you give credit to Luke because he deserves it and frankly I don’t see enough praise for how good he is.
He was amazing. 🙌🏻
Yesssss luke is like his character
@aprilnyssa which makes him such a compelling one tbh
I don’t care what the popular discourse around the season is… Colin is the best romantic lead. I love that the most romantic, loving, purposeful, yet emotionally complex lead is for Penelope, a plus-sized, ambitious, morally gray and talented woman in a society that would prefer she stay against the wall. This is MY favorite season.
I love the way he tears up
i agree completely! the negative discourse surrounding this season was so disheartening and frustrating. it felt like i was the only one who saw and understood the characterization of our beloved colin and penelope. i'm so glad to have found a community that has ✨sense ✨
Same! Loved it🎉
He’s my favorite, the season just did him dirty. They took this wonderful character and look what they did to him! He has anxiety!
agreed on the favourite season. It feels like they're equals and actually both have to grow together to be together. and they're actually a good match who make me feel feelings other than cognitive dissonance lol
Honestly, it’s mostly Eloise that gives him shit for his travel stories. It’s sad because she’s the closest in age to him so he is likely closer to her than to some of the others and yet she consistently burns him with snide remarks all because she is so jealous she cannot do the same because she’s a woman. Yes, the patriarchy sucks and Eloise has a reason to be angry about it, but not at the expense of your brother girl. Damn.
It’s pure envy. She wishes she could travel and change the world, but she’s a girl and can’t. It’s another reflection on just how immature she is, not just towards Colin but during the first part of her and Pens friendship.
We can only hope that Eloise grows a lot in the next season. Maybe being away from most of her family, will allow her to appreciate them more. We saw a little introspection from her thus season BUT she was still very self absorbed
I don’t think she means it like that.. she loves her brother even as imperfect as she is!
@@aprilnyssa I’m not saying she doesn’t. She obviously does, but she’s always been kind of oblivious to the feelings of others. She’s a self absorbed character. That doesn’t mean I don’t like Eloise, I do. But you’ve gotta admit she doesn’t pay attention to her people.
Daphne’s the closest in age to
Him.
I know I am late to this video and probably no one will read this, but I wanted to take a shot at deciphering that indescribable look on Colin’s face in the carriage scene, when Pen caresses his cheek and hair. I’m going to call it “ecstasy” and (yup, I have thought about this scene waaaay too much) I’d theorize it’s composed of: a rush of sexual arousal; an enormous surge of adrenaline, as Colin has in the last two seconds experienced a seismic shift from despair (“We are friends”) to the fulfillment of his wildest dreams (literally); and finally, the overwhelming joy and RELIEF of a starving man confronting a banquet. As this analysis so beautifully describes, Colin has desperately sought not just approval but appreciation, real recognition of his value, that precious moment of being taken seriously. Nicola Coughlin’s expression is not merely loving and appreciative, but REVERENT (quick cut to the wedding sequence: “With my body, I thee worship”). We, and Colin, read in her face that she ADORES him. In the space of a few heartbeats, Colin’s world has been turned on its head from misery to profound physical delight and emotional fulfillment-ecstasy! The definition of “ecstasy” includes a component of trance-like absorption (as in religiously-inspired ecstasy), and the moment of frozen, open-mouthed intensity Luke Newton gives us captures that perfectly. Anyway, that’s what I see and I’ve enjoyed unpacking the joy this sequence sparked in me. And again, the performances of both actors are just. so. damn. good. Luke Newton’s facial expressiveness is revelatory. As a not-actor, I would love to know how much, if any, of this facial and body language communication is conscious and deliberate by the actors, or whether performative talent just allows this to emerge organically from the actor’s immersion in the character and scene. Ms. Bates and other commenters, if anyone ever does read this who has acting experience, I would love to hear a professional speak more on this question and their own process. Thanks for coming to my TED talk and love to this creator and my fellow fans.
I love this word - I co-sign to this addendum.
@@Mary_Popin_s Mary, thank you! Your signature is greatly appreciated!
Yes the perfect word and explanation of his experience in that moment.
Wow... I think the actor Luke is a bit like his character.... He was asked the question, how was meeting his co-star....He told the story of their meeting with great detail.... I found this interesting...
He also said in interviews there was a scene that he was just supposed to be angry but he ended up crying and couldn’t really stop because reasons they ended up doing multiple takes which is why Colin cries when angry and I must say it fits Colin so unbelievably well
@@buttercupup3687it was the Lw thing …when he caught pen at the printers shop
I think that Nick and Luke really look like their characters. I think they didn't have to play, they just lived their emotions.
This is why him and Pen are so perfect, because they have similar insecurities and they both are looking for validation and words of affirmation. They can give each other what they need. I do wonder how he would have reacted to Pen telling him Marina was pregnant since he has a hero complex?
I’ve wondered at that part too. He asks Pen why she didn’t tell him directly about Marina being pregnant, but I’m not certain he would have really listened or respected her enough to listen. What do you think?
@@vanessarussell7048i think deep down Penelope knew if it was her who told him about Marina's pregnancy, he would have definitely confronted marina and she would have shown her weak and distressed side, which would made him to marry marina because of his hero complex nature and would have regretted his decision rest of his life.
That's the last thing Penelope would want to do, specially when she was so much enamored by Colin at that time. I think even if she doesn't sees herself having any kind of future with Colin, deep down there was little bit hope of him returning those feelings to her. Him being married would completely erase all possibilities she had hoped for their future.
@@amyra8159 great point.
@vanessarussell7048 I think Pen knew he would try to be Marina's hero if she told him so she didn't
@@vanessarussell7048I think we don't need to wonder because this is what basically happened in the engagement dinner scene in s1. Penelope went after him in the corridor to tell him first lightly that Marina loves another and he diminished that by saying he also "flirted with many so it'd be hypocritical of him to think less of Marina due to her previous love" - he didn't let later Penelope clarify that this case is different instead he praised her as a friend but didn't put any value in her light warning.
Any other discussion between them was later disrupted by Marina. But we saw how he didn't listen to being let down delicately. He was sure he knew what was real love and Marina played with his romantic side well to suit her goal.
i’m merely here to agree that mr.newton’s portrayal and delivery of colin is masterful, just like this analysis
I think this is my favorite video ever because you actually understand Colin's character. I get so furious when people comment on Colin's character and/or Luke Newton's acting because he did a phenomenal job. The amount of people who watch Bridgerton on a surface level absolutely appalls me. Colin is a great, deep character but nobody understands it and it makes me want to bash my head through a freaking wall everytime I see someone comment on Colin.
This analysis is perfection. I think you’re seeing his sex/intimacy refusal exactly as the writers want us to see it. I wished for some dialogue from him “I just got you and it feels like I lost you” in reckoning WD reveal. He clearly was grieving. I didn’t code it as trauma response initially but you nailed it. I think they could have downplayed the jealousy angle a bit… as Colin is not immature. His insecurity leads to desperation for feeling safe and secure again asap (get out of the danger) which he singularly pursues his role as protector and provider. I think jealous was the smallest emotion he felt toward Pen/WD. The writers could have smoothed that out better for a more authentic Colin. I also wish he would have gotten a line when Pen said “what’s holding you back from kissing me” and he said “I don’t know” ack! I think Colin would know… and I’m sure he would say something beautiful about loneliness and connection and trust and intimacy that also would have made Pen realize that she pushed him to this place. She of all people should understand and respect why Colin made those choices.
I have been telling people for weeks now that we are ALL Penelope Featherington. Well, I know expand that to say we are also all Colin Bridgerton.
I know I like a story when I picture myself as the girl and am totally loving the boy. Funny thing, I did not picture myself as Daphne. Kate, a little bit
That's so true I feel like people who are hating on this season are those who just wanted escapism and entertainment from this season. However this season is too real, the characters and a lot of the topics handled with in hit a little too close to home for most people I guess. I personally ate it up I can't get enough.
So… praise kink confirmed?
Colin is perfectly imperfect, that's why I love him.
Luke Newton portrayed him perfectly. The emotions he conveyed; happiness, sadness, jealousy, anguish, anger, loss, lust, love and so much more with just his facial expressions are amazing to watch.
I can not stop watching.
Thank you so much Sammy!
my boy colin is never beating the demisexual allegations and i love him for it. thank you sammy for such a good analysis!
This is such a beautiful piece! Hope people who hates him watch this to understand how complex his character is.
I don’t usually comment on yt but this is a masterpiece ❤
I have been sharing this videos with some people so they can understand him a little more ❤
an interesting thing I noticed is that in seasons one and two Colin is physically made to look more boyish, his look is rounded and soft, his costumes are romantic. In the beginning of season three he looks "sturdier" as his brothers remark. He's all lines and angles, open collars and manly. As his relationship with Pen progresses, his look starts to soften again, he has that roundness again instead of all those sharp angles, his costumes tend back towards the romantic. Like he lost himself trying to fit in and found himself again with Pen's love
Damn it… once I hit the part about the personalized gifts I realized… I am Fem Colin Bridgerton. Aaaah!
Same, I was like....well shite lol
@@Reya_Sunshine I guess my one true love will have perfect boobs like Colin’s soul mate. A little unsettling as I’m a straight gal, but “we must do our best” as Pen would say.
same. this just made me realise - I am a version of Colin. No wonder I connected with the character.
Colin Bridgerton at least in the show is the kind of man you fall in love with. Someone who isn't afraid to love and go after the one he loves. Someone who cares deeply and doesn't go through life pretending that he is too good for the things that really matter in life. I'm so into that and I love how Luke Newton brought it all beautifully to life
I find it interesting when people say S3 committed character assassination, or whatever, when it comes to Colin. Everything we see this season has clearly been building up from the first episode of season 1, as you explained so well.
Even more interesting is when people dislike him for his declaration at the Butterfly Ball, when he basically says he'd be happy if his greatest purpose in life was her. Would people be questioning that the same way if it were the other way around, her saying it to him? So often we see women (real and fictional) being willing to put family and husband first, why is it bad when a man does it?
This is such a great analysis 👏🏼 I am getting so tired of the negative comments in the fandom about how polins romance felt "rushed" or "forced". Are we watching the same show?? He is such a romantic. He has become my favorite male lead of all the seasons thus far. I love that you pointed out all the ways he is insecure and sensitive and how Luke portrays it in body language and facial expressions.. he really spoiled us with his performance. Luke does an amazing job and really gave this season all he had. Thank you for such a great deep dive into Colin's character. You've made him easier to empathize with. I hope more people within the fandom see this video so maybe people will see just how well Colin's character arc was written ❤❤
Oh this is so beautifully done! Colin is such a complex, flawed character yet absolutely a dream man! Luke Newton did an incredible job of bringing him to life, with his many insecurities and ambitions, yet good-hearted and kind nature.
This is how I felt about Colin since I started watching clips of Penelope and Colin's relationship on TH-cam. I then decided to watch all of the seasons and noticed how kind he truly is, but often overlooked. You were able to vocalize and express all the things I have felt about Colin, especially noticing how much hate he's been receiving. You noticed some of the most important points about Colin. The conversation he had with Violet was the most touching moment for me in season 3. The way she knew her son and wanted the best for him. I also liked the fact that you brought up the scene where he apologizes to Mondrich. This scene stood out to me because he doesn't only want to please his lovers, but everyone he cares about. You did such a beautiful job and you made my eyes watery. I don't think it's emphasize enough how fortunate it would be to have people around like Colin. Penelope fell in love with him because she knew exactly that he had a good heart. I laughed when Eloise mentioned the travels at first, but then it started bothering me how much she dismisses him.
I also want to point out that he writes to all his family members, but no one replied to his letters, not even Penelope. I don't know how people don't realize how lonely it must feel that no one thinks or needs you.
Penelope ghosted him that time because she was hurt over the comment he made ending of last season…. Every other time, she was the one person who responded consistently to his letters and with so much joy
@@aprilnyssa Oh I know why she ghosted him and I understood her. It's he just that he didn't know and that probably affected him in his travels. So no one replying might have forced him to change.
Excellent analysis, I think Colin is somewhat misunderstood in the fandom but he has been my favorite character throughout the show and I was happy to see his progression in s3, at first I felt the show did him dirty by sort of making him the bad guy when it came to the LW reveal, but after thinking about it I realized I was only perceiving this through the fandom reaction, the show itself gave him valid reasons to be upset. Like for example, we can tell by the wedding he forgave Penelope for all the things she wrote and for lying to him, but the queen literally crashing his wedding and threating his family made him adamant about her need to stop publishing, he did not "flip flop" as some people put it, it's that perception of such present danger that made him unable to let it go. So yeah I think Colin has an interesting arc and it simply require the audience to be pay attention to the finer details.
I know people associate emotional labor with Benedict and while I agree, I feel people underestimate the emotional labor Colin has.
He feels deeply which adds to his empathy to people. He is constantly asking if there is something wrong when he sees his loved ones are upset. He is trying to listen to people, but he can’t read people’s minds.
It makes sense that he may misinterpret some things like in episode 5 when he thinks Penelope having a panic attack is about their engagement. I feel he offers her an out here because he feels like he rushed her and does not want her in a loveless marriage.
It hurt that she offered an annulment for the same reasons because he deeply loves her and as you said is worried she is going to leave him.
Violet explains that “he rarely puts himself first”. People misunderstand that his travels is the only time he puts himself first. His travels are more than just an escape. He doesn’t have to be what people want to be. He does not have to worry about what everyone is going through.
As soon as he comes back, he goes back to what Anthony expected him to be. He is comparing himself to his brothers which was a conflict in the book. He is making sure his family is taken care of.
Benedict shows his emotional labor in a different way and is often overlooked as well.
It feels like there is this cycle of insecurity and trauma that is being passed on and why each child struggles to find their purpose.
Just wondering, it was very obvious how Edmund's death affected Anthony as the 1st born, but how has it affected Colin & Benedict? Could his insecurity & hero complex be related to losing his father. Maybe as a middle son, this made him more sensitive/nurturing towards his younger siblings
@@KforFreedom for Edmund, I even see Gregory, even though he did not know his dad well, miss the idea of him.
Edmund is this symbol that hangs over everyone’s heads.
You see it more with the first four, but they idolize their parents’ love story and that becomes the basis on what they look for even if it is not practical which can have its positives or negatives.
As for Anthony, I feel he starts this new cycle of trauma. He puts pressure on daphne to get married to the point he doesn’t listen to her or trust her decisions or instincts.
With Benedict, he looks down on his art and can be very mean to him and I feel he was mean to half of his siblings.
With Colin, like Sammy said, he did not take him seriously, put ideas in his head that Colin should go to brothels and not have this silly sentiment.
Much of Anthony’s anger and grief comes from the loss of their father which may explain why he is hard and mean to his siblings, but doesn’t fully justify this.
His words take root and it hurts. He is the reason why Bendetict is lost and not happy. He is directionless once Bendetict found out he did not earn his place at art school because of Anthony, he loses it. While nice, it feels like it is too late considering how Anthony belittle and demeaned him in a way.
Again, Daphne almost had to marry an abusive man because of Anthony. And her feeling like she doesn’t have a voice, even with him set up some insecurities with her.
And with Colin, part of him having to be the man society wants him to be stemmed from Anthony’s words to him, especially after the announcement of his engagement with marina.
Sorry if I am not explaining it well and I know this was a long reply.
Great point, not only did they all lose Edmund but then they gained their brother as a father figure/head of the household, which was something Anthony was not emotionally prepared for.
@@gabrielleduplessis7388 when you mentioned that his travels are the only times that he doesn't put people first... I was like. You're right!! Made me appreciate his wanderlust and made me remember his dialogue with Pen in S3 Ep 2 where he felt free from the Ton's expectations during his travels 🤎
Wild. I also have a brother that’s the second born but often perceived as younger than the third sibling (oldest girl). He’s also been the quickest of any of us to form romantic attachments, jumping all in once he felt a twitch of reciprocity….
I watched this in fascination about the Bridgertons, but also felt like I was connecting dots about my brother too. Genius. Now if only I’d had a BFF in love with him for years, that would’ve helped.
Beautiful analysis.I'm reading so much hate for Colin, I think people can't still understand and accept a male character so different and complex. I also loved your previous Polin analysis, but this one is perfect.
I am so upset that the writers this season underdeveloped Colin. Sideplots aside it felt like 80% Pen and 20% Colin, which is so unfair. We didn't get any flashbacks to his travels, waiting on Pen's letters, feeling incompetent compared to his brothers, etc. And now I'm seeing so many people hating on poor Colin and misunderstanding him, when the REAL issue is the WRITERS didn't give him the male lead development and treatment he deserves.
Agree. His character arc is so hard to portray (because it needs to be subtle) and the lack of screen time is really an injustice.
This is my complaint with this season. It was entertaining & I enjoyed that Pen had more agency in the LW reveal.... BUT the writers are always sacrificing Colin's character to create more drama in the show. It started with the "I'd never court her" to his friends. In the book, it's I'm not marrying her to his brothers & it's in response to his mother pushing that as a prospect (so it's much more understandable). In the books her forgives Whistledown in the space of a carriage ride. I don't think he would have said "entrapment" to her, because he's not the type to say something hurtful just because he's hurt. They should have had a conversation & resolved things prior to the wedding. The LW secret was enough Drama, we should have seen Colin clearly on Team Penelope pre-wedding (even if he's still struggling with her wanting to continue to write)
@@KforFreedom the comparison with the book is useless. there is no marina in the book (therefore, the entrapment comment) and LW is far less problematic in the book. also, colin in the show is just 22.
@@takichan87 I do agree that it's less problematic that he says that in the show but I still think show Colin wouldn't have said it.... but mostly I'm saying that I don't enjoy some of the choices the shows writers have made in adapting him from the books
@kellyvalence5323 actually in the books he does allege to entrapment.
"Oh, but you are. You saw to that. It was rather clever timing, actually, waiting until our engagement ball to make your final announcement. You knew I didn't want you to publish that last column. I forbade it! We agreed-"
"We never agreed!"
He ignored her outburst. "You waited
until]....
Your reasoning at why he didn’t want to be intimate with Pen when they were fighting? Brilliant.
I loved him reading Pen’s letters. Love that the stack from her was as many as everyone else’s combined. Also the fact that the others were tightly bound and Pen’s was loosely bound. He’d read her’s multiple times.
GREAT VIDEO!
You summed up Colin in the first minute of this video! Everyone that has been criticizing this season didn’t rewatch the first two to really get the full scope of how both he & pen were searching for themselves & found it in each other! Both of them being third children they were searching for belonging. This season was so much more than a love story it was a true coming of age story for them both! Also Sammy you are totally my kind of gal! We are besties in my head 😂😂 great video!
same!
11:34 Your opinion of Colin choosing not to engage in sex while he was dealing with the emotional fallout of feeling betrayed and bamboozled by Penelope isn't unpopular with me. I found it to be one of the most realistic and emotionally healthy aspects of season 3. I'm similar to Colin in this manner. If I don't feel emotionally safe with a romantic partner, I simply can't tolerate sexual vulnerability with them. It feels as though I'm betraying myself and the act turns my stomach.
It’s not uncommon at all. Everyone knew why he didn’t want to!
@@aprilnyssa -- I've run across quite a few who are angry that the character was allowed time to process his feelings and didn't jump Penelope's bones when he entered the room for a blanket, as well as after they kissed passionately in the streets the night before their wedding. They wrote that Colin was being selfish and petulant, and strongly implied that sex would have fixed the issue if he'd let it.
Truthfully, emotionally immature people oversaturate TH-cam comment sections. Which ones you run into is often dependent on which TH-cam creator's video comment section you're visiting.
Exactly.
Yes I'm shocked by the number of people who believe that them having sex would magically solve their issues. It really shows how immature some people really are. I personally like the fact that he did not jump back into bed with her. It also shows people's entitlement like as if Colin owes them that.
this video just made me realize that i kin colin on a deep level, it's scary. it was great, im gonna overanalyze it for weeks. also, a character analysis of penelope would be so very nice. . .
First, I don’t think the comments of him being young is not about how serious he is.
Him being young is that he doesn’t fully grasp between a crush and love. He hasn’t learned what goes into a marriage yet. He idolizes his parents’ relationship and he projects it onto his potential relationships.
I do agree that he is naive and what is sad is how the family keeps him and daphne as well as Eloise sheltered and naive. They only teach them when they are stuck in a corner and have to learn about people’s true intentions or what the world is really like.
Take it from someone who deals with it. Even as an adult, people see me as innocent and try to keep me that way. For example, when I ask about something “odd”, “i get oh you sweet innocent child”. That is what happens when people don’t want to teach me and only see me as naive and innocent.
I feel this happened with Colin and it makes sense why Colin travels to find himself and explore the world without people interfering. I like that his maturity comes finding things out himself.
And I feel him being friends with Penelope helped not only ground him, but allowed him to see himself in another person’s eyes. I don’t mean the rose tinted glasses, but finally someone sees the true him. And this continues in season 3.
Agree with this! During S3 Ep 1 he even says that what he (platonically) liked about Penelope is her cleverness and perspective on the world.
I love how different Colin is from Anthony. Collin is the romantic, tender hearted, sensitive man who dreams of finding a soul mate and someone he can care for. He is the middle child, 3rd son, entertaining sweetheart but not relied upon. Anthony is pragmatic, domineering, and burdened by responsibilities of being a first born. His sexuality is his release and comfort. Until his relationship with Kate, he has used women for his own stress relief (Sienna) or to fulfill obligation to marry (Edwina). He is repulsed by romance because of being traumatized by the death of his father and grief of his mother. His declarations to Kate are often laced with anger and violence. He is a living, breathing red flag of pent up rage and control issues. Colin has issues as well with self pity and insecurity but due to his nature, the audience is confident his love for Penelope will help him overcome his hurt. Of the two, Colin is the healthiest.
SAMMY YOU ATEEEE THIS. COLIN BRIDGERTON THEY WILL NEVER GET YOU THE WAY WE DO
I love Collin so much it's unhealthy--I'll take him off people's hands 🤣 Part 2 Collin had me feeling WILD.
Brilliant analysis. I thoroughly enjoyed watching this. It also points out well the great acting by Luke Newton, his ability to talk through his eyes, make use of micro expressions to tell a whole story, command of body language and voice. He created a very authentic character with Colin. Hope he gets swamped with good roles now, would love to see a whole range of different characters being portrayed by him.
I don’t understand why some people say that Colin’s character wasn’t well-developed in terms of personality and that the narrative didn’t help in understanding him, when all of this is easy to detect by paying attention to his gestures, words, and actions. I suppose some people need a character to say, "Oh, Colin is an insecure man with a hero complex, etc" to understand. In fact, Anthony, Violet, Marina, Daphne and even Pen/LW describe Colin in their dialogues at several moments. So, thank you for this beautiful analysis and video. I love Colin, and he is my favorite along with Penelope.
Absolutely loved this! I get extremely defensive of season 3 and Colin/Pen's characters and relationship. As someone who has a degree in teaching literature, I 100% agree with your take!
I never really disliked Colin this season. I thought he was portrayed beautifully by Luke Newton this season. I never thought his reactions didn't make sense. I'm mainly disappointed that we didn't see Polin have more moments post LW reveal. I wish there was more Colin and Pen happy and free with nothing holding them back. That's mostly my gripe with how I think Polin got robbed for their season.
Literally the best bridgerton. He’s emotionally available. I loved Anthony in season 2 as well but the way he spoke to Daphne in some scenes didn’t sit well with me and I kept thinking… I wish they’d make him a bit more emotionally connected to his family, but then I understood his trauma and why he suppressed emotions ❤️
Thank you for the analysis. It makes me loves Colin's character even more. It makes sense why Penelope and Colin perfect for each other. They both being sidelined by their family and other their whole lives and finally they seek what they want from each other. Despite some flawed execution for season 3, I LOVED this season so much. Luke Newton did a great job protraying Colin
I love Colin's sensitive side and I adore how he always asks for consent
I've noticed everything you said about Colin, and I've always thought he was such a beautiful character and a relatable one as well that's the beauty of season 3 for me ,the main characters start off with not fully accepting or knowing themselves fully which is something you experience in your 20s especially with characteristics of kindness, sensitivity and not being considered cool just because you don't want to live a meaningless or purposeless life so watching Penelope and Colin Trying to navigate those challenges gives me the courage to stay my " uncool" , sensitive and kind self and I will find what I'm looking for. Luke Newton is such a gifted actor🩵
I really love this analysis, especially about how Colin was so upset about Pen being Lady Whistledown because he felt he got dumped again. Also your thoughts on why Colin doesn't want to be intimate With Pen while they are not in the right place are wonderful. This was just a superb analysis.
I just adore Colin Bridgerton and you beautifully broke down every single facet of his character.
Colin Bridgerton is hands down THE BEST MAN out there!! I am so in love with this character!! Book and show althought I have so many things to say about the show for the lack of Colin love. Thank you for spreading a lot of Colin Bridgerton love to us all. 🔥🔥🔥
Beautifully said !!!!!
And no, it’s not hard to understand.
it’s sad that there are people who have decided to misunderstand Colin. If anyone paid attention to the show, they’d clearly understand the character. It’s all there. Everything we needed to know was laid out from season 1
I Lurve your breakdowns. You identify exactly what I feel with Polin when i, myself, have a tough time verbalizing my thoughts!
How do i make every colin hater watch this? 😂
Great character analysis. Colin is a different hero than what we’ve seen on TV. But it felt like a breath of fresh air to see someone with flaws, sensitivity and self esteem issues. He was so sweet and romantic, season 3 ended up being my favourite. I wish he had a slightly larger role in season 1 and 2 but it worked as you have listed to show the kind of person he is and the growth he went through.
Beautifully put! I agree 100% after realising the connection he felt with Penelope he could not engage in sex without that connection and he wouldn't sully that connection by having sex with underlying anger and betrayal
Wonderful breakdown of a complex character. I hope people who don't like the character of Colin or didn't care for season 3 find your channel and this analysis to understand more. Luke Newton did a great job with Colin! ❤
I love love love this deep dive into Colin’s persona. His character deserves this attention and I think it’s sad he doesn’t get much screen time even in his own season.
I guess I’m frustrated about how they make him fail to solve anything at every turn especially when it comes to him facing Cressida’s blackmailing Penelope. The writers of the show couldn’t offer him a dignified performance in that scene where he begs Cressida for mercy towards his wife.
I dislike it because it’s very dissimilar to his book character where he actually does something special and worthy for Penelope in public. Let him win for once man.
Him standing up for Pen against Portia may have been the only thing they afforded him this entire show.
Nevertheless I love how Luke Newton portrays him so beautifully throughout the series. The emotions shown through his eyes were incredible.
I absolutely loved your analysis of Colin. I feel like you really unearthed the heart of his character. It always made me uncomfortable to watch him be so disregarded by his family, it was heart breaking because of his sensitive and sweet nature. Do you find it ironic, that even though Colin is a part of the family that Pen has longed to belong to, thinking they are the perfect family in comparison to hers who disregard and diminish her - that they are actually mirrors of one another? They are both wise beyond their years, both have been disregarded and are the objects of ridicule by their families, both are kind and empathetic and have been forced to hide in the shadows - just in different ways. In the same way they have both provided each other with a deep sense of home, connection, courage and confidence without realizing they do so. Also, do you think that the sibling who is Colins polar opposite is Eloise? She is so oblivious to the feelings of others, so locked into herself and what she wants, to the utter disregard of the harm she might cause to those around her. She can keep secrets from Pen, but is unforgiving and spiteful when Pen has kept a secret from her, a secret that she deeply regretted and yet wasn't even allowed to explain. It's an interesting dynamic. Just gotta say.... Luke Newton and Nicola Coughlin are both amazing actors, they made season 3 so compelling, and their performances (especially Luke's) were so subtle and nuanced. The series will have a tough time beating this one!!!
cidk59 -- Wow, your comments actually enhance Sammy's analysis!! Thank you!
Excellent analysis Sammy. I have to be honest, at first the character of Colin never caught my attention, but then the third season came and everything changed. For the first few episodes I was captivated by Penelope, how extremely beautiful she looked and what a good actress Nicola was portraying her. But as the series progressed (specifically starting with episode 2) I found myself totally fascinated by Colin and Luke's brilliant performance. As a person as "psychotic" as you, I was simply delighted and surprised by how well developed Colin was, every gesture, every look, every micro expression and the intensity with which he expressed his feelings made me fall in love with his character. It's incredible that with so little screen time, they gave us so much emotion. Although my hunger for Polin is still not filled, I am quite happy with what they gave us and I hope that at least in the fourth season they give us a little more of them because I love them so much.
I so appreciate your eye to detail when it comes to Luke Newton’s performance throughout the three seasons. His consistent character choices are subtle but so crucial.
This is an excellent analysis of Colin and why he has always been my favorite Bridgerton brother. ❤ I am in awe of how well Luke is able to show Colin's internal thoughts and struggles through small things, like furrowed brows and his hand movements.
Your analysis is thorough, well thought-out, and makes me love Polin even more!
Ultimately, I think the biggest problem is that S3 itself did more "saying" than "showing," and given that TV is a VISUAL media, that is not insignificant. With this video, I can see that S1 did this much more and he is literally a side character that season. As the lead in S3, they should've gone ham with it & given us even more examples & FLASHBACKS. Colin was primed as an interesting character in S1 & S2, and they really could've made him unquestionably **THE** best male character of the series to general audiences. We already know he is, but they could've more strongly vindicated us & him. Again, I love Polin so much I'll regularly rewatch S3 with glee!
Thanks for that deepdive. It's...surprising and a little worrying how many people do not get the different aspects of his personality, especially the "fake rake".
I feel all Colin haters need to watch this video! Sammy you do an amazing job diving into Colin, who he is and his motivations. He is so misunderstood that it breaks my heart.
Are these moments showcasing Colin's personality just to subtle for general audiences to pick up on? Is there something the show could have done better in the way they wrote Colin? Or is it that we, as society, are so unused to seeing this kind of romantic male lead?
My new purpose is to spread this video "about the many lands. Near and far...far and wide."
Thank you for all your time and effort in making this! ❤❤❤
My god this is PERFECT, I was going to wait to comment until I've watched all of it but first off: THANK YOU so much for making this, you seem to be the only one who understands his character at all - in this fandom, I feel like media literacy is so low it's astonishing. It feels like everyone is watching a show I have never seen and coming up with the wildest takes about it that I could never find any sort of support for in the actual text. This is marvellously done!! The moment I literally started snapping my fingers was when you said the thing about "I marvel at how one can feel such intimacy but also such great distance" being the crux of the issue for Colin. That is EXACTLY what part I have been directing people to when they say wild shit about Colin. Thank you so much for this omg
The way people keep saying we were robbed of Polin, we didn’t have enough scenes with them. Guys do we remember season 2 we barely got any happy moments of Kanthony. We got atmost 2 intense love confessions from both the seasons 1 and 2 but the amount of time Colin has genuinely expressed his love for Penelope is amusing.
And there were two major intimate scenes of Polin this season and honestly I consider to be the best out of the entire series not because I am biased against Polin but because the quality of Intimacy in season 3 was at par, it had care, it was gentle, it was sweet and it had CONSENT ( I mean I wouldn’t mind an angsty s3x lol) but the point is from their first kiss till their last after confession moment in the last episode it all held genuine meaning and I freaking love that. The reason I dislike season 1 is because it felt like their relationship had more lust than love.
I am not saying that season 3 is the greatest but it is not the worst at all. Honestly it is actually my favourite out of all the seasons.
Exactly . People have forgotten. We practically didn’t get anything with kanthony and I remember people were so upset. Edwina nearly marrying Anthony… Anthony was anti love even after the wedding scene, he went back to Edwina asking her to take him back No kanthony wedding, the sex scene was too angst and then one declaration,
The fandom was in shambles after season 2 was released. Thats why I wasn’t bothered with the hate lol
There are always gonna be haters when it’s a big television show involved . This was a very very very beautiful and romantic season
And I didn’t like season 1 as well. I feel like we got all we wanted this season. The romance, angst, gentleness, declarations, yearning and jealousy, sexiness. Carriage scene showed that polin can be super steamy if they wanted and mirror scene showed that they can be as gentle when necessary. The passion is out of the world. We had a beautiful wedding, you could see how much Colin loves her despite being the pending issue . We got everything
@@aprilnyssa ikr the thing is we love to rant but I don’t get it how can they rant this time we got a perfect kiss, perfect love confession, a very sensual first time ,a beautiful marriage (a little sad though but it was evident Colin loved Penelope) and a freaking BABY!!!!!! What else do we want. We will get their moment of embracing each other after marriage in season 4 ffs.
Yes the side plots like Mondrich’s and so many threesomes seemed a tad bit unnecessary but we can’t deny that it was a good season.
This is why long form content is needed. There were so many small moments that I just never picked up on and seeing them all compiled here totally changed my view on Colin. It’s a quiet performance, especially in this ensemble cast, but I appreciate the character and the actor’s portrayal a lot more now. Great video ❤️
I agree with everything you’ve said, and Colin will always be my favorite Bridgerton brother! I’m so glad he woke up and saw Pen and married her. 💙💜
I will always like Colin and the video shows why there are devoted Polin despite not agreeing with the flow the writers deals with season 3.
People never doubts Colin love for Pen. It was clear and evident as explained in this video. But seing Pen suffers from season 1 till season 3 then hearing the word entrapment is like a knife being squeezed in the audience heart. A "simple one liner verbal assurance" that he loves her might have soften the blow despite those hurtful words in the name of being honest with his feelings. That is what I am struggling with above all else. He defended her with Portia and I know he is struggling but to use those exact words back to Pen is like a death sentence.
All others, I can let go. I just wished the writers would give them their HEA in season 4 with no drama like what they did this season with Kanthony no matter how short their screentime would be.
Compliments. a perfect analysis of Colin Bridgerton, one of my favorite characters
I started season 3 with Colin as my least favorite and thinking it was a filler season before showing a more exciting season only to be hit by Colin like a freit train and this season becomming my favorite. i fell in love with Colin's character so much. I love everything about him when I began understanding his every action and it's sad to know that people cannot see him and understand him. He became my favorite Bridgerton Sibling in this season and Luke did such a great job in acting him. you know thag he really worked closely with the writers and studied Colin so well tgat every nuance, action, behavior was on Point..I think he deserve an award for bringing him into life
Thank you for the in-depth character analysis. Luke did an awesome job in bringing Colin to life in the suttlest of ways. ❤
I dont usually comment but thank you so much for bringing the complex character of Colin to light and giving Luke's acting the recognition he deserves. You brought me to tears multiple times by showing the truth in his story that does not deserve the hate that has been shown for the season. Thank you so much for your work.
Great analysis. Colin has always been my favorite Bridgerton brother for various reasons. Overall, season 3 was great -- Polin's love story is so beautiful. My only gripe is that, even though it was completely fair for him to be as upset as he was over the LW reveal, there was no actual reconciliation between the two before the end. It would've helped the story move forward more flawlessly to have at least one more intimate Polin moment (not in the midst of a ball) showing that Colin truly forgave Penelope. His final declaration to her, was absolutely stunning though.
Excellent analysis! I think Colin is the most consistently portrayed male character on the show and your analyst just confirms that for me.
What an amazing breakdown. Thank you. S3 is clearly my favorite for being so real and poignant. Luke and Nicola absolutely nailed it.
The fact that people have all of these critiques for Colin is crazy. He is like anyone who is young trying to figure themselves out. Sometimes we go through changes, being someone completely different. Someone we are not. Colin was sensitive for a man, so it makes sense he would have a false sense of bravado. He was trying to protect himself. Most women were not buying what he was selling before. They are young people after all. Not to mention Colin was Penelope's love of her life. It is very rare to get the person you have unrequited love for, and we are talking about years!! Regardless of flaws he was trying to do right by her. Most people we pine over ultimately never reciprocate feelings and you never get to be with them. EVER. Most people are not strong and have minimal boundaries when it comes to their specific person.
Colin is my fave... What a man ! Love him. Props to Luke Newton for potraying him amazingly.
I love Colin. His cheekiness, caring, territorial, protective and romantic nature. They're so inate to him. He's incredibly lovable. He's attentive and empathetic. He's a man of action and perhaps a bit kinky.
Luke did a phenomenal job bringing Colin to life. I wish people would understand Colin for much more than childish or insecure. He's the perfect male romantic trope and I fkn love him!
If only the viewer realises how much thought has gone to every word, gesture, piece of clothing and scenery for every character and scene. Wow
Your character analysis is spot-on!!!! Luke Newton’s interpretation of Colin is so delightful and sincere. Thanks for this video❤
I loved your analysis of him. He and Pen are truly my favorite characters. And Luke and Nicola do such an amazing job of portraying them.
This this this this this!!! THANK YOU, THIS WILL BE MY ANSWER ANY TIME SOMEONE TALKS BAD ABOUT COLIN, I WILL SEND THEM THIS
I’ve been struggling with my feelings about him as a character during the last two episodes. This really helped me love Colin as a character again, thank you.
I just love all your videos and really appreciate all the hard work you do to make them for us all. Thank you😊
****just watched it again, and I can now love it more than ever before.****
Sammy, you did an incredible job with this character breakdown! And Luke is masterful in his craft!
Great analysis. I noticed that the majority of his character values are seen in clips from S1&2, with just a few in S3. I stand by that Colin could be my favourite character, but in S3 he was written too subtly and not given enough time to let Colin's personality show through to the average viewer.
I agree.
Colin saying to his family that he doesn‘t remember how many cities he has travelled to versus him telling Penelope the exact number because he knows she is interested in anything he tells her❤
Colin is absolutely my favourite Bridgerton! I love S3 and I love the friends to lovers story❤❤❤