Eloise Bridgerton’s rebellion exposes her feminist ideals, centered on privilege and comfort, not the broader fight for women’s progress.

Dearest gentle readers, it seems that Miss Eloise Bridgerton, the spirited voice of defiance in our ever-so-proper world, has once again captured our attention. With her bold intellect and fierce independence, she stands as the show’s feminist heart, challenging the societal norms of her time.

Yet, upon a closer look, one might find her brand of rebellion to be rather self-serving. Critics, with their keen eyes, have noted that Eloise’s ideals often center only on her comfort and privilege, neglecting the broader struggles of women beyond her class.

Eloise, for all her charm, is no villain, but her story offers a timely reminder: true progress is not just about defiance, it is about inclusion, too.

Bridgerton’s Eloise needs a feminist rewrite

Bridgerton’s Eloise is the poster girl for “just watched Iron Jawed Angels and read a zine or two” feminism. She wants intellectual freedom, sure, but sometimes at the expense of understanding how other women carve out power within the system. She doesn’t get that marrying or choosing motherhood can be empowering, too.

Eloise in a still from the series, Bridgerton | Credit: Netflix.

Yeah, she’s a privileged Bridgerton. But she’s also a teenage girl – sheltered, messy, and learning. Viewers don’t want her to grow. We expect her to instantly get feminism, class struggles, and how not to be a bad friend. When she tries to learn spending time with Theo and the working class, she’s crucified for “doing nothing.”

Meanwhile, Penelope is out here dropping burn-book-level gossip bombs as Lady Whistledown and somehow gets a redemption arc with zero accountability. How’s that fair? If Pen’s going to be Gossip Girl, can we at least get the part where she owns it?

It’s giving “Blair Waldorf”. But we gave Blair and Serena grace because they were growing. Eloise deserves the same shot. She’s a baby feminist, not bell hooks. Let her get there.

Also, the way Edwina got roasted for being mad in Season 2? Wild. No one’s tossing confetti after that drama. But Penelope gets unlimited fandom forgiveness?

Eloise’s story isn’t a failure of character, it’s a missed writing opportunity. She was never the villain. Just a girl who needed time, space, and maybe some Audre Lorde in her life.

And if the Bridgerton writers really want to redeem things, give my girl a pen, some paper, and her own Jane Austen arc. Let her write her way forward.

Bridgerton’s Francesca recast makes Daphne’s absence even weirder

Phoebe Dynevor as Daphne Bridgerton in Bridgerton | Credits: Netflix

Bridgerton swapped out Francesca in season 3, and suddenly, Daphne’s ongoing vanishing act feels way more awkward (via ScreenRant).

Hannah Dodd stepped in for Ruby Stokes just as Francesca’s love story kicked off — wedding, new hubby, and a surprise spark with Michaela Stirling. She’s finally in the spotlight, but her big sister’s nowhere to be seen.

What makes it stranger: Dodd’s Francesca has never shared the screen with Phoebe Dynevor’s Daphne. Not even a scene. Not even a wedding guest shot.

Meanwhile, Ruby Stokes at least had a few moments with Daphne before she left due to scheduling conflicts (Lockwood & Co., for those keeping track). Now, with Dodd fully in the role and Dynevor not expected back for season 4, the Bridgerton family tree’s looking a little lopsided.

At this point, even a letter from Daphne would go a long way.

Watch Bridgerton on Netflix.