Confused but Cute - Colin Bridgerton | S3 E2 Review 

I think what he writes in the diary can be interpreted like he feels lonely. He's still trying to find a connection that's not there. And he's being somebody that's not him and that's why it feels weird to see him doing this things.

In the ton at that time, guys his age were expected to go to brothels, sleep around with serving girls and maids, etc. Colin was considered weird by "the guys" because he didn't do any of that before. He wouldn't manipulate or hurt a woman on purpose or risk her reputation. Nor would he risk creating an illegitimate child (remember his family includes 8 children and he almost married Marina despite her pregnancy). In the same way that Eloise gives up fighting social expectations and compromises with her dress, her friends, etc. Even though it's not her style. Colin compromises, too. He learns "swagger" overseas in likely the male equivalent of the lessons he tries to give Pen. He bends to the flak he got about sex (even from Anthony), but only as far as the brothels and seemingly only in a social context "with the guys" who now think he's "more fun than last season." He takes 2 girls, so it's not even a pretend romance like he really wants. And he feels disconnected even while intimate with them. It's a physical thing, like playing tennis, for exercise (not for love or satisfaction). He's kind and sees to their pleasure, listens to their suggestions, and learns their techniques (the lip bite, caressing the thigh... - which will benefit his chosen woman later). I think he kind of approaches it all similar to taking a college course you need for credit, but don't actually care about. But oh, the transferrable skills are lovely, thanks. 😊 😅 I don't think he would have done any of the catting around he does in season 3 if everyone had not reacted to the Marina situation by blaming his inexperience in seasons 1 and 2. But it's not seen as the same kind of thing then as it is now, and that's not often mentioned in discussion. After all, his brothers both did all of this and worse. Anthony had a few mistresses he kept in succession in a house across town, for heaven's sake! But no one faults them for it the way they do Colin. It's hypocritical.

The 2nd and 4th episodes are my favorites so far! So good. His anger is so good. Its going to get worse next half. 😂 They are killing it!!!

tbh, i find the series portrayal on Colin' much enticing compared to the books...

Lmao at “just go talk to your dad” 😂😂😂

Loving your reviews! The part where he practically throws her to the wolves without advice might be because he doesn't see her awkwardness. She's comfortable with him, so he thinks she just needs tweaking. He doesn't realize how socially inept she actually is. It's more proof that he sees her differently than the rest of the Ton, and he finds her awkwardness endearing.

I viewed the first brothel scene being uncomfortable as intentional- he is playing a part and acting how society expects him to act- he's not being himself, it doesn't feel right to him but he feels like he needs to act this way, that this is what is expected of him and so it doesn't look right to us

Amazing review, can't wait for you to watch part 2 :)

I love your review❤