THE MIRROR SCENE???? no wonder they broke the furniture 🫣 | Bridgerton S3 EP5 Reaction 

this was one my favorite episodes of the season and potentially of the show as a whole!! join my patreon and watch my full-length reaction to this episode here: rb.gy/da7rzx

Anthony yelling “LILACS” is the highlight of the season ngl lol

You don't understand how happy it makes me to see Kate's relationship with Benedict, Eloise and Colin this season. Anthony has been more like father to his siblings than a brother( other than Benedict since he is close to Anthony in age ). So to see Kate also taking maternal role as well makes my heart warm ✨✨

As a full figured person myself, the fact that Penelope has a “glow up” that does not involve losing weight is so amazing! Her size really is not mentioned in this season and that is wonderful!

I love that every Kanthony appearance is like a jump-scare for you. With deepest sympathies to your blood-pressure, but it's delightful to see.

girl, you are ME during all of those kanthony scenes. nothing makes me scream and giggle like a middle schooler like kate and anthony do 😂

I totally agree with you, that scene did feel very... exposed. I love that Anthony made sure Colin proposed to Penelope for the right reasons, but also told him explicity to make sure that he told her as well. After Anthony himself failing to do so the first time he asked Kate to marry him. 🥲

Anthony is such a menace this season, I love it so much😂👌

your kanthony reactions are so me😭😭

Your Kanthony love is always SO funny and entertaining 🤣🥰 keep being you, gorl

It was truly a disservice to the show to not have the flashback of when Penelope and Colin met. Not only would that have been adorable to see them meet as kids, but also, it is the ONLY couple that they could have done that with. It also would have helped the audience believe their love story more. Such a shame 🥲

I love the way she talks about Kanthony😭😭🩷🩷

Finally out of copyright hell!! Watching your reactions is so cathartic for me because no one in my house is on the same level of unhingeness when watching Bridgerton 🫶🏽✨

There are never enough emotional support fans, pillows or blankets to ever get over this episode, seriously 🤣 It was INTENSE 🥵

12:43 Newton: “Viscount Bridgerton, That Is My Mother!”

Now that it's confirmed Colin and penelope conceived their child here during their first time. It makes me emotional that in their every dance, every laugh and their wedding their son was with them 😭💕💕

I agree with what you said about the flashbacks. I wish they detailed that, it would add to the friends-to-lovers dynamic.

I was more looking forward to see your reaction to Kate and Anthony than anything else! 😂

the kanthony love thank god we are SO BACK

Funny enough, I do believe that the whole feelings-aftermath from sex scenes is another area where intimacy coordinators come in - they do talk to you about those feelings and sorta keep you grounded, reminding everyone that this is a job, they're not "real" and you're probably just horny lol. IC are absolute MVPs of productions! There were some ppl who were loud about not liking the sex scene and I was sooooo nervous cuz I'm rooting for Polin and then.....hoooooo boooooy! I COULDN'T BREATHE! OMG it was so sexy and *intimate* I loved it because it felt so much more grounded and thus REAL. I really could go on about how that aspect makes it amazing, but more than anything, story-wise, I think it truly reflected their personalities & dynamic as a couple: Colin was constantly checking in on her (I do believe he asked for consent 3x), saying he'll do everything but Pen actively wants to participate & takes initiative like when she grabbed him. Even the slight awkwardness & funny cute moments show they are comfortable with each other instead of trying to play it cool or whatever. And I think the way they took off their clothes is really symbolic for their arcs - Pen got her glow-up & Colin was putting up this swagger front but once they're finally together, it all goes away. UH-MAZING job by Luke & Nicola

watching you react was like watching myself watch these episodes. KANTHONY!! They are the literal centre of my life right now😭😭

I'm pretty sure I've watched that Polin love scene at least 20 times by now! Nicola and Luke's expressions and chemistry really sold it. Some of my fav moments from that scene: 1. Pen's reaction to seeing Colin in all his glory 2. Colin's expression and nod after Pen asks "Is there more?" 3. Pen's reaction when Colin finally "inserts himself" (Where, indeed?!) 4. Colin frequently asking her if she's alright 5. Their climax 6. Maybe 10 more minutes I could go on but I loved it and I'm glad I can return to it

This episode is like a runaway train! 🚂 I totally agree that Pen needs to be the one to confess to Colin, but I really hate that Eloise took away any happiness of the engagement announcement and party for Pen. I especially love Anthony being xtra ‘Anthony’ this episode…adoring his beautiful wife and bringing the competitiveness to charades! 🫶

The way my kettle just pinged that it's freshly boiled and I SAW THIS VIDEO WAS FINALLY UP.

omg I was waiting for your reaction of the "our child" by Anthony haha. I'm ready to join the patreon for that reaction 😂😂

I loved ur reaction !!! Kanthony stole my heart !!! I was the same way !! I love domestic bliss kanthony !! I also loved that they included Kate relationship with the bridgertons !! She fits in so perfectly ! 😍🥰❤️🥺🔥💕

You can see how intimate and romantic is Pen and Colin's first time (so different from the passionate couplings of S1 with Daphne and the Duke) and Kanthony being happily married is sooo perfect (+Anthony being so competitive with charades....he is sooo extra😂 I love him)

So funny you say The King and Queen #KANTHONY - That's exactly what I yelled to my bestie while we were watching them :)

I'm so glad you finally got this video out; it was worth the wait!! I agree that this is one of my favorite episodes of the season, up there with 301. I cackled when you went back to disliking Cressida when she interrupted Kanthony bc SAME 🤣🤣

Kanthony 4 ever!!! 🐎🐝💞

Eloise wasn't wrong about insisting that Penelope tell Colin the truth. I only wish she hadn't chosen the engagement party 🥲

I tapped this video so fast lmao. I love your reactions so much! Thank you for making your content Daria ❤

It was satisfying to see the sisters’ reactions to Penelope marrying Colin. They’ve been cruel to her her entire life and now she’s to marry one of the most handsomest men in England. And a Bridgerton no less. That’s what them and Portia get.

You're right. We had Anthony and Edmund flashbacks last season... why couldn't we get the Polin meeting flashback?

1:52 I think I become more and more like forgiving of Penelope's actions the more times I watch this back half. Because as calling realizes when he goes back to reading all her letters and really thinking about how they communicated before they got into this fight and now this weird romantic transitioning place....... Nobody's actions were innately wrong here. Eloise was right in what she said, but she's wrong in thinking that Colin doesn't understand that Penelope is Lady Whistledown. He may not know it explicitly. But that voice, he's heard it his whole life in a way that no one else seems to have been hearing it. He was probably the first person to ever know lady whistledown. But then she started a gossip column, becoming something separate from his idea of Penelope, and that in itself adds unpleasant drama. But he still loves her. Colin knows exactly who she is, way better than Eloise can ever claim to have known Penelope. Colin is her actual best friend. You are just her longest oldest deepest friendship. It's a lot, but it's not necessarily the best POV to be judging from.

The mirror scene looked more realistic than my actual first time and this was fake LOL

love pen and Colin's relationship- they have the strongest most realistic relationship I have seen so far and I love it- they pick up when something is wrong with the other, Colin gives her space to tell when she is ready. I love that when they talk outside of the modiste he is actively listening- he asks her questions, he doesn't yell at her, he stays calm, he doesn't run away, and she genuinely answers them - it's clear it's more about his jealousy and his fear for her safety then her actually being whistledown. When he said that she entrapped him he clearly said that out of pain and anger because she didn't entrap him- he is the one who initiated sex, she repeatedly gives him an out and he doesn't take it because he knows deep down that she didn't do that he is just deeply hurt that she kept that a secret and he loves her and wants to marry her. it's obvious how much he wants to be physically intimate with her but is holding back because he is still processing all of this new information which I love- when he opens the door and she is standing there and you see him almost go in and kiss her but he restrains himself even though he wants to because he is not ready. He deeply loves her and for him to have sex with her when they are not in a good place isn't fair to her or him- so by not having sex he is respecting both of them. The first show runner also said that Colin is supposed to be demisexual so him not wanting to have sex when the are not in a good space makes sense- he feels disconnected to her and not having sex with her because he is still processing so much new information and feels emotionally separated from her at the moment makes complete sense. It has been ingrained in him that it is a mans job to provide for and protect his wife, so when she says she can take care of herself and he says then what good am I to you, you can feel the pain, pen is independent and doesn't need him in that way, she just needs him for him and it takes some time for him to accept the role reversal. I love how the letters help him reconnect with pen because he can tell he is losing her- they also help him realize he has always known both sides of her- LW was her in the letters they were never separate people- she was always LW- and he has always known that person and has always loved that person! I loved season 3- the culmination of a 10 yr relationship and 3 yrs of unconventional courting all coming together to show a beautiful, realistic, romantic, intimate relationship come to fruition! Those 10 yrs of friendship is still a part of their romantic relationship- when friendship transitions to romantic all those yrs of friendship don't suddenly become separated from it, like it's a completely different relationship- it now being romantic- the romantic just gets added on, I know a lot of people were frustrated with there being very little intimacy, but there was a ton of intimacy- it just wasn't sexual intimacy- There was an insane amount of emotional intimacy as well as many other forms of intimacy.

I’ve said this before but I can’t get over how amazing your hair is! Well done.

Let’s Gooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!😩😮‍💨 Out of copyright hell🔥👄🔥

I didn't really look away from the Polin sex scene, but I had to pause before they started. And yes, I am excited have pregnant Knothany. I love John trying to be accepted into the family. This will hurt if they show his death, because in the book, we didn't know him, so it made it easier to love Michael.

I can't get over how the first thing Anthony shouts is "lillies," deranged behaviour.

Yay finally! 🫶🏻

so glad you managed to get this up!

Kanthony is everything to me !

LOVE your reactions and have been watching for a long time! #KanthonyForever Quick random side question though - what lipstick shade/brand are you wearing in this video? I absolutely love the color and gloss quality - it looks stunning on you!! 💄

Been waiiiting! Finally!!

This will be my first time watching the YT reaction before the Patreon reaction wow. I had a tough week with my chronic illness, so I haven't had a chance to watch it yet, but I'm excited to finally get around to it, especially because this is one of my favorite episodes of the season! Back to my bullet points! -- That Cheese Man has always been and will always be my hero (sorry Hero Colin). I find it hilarious that Pen's family finds out about her engagement through Whistledown and once again, Albion Finch is Pen's number one cheerleader, he's the best 👏👏 -- Daria, you're reaction to seeing Kanthony on screen is always pure gold -- Anthony is so furious that Colin stole his thunder it's hilarious to me 😂 -- OUR Bridgerton name, I died in that moment. I was gone. That was soooo much better than the book Colin's confrontation with Portia. That was a wishlist moment for me, as I was rereading RMB to get through the wait for S3, I was saying, Colin's confrontation with Portia is too generic in the books, anybody could've come up with that speech, I needed that speech to be something that only Colin could/would say to Portia and the show did that -- The way Luke and Nicola have talked about how they eventually got so comfortable during the intimate scenes and the crew would be like, "Do you want get up" and they were like, "No we're fine, we're comfy" ....It's like they did not care whether I survived the press tour or not. I was unwell the entire time, but also I miss the promo rollout sm, their friendship is so sweet 🥹😭 All this to say, the mirror scene was perfect. I'm so glad we got it and it was just so tender and sweet and he was always checking in with her and I just love them sm, I've run out of words lol, all I have left in me is 🥹🥹🥹 -- Simone looks so beautiful in navy blue (she looks beautiful always, I just had have a moment of appreciation for the navy blue) -- The "You're my mess" line was top of my book quotes wishlist, tbh it was the only one I really needed -- Colin's toast is so sweet, I loved him calling back to the moment they met. Luke and Nicola really wanted the flashback to how they met too, it is sad we didn't get to see it. Especially bc they are the friends to lovers trope, they've known each other for so long, it would've been nice to see more of them when they were younger. More moments of Pen appreciating his kindness, more moments of Colin enjoying her sense of humor and like seeking her out -- Anthony being Joey Tribbiani in charades is the best thing ever and I love that the first flower he thinks of is lilies 🥹 -- Pen doesn't tell Colin she loves him too in this episode, so he's so insecure throughout this whole ep that it's just him who has such strong feelings and it's heartbreaking bc we've known this whole time that she does and this sweet little dummy just isn't sure his feelings are requited. First he's like, "Do you not like the house? Are you uncomfortable with us being alone?" and then later he's like, "I understand if you just got swept up in the moment in the carriage and if you don't want to get married anymore, I'll understand." Ugh, it kills me AND he still doesn't know she's Whistledown on top of all of that and I think that's why she's struggled to say the words this episode bc she's also grappling with how tf she's going to tell him about LW -- Poor Anthony's thunder got stolen AGAIN by Cressida (also even if she hadn't, she'd still have made Polin's engagement night about her so boo hiss) This was one of my more reasonable length comments, I'm proud of myself. Having said that, I did learn today that RU-vid does have a limit to how long a comment can be...the Polin podcast I listen to release their reactions to part 2, and I ended up leaving a two-part comment on that lmao, so it's probably a good thing you do these one episode at a time. Okay, I'm gonna go watch the full length reaction on Patreon, we'll see if I have more thoughts after that lol

Peep how during charades the first flower Anthony mentions is Lillies 👀🌷

The wait is over!

FINALLYYYYY LETS GOOOO GURL 💃💃💃💃💃💃

i have been looking forward to this reaction 😂😂

I totally agree about your flashback point. It was mentioned on more than 1 occasion that they should have put in a flashback of it.

I really love the mirror scene. At first I thought the whole mirror thing hilarious bc I pretty much solely associate that kind of thing with fanfiction and seeing it there threw me for a loop a little, but as it goes on it's so intimate and sensual, it's a really beautiful scene imo.

I love love this channel. U r amazing ❤❤❤

ABC time is hilarious to me

The drama to come can’t wait to see your reaction….and I totally agree the mirror scene is incredibly intimate, but I loved it ❤ Show runner Jess Brownell has said in an interview (Spoiler)…that it’s here during their first time that Penelope gets pregnant, so Colin certainly doesn’t waste any time.

It's funny how everybody gets unhinged the moment Colin pulls the hairclip, the transition to the physical that tells us it was all about to get real. The mirror scene was amazing, totally mind-blowing and wonderful. I definitely felt like I shouldn't be watching! What really struck me about the scene, is that we got to see how the mirror scene really culminated all that had been on his mind for those weeks ever since they kissed. He'd been dreaming for weeks about it would be like to be with Penelope, how he wanted to seduce her. 🙃🙃🙃

Great video!

Cressida S3 Part One: Redemption Arc, Maybe??? Cressida S3 Part Two: Villain Origin Story, Absolutely. (Given how much Jessica featured in promo cast stuff for S3 I feel like we cannot possibly have seen the last of Cressida and with S3 ending as it does we still need a conflict antagonist in S4 and I WANT IT TO BE HER.) (Also RIP Lord Debling he can go sit with the Prince for the discarded rival suitors that up and disappear completely from the narrative after failing to make it over the finish-line with the leading lady and yet somehow they never think to switch focus back to Cressida as a second option when it's clear they're hunting for A Match in general and had SOME vague interest in Cressida beforehand.)

girl i’ve been waiting for this….its been almost TWO weeks TOO long!!!!!!

IT'S UP

🎉🎉🎉its finally out ❤

I think Lady Whistledown represents the negative emotions she can't say outright because of her status & being a woman. Any bad thought she's had, she'd just publish it without really thinking things through. As she matures & regrets what she's said Whistledown changes. Like Whistledown talking about the diamond concept being degrading after she had conversations with Eloise. I do like the parallel's they drew between Eloise holding that ultimatum & Pen's ultimatum to Marina.

Great reaction! Thank you for your comments about the Mirror scene. That makes me appreciate it all the more!

I had the exact same reaction when Kanthony appeared on screen again. Eeek! I love them. I'm enjoying Polin, but to be honest, not the Whistledown drama. I hate it when we get the heroine who is so close to getting what she has wanted the entire time we as an audience have known her, only to have it be snatched away. I mean, girl passed out at her own engagement party. Boo. I don't like it.

the 'girlboss' part of LW is Pen writing what she wants and getting her coin. she's not better or worse that Portia doing that scheme with Jack Featherington and then stealing the money. I'm not saying it's good. i'm not saying it's bad either.

I agree, I'm more invested in Penelope and Eloise's relationship than Polin. Whaa-- Calling Kate and Anthony 'mother and father' when you've also said you liked watching them have sex is certainly a take!

Great reactions, love to see it😂 just to share my thoughts, but did Colin and Penelope not rush it? After being friends for so long and Penelope being shy and Colin being the gentleman, should they not build it up until the end of the season instead? I don't know, the carriage scene was also quite rushed, but enjoyed it though😅

Cant wait to read all the other comments on this video

Daria please do let us wait any longer for episode six girl drop it tomorrow

You really need to watch My Lady Jane. You will fall in love SO HARD.

Giiirl were you at?? 😭hope you're alright!

someone on tumblr said the gifset of pen standing there and eloise finding out abt the engagement and asking to be excused is so lesbian divorce coded and i cant stop thinking abt it lmfaoooo

Finally out of video post purgatory 😅 congrats!!!

the squeal i let out when i saw your vid in my tl😅😅🎉

Girl did you watch Maxton Hall yetttrr???

Whatever issues I may have for this season... they did Polin justice. I'd say this mirror scene tops Daphne and Simon's scenes at their best. I feel like the writers did such a disservice not showing any flashbacks of Polin's early relationship, we are merely told about their connection. And I also do agree that the standout relationship of this season is Penn and Eloise, which is why I'm still salty that Penn's big apology wasn't specifically for Eloise.

Jess Brownell said, in an interview with The Wrap: (Spoilers for the season finale.) . . . "[...] I think now Pen will have to navigate what it’s like to be a public gossip columnist, not only dealing with the people she writes about, but also taking steps to be more accountable in what she writes. Accountability and authenticity are two things that she’s had to really face this season, and we’re gonna continue that thread going into Season 4." Also: "The show always lives in a place of gossip. It’s still gossip, but we tried to make a point at the end of Season 3, that gossip gets a little bit of a bad reputation and that … it can be information, especially for vulnerable people, like the young women in the ton, sharing information about the way certain men are treating other women or treating their staffs. Gossip can actually be used to correct some wrongs, and so hopefully going forward, you’re going to see a more responsible version of Lady Whistledown who’s who is using her pen to speak truth to power."

Looooooveee

Yay, you’re put of RU-vid jail! Let’s GOOO!!! ❤️❤️❤️

i LOVE how in shock you were, just like happened to me. First shock then love it more and more very time i see it.

Ok, I admit that I was not ready for the mirror scene!! I kept stopping it and going back to it!! OH My, I was not ready!! 😮😮

ABC TIME 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

The oh so anticipated mirror scene!😅

21:13 Why does Colin assume that Whistledown is an unmarried woman or am I missing something?

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Daria I think you’re overestimating the motives of 12 year old girls 😭😭

honestly, as invested as I was in Polin, the Peneloise girlies (also me) were eating well this season and especially in part 2

I found the mirror scene underwhelming. I wish there would’ve been more foreplay and a montage to show a passage of time like season 2 Kanthony. I feel like Anthony is the only man on the show who knows how to please his wife.😂

Im so waiting for your reaction to Michaela

I am so happy someone else also wanted to see a flashback to when they met. Like... hello? Can the visual medium please remember show-don't-tell? ❤

Electric Chair for Cressida (Aka the writers) interrupting #Kanthony announcement. Also the Pen/Eloise relationship if far more interesting than Polin. And same feeling about the secrecy around Season 1 situation with Colin and the Marina's secret. This is the same, but bigger.

Where have you beeeen 😭 we need your opinion about Michaela????!!!!💀

I was saying to someone on insta today that I think the answers to the charades game are clues of who the lead bridgerton is for next season, would be curious if you can guess who I mean when you finish the season cause I don't want to spoil anything for you but I will recap the answers - hearts ease, conundrum, friendship, rainbow...

I was unfortunately watching this episode with my Mom. There's a special kind of awkwardness that transpires when one watch s*x scenes with one's parent. What made it worse is that apparently my Mom had watched ahead and got excited when the scene started, turning to me and saying "This is the part I wanted you to see!!" I'm really glad I never watched season 1 with her because OMG Daphne and Simon!!! 😂😂 Season 2 was mostly build-up of sexual tension with lots of snark, so watching season 2 with Mom was just fine.

We love you Pen, we were looking respectfully. Luke was trying to look respectfully. 🧐

daria, love you but this show has never resolved any of the messes it started... it's just one of those shows where shit happens and you as a viewer are left having to accept that there just won't be closure

the other bridgerton men haven't been as pathetic because they haven't been married yet. let's wait for them, i wouldn't count colin and benedict out so fast 😂

Maybe I need to rewatch season 2 because I just don’t get the hype. The drama went on for way too long and they progressed Edwina and Anthony’s relationship way too far, to the point where I don’t understand Kate being with him. My sister is my best friend and if someone treated her the way Anthony treated Edwina, leading her on for so long while making eyes at her sister and basically saying that Kate couldn’t go far enough away to not tempt it, but also still trying convince Edwina to marry him, like I’d be turned off. I certainly wouldn’t marry someone who could disregard my sister and her feelings that way.