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I can't claim this idea but someone pointed out how true Brimsley's statement regarding Charlotte being frozen in time. In the present day scenes, notice everyone's style of dress is much different from hers. Whereas Charlotte is still wearing clothes in the style of dress from her younger years. This is likely to aid George in remembering her because, in the present, he seems to float between the past and the present. So Brimsley is right, in many ways, Charlotte is quite literally frozen in time.
That’s a great way to see it! I always assumed that it was just that she didn’t bother to keep up with the trends like how the old aunt in pride and prejudice was still dressed in 18th century clothing but she’s the queen and not keeping up with trends doesn’t seem likely
@@clivechiam Exactly! Considering the show made a point of showing us in episode 1 how fashion forward she was esp in the scene where she meets Princess Augusta aka George's mother. Augusta & her advisors wanted Charlotte to wear a simple English dress for her wedding but she had her own dress designed in the latest Parish fashion.
It’s still debated what George’s mental illness was. The two best guesses were that he had bipolar disorder or that he had porphyria which is a Liver disease that causes mania, high blood pressure etc.
I'm in tears, they had such a good day. She is only 17 and he 23 when they got married and this is so much for her to handle. But you guys are really gonna shed a tear in episode 4. Made me love George even more 🥺
Luckily for the real Queen Charlotte she had a happy and good marriage for a while bc it is said that George didn’t start having his first episodes till later in his life but yes in this show it really made my heart hurt so much that it had happened so soon in their relationship and being so young
I appreciate your careful word choice, compassion and understanding around the topic of mental health. This series covers so many topics and emotions, I love it!
In seasons 1 and 2, I assumed that George had Alzheimer's, which is called The Long goodbye. Definitely keep the tissues close, Bryce. The last three episodes will rip your heart from your chest.😢 Beautifully tragic!
George illness remained "just sporadically episodes" for 30 years (from their marriage in 1761 until the beginning of 1790s). Then, with the aging and after the losses of two sons and the pressure from other political events like American Revolution and more [he is the same king in the musical Hamilton], the condition started to deteriorate and became more frequent and worse each time. But for other 20 years they managed to "keep it under control" even if the situation gotten worse. It was only in 1810, with the death of George's favorite daughter Amelia that triggered him (and in the main Bridgerton series they talked about this), combined with the old age and the progressing deteriorating state day after day that he endured in the previous years, that his psychic condition became nearly chronical [in Bridgerton universe he still has moments of lucidity - but in real life his illness was totally chronical and also he became totally blind and deaf during the 1810s to the point he never knew about his granddauther and wife's death] From 1811 on George condition was so bad he was unable to rule so their firstborn, future George IV, act as his regent for 10 years until George died in 1820. That's why this era, in which the early stories of Bridgerton siblings are set up, is called "Regency Era" 😊😊 And during the Regency Era Charlotte still was widely powerful until her death in 1818 😢😢❤❤❤ The real Charlotte never saw the birth of the grandchild this episode hints about. That child would be future Queen Victoria
Mental health issues have been prevalent in the British Royal family. Queen Victoria also had years of deep depression after her husband, Albert died. Victoria 's great grand daughter, Princess Alice of Battenburg (later Princess Andrew of Greece and Denmark), was hospitalized in an asylum for about a year. Her son was the late Prince Phillip, the husband of the late Queen Elizabeth.
Such a heartbreaking episode. The doctors back then wouldn’t even be able to diagnose it so they don’t really say what it is. But that seemed like a manic episode with psychosis. Delusions and an obsession with the planets and Venus and hallucinations where he seems to hear stuff sometimes. Heartbreaking to watch though.
@@lynnhettrick7588 definitely but some people can have episodes of psychosis and also other disorders. Plus he has signs of anxiety attacks. I’m not sure of king George’s symptoms in irl but in the show there’s definitely components of anxiety, bipolar - mania, and some psychosis
@@lynnhettrick7588 hallucinations and delusions are psychosis, as in if you're experiencing hallucinations or delusions then you are factually experiencing psychosis (unless they are specifically brought on by drugs)
After the marriage, people used to stand in the room and watch them have sex to confirm. So this was being more modern by not doing that at the times. This also confirmed if the bride was a virgin.
@@acceptinglife6491 apparently they didn’t believe the couple knows how to bang and to make a baby. Plus, sex was considered the seal to make a marriage official. If it didn’t happen, the marriage didn’t. So it was very important that it happened fairly right after the marriage with witnesses. In some countries they had a barrier from where they had a peep hole to watch through. Whatever it was, it sounds horrendous.
‘Confirmed’ half of the time because some women just didn’t have a hymen or they were well aroused and careful to not have a bleed. It’s saddening to think how many women were portrayed badly for that.
@@blueshoes5145 there is still that stigma today sadly with the agenda in America trying to move back towards controlling women's productive rights and pushing them to "Christian" purity standards. We have to be vigilant in the fight for progress, and acknowledge women for the respect and voices they are entitled to.
The next episode is so emotional. Makes you understand where George is coming from. Like, makes you realize, that all this time... that's what's happening to him.
Another rider but make sure he is of the right station: If you're going to be with someone else, make sure it's someone above stairs. (There is a hierarchy among the servants.) But basically, he's jealous.
Historically, George III suffered greatly in his life, though we don't quite know what he suffered from. There are several theories (bipolar, porphyria, after effects of arsenic poisoning, etc.). I'm looking forward to your reactions to future episodes, but... oof.
Thanks, Bryce! Thanks, Rob! Thanks, Zuff! 👑 As supplemental material I highly recommend THE MADNESS OF KING GEORGE (1994) in which *Helen* *Mirren* portrays 'Charlotte'. Wild to fathom it's been 29 years since I saw it at an arthouse cinema while visiting a friend in Manhattan. #ReelTime #TomVerica #QueenCharlotte
I loved your reaction! I can't wait for the next episode. This show is so good and gets really emotional. They were getting along so well towards the middle of the episode and then for it to just end like that is so heartbreaking. I love Queen Charlotte and King George!
Initially I was really annoyed or just plain bummed out with writing of this show when finding out that he had a mental illness all along… like most when watching Bridgerton I assumed that they must of had wonderful years together, and then he ended up with dementia maybe even Alzheimer’s late in life 😢 Made me even want to hold off on watching the next 3 episodes bc I was bummed out lol…. But I got to say that even though the last couple episodes of this series is very sad in moments, my goodness the over all story of their love and relationship is absolutely beautiful ❤️
They had enough lucid days to make 15 children. I would say they got to enjoy each other😊. In real life he didn't get severe until later on in life. He spiraled downward after the death of his daughter
You mention that you think he it’s like 99% of the time that he’s not fully himself or is having his psychotic episodes but I disagree I think it would be more around like 70% of the time. Like I know, that could be hyper Bolic, but I do think there’s a fair amount of time where he is fully lucid. I do think that overtime it took less and less to trigger one of his episodes though which leads Charlotte to become progressively more protective, and take more precautions.
When you reach the end you’ll see Charlotte isn’t looking forward to the passing of George, Brimsley later will unveil her world and how this relationship means to her
Bees (and wasps) do bite, as well as sting. (I just finished reading an article by an entomologist, to confirm this, because I had heard as much before, but couldn't remember where from.)
Long live King Charles III (when i was in London looking at the royal jewels a young girl and her mother were standing looking at a photo of the coronation and the little girl goes, "look mummy it is Charlie!")
It looks like George has anxiety and also manic episodes (its hereditary and also looks like it stems from the way he was treated as a child leading up to his marriage. The "u are the king" the expectations they have about him) idk just looks like he is under too much stress.
Most historians still debate whether the king had bi-polar disorder or he was schizophrenic. Bi-polar disorder is extreme highs and lows, but it doesn't necessarily cause hallucinations like we see at the ending here.
It can definitely include episodes of psychosis especially depending on if they’re are any comorbidities and depending on if they’re type 1 or type 2 bipolar~ There’s a schizoaffective disorder bipolar type ~+ Bipolar disorder with psychotic features can definitely resembles schizoaffective disorder💃🏽
Lady Danbury only requested what was due to her per her entitlement. The title is supposed to come with the lands manor and its incomes, rent from the lands, but they were not given with the lands n incomes due to racism. surely the dowager princess kept the lands and its incomes in the crowns coffers and thought the title was enough
Loving all of this. Shonda Rhimes wrote this so well. Violet's father is irksome and weak to me because as we noticed he doesn't check his wife's racism but later on he's so infatuated with Lady Danbury. So glad that went nowhere. Brilliant series though.
I watched Bridgerton as soon as it came out but idk why i didn't want to watch this. I just finished, just 9months later and it was surprisingly good. LOL
I understand why Violet doesn't like being called fortunate for having a great husband who died, but the way she gets pissed off about the idea of creating a fund for the education of orphan girls just annoys me so much. Yes, you should be creating a fund for something, Violet. You can afford it, and how much would Eloise adore you for it?
