
Viewers of Netflix’s hit series, Bridgerton (2020–) know the leading matriarch, Lady Violet Bridgerton (Ruth Gemmell), as a widowed mother dedicated to finding “love matches” for her eight children.
However, in season four’s first instalment, we watched Violet – now about 50 years old – finally navigate her own romance. In a series known for its spicy sex scenes and heated entanglements, why is Violet’s romantic arc significant?