The Bridgerton buzz is reaching fever pitch as we eagerly anticipate Season 6, supposedly starring everyone’s favorite intellectual firebrand, Eloise. But the question on everyone’s lips isn’t whether she’ll find love (we all know Sir Phillip Crane is waiting in the wings, albeit a slightly grumpy one). No, the burning question is: will Eloise, the staunch anti-marriage advocate, actually get married?
Eloping Away From Tradition?
Some fans are holding onto the hope that Eloise will completely ditch the societal expectations that shackle women. Will she and Phillip run off to the countryside, embracing a life of intellectual pursuits and botanical studies far from the prying eyes of the Ton? Perhaps, they suggest, a “civil partnership” is in order, a radical choice that would challenge the very foundations of Regency-era society.
“Imagine,” one fan mused online, “Eloise fighting for freedom from marriage, and the Queen, in a surprising act of rebellious solidarity, approving civil partnerships! It would be revolutionary!”
Another fan excitedly added, “It could even pave the way for Francesca and Michaela’s relationship! Think of the possibilities!”
But hold your horses, lovebirds. While the idea of Eloise shattering convention is undeniably appealing, others argue it’s simply not realistic.
“There’s no way a couple in that time period would be allowed to live together unmarried without completely ruining their family,” one pragmatic viewer pointed out. “It just wasn’t done.”
A Quiet Country Affair?
So, if marriage is inevitable, what will it look like for Eloise? Forget a grand ball at Bridgerton House. Most fans envision a small, intimate ceremony, far from the London spotlight.
A quiet chapel in the countryside, perhaps on Phillip’s estate? A gathering of close friends and family, prioritizing intellectual conversation over elaborate floral arrangements?
“I don’t expect Eloise to have a big wedding,” one fan predicted. “I expect her to have a small, quiet chapel ceremony in the country. Or at Phillip’s home.”
And speaking of Phillip, let’s not forget the sparks (and witty banter) that are sure to fly! Will Eloise insist on writing her own vows, adding a dash of feminist rebellion to the traditional “obey” clause? Will Phillip, despite his initial gruffness, find himself utterly captivated by her unconventional spirit?
The Francesca Factor: A Bridgerton First?
The conversation then veered towards Francesca, and her budding romance with Michaela. Could their storyline push the boundaries of Bridgerton even further?
“Francesca has told her mother she wishes to go to Scotland to ‘get to know myself so you can all know me better as well, because I want nothing more than to be close’,” one fan reminded everyone. “I think she will tell her entire family and there will be some drama with the Queen, and they’ll expand the Great Experiment to gay people!”
The “Great Experiment,” a subtle nod to Queen Charlotte’s diverse court, could be broadened to include same-sex relationships, leading to even greater acceptance and representation. It’s a bold theory, and one that has fans buzzing with anticipation.
One things is for sure, the upcoming season promises to be a rollercoaster of emotions, societal clashes, and, of course, plenty of swoon-worthy moments.
Will Eloise embrace tradition, or rewrite the rules of love and marriage in the Regency era? We’ll just have to wait and see, darlings! But until then, keep those Bridgerton theories coming!
