Is Benedict Bridgerton gay? Why Netflix's 'Bridgerton' Season 3 steers away from the books
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'Bridgerton' Season 3 has recently concluded, leaving fans with a series of surprising twists and feeling upheavals.
This latest season has arguably been the most intriguing yet, with guide characters facing betrayals, sentimental breakdowns, and complex personal challenges.
Among these, the storyline involving Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) has particularly captured the audience's attention, prompting speculation about his sexuality.
From the beginning, Benedict's character has been surrounded by subtle hints and ambiguous situations, sparking debates and fan theories about his true romantic inclinations.
Season 1 sets the stage with Benedict's intrigued reaction to witnessing a same-sex encounter at a party, sparking curiosity about his sexual orientation.
However, Season 3 delves deeper into Benedict’s personal life, presenting him with relationships that further complicate the picture.
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‘Bridgerton’: Luke Thompson Responds to Fan Theories About Benedict&#;s Queerness
If you watched season 1 of Bridgerton on Netflix, then you probably come to the adj conclusion that most fans did regarding Benedict Bridgerton — the second oldest son of the family — and his queer status: that, at the very least, he’s bisexual.
But, after waiting for our queer Regency king to come through and disrupt the rigidly heterosexual escapades, fans were left confused when Benedict suddenly seemed to lose any sense of his queerness in season 2. So, what gives?
If you&#;re feeling lost, it wasn’t just you. We all noticed Benedict’s chemistry and flirtation with gay artist Henry Granville in season 1 and his general openness to things that others might deem &#;scandalous&#;. It led many of us to believe the show might adopt a progressive approach to LGBTQ+ storylines in the 18th century — similar to how they portrayed race — despite the books the display is based on sticking to the heteronormative narrative.
After all, Bridgertonessentially rewrote the 18th century by making racial di
&#;Bridgerton&#;: Luke Thompson Talks Benedict&#;s Queerness and Fluidity
If you watched season 1 of Bridgerton on Netflix, then you probably come to the same conclusion that most fans did regarding Benedict Bridgerton — the second oldest son of the family — and his queer status: that, at the very least, he’s bisexual.
But, after waiting for our queer Regency king to come through and disrupt the rigidly heterosexual escapades, fans were left confused when Benedict suddenly seemed to miss any sense of his queerness in season 2. So, what gives?
If you&#;re feeling lost, it wasn’t just you. We all noticed Benedict’s chemistry and flirtation with gay artist Henry Granville in season 1 and his general openness to things that others might deem &#;scandalous&#;. It led many of us to believe the show might adopt a progressive approach to LGBTQ+ storylines in the 18th century — similar to how they portrayed race — despite the books the show is based on sticking to the heteronormative narrative.
After all, Bridgertonessentially rewrote the 18th century by making racial diversity
Is Benedict Gay Or Bisexual In Bridgerton? His Season 3 Storyline Explained
23 July ,
By Sam Prance
Bridgerton season 3 explores Benedict's sexuality in further depth than ever before. Here's how it differs to the books.
Bridgerton fans have long wondered if Benedict is gay or bisexual and season 3 has left viewers with even more questions.
Ever since Benedict Bridgerton befriended Sir Henry Granville in season 1, there include been theories that he is queer. While Benedict doesn't have any same-sex sexual relationships in the first two seasons of the show, he does witness two men having sex with each other at one of Granville's private parties and appears to show some interest in it.
In Bridgerton season 3, Benedict meets a brand new character named Paul Suarez leading to more speculation about his sexuality. Is Benedict gay or bisexual though? Here's a break down of what happens in season 3, who Benedict ends up with in the Bridgerton books and what Luke Thompson has said about how his character identifies.