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Have you heard/read about Shonda Rhimes production with show runner veteran Chris Van Dusen?

Do you ever watch romance shows and series (even if only to go along with someone else's choice)?

Bridgerton is the story of eight Bridgerton siblings during Regency era London social seasons and the bizarre, humorous & romantic events. Breaking barriers in historical dramas & casting with actors/actresses from many cultural backgrounds when historical shows tend usually have all white lead characters only. The initial series star is Regé-Jean Page, a hot Nigerian born Brit. Do you find you enjoy shows with a fresh take on old themes or fresh ideas that aren't presented on mainstream TV channels? (i.e. Breaking Bad, Stranger Things, Greys Anatomy, How to Get Away with Murder)

This production has representation of LBGTQ+ workers, performers and production crew. The show runner, Chris Van Dusen has been a successful member of Rhime's team at Shondaland. In season two the male romantic lead is actor, Jonathan Bailey, who is an openly gay actor. Media have tried to stir debates about straight actors playing LBGTQ+ characters and vice versa. Bailey and Simone Ashley exhibited great chemistry & two people having a great time playing their roles. Do you care whether the actor/actress in a show is straight/LBGTQ+ and playing the opposite as long as they are good in the show?

Bridgerton has made new viewing records with 3.2 billion viewing minutes reported. Bridgerton fans (who identify themselves as stans, a combo of fan & stalker meant to demonstrate fan devotion) filled social media posts dissecting every scene they from Ashley and Bailey. Despite the success Netflix is experiencing falling numbers in subscribers for various reasons, such as password sharing of subscribers & others. With success Netflix has with this show and others do you believe they need to actions create a new lower cost tier with commercials & controlling password sharing to make a profit?