Hold onto your tiaras, "Bridgerton" fans, because we're about to dive into the scandalous side of love! While Season 3 finally blessed us with the long-awaited romance between Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton, it wasn't all sunshine, roses, and stolen kisses.
In fact, Colin, our dashing adventurer, often stumbled and fumbled his way through the season, leaving many fans questioning his judgment (and his eyebrow-wiggling habits).
So, in the spirit of fair play and to balance out all the #Polin swooning, here are four times Colin Bridgerton went from heartthrob to heartbreaker, leaving fans shaking their heads in disbelief.
1. Wedding Night Blunder: Not Cool, Colin, Not Cool!
Okay, so maybe ditching your bride on your wedding night isn't exactly a recipe for marital bliss in any century. But in the etiquette-obsessed world of Regency-era England? It's practically a scandal of epic proportions!
Sure, Colin was understandably upset about Penelope's double life as Lady Whistledown, but leaving her to spend their wedding night alone felt childish, petty, and downright cruel.
"I get that he was hurt and confused, but Penelope deserved better, especially on her wedding night!" one fan lamented on Twitter. "That's not how you treat the woman you supposedly love!"
2. From Awkward to Ugh: The Eyebrow Wiggle That Launched a Thousand Cringes
We all knew Colin needed a glow-up after his disastrous infatuation with Marina Thompson.
But did his transformation into a worldly gentleman have to involve that eyebrow wiggle?
The consensus among fans? Not so much.
"The eyebrow thing was just… too much," cringed one viewer on Reddit. "We get it, Colin's had some fun on his travels. No need to rub it in our faces!"
3. Jealous, Much? Colin's Confession Leaves a Sour Taste
Look, it's one thing to feel a twinge of envy towards your significant other's success.
It's another thing entirely to let that jealousy poison your relationship. Colin's confession that he felt threatened by Penelope's success as Lady Whistledown, while seemingly honest, left some fans feeling icky.
"I appreciate his honesty, but it's never okay to make your partner feel bad for achieving her dreams," remarked one viewer on a "Bridgerton" fan forum.
Thankfully, Colin eventually redeemed himself with a heartfelt speech about supporting Penelope's ambition, but the damage, for some fans, had already been done.
4. Double Standards Much? Colin's Accusation Doesn't Hold Water
The ultimate low point for many "Polin" fans came when Colin accused Penelope of "entrapping" him. Um, hello? Pot, meet kettle! Let's not forget that Colin was practically throwing himself at Penelope all season, despite her attempts to set boundaries.
"The hypocrisy is astounding!" exclaimed one fan on Twitter. "Colin was the one jeopardizing Penelope's reputation by constantly being around her, and he dares to act like she's the one who manipulated him?"
Final Verdict: Is Colin Worthy of Penelope's Love?
While Colin certainly redeemed himself by the season finale, these cringeworthy moments left many fans questioning his maturity and his true feelings for Penelope. Can their love survive the weight of his past mistakes and double standards? Only time (and Season 4) will tell!
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