With a long message published on her social pages, Julia Quinn clarified once and for all that she approves of the striking change that the series has brought to Francesca’s story, and also explained why. SPOILERS
The protests of loyal fans of the novels by Julia Quinn are still making noise after the big change that the authors of Bridgerton have reserved for Francesca’s story (Hannah Dodd) in the last episode of the third season. A bad mood that has divided fans and forced the author of the books, Julia Quinn, to break the silence by officially saying her piece. With a post on Instagram, the writer openly sided with series showrunner Jess Brownell giving the blessing to the so-called “queer turn” that the screenwriters reserved for Francesca and explaining her reasons. Controversy over? We’re sure not, judging by the feelings of disapproval among fans – especially those of the book Loving a libertinededicated to Francesca’s story – continue to express themselves on social media.
Bridgerton: Francesca’s queer twist that doesn’t convince fans (SPOILERS)
In the final episode of the third season of Bridgerton the foundations have been laid for the great love story that will have sister Francesca as its protagonist. The latter marries John Stirling but, shortly afterwards, meets his cousin Michaela (played by Masali Baduza). The character in question is the counterpart of Michael, John’s cousin who is introduced in the book Loving a libertine and makes Bridgerton capitulate – watch out for SPOILERS if you haven’t read the book – following John’s untimely death. In short, the writers of the series opted for a gender swap transforming Michael into Michaela and making us understand that there will be something tender between the latter and Francesca. Just look at Francesca’s embarrassment as she remains speechless when she meets Michaela at the Featherington Ball. Immediately after the release of the season finale, the “purists” did not approve this important change made to the plot of the book, although showrunner Jess Brownell was quick to specify that she had obtained Julia Quinn’s blessing.
Julia Quinn’s message to fans
A few hours ago, however, Julia Quinn herself intervened in an attempt to silence the controversy. With a post on Instagram she explained her reasons by defending what she calls “the Shondaland vision”. In particular, she wrote:
“I trust Shondaland’s vision for Bridgerton, but I wanted to make sure we could stay true to the spirit of the book and the characters. Jess and I talked about it at length. More than once. I made it clear that it was extremely important to me that the Francesca’s constant love for John was shown on screen. When I wrote Loving a Rake I had to fight to include the first four chapters, which establish that love. My editor was worried that writing about Fran’s love for John would distract from the Michael’s role as the future hero of a romance novel I felt that if I didn’t show how deeply she loved John, and how deeply she also loved Michael, her cousin, then their feelings of guilt for falling in love with each other afterward. John’s death wouldn’t make sense. I didn’t want to just tell the reader that they loved each other. I wanted the reader to feel it.”
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