‘Belgravia: The Next Chapter’ Episode 1 Takeaway: All's fair in love and scandal
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM: ‘Belgravia: The Next Chapter’ Episode 1 is officially here on MGM+ and ready to sweep you right off your feet, but don’t be mistaken, because whilst you might have your head in the clouds with the gentle romance and soft touches, the scandals have also begun surrounding the Trenchards.
As far as ‘Belgravia: The Next Chapter’ Episode 1 goes, the focus remains on Lord Frederick Trenchard and his newfound love, admiration, and marriage with the beautiful Clara Dunn.
With stellar performances by Benjamin Wainwright and Harriet Slater, 15 minutes is all you need to fall in love…but is it enough?
Frederick Trenchard and Clara Dunn’s smitten love in ‘Belgravia: The Next Chapter’
‘Belgravia: The Next Chapter’ Episode 1 has a crucial set of the first 15 minutes, which will almost trick the viewers into believing that the rest of the episodes and the following, will have a whole lot of love, but don’t be mistaken just yet.
The episodes begin with the brief courtship of Lord Frederick Trenchard and Clara Dunn, with shy exchanges, gentle touches, and a beautiful marriage.
One of the best scenes in ‘Belgravia: The Next Chapter’ Episode 1 is the transition from when Frederick kisses Clara after their proposal to their kiss after they’re pronounced man and wife.
But after an upbeat and romantic 15 minutes, the façade wears off and viewers get a real taste of ‘Belgravia: The Next Chapter’ will be all about.
Trouble in paradise
The first 15 minutes were more than enough to get everyone hooked on where the love story between Frederick Trenchard and Clara Dunn would lead, and it was time for ‘Belgravia: The Next Chapter’ Episode 1 to throw in something more scandalous into the mix.
The gentle and kind man viewers were first introduced to, is quickly haunted by his past, which is particularly shown with the assistance of some flashbacks.
While the glimpses of love are still lingering between Frederick and Clara, the distance is visible too, especially after their row towards the end of the episode which sends Clara crashing down the stairs.
‘Belgravia: The Next Chapter’ Episode 1 had several moving elements, but the focus remained on Federick and Clara, whether it was them together, or separately, and moving forward, the scandals, treachery, and the possibility of more romance are bound to unfold.
‘Belgravia: The Next Chapter’ Episode 1 is now available to stream on MGM+