'Bridgerton' Season 3 Episode 3 Takeaway: Penelope Featherington's fate entangles in a love triangle

Confused about his feelings, Colin Bridgerton might miss his chance with Penelope Featherington in 'Bridgerton' Season 3
UPDATED MAY 16, 2024
Colin Bridgerton envies Penelope Featherington and Lord Debling's closeness in 'Bridgerton' Season 3 (@netflix)
Colin Bridgerton envies Penelope Featherington and Lord Debling's closeness in 'Bridgerton' Season 3 (@netflix)

Contains spoilers for 'Bridgerton' Season 3

LONDON, ENGLAND: In Netflix's 'Bridgerton' Season 3, Penelope Featherington's (Nicola Coughlan) fate takes a shocking turn. Previously struggling with little prospect of finding a husband, Penelope is now faced with options to choose from.

'Bridgerton' Season 3 Episode 2 ended with Penelope and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) sharing a kiss. This led us to believe that a passionate romance awaits in Episode 3. However, the path to love isn't as easy as it may seem.

Has Penelope Featherington found her suitor in 'Bridgerton' Season 3?

Penelope Featherington meets Lord Debling in 'Bridgerton' Season 3 Episode 3 (@netflix)
Penelope Featherington meets Lord Debling in 'Bridgerton' Season 3 Episode 3 (@netflix)

In Episode 3 of 'Bridgerton' Season 3: Part 1, Penelope meets Lord Debling, an eligible bachelor aiming to wed this season.

Penelope, who has lost faith in finding love, indulges in a casual conversation with Lord Debling and they both hit it off. However, she faces competition from Cressida Cowper (Jessica Madsen), who also has her eyes on Debling.

Towards the end of the episode, Penelope finally manages to charm Debling through her honesty. A potential love story awaits as Debling shifts his attention from Cressida and asks Penelope for a dance.

Colin Bridgerton might lose his chance in 'Bridgerton' Season 3

Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton in 'Bridgerton' Season 3 (@netflix)
Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton in 'Bridgerton' Season 3 (@Netflix)

Meanwhile, Colin Bridgerton is seen dealing with complex emotions throughout the episode. From having a lusty dream about Penelope to resisting himself from kissing her yet again, Colin struggles to hide his feelings.

Witnessing the closeness between Penelope and Debling, Colin seeks advice from his mother who hints that one needs courage when it comes to love.

Colin takes the suggestion and is about to confess his feelings when Debling intervenes and takes Penelope to the dance floor.

Entangled in a love triangle, Penelope's fate remains uncertain in Episode 3. Will Colin finally propose to Penelope, or will it be too late?

Penelope is likely to face a difficult choice in Episode 4 as she will have to choose what's best for her.

'Bridgerton' Season 3: Part 1 is now streaming on Netflix

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