This season reveals the complexities of Penelope’s life as she juggles her dual identity. Known for her sharp wit and anonymous gossip column, Penelope must decide whether to abandon her alter ego to marry Colin.

The weight of her secret grows as pressures from various sides mount, highlighting the challenges women face when trying to balance personal achievements with societal expectations. The storyline brings a fresh perspective to the often oversimplified “will-they-won’t-they” romance trope.

Penelope’s struggle is even more complicated by the expectations of her family and society. Her mother’s advice to cater entirely to her husband’s wishes and Eloise’s insistence on choosing between her writing and marriage illustrate the limited roles available to women in Regency England.

Despite these pressures, Penelope refuses to relinquish her dreams, challenging the notion that women must sacrifice personal ambitions for marital harmony. This defiance underscores the feminist themes that Bridgerton subtly weaves through its narrative.

Penelope’s journey reflects the ongoing struggle many women face today. The tension between love and ambition remains relevant, as societal expectations influence personal choices.

By choosing a partner who respects her ambitions, Penelope secures a future that allows her to thrive personally and professionally. Her story is a powerful reminder that women can and should pursue their dreams without compromising their identities or settling for less in their relationships.

If you are a fan of The Blacklist, you’d probably know that it’s a TV show that changed the whole industry’s landscape. The TV show finally said its goodbyes as the summer 2023 TV schedule dwindled. James Spader opens up about Season 10, its twist ending, and how he felt about it.

First and foremost, if you haven’t seen The Blacklist’s series finale, beware that the following paragraphs will be spoilers, so now it might be a good time to skim further down. On the NBC sitcom, there have been multiple hints that Red was ill, and his passing is what happened, but maybe not in the way you might have guessed. After some drama and accidents involving Dembe, the long-running TV character Raymond Reddington fled to Spain. He was out for a walk when he got trampled by a bull. Agent Ressler discovered his body and returned Red’s hat.

James Spader discussed The Blacklist’s final episode filming in Spain and how he felt about the show’s final TV appearance, given the show’s large multinational cast of characters over the years. He felt the finale completed a circle as he also said that he loved how it wasn’t just an unbroken line from point A to point Z but a circle of sorts. It was quite fitting that Red’s hat lingered after the incident and that Ressler placed it back where he belonged, near its owner, for the last time. End of spoilers!

Peacock revealed last winter that The Blacklist was canceled. It came as no surprise. Megan Boone left in Season 8, and while James Spader’s character is interesting enough, he and Dembe were the most engaging characters that could keep people hooked following her departure. 218 episodes is a long time, and the show was already getting old.

Even though The Blacklist is officially over, you can watch the full episodes with a Peacock subscription.