The prostitute thing for Colin is really a situation that has to be looked at from the perspective of the time when this is set. It was common practice for wealthy young men to gain experience in that way, and it certainly looked like a high end establishment, so to speak. Anthony says in S1 that he should have taken Colin to brothels to disabuse him of his romantic notions, which as others have said, were seen as ridiculous at this time. Men were expected to gain some maturity and life experience before settling down in marriage, which is why Colin's engagement to Marina was such a shock. The one time he believed himself in love, he was taken advantage of, and hurt and humiliated in multiple ways, so Marina really soured his experience of courting. Obviously, Colin wouldn't have to pay for sex, but it is the best option available. He's too honourable to mess around with debutantes and potentially ruin them, too young to be of interest to widows like Lady Arnold, and certainly not the type to seek out affairs with married women or take a mistress the way Anthony did, so prostitutes are really the logical choice. Problem is, Colin truly is a romantic at heart, and doesn't get any satisfaction from meaningless sex, it's just physical release and social validation. Thankfully, it doesn't take him long to realise that it isn't worth it, and once he sees that he can actually have the genuine connection that he craves, he can't even pretend to enjoy it.
Yay to everyone!🎉 I really like your standpoints where you thought Colin really deserved an opportunity to be brave, like he admires in Penelope, and be the first person who's honest about their feelings... cuz it's a hard and scary place to be in. But it was also good of you to be happy with whatever Penelope's best choice was. I think that's what the writers were really trying to show us
Cressida worked out (Penelope & Colin) in episode 4. She compares them to 'Eros and Psyche battling it out' when talking to Debbling while they were dancing after Colin interrupted the dance. The story of Eros and Psyche is a love story in Greek mythology. The ballet performance at the beginning of the ball is also based on the Eros and Psyche love story. The Queen mentions it while the ballet is being performed.
Well, Lord Debling had to have something pointed out to him, but then immediately figured it out. On the other hand, both Colin and Eloise are pretty much blinded by their way of looking at the world--the former because he clearly has issues about seeing himself as worthy of love PLUS he got into the habit of thinking of Penn as an almost-sister, the latter because she is very myopic. Less forgivable IMHO is that Anthony and Benedict simply don't take Colin seriously. They find the idea of someone loving Colin in a passionate romantic way vaguely comic. I myself believe they noticed Penelope's feelings but saw it as a childish infatuation with their childish younger brother. Gregory and Hyacinth are too young to realize the implications of Penelope's feelings, insomuch as they even noticed. Francesca has been away, and she's pretty much in her own world anyway. Violet of course knows. Most of the rest of the Ton either do not care or find it pathetic/amusing, although some of just so wrapped up in their own business they ignore Penelope as a matter of habit.
Polin is 💯 my favorite couple and it isn’t even close! I can’t wait to see your part 2 videos!! Please do them. I am obsessed with this season!
The prostitute thing for Colin is really a situation that has to be looked at from the perspective of the time when this is set. It was common practice for wealthy young men to gain experience in that way, and it certainly looked like a high end establishment, so to speak. Anthony says in S1 that he should have taken Colin to brothels to disabuse him of his romantic notions, which as others have said, were seen as ridiculous at this time. Men were expected to gain some maturity and life experience before settling down in marriage, which is why Colin's engagement to Marina was such a shock. The one time he believed himself in love, he was taken advantage of, and hurt and humiliated in multiple ways, so Marina really soured his experience of courting. Obviously, Colin wouldn't have to pay for sex, but it is the best option available. He's too honourable to mess around with debutantes and potentially ruin them, too young to be of interest to widows like Lady Arnold, and certainly not the type to seek out affairs with married women or take a mistress the way Anthony did, so prostitutes are really the logical choice. Problem is, Colin truly is a romantic at heart, and doesn't get any satisfaction from meaningless sex, it's just physical release and social validation. Thankfully, it doesn't take him long to realise that it isn't worth it, and once he sees that he can actually have the genuine connection that he craves, he can't even pretend to enjoy it.
Yay to everyone!🎉 I really like your standpoints where you thought Colin really deserved an opportunity to be brave, like he admires in Penelope, and be the first person who's honest about their feelings... cuz it's a hard and scary place to be in. But it was also good of you to be happy with whatever Penelope's best choice was. I think that's what the writers were really trying to show us
Cressida worked out (Penelope & Colin) in episode 4. She compares them to 'Eros and Psyche battling it out' when talking to Debbling while they were dancing after Colin interrupted the dance.
The story of Eros and Psyche is a love story in Greek mythology. The ballet performance at the beginning of the ball is also based on the Eros and Psyche love story. The Queen mentions it while the ballet is being performed.
Please do Part 2 too... My favourite season definitely. Love Polin !
Yes, I Love this show too!! Polin is my #1.
Polin 💯
Well, Lord Debling had to have something pointed out to him, but then immediately figured it out. On the other hand, both Colin and Eloise are pretty much blinded by their way of looking at the world--the former because he clearly has issues about seeing himself as worthy of love PLUS he got into the habit of thinking of Penn as an almost-sister, the latter because she is very myopic. Less forgivable IMHO is that Anthony and Benedict simply don't take Colin seriously. They find the idea of someone loving Colin in a passionate romantic way vaguely comic. I myself believe they noticed Penelope's feelings but saw it as a childish infatuation with their childish younger brother. Gregory and Hyacinth are too young to realize the implications of Penelope's feelings, insomuch as they even noticed. Francesca has been away, and she's pretty much in her own world anyway. Violet of course knows. Most of the rest of the Ton either do not care or find it pathetic/amusing, although some of just so wrapped up in their own business they ignore Penelope as a matter of habit.
Ehm but they were half without clothes in the OG Story. Or at other Parts or Scenes like ..in that other House or Room of his.