Cressida Cowper Deserved BETTER! | Anatomy of a Character

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After watching the third season of Bridgerton, I ended up with a few strong opinions – namely about Francesca's story, Penelope and Colin, but above all about Cressida. So join me as we do a character analysis and discuss why i think they really mistreated Cressida Cowper in this season of Bridgerton!

Intro: 00:00 – 00:45
Cressida in S01 & S02: 00:45 – 02:04
Friendship with Eloise: 02:04 – 05:41
Cressida's upbringing: 05:41 – 06:59
Lord Debling: 06:59 – 09:55
Character traits & motivations: 09:55 – 12:11
Cressida & Colin: 12:11 – 13:34

[silver]

Humanizing her didn't make sense in the end, as they simply discarded all of it. Cressida's in the books is awful, but from show's perspective, she deserved better indeed. Not to mention how Eloise acted insensitive after Whistledown fake announce. The girl has some traits to heal before befriending with anyone.

[annnymous]

I feel like cressida and lady featherington offers a few glimpses into what it's actually like to be in that society. I completely agree cressida deserves better, but it could also be argued that it's the show's way of saying not everybody can have the happy ending they deserve. I say this, but I will always be awaiting her return in the following seasons.

[luciehermand]

I know so many people love Eloise but she was just AWFUL in this season... When Cressida "comes out" as Whistledown Eloise is so mad at her and I just don't get it.... Cressida told her she wanted her independance, surely Eloise understood why she was doing that ??

[Kenny-buuv]

It was a waste to almost make us like /sympathize with her and then to just turn her back completely evil for the sake of it just was trash . Also they wasted Deblins character on Polin’s story . Him and Cressida actually would work perfectly, she gets the financial security and house and land, he has a wife back in England taking care of his affairs while he galavants all over the world . A PRACTICAL marriage indeed.

[TheLamehipster]

I want to see more of creseda in future seasons, if she is written off I'll be so pist

[smolson]

I think part of why it sucks so much to see how Cressida ends off in this season is because of how underprivileged she is in comparison to a lot of the main characters thus far (the Bridgeton's). She lives in an emotionally abusive household and although Penelope did as well, at least Penelope isn't forced to wed if she can't find a husband. Cressida is in a worse position than a lot of the other characters. And when she finally gets a friend that friend lets her down at every opportunity giving her no support system unlike our other mc's. (Though tbf this didn't come from nowhere, Eloise has always had problems with listening to her friends even in previous seasons). So it feels really upsetting to see her get this tragic ending. I really hope that we aren't done with her character arc

[constitutionalcarrot]

Cress bristled at living with her aunt, but being married to that old codger would have been way worse. At least now she is getting away from her parents and has the opportunity to find herself away from the politics of the ton. I hope her arc is only on the downswing but ends with her finding a way to be single and thrive - maybe she can become a modiste, start her own business and never marry! She has the drive, she has the competitive nature, she has style, she brings plenty to the table.

[nandinishah]

I hated the way Eloise treated her after she revealed she was Whistledown. Eloise was never a good friend to Penelope but I thought Cressida's company might help her gain perspective and get out of her 'not like other girls' phase but none of that happened 🙃 I really hope we see Cressida turn her life around in season 4

[JamieC]

There is a plot hole in the TV version of this character. She kept Daphne's secret at which Daphne promised to remember Cressida's kindness if she was ever in need. Why did Cressida not seek Daphne's aid, even simply to lend her money and/or to be seen in her presence, so Cressida is not ousted by the entire ton? Daphne could have used her political and social power as a duchess to assist Cressida, thereby, avoiding her desperate need to blackmail Penelope, and if thought of first, maybe she would not have claimed to be Lady Whistledown in the first place. I guess the writers neglected this agreement for the sake of the drama they wanted to play out in the season.

[avi.chan]

I love Cressidas story in season 3 so much. She did the wrong things ot of the right reasons and she so much deserves to become a more happy person. In fact, I would love seing her becoming friends with Penelope, thought, they are different, they have some things in common and the fact, that they both struggled a lot just because they had a hard time fearing the life of spinsters I think, they could make really good friends, like Penelope actually defending Cressida in one of her Lady Whisltedown papers. THIS would give the ton something to talk about :D

[CarysLibri]

I think it's interesting to compare Marina and Cressida. Both are in really difficult situations and both "do the wrong thing for the right reasons (or at least for understandable reasons).

[Wheelermayfield]

Ngl, Eloise is pretty selfish & is a bad friend to both Penelope & Cressida.

[sdreamwave]

Writing in season bit mess for all character in show

[JessicaLynYoung]

I think Cressida has a crush on Eloise and is jealous that Pen has a relationship with her 🌈

[HeyTexasItsMe]

Cressida learned so much this season and still chose wrong. Same as Eloise chose wrong last season. Cressida should’ve mended a relationship with the B family instead she solidified her role as a rival. We can’t let how we grew up determine how we move forward as an adult. Her loneliness isn’t more important that anyone else. It’s not her fault her parents are terrible but it doesn’t make it right to make poor choices.

[jh-hhvs]

No she didn’t. In the book she isn’t redeemable.