The show has been described as Downton Abbey meets Gossip Girl as a mysterious gossip columnist named Lady Whistledown. But in the sixth episode, Daphne coerces her husband Simon into having sex with her, despite him having previously communicated he does not want children and twice telling her to stop. (Image: Netflix) (Image: Netflix)Journalist Sabah Malik tweeted: "I am really really sickened at how they completely brushed past a pretty shocking rape scene. Another viewer penned: "This is just another reminder and psa, that #bridgerton has an onscreen rape scene of a black man. A third remarked: "The consent conversation about THAT #Bridgerton sex scene is especially important because it illustrates how consensual sex can switch from an enjoyable act to rape in a matter of seconds."

Source: Daily Mirror December 29, 2020 16:40 UTC