Adjoa Andoh details how Bridgerton’s diversity in front of and behind the camera is “really wonderful”

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Since it first came out, Bridgerton has been praised for changing how we view historical dramas. Traditionally, these shows featured mostly white actors, but Bridgerton has revitalized the genre and demonstrated that diversity can be successfully integrated into popular television series.

Yerin Ha’s role as Sophie Baek is a series first, making her the first East Asian lead character and bringing exciting new representation to the show.

In addition to its positive impact on onscreen representation, Bridgerton star Adjoa Andoh also emphasized the show’s commitment to diversity among its crew and behind-the-scenes team.

It’s universally captivating to watch a baby discover their reflection – it’s something almost everyone finds fascinating. And I believe that sense of wonder never truly fades, regardless of who you are or where you come from.

To showcase a wide range of stories and perspectives, it’s good to feature narratives that focus on different groups of people at various points in time.

Ultimately, we all share the same basic human needs – love, safety, and connection. It’s incredibly moving to see that reflected both in front of and behind the camera, reminding us of our shared humanity.

Since its debut in 2020, this historical drama has gained a dedicated fanbase who love its stories, characters, and focus on female perspectives.

In a previous interview with TopMob magazine, Golda Rosheuvel explained why it’s important to include actors of color in historical dramas. She stated that it opens up opportunities for more diverse stories, storytelling approaches, and representation, while also broadening the potential audience.

Whenever I visit family in Ghana, people get incredibly excited when they recognize me as someone from a period drama set in Regency England. It’s surprising how they connect with the show, but they experience it in a unique way.

Despite intentionally featuring many main characters from diverse backgrounds, the show has received criticism from some reviewers.

Shonda Rhimes, the creator of Bridgerton, responded to accusations of the show becoming “woke” by stating she always incorporates her own perspective into her work. Speaking at the Edinburgh TV Festival last year, she explained that she avoids reading reviews or articles about herself and her shows.

If you choose to accept positive feedback about yourself, you must also be willing to accept the negative feedback. It goes both ways.

I’ve realized it doesn’t really matter what people think of the show. I’m not going to worry about how others react – it’s up to them, and it’s not my concern.

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The first part of Bridgerton season 4 arrives on Netflix January 29th, followed by the second part on February 26th. All three previous seasons are currently available to stream on Netflix, and you can purchase the Bridgerton novels on Amazon.

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Morgan CormackDrama Writer

Morgan Cormack writes about TV and streaming drama for TopMob. Before that, she was an Entertainment Writer at Stylist. She also has experience in content marketing and freelancing, and holds a BA degree in English Literature.

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2026-01-30 12:34