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Did Bridgerton finally give us a real lesbian storyline or just another crumb of queer representation? In this episode of The Strapdown Podcast, we break down the chemistry, tension, and possible slow-burn romance between Francesca and Michaela and what it means for lesbian and queer fans watching closely.

Bridgerton dipped its toe into new territory with Francesca and Michaela, the show’s first sapphic storyline, and we have thoughts. On this episode of The Strapdown Podcast, we unpack the dynamic between these two characters, from subtle longing looks to the possibility of an enemies-to-friends-to-lovers arc that we so desperately have been desiring. Stop teasing us Shondaland!!!

We talk about what actually makes romantic tension work on screen and whether the show successfully captured yearning between two women. Did the writers deliver believable chemistry, or are queer audiences still being asked to read between the lines? We share what we saw, thought we saw, and what we missed. We also speculate about what might have happened between the pair during their time in Scotland. And by speculate, we mean we basically wrote our OWN fanfic. We also question how the show might realistically handle a public lesbian relationship in the Bridgerton world. Everyone always gets a happy ending, why should Franchaela be any different?

Let us know your thoughts- what we got wrong, what we got right. Did you feel the romance vibes, or did they leave you stuck in the friend zone. Give us your predictions on what happened in Scotland, where did Michaela go, and what goes down in season 5 or 6?

Ever please thank our super talented intern, Ebony, for the super dope music you hear in the beginning and end of the episode.

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4:45 Heated Breakfast at Francesca's
09:49 Debating Francesca and Michaela's Couch Chemistry?
26:09 Funerals, Friendship, and Feelings
41:55 WE WANT TO SEE YEARNING!!
47:07 Michaela ghosting and The Chaotic Scotland Theory
55:20 Predictions for Michaela's Return
1:05:00 Our Hopes for Francesca and Michaela for Season 5... or 6??