The period drama has been a breakout hit for Netflix since its Christmas Day release, but some fans have expressed disappointment over its lack of LGBTQ+ characters – primarily because a gay sex scene was depicted in its earliest trailer. The show’s first trailer shows a quick scene of a male character walking in on two male lovers, leading some viewers to assume they would figure prominently into the show.
Netflix’s Bridgerton has been accused of “queerbaiting” after prominently teasing gay sex scenes in its trailer but largely avoiding queer storytelling in the show itself.
Musician Perfume Genius also appeared to reference the show’s rampant heterosexuality, joking: “Everybody is gay on Bridgerton and yet….”
Bridgerton, which is produced by Grey’s Anatomy creator Shonda Rhimes, revolves around two high-society families coming into romantic conflict during Regency-era London.