Are period dramas damaging history?
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Bridgerton
Bridgerton is set in the 18th century, but most of the plot is fictional. The producers are able to take a lot more liberties with it than other shows. It's important for viewers to learn something about the world in which these people lived and to give them an idea of what life was like at that time. That's where historical drama is extremely powerful.
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