'Bridgerton' and 'The Gilded Age' present uneasy marriage of escapist fantasy and social commentary05:49
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April 01, 2022

Simone Ashley as Kate Sharma and Jonathan Bailey as Anthony Bridgerton in "Bridgerton." (Liam Daniel/Netflix © 2022)

Netflix returned with season 2 of hit show "Bridgerton," which began streaming as HBO's 'The Gilded Age' wrapped up. Both shows have diverse casts, sumptuous depictions of the 1800s and an obsession with wealth.

We discuss this with NPR TV critic Eric Deggans.

This segment aired on April 1, 2022.

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