Dónal Lynch: Who would have thought Nicola Coughlan would be the saviour of Bridgerton?

The more irritating excesses of the first two outings are gone

Nicola Coughlan in 'Bridgerton'. Photo: Netflix

Dónal Lynch

“The lack of interest I’m feeling here today shall surely usher me into an early grave.”

Thus ­begins the bored queen in another season of Bridgerton, which has been unkindly (if accurately) described as “the My Little Pony rewrite of Georgette Heyer”. One can only mirror her highness’s pursed-lipped impatience and think: sing it sister.