2020's most-watched English-language Netflix show, Bridgerton, owes its success to creator Shonda Rhimes' focus on empowered female characters.
Shonda Rhimes, creator of hit Netflix show Bridgerton, credits the series' success to her focus on strong, empowered female characters. As part of a $150 million deal with Netflix in 2017, Rhimes developed her first idea for the platform: a Regency period drama, which shattered records in 2020 for most-watched English-language show. Rhimes attributes her storytelling approach to her belief in belonging anywhere and her experience writing about strong women.
May 18, 2024
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