Bridgerton’s Nicola Coughlan hits back at detractors of the show’s ‘diversity’

This is one of the biggest hits of Netflix.

And Bridgerton’s Nicola Coughlan has hard feelings for those who have criticized the show for its diverse cast.

In a series of tweets posted Tuesday, the actress, 33, visited the success of the racy period drama as a testament to audience acceptance of the show and the team.

“You know how some people were like“ Diversity in time drama doesn’t work … ”“ Nicola tweeted.

’63 million households thought he did, ‘she continued, adding a skull emoji.

Minutes later, Irish – born Galway thesp said, ‘Do you remember people trying to reduce the show on IMDB because it was so diverse?

‘You can’t bring them down to be our Netflix[‘s] the fifth largest original publication ever. ‘

‘You know some people were like “Diversity in time drama doesn’t work …” “Nicola tweeted; ’63 million households thought he did ‘

Minutes later, the Irish – born Galway thesp added: ‘Do you remember that people were trying to reduce the show on IMDB because it was so diverse? You can’t download them to become Netflix[‘s] fifth largest original publication ever ‘

In her first tweet, Nicola sent out a tweet from Netflix itself announcing the record ranking rankings that Bridgerton is expected to achieve in their first month on stage.

On display, Coughlan features Penelope Featherington, the youngest daughter of Lord and Lady Featherington, and sister to Prudence and Philipa.

Bridgerton takes place during the Regency of London, England in 1813, when people of all races deserved a higher status in society.

The confirmation is in the rankings: Nicola cited a tweet from Netflix itself announcing the record ranking rankings that Bridgerton is expected to achieve

Nonetheless, some viewers have criticized the series ’cast of various color actors, including the famous star Regé-Jean Page.

Nicola’s comments come as recently reported as she found a major twist involving her character coming at the end of Bridgerton’s first season.

On Thursday, Coughlan revealed to Variety that she discovered Penelope’s true identity as Lady Whistledown by reading an online fan thread while preparing for the role.

Seen in May 2019 at the BAFTA Television Awards in London: On display, Coughlan features Penelope Featherington, the youngest daughter of Lord and Lady Featherington

Bridgerton is produced by TV wunderkind Shonda Rhimes, and created by Chris Van Dusen who worked for her on Gray Anatomy, Private Use and Scandal.

If the show does indeed reach 63 million views, it will surpass the Queen’s Gambit as Netflix’s favorite original script series.

That spectacular display captured the view of about 62 million homes in November last year, according to the climber himself.

Racist critics: Nicola’s comments come as some viewers have criticized the series’ cast of several color actors, including the famous star Regé-Jean Page (R)