The Courtship

The Courtship is SUPER entertaining and well-done. Think about throwing a ton of attractive men into Bridgerton, Emma, Pride & Prejudice, etc, and see how well they can court one beautiful eligible woman. I don't watch dating shows, so I'm assuming it follows the same dramatic framework as most...only it's in a castle on incredible grounds, with incredible costumes, and regency-type activities that showcase a gentleman's skills and etiquette. I also love having the family be part of the process because seeing how the suitors interact with them is really telling...and creates more sexual tension when the family is gone and everyone gets to let loose. I think the show must have been marketed terribly from the start, because I can't imagine why it's not getting more praise.

I was really interested in this show as the setting and idea seemed so interesting! I thought it would show an American woman, especially a black women seeking out love where ever it may be. And in the first few mins the host who is British states there would be men from all over the globe! I thought ok cool. Then out of 16 guys there is only 3 not from the USA? Just one Canadian, 1 UK guy and one from South Korea! Really! Was done then. And the South Korean guy most likely has lived in the US as there is much US military there, and well Canada is very near Seattle where she is from. So really just 1 guy that is really non USA centric. Real let down. I felt it was almost biased in the fact that it implies that a black American woman is not desirable to non American men. I am a black American woman married to a Swedish guy and living in Sweden, he was watching this with me thinking we would see some diversity but was let down also.

This just arrived on ITV in the Uk and wow I was hooked from the first episode! I watched the whole series in 2 evenings! I loved the regency time setting- so romantic and different! And involving the family and her friend in the process at court was so clever too. Rick Edwards was the perfect host! The only downside was one of the guys was Miles who is a character on another reality show- so that was a really odd choice! And it's NOT a castle! It's a Mansion. (Any British person could tell you that!) Otherwise absolutely loved it! I think she chose the wrong man at the end though (should have been the other one!!) .

Like "The Bachelorette", this reality show is about bachelors competing for and wooing a beautiful, single female. But there are differences.

"The Courtship" sets the action in the Regency Era, with appropriate customs and manners. Also, the family of the bachelorette accompanies her and is involved in the winnowing of her suitors. Just having them on the premises changes the tone from a hottub-cocktail, club atmosphere to a more sensible undertaking.

I really appreciate that the producers selected men who are serious at getting serious with the lady. And there is a tone of civility between the men. Watching is like viewing a period rom-com involving characters you like.

The premise of the show is finding true romantic love and happiness. That's not what this show gives you. It's cheesy and boring. But however, this is better than Tinder and all of those stupid dating tv shows.