‘Bridgerton’ Fans Point Out Some Modern Mistakes in the Regency Era Series

Turns out Bridgerton is quite literally ahead of its time. The smash-hit Netflix period drama is still stirring up attention a month after it first premiered, but today’s chatter isn’t about the Duke of Hastings. This time, fans have noticed some especially modern features in the show, despite its setting in the Regency era, CNN reports.

Within just the first few episodes, some Bridgerton fans have pointed out details that don’t quite fit in 19th century London society, inlcluding inconsistencies like yellow lines on the street and a sign for the fashion retailer Primark.

In a Tweet that’s since been deleted, one viewer shared, “Two episodes into #Bridgerton and I’ve so far spotted a single yellow line and a telecoms manhole cover. I didn’t realise the 19th Century Brits were such pioneers…”

Still, the historical blunders couldn’t distract the most loyal of Bridgerton fans, who were willing to disregard the stray road marking or two. After all, there’s plenty more to look at in the steamy series. “It’s Bridgerton. I can forgive yellow lines ;)” one wrote.

Bridgerton was filmed right in London and Bath, so the modern markings of the city aren’t too much of a surprise, and plenty of locals living around the are where the series was filmed were quick to point out some of the more 21st century details. “A lot of Bridgerton was filmed in my town and one scene I saw was filmed outside of primark and in the background you can see the primark posters in the window,” one fan tweeted.

According to Insider, Bridgerton‘s town center is Grosvenor Square, “a real location in London’s Mayfair district.” But when it came to filming scenes set in the square, Bridgerton subbed in a green screen, showrunner Chris Van Dusen shared.

While it’s a small eyesore to some history buffs binging Bridgerton, it’s certainly not the first time a show has slipped up and let the real world leak into the fantasy onscreen. Who could forget that infamous Game of Thrones coffee cup?

Stream Bridgerton on Netflix