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Thomas unpacks how her acting journey in SA led to ‘Queen Charlotte’ plum role

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Since Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story debuted on Netflix, the six-part series has been trending on the platform as one of the Top 10 shows in SA.

That said, globally, the reception of the series has been mixed.

The storyline shifts between different time frames: one in Bridgerton in 1817 and the other in 1761.

As such, streamers get to understand Princess Charlotte’s history and her marriage to King George and her legacy as Queen.

Amid their love story, there’s also King George’s mental health battle, which adds another layer to the storytelling, where politics, romance

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