The comedian who went viral with his 30-second parody of The Crown has once again delighted fans with his hilarious impressions of Bridgerton characters.
Yorkshire-based Kieran Hodgson imitated the stars of the new Netflix series – which is expected to be streamed by 63 million households on the streaming website in its first month – in a video that has been liked by thousands on Twitter.
The spicy period drama follows Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor) as she and other London debutantes look for a husband.
In the clip, Kieran plays the role of a ‘sad and confused’ Daphne and makes fun of her and the many sex scenes of The Duke of Hastings in various locations.
Fans applauded Kieran’s impressions by saying they were ‘perfect’ and thanking him for ‘encouraging people into lockdown’.
Yorkshire comedian Kieran Hodgson has ditched Twitter with his humorous recap of the new Netflix period drama Bridgerton (depicted as The Duke of Hastings in one of his many topless boxing scenes)
The video opens with an introduction by Lady Whistledown announcing in her signature chic voice: ‘The start of a new Netflix season may promise opportunities for some, but scandal for others’
A little treat for #Bridgerton fans. Bad TV Impressions: Bridgerton, ‘the comedian wrote on Twitter.
In the video, Kieran perfectly changes his expressions to match those of the characters he portrays, including the show’s Gossip Girl-esque narrator Lady Whistledown and all of the various Bridgerton siblings.
The video opens with an introduction by Lady Whistledown, who announces in her signature chic voice, “The start of a new Netflix season may promise opportunity for some, but scandal for others.”
The camera then jumps to Kieran pretending to box topless – portraying the Duke of Hastings – who says, “I swore to my father that I would never shave properly and that I would never marry a Bridgerton!”
Lady Danbury who often appears on the show in eccentric red attire was also impersonated by Kieran wearing a maroon fez hat
In the clip, Kieran played the ‘sad and confused’ Daphne Bridgerton by dressing up in one of her many blue dresses
Lady Danbury, who often appears on the show in eccentric red attire, was also impersonated by Kieran wearing a maroon fez hat who replies to the duke saying, ‘My boy, you’d do well to marry a Bridgerton. ‘
The camera then cuts to Kieran as the show’s protagonist Daphne Bridgerton, who is dressed in one of her many blue dresses.
Referring to a scene on the show where her love interest The Duke suggests that she find out what she likes in the bedroom by ‘touching herself’, she says, ‘Dearest mama, I’ve never touched myself, how can I impress make on the Queen? ‘
The comedian then impersonates one of the younger Bridgerton sisters Eloise whose feminist character spends much of the drama reading books and protesting against getting married.
Later he imitates Daphne’s older brother Anthony Bridgerton (pictured) who spends most of the show trying to find a suitable husband for his sister.
Other members of the cast received a mention, such as the town seamstress Genevieve Delacroix imitating Kieran with a strong French accent and by dressing up with a French flag on his top.
To which Kieran responds as her mother, “You have wide eyes my child, and always look sad and confused,” before the camera returns to Kieran as Daphne stares wistfully into the distance.
The comedian then impersonates one of the younger Bridgerton sisters Eloise whose feminist character spends much of the drama reading books and protesting against getting married.
Kieran changes the dress to play her part and says, “Why does a woman always have to impress with her big eyes, why not with a big book she’s written!”
He later impersonates Daphne’s older brother, Anthony Bridgerton, who spends most of the show trying to find a suitable husband for his sister.
Fans cheered on Kieran’s impressions saying they were ‘perfect’ and thanked him for ‘encouraging people into lockdown’
The new period drama Bridgerton follows Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor) as she and other debutantes in London look for a husband. She falls in love with the eligible Duke of Hastings (pictured together)
He styled his hair in Anthony’s floppy sideburn style and tells The Duke, “Hastings, if you smear my sister’s honor, I’ll unleash more Bridgertons on you than you ever thought possible.”
Elsewhere in the parody, Kieran plays the role of the other Bridgerton brothers, including ‘A nice Gap year Bridgerton’ Colin and ‘A painting Bridgerton’, the middle sibling Benedict.
Other members of the cast were given a mention, such as the town seamstress Genevieve Delacroix imitating Kieran with a strong French accent and by dressing up with a French flag on his top.
At the end of the parody, Kieran also mentions the duke and Daphne’s many sex scenes on the show, reenacting their spirited encounters “on the patio, up a ladder and at the pig competition.”
Fans of the show and of Kieran were quick to respond with one saying: ‘I needed that smile. You accepted that! Costumes great! Pure talent ‘.
Another wrote: ‘Omg. This is absolutely perfect and hilarious. You’re a sweetheart’.
A third added: ‘Everything I’ve ever wanted. Pretty brilliant ‘.