Hold onto your bonnets, Bridgerton fans, because the ton is in an uproar! A passionate fan petition demanding Netflix restore several deleted scenes from season three has gone viral, garnering nearly 50,000 signatures (and growing by the minute!). The reason? Viewers claim the missing moments are crucial to the blossoming romance between Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington, and without them, their love story feels...well, a bit lackluster.

Where's the Heat? Fans Cry Foul Over Cut Content

Season three of the hit Netflix series finally gave viewers the "Polin" romance they'd been craving, focusing on the tumultuous relationship between Colin, the charming but oblivious Bridgerton brother, and Penelope, the sharp-witted wallflower harboring a secret crush (and a scandalous alter ego!).

But while the season promised sizzling chemistry and a slow-burn romance, some fans felt the final product fell short, particularly when compared to the passionate love affairs of previous seasons.

"I was so excited for Colin and Penelope's story," one fan lamented on Twitter. "But the season felt…tame. Like something was missing."

That "something," it seems, might be four crucial scenes reportedly cut from the final edit. According to a select group of lucky viewers who screened early releases of the episodes, these deleted scenes contained some of the most intimate and emotionally charged moments between the couple.

From Angry Kisses to Intimate Whispers: The Scenes Fans Are Demanding

So, what exactly is missing from the "Polin" love story? The petition, addressed to both Netflix and production company Shondaland, lists four key scenes that fans are desperate to see restored:

Scene 1: A Modiste Misunderstanding and an Angry Kiss: This scene reportedly showed Colin finding Penelope at the modiste's shop, leading to a heated confrontation and a passionate, almost-angry kiss. Talk about a recipe for romance!

Scene 2: Pillow Talk and Literary Aspirations:

This intimate moment depicted Colin and Penelope lying in bed together, discussing Colin's dreams of publishing his travel writings. Fans believe this scene highlighted the couple's intellectual connection and growing trust.

Scene 3: Mirror, Mirror on the Wall, Who's the Most Smitten of Them All?: In this playful yet sensual scene, Colin was said to have whispered sweet nothings to Penelope in front of a mirror, showering her with kisses and affection.

Scene 4: The Missing Montage: Perhaps most notably, fans are demanding the restoration of a longer, more intimate montage in episode eight, which allegedly included a scene of Colin and Penelope consummating their relationship in a passionate encounter.

Will Netflix Listen?

The petition argues that these deleted scenes are crucial to understanding the depth and complexity of Colin and Penelope's relationship.

"We'd like Netflix to do Polin justice," the petition reads, "by either releasing the deleted scenes as a separate episode or restoring the episodes the way they were initially intended."

It continues, “Luke and Nicola [the actors who play Colin and Penelope] have done such a fantastic job, and knowing these beautiful and vulnerable scenes did not make the cut, feels like an injustice to their hard work.”

So far, neither Netflix nor Shondaland have responded to the petition. But with the fan outcry growing louder by the day, it will be interesting to see if the streaming giant bows to pressure and #ReleaseTheScenes!