Bridgerton

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Simon Bassett, Duke of Hastings (Regé-Jean Page) was Bridgerton season one's leading man. Bridgerton season 2 sees him entirely disappear. It's noticeable.

It got to the point that there were moments where it seemed the old-school soap overwrite of "Oh, you just missed him!" Like with most of the Bridgerton world, there's more to the story than what we as fans of the show had been led to believe (but then again, isn't that always the way in Hollywood?) Lady Danbury, always one for a gossip and a debutante to whip into shape, rarely, if ever, mentions his absence, despite taking him on practically as a son following the death of his mother during childbirth. There are social occasions and then there are massive family ones, and his absence would've certainly left the Ton talking. Hearing everyone repeat "The Duke's job is done" seemed plausible and understandable, even if it is a little sad. With Regé-Jean's star on the rise, the all-too common rumours he's 'the next James Bond' circulating around bookies and film franchises calling his name, it was only a matter of time before the actor peaced out anyway.

Phoebe is back as Daphne Bridgerton in the Netflix hit and she got fans talking with a family selfie.

This is the PERFECT photo Phoebe..Thank You so much." Fans were soon flooding the post with comments, particular about her on-screen child who looked adorable in a white gown and matching bonnet. Phoebe Dynevor is reprising her role in the second series of Bridgerton but Regé-Jean Page, who played the Duke, won't be featured. Daphne's mother Violet, also known as Dowager Viscountess Bridgerton and played by Ruth Gemmell, is seen sitting by her side as her older brother Anthony, portrayed by Jonathan Bailey, flashes a huge smile to the camera just behind her. "Missing the Duke but the baby is sooooo cuteeeee," @kapekattt added. Bridgerton finally returned to Netflix on Friday with a second series after attracting audiences in their droves the first time around.

The romantic rollercoaster's first series is based on Quinn's first book: "The Duke and I" which featured the courtship of Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dyvenor) ...

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The two Sharma sisters catch Anthony's eye this season in Bridgerton. So, when do Kate and Anthony stop fighting their feelings and finally kiss?

In true Bridgerton style, the wedding kiss is not the end of Kate and Anthony’s story. She is tragically thrown from the animal, striking her head and landing her in a coma. However, throughout the first season, Anthony showed no intentions to give up his bachelor lifestyle. This ultimately led to their breakup in the first season. Despite his courting of Edwina, the sparks between Anthony and Kate are undeniable. Although, Kate stubbornly rejects his proposal, insisting that she is returning to India.

Fans may have been worried that the smash hit Netflix series would lose its sex appeal sans its biggest star, but the show's second season has far more ...

It’s a love triangle where no side is really in the wrong, and the viewer is placed in the guilty position of willing Kate and Anthony together, even if it results in Edwina getting hurt. And sure, there’s less outright sex, which may seem like a disappointment to those who were drawn to the show’s first season for those reasons. Even before Page’s departure was confirmed, the plan was always for the story to shift focus to the relationship between the Viscount Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) and haughty heiress Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley), in line with the Julia Quinn novels the series is based on. Though they of course protest at first, they quickly fall into perfect step with one another, soundtracked by an instrumental rendition of Robyn’s “Dancing on My Own”. Their chemistry crackles, and though their magnetism has long been clear to the viewer, it becomes increasingly obvious to those around them, too. Video compilations of their steamiest scenes spread across social media, while “I burn for you” – a line of dialogue spoken to the Duke by a besotted Daphne – became one of the most discussed moments of the season. It’s a dilemma that producers have had to solve plenty of times over the decades – from George Clooney in ER to Kevin Spacey in House of Cards – and has now fallen upon the creators of Bridgerton. When the romantic drama became an instant hit on Netflix in late 2020, something essential to its success seemed to be the racy relationship between Regé-Jean Page’s Simon, the dashing Duke of Hastings, and the town’s “diamond” – or, the Queen’s favourite of society season’s new debutantes – Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor). Their enemies-to-lovers arc was a trope that’s not new to the genre, but captured the attention of 82 million in its first four weeks of release nonetheless.

Bridgerton stars Jonathan Bailey and Simone Ashley have revealed the secret to their electrifying on-screen chemistry in series two…

Turning to the two actors, he said: "I described you guys as magnets. "I think we touched base at the beginning of a scene. Simone added: "We were both just as enthusiastic.

The wait is over, Bridgerton Season 2 has landed on Netflix and as fans rush to binge watch all of the eight new episodes, many are wondering who is Lady ...

Lady Whistledown has been a nuisance for Colin after she constantly published private details of his life before Romancing Mr Bridgerton, her identity has been a well-kept secret. While Eloise is invested in spotting the clues, the other cast members appear to not be as interested in finding out who Lady Whistledown really is. Watch this space to see whether she will come clean with her identity in Season 3. Lady Whistledown in Bridgerton is Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) after her hidden identity was finally revealed in the closing moments of season one. Lady Whistledown’s voice is done by Julie Andrews in order to maintain the character’s anonymity until it was revealed at the end of Season 1. Eloise gathers her clues and reports back to the queen.

Bridgerton. (L to R) Simone Ashley as Kate Sharma, Jonathan Bailey as Photo: Liam Daniel | Netflix. This Bridgerton review contains spoilers.

Bridgerton is a period drama and romance franchise that’s here to stay for the foreseeable future. Sharpe is a means to an end for developing the rift between Eloise and Penelope and should have had more screentime to show the audience a wider view of Regency London than seen in past productions. While these episodes spend a lot of time trying to establish that Anthony and Edwina really were only getting together out of familial duty and not true love, Bridgerton does not forget the supporting characters that are original to the series. Supporting and main characters’ plot lines tied to Benedict and Marina’s storylines may also appear racist if actors of color replace the white characters from the novels. The key reason for this change is that Kate is older and it is inferred possibly more experienced in life. The best change Season 2 makes is to delay the reveal of why Anthony’s father passed away a decade earlier. This thread of continuity dispels the notion that the show is going to stop featuring Black characters as other characters of color are added to the series. Queen Charlotte (Golda Roushevel) names Edwina the Diamond of the Season as a favor to Lady Danbury. The Featheringtons are recovering from the death of Lord Featherington and are awaiting the arrival of his distant cousin who inherited the title. The episode also establishes the Bridgerton family mythology which is key to later plot events. Benedict (Luke Thompson) is accepted to the royal academy to study visual arts, but he finds out he may not have been accepted purely on application merit. Bridgerton season 2 returns to Netflix today with a new Bridgerton sibling’s quest to make a suitable marriage match.

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“The second season feels a bit older and wiser. Bridgerton might be close to losing the plot, but be honest with yourself: you weren’t watching for that anyway.” Start your Independent Premium subscription today. They might as well have renamed the entire show The Other Bridgertons.” However, he conceded that Bridgerton fans would probably still enjoy the second season, commenting: “Bridgerton harbours no illusions about what it is: a profoundly unsubtle opportunity to see beautiful, bonneted people tup by candlelight... Others pointed out the clear influences the showrunners had taken from Jane Austen’s novel, Pride and Prejudice.

No debutante in the Ton seems to meet Anthony's impossible standards, until Kate (Simone Ashley) and her younger sister Edwina Sharma (Charithra Chandran) ...

Anthony was portrayed in Season One as lacking in tact when it came to helping his sister Daphne find the right husband for her, nearly forcing her into a disastrous match, and also as a rather callous character when it came to his treatment of his lover, opera singer Siena Rosso. By the end of Season One, the Viscount became one of the least likeable siblings of the Bridgerton bunch. Kate is a doting sister, wanting nothing but the best for her little sister Edwina. Due to Mary Sharma's grief for her husband, Kate has essentially raised her little sister, as Kate so proudly tells Lady Danbury of the many lessons she's taught her sister. The moments between Anthony and Kate are a delightful, as each deny the attraction they feel for each other by being hostile to one another. It is this kind of romance which Season Two of Bridgerton portrays, even if it is slow in coming to fruition. The Viscount Who Loved Me is one of the fan favorite books out of the Bridgerton series. Based on Julia Quinn's best-selling novel, The Viscount Who Loved Me, Season Two of Bridgerton focuses on the elder son of the Bridgerton family.

At the top of the episode, Anthony and the Sharmas (Bridgerton's newest band?) and Lady Danbury meet with the Queen to discuss the impending nuptials.

(By the way Anthony stares at Kate, intensely searching her eyes, you know he’s doing this out of love.) He tips his hat, mounts his horse, and rides away, leaving a weeping Kate — and yes, of course, she looks gorgeous even when she cries — alone in the woods. And the object of all my desires.” (Get you a girl who can do both, Anthony.) He walks toward her, saying he dreams of her night and day: “Do you even know all the ways a lady can be seduced? Kate says he can’t do that, and before he can protest, she insists that he can’t break Edwina’s heart. Edwina points out that she’s not a little girl anymore and that the viscount will likely provide for the Sharmas if the engagement remains. The viscount shit-talks Dorset’s knot-tying skills and insists that Kate take his hand to get out of the boat. Kate asks him what Edwina has done to change his mind, but Anthony says it’s Kate who’s made the match impossible. They gush over Edwina but pay little regard to their daughter, Lady Mary, or Kate. The pettiness carries into dinner and Lady Sheffield won’t let go of the grudge against her daughter. But Anthony says it doesn’t matter what he wants at this point; he can’t dishonor Edwina. His mother agrees that a gentleman cannot withdraw his proposal but offers the juicy tidbit that a young lady can. In true teen girl fashion, Eloise has fed her family a lie about attending a lecture on flower arranging with Penelope. Instead, she drags a chaperone into the dodgy streets of Bloomsbury (and quickly ditches her) to catch an underground assembly on women’s rights. Kate and Mr. Dorset have a very pleasant conversation with no arguments — if that’s the kind of thing you’re into. Kate and Anthony separate abruptly, but it still feels notably awkward, especially as Kate struggles to pry the clingy ring off to give her sister. Anthony suggests a modest country wedding, but Her Highness insists that she’ll host the big day in town (and show Whistledown who’s boss in the process). Meanwhile, Kate’s watching the wedding come together but still keeps fantasizing about her secret, private moments with Anthony.

The second series of Netflix's Bridgerton is here with Phoebe reprising her role as Daphne.

Back in July, Phoebe and Pete were seen looking cosy as they made their first public appearance together at Wimbledon. However, the upcoming second series, released today, will focus on Daphne's eldest brother Anthony Bridgerton and his quest to finally find a bride. And while Simon Bassett, aka the Duke of Hastings, may not be making a reappearance, Phoebe will be reprising the role of Daphne with her and the Duke's baby in tow to help her older brother find a suitable wife.

Where's the Duke? That's the question Bridgerton fans might be asking after tucking into the second season of the hit Netflix show, which debuted Friday. It's ...

It’s a different energy from that of the Duke—in place of Simon’s easy charm is Anthony’s cold, Mr. Darcy-esque posture, charming in its own way. And no: despite teasing from Page himself that there might be a cameo from the Duke in the second season, no such thing ever happens. Later in the episode, she has a private heart to heart with Anthony, imploring him to only pursue his relationship if it feels like true love.

However, another feature that made the show stand out was the use of intriguing instrumental covers of pop hits. LA based group Vitamin String Quartet gained ...

Another musical highlight takes place in episode five as Kate and Anthony attempt to break off their illicit flirtation. A major moment in the relationship between Kate and Anthony happens during episode four. Still, fans can rest assured that the musical tributes remain.

The Eloise Bridgerton actor on playing a 17-year-old in her 30s, how modern feminism plays into the Regency era and season two's shocking discovery that ...

At the end of this season, she works out that Penelope is Lady Whistledown and the pair fall out in a heartbreaking showdown. “I’m glad they did it that way,” Jessie adds. She thinks it’s a load of crap, but she didn’t even know how babies were made in season one.” laughs Jessie, who remembers her own first crush being Jessica Rabbit (“way out of my league”). “To see someone like Eloise have romantic feelings is really cool. I hope they do,” says Jessie. “But the first cut is the deepest when you fall out with a mate. “Eloise is the most explicitly feminist character – she’s the one with the megaphone. Season one focused on the romance between Eloise’s sister, Daphne (Phoebe Dynevor) and the Duke of Hastings, Simon Bassett ( Regé-Jean Page). Eloise’s feminist credentials were thrown into question by some fans when she mocked Daphne’s dream to be a wife and have children. “TV is supposed to make people talk and discuss ideas. “But Shondaland [the hit production company behind the series] and Netflix are such industry giants, that no-one thought it was going to flop.” “She has this sprightly vibrancy,” she says. It follows the aristocratic families of Mayfair, known among the characters as “the ton”, as they follow society’s strict rules around love, friendship, money and respect. Instead of feeling pressured to live up to the first season’s success, any anxiety Jessie had was overshadowed by her relief to be working again.

Traders wonder what impact the hit period drama will have on them as it returns for a second series.

"We are aware that people who have watched the series are touring the city and stopping at businesses which are featured which is a great opportunity for raising brand awareness," said Allison Herbert, CEO of Bath Business Improvement District. I can't believe what a phenomenon it is," she said. Instead it created a replica set on the outskirts of the city that enabled the crew and cast to form a bubble and continue filming through the Covid-19 lockdown of early 2021. "The indirect value of seeing Bath on screen, the resulting global media coverage, and creation of Bridgerton-inspired visitor experiences runs into millions [of pounds]." "We're not defined by it, but it is a lovely thing to have and we're very proud of it. "We do have crying people on the doorstep, because the Duke of Hastings has been in our shop.

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It all worked out in the end, Simon started to heal from the pain his father had inflicted on him, and in the finale, Daphne gave birth to their son. That left Penelope relieved, Colin heart-broken and Marina and her child with a place in the world. It’s not of particular relevance to season two as Regé-Jean Page, the actor who played the Duke of Hastings in season one, is no longer among the cast, but as Daphne’s character endures on-screen, here’s their history in a nutshell: Simon refused to ever marry but was continually hounded by society mothers pushing their daughters on him, and as debutante Daphne did not wish to marry the man her brother Anthony had selected for her, they teamed up to create the illusion of a fake attachment. She used her connections to contact Marina’s soldier’s family, and learned that he had been killed in battle but had left behind a half-written letter proposing that he and Marina marry and raise their child. Eloise failed to unveil Penelope in season one, disappointing the queen, but in season two, the search continues… At the beginning of season two, the Featherington estate is entailed on a male heir, upon whom the four women and maid Varley are now reliant for their futures.

Warning: This article contains spoilers for the season two finale of “Bridgerton.” Eloise Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington's friendship is one of the ...

“In season two, you see (Eloise) entering different parts of society, different groups of people and challenging new ideas and interesting topics and debates and all of that sort of stuff,” she said. “You know, I really hope they continue to explore that. “I’d love to, because obviously Eloise didn’t get to be honest about why they can’t work,” she said. And when she just goes on the attack, it’s completely just because she’s going, ‘Well, I gave this up for you and you didn’t even appreciate it.’” So when we found out, we were like, ‘Oh, my God, this is going to be heartbreaking.’ We just sort of had lots of hugs that day.” So I would love for them to be able to have an honest talk about it, because he thinks it’s because they can’t transcend class. “Can they just make up straightaway?’ You know, they can’t — it wouldn’t make sense — but I feel sad that I may have less starting next season without her. “That’s sort of the best position to be in as a viewer. But after she discovers Penelope’s secret in the season two finale, the longtime best friends’ tension culminates in an explosive argument, which ends with Eloise telling Penelope, “I wish never to see or speak to you again.” Don’t you think Whistledown is still funny?’ So she needs Eloise to think she’s great. “It’s a very yummy position to be in as the audience, knowing something that the characters don’t know,” she said. Jessie added, “I also love how much Eloise drags Penelope out of rooms.

Okay Edwina, out here making decisions for yourself, we see you. A recap of 'The Choice,' episode 6 of season 2 of 'Bridgerton.' Streaming on Netflix and ...

Edwina and her mother meet with the queen, who’s with the newly reconciled Lady Danbury and Lady Bridgerton. But before they can get into the nitty-gritty of Edwina’s decision, King George stumbles into the room in his pajamas, extolling the fireworks show and referring to the shocked queen as his bride. He can’t give her what she — and everyone — deserves in a marriage. When asked about her sister, Anthony calls Kate the “thorn easily removed from the blossoming flower of our lives” — a statement which seems to startle Edwina (and kind of goes against his no-poetry schtick?). Edwina says she needs time to think. “But one must know it is the hardest and greatest choice one can ever make,” says the queen. Edwina notes that Anthony said the same — as if they both practiced the same speech — and wants to know why she so deserves to marry him, but Kate doesn’t. Kate explains that when their father died, she resolved to prioritize the needs of her mother and sister. Anthony lunges to retrieve it for her (“Allow me”) and touches Kate’s hand tenderly as he hands the bangle back. He follows her, gracing us with a brief moment of levity where he questions her choice of locale (fair). Anthony wants her to help sway Edwina, but Kate doesn’t want to scheme anymore. Kate’s fiddling nervously with one of her bangles, and suddenly it falls to the ground. A strings cover of “Sign of the Times” plays as Anthony makes his way to the altar. Kate shares a quick glance with Anthony at the altar but smiles with genuine pride and fondness when her sister appears. The viscount’s younger siblings decide to toast not to the future but to Kate(?!) — and how Anthony ultimately bested the evil, gatekeeping sister. Trying to get back on track, she tells Anthony he’s supposed to repeat after the archbishop.

There was no chance the breakout star of Bridgerton wouldn't be back in season two — he dominated buzz rankings on social media in the wake of season one ...

Bartlebee: I take the physicality of my work seriously, and I know that my bees need to perform the role without the benefit of words. Bartlebee: I worked with a specialized trainer to fine-tune my nutrition and fitness, especially in light of the demands of season two. All of the floral arrangements made it hard for me to hit my marks, and things got pell-mell during pall-mall — I almost died thanks to the mallet of death! I have to ask about that scene in The Viscount Who Loved Me — the one where Anthony sucks bee venom from Kate’s breast because of the fear it might kill her. Some very informative YouTube videos and a podcast I encountered in my research suggest he nearly succeeded with the help of bee communities that were recruited because of their location in areas of strategic importance in England. The bee, a concession made after a little-known treaty with a key hive in the Île-de-France that augmented the otherwise disastrous “whiff of grapeshot” with a phalanx of worker bees early in his military career. Bartlebee: There’s no question: The bee character in the flashback sequence who gave his life to deliver the fatal sting was connected to a pro-Bonaparte hive active in Britain at the time. I was fortunate enough that when I slid over a Scrivener file of notes and idea boards, the team listened and ran with the concepts in ways I’d never dreamed possible. I’m playing a dual role for Bridgerton. After season one, some fans wondered if Edmund was reincarnated as a bee that watches over the family, but as a fan of romance novels, I preferred to think of this character as a bee making amends for the pain caused by his ancestor so that he might achieve his own third-act happily ever after. I was due for a long-delayed vacation, so I downloaded the first audiobook for the flight over just to get a sense of the series’ flavor and how I might be able to pollinate the role. I was so engrossed in the story that I missed an incoming-storm alert and ran right into some hail. What emerged is the picture of a working artist worthy of the old moniker humblebee, as he lands his first brand-spokesbee deal (for Bridgerton tie-in honey at Bloomingdales, naturally) and ascends the ranks in Hollywood to become the bumblebee to watch.

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I also thought his initial exposure to painting in Season 1 was building to an exploration of his sexuality, but this last batch of episodes proved otherwise. Mostly I’m eager to skip ahead and see how things turn out for Eloise, the Bridgerton I’m most invested in. Lee: At some point, I had guessed that Lady Whistledown would be Penelope, the big family’s relatively forgotten sibling who turns to writing as a way to claim influence and garner praise. I know they were going for an Austen-esque slow burn — and they even paid homage to Colin Firth’s famous wet shirt scene — rather than the steaminess of Season 1, but I found it all quite tedious since it was clear from the first episode when they ran into each other on horseback where this was going to end up. I agree with you — it’s very clear from the get-go that Anthony and Kate will be the two who end up together. (Remember the Hot Duke and his daddy issues?) We didn’t even get a big wedding scene at the end, as if the writers of “Bridgerton” weren’t invested in this romance. I loved the idea that someone who was treated like a wallflower wielded such power behind the scenes. Lee: Ha! I didn’t mind the extra-long episodic length, since I also loved the arcs of the Sharma sisters, individually and together. He’s become the equivalent of Samantha Jones in “And Just Like That” — the character made conspicuous by his absence. Blake: When “Bridgerton” arrived way back in late 2020, it became a massive breakout success for Netflix thanks largely to the charisma of its lead, Regé-Jean Page, its many, many sex scenes, and its not-entirely-unrealistic depiction of a young woman gradually figuring out how babies are made. But none is likely to be debated as fiercely as the relative merits of Season 1 and Season 2, which take contrasting approaches to sex, marriage, ambition and duty, among other major themes of the series. It was always going to be hard for “Bridgerton” to top the bonkers lightning-in-a-bottle of Season 1, especially given Page’s departure from the series.

Your complete guide to streaming Bridgerton season 2 on Netflix from wherever you are. Bridgerton 2 release date, cast, official trailer and more.

Remember: you'll need to use a VPN to watch Bridgerton season 2 on Netflix account when travelling abroad. You can only watch Bridgerton S2 on Netflix (opens in new tab). Read on and we'll explain the options and show you how to watch Bridgerton season 2 from wherever you are... You can use it to watch on your mobile, tablet, laptop, TV, games console and more. Standard (HD) is £10.99 / $13.99 / AU$16.99. Premium (HD & 4K) is £17.99 / $19.99 / AU$22.99 a month. Season 2 is narrated by 85-year-old Dame Julie Andrews (Mary Poppins) who utters the immortal line, "It has been said that of all bitches dead or alive, a scribbling woman is most canine." Bridgerton season 2 premieres on Netflix this Friday, 25th March 2022, meaning you can watch every steamy episode of the hit period drama back-to-back!

The romantic rollercoaster's first series is based on Quinn's first book: "The Duke and I" which featured the courtship of Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dyvenor) ...

Bring home a copy for £8.99 via the Waterstones website. On The Way To The Wedding is Gregory's story and is the eighth book in the series. Add book seven to your basket for £8.99 via the Waterstones website. Take home a paperback copy for £8.99 via the Waterstones website. Book five is available as a paperback copy for £8.99 via the Waterstones website. Treat yourself to the fourth instalment for £8.99 via the Waterstones website.

Bridgerton's first season was undeniably, unapologetically sexy. The raunchy regency drama based on the novels by Julia Quinn burst onto Netflix in December ...

And unfortunately, this makes for a rather boring Bridgerton—which, as Lady Whistledown will tell you, is the biggest sin of them all. Eventually, Anthony and Kate do consummate their love—outside under a pergola, in a scene straight out of a Fabio-covered romance novel. It doesn’t help that Kate has a seemingly perfect younger sister, Edwina (Charithra Chandran), who is the object of everyone’s eye and has multiple suitors—just like Kat’s sister in Shakespeare’s play. Quinn has acknowledged the similarities between her Kate and Shakespeare’s Kate, telling Glamour that “a lesser actress might have allowed Kate to devolve into a Taming of the Shrew caricature.” Their relationship is not dissimilar to that of Kate and Petruchio’s in Shakespeare’s comedy The Taming of the Shrew—an arrogant and overly-proud man constantly at odds with an intelligent and headstrong young woman, also named Kate, who’s sworn off men. The raunchy regency drama based on the novels by Julia Quinn burst onto Netflix in December of 2020 and instantly became a sensation for the streaming platform.

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When it plays: The sex scene between Anthony & Kate outdoors that begins at 49:41 in episode 7 of Bridgerton season two. He takes her hand, and they walk onto the dance floor, as the instrumental cover of "Wrecking Ball" begins. They have some very intense eye contact on the dance floor, which then leads to their declaration of love in the garden as fireworks explode around them. The song, the title track of the Bollywood blockbuster Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, was released in 2001, is a poignant soundtrack to the most visible Indian representation in the season. As all the members of the ton leave Queen Charlotte's home, Lady Whistledown narrates, "Indeed, some may call a wedding the ultimate act of faith. Kate and Anthony dance for the first time, to the instrumental cover of Robyn's electropop hit from 2010. But the effort paid off: the Harry Styles song makes perfect sense as Edwina and Anthony walk down the aisle on what is supposed to be their magical wedding day. And the object of all my desires. The Vitamin String Quartet's cover of Nirvana's "Stay Away" plays during a montage of Anthony going on dates with various women, managing Bridgerton household work, and sleeping with a woman who appears to be a sex worker. The song plays in the background as Lady Danbury narrates eligible bachelors for the Sharmas. If you listened to the Vitamin String Quartet's instrumental cover of "thank u, next" by Ariana Grande from season one of Bridgerton on repeat, you're not alone. The instrumental cover becomes almost haunting as Lady Danbury schemes to get Edwina named.

Kate and Anthony finally allow themselves the love and self-acceptance they deserve. A recap of 'The Viscount Who Loved Me,' episode 8 of season 2 of ...

Kate asks if Anthony wants to stop, and he tells her to just keep looking at him: “No one else matters.” Some guests beside the queen speculate that Kate and Anthony were why the wedding was canceled, but the queen claims it was her decision. Anthony asks if they should ditch the game, and Kate responds, “And admit defeat? Kate and Anthony are rolling around naked in bed, and he calls her “viscountess.” This isn’t my fanfic — it’s canon! As someone who also has an Anglicized nickname for a very non-Anglo, easily butchered name, I am telling you this is the hottest, most endearing thing I have seen and heard in a long time (maybe ever??). His proper pronunciation paired with the implication that he knows who she really is — so swoony. She asks if he’s going to ask her to dance one last time, and he asks if she’s going to say yes. Edwina tells Kate she can’t keep avoiding the viscount and that she shouldn’t. That’s his cue: Kate turns around and there’s the viscount. Poor Kate tears up, saying everything that happened is her fault (these kids and their self-blaming tendencies!). Kate brings up how Lady Mary took her in, never treating her differently, and Lady Mary is horrified to realize Kate feels indebted to her. I did not want it to happen like that.” His guilt is so sweet to see, not because it’s warranted (it takes two, yadda yadda), but because it shows his reverence for her. (I teared up too, but over Anthony’s palpable relief.) Lady Bridgerton says it’s unthinkable to find someone you love like that and begins to cry: “I am so sorry it was you who was with your father that day. This is a rare occasion where a “You up?” inquiry is the most wholesome thing to do. Kate asks about Anthony and they tell her how he gallantly rescued her. I’d be sad it’s over, but I already know this is something I’ll revisit as a comfort watch (and isn’t it rare to feel that way when there’s so much good TV to fly through?). Perfect casting, perfect chemistry, perfect corgi — what’s not to like?

However, another feature that made the show stand out was the use of intriguing instrumental covers of pop hits. LA based group Vitamin String Quartet gained ...

Another musical highlight takes place in episode five as Kate and Anthony attempt to break off their illicit flirtation. A major moment in the relationship between Kate and Anthony happens during episode four. Still, fans can rest assured that the musical tributes remain.

The romantic rollercoaster's first series is based on Quinn's first book: "The Duke and I" which featured the courtship of Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dyvenor) ...

Bring home a copy for £8.99 via the Waterstones website. On The Way To The Wedding is Gregory's story and is the eighth book in the series. Add book seven to your basket for £8.99 via the Waterstones website. Take home a paperback copy for £8.99 via the Waterstones website. Book five is available as a paperback copy for £8.99 via the Waterstones website. Treat yourself to the fourth instalment for £8.99 via the Waterstones website.

It's been two years since we were introduced to the Bridgertons and Lady Whistledown. Finally, the period drama is back on our screens with more romance and ...

Fast forward two years, Benedict saves Sophia from a group of men and offers her a job, unbeknownst to him that this is his lost love. In Season 1, it is never explicitly stated that Benedict is questioning his sexuality. Much to his dismay though, she flees the party by midnight, leaving only a glove behind to help Benedict find her.

Amongst those are half-sisters Edwina and Kate, played by Charithra Chandran and Simone Ashley. Season 2 follows the love triangle between Anthony Bridgerton ...

The next morning, Kate rides her horse in the rain and is tragically thrown from it after it rears up, placing her in a coma. After six episodes of agonising tension between Anthony and Kate, the two finally succumb to their feelings for one another and spend the night together. The story of Kate and Anthony is a classic enemy-to-lovers trope.

Claudia Jessie, who portrays Eloise on Netflix's 'Bridgerton,' talked to Vulture about playing the character and what to expect with season three.

A lot of the women in the show are quite bare and like to show a lot of arms and chest. I would love Eloise to find a clear objective and focus on one thing. Penelope knows how much Eloise loves Lady Whistledown and how much she probably wanted to be her. She talked a lot about how amazing she is and how they should aspire to be just like her. I liked that I got to unsubscribe a little bit and be a bit clumsy. There’s a firmness to the cut and the style of her clothes. I think they should be able to exist and be free and do what they want to do. A lot of us have cried when we watch them perform to the music. She, and also Penelope in a way, are signs of what’s to come. What do you mean I have to do this? Eloise is that beautiful, fresh, young mind who quite rightly is thinking about her right to autonomy and freedom and not to be a property of a man and to want to earn her own money. She’s a sign of what was to come.

This article contains spoilers for Bridgerton season 2 but does not contain spoilers for future Bridgerton novel plots.

Fans of the novels may often dispute Bridgerton adaptation choices but it’s clear the epilogues will be shown in some form to end each season. Kate and Anthony almost missing the start of the game because they were still in bed replaces the nighttime scene. Parts of the actual competition were moved to episode 3. Bridgerton Season 2’s final scene shifts the timeline of the annual Pall Mall game to shortly after Kate and Anthony are officially married. The second epilogue takes place beginning two days before Anthony’s birthday and it’s all about the lead-up to the annual Bridgerton family Pall Mall match plus the game itself. The epilogues often include details to cement the Happy Ever After for the couple in question, such as the name of their firstborn child, a Bridgerton family reunion, or a flash forward scene that addresses a loose plot thread.

The penultimate episode of this season finds both the Bridgerton and Sharmas doing damage control in the wake of the failed wedding.

He sees her in the distance, amid the rain and mist. He mentions how his family’s on the brink of ruin and that they all hate him despite him living his life only for them, but all he thinks about is her. And then he pulls his head back, shakes it, and says to her, “You have to stop.” (ANTHONY FICTIONAL CHARACTER BRIDGERTON, I SWEAR TO GOD.) She responds, saying he’s the one who’s been spinning her world off-axis. Of course they argue, and as she’s about to walk away, he asks: “Can you ever just agree?” He says she’s been stubborn from the moment they met, and she comments how that must really bother a man who’s used to getting his way and ordering people around. Kate asks her sister if they should head home, and Edwina scoffs at the idea that Kate cares about what she’d like. She wishes she had shouldered the burden when her husband died, not Kate. Hearing how Kate sacrificed so much for her family stills Anthony, and he watches her from afar. He calls out to the youngest Bridgertons, Hyacinth and Gregory, to come downstairs and join the party. The next day, the two families venture to the museum together to help improve their public image and spin their story before the ball. The viscount scolds his brother about his familial duty, and Benedict immediately knows this is about Kate — he’s noticed how Anthony looks at her. Eloise explains her predicament with the queen, and Penelope’s horrified. Back at the Bridgerton home, Penelope finds Eloise in her room, surrounded by a pile of Lady Whistledown pamphlets she’s about to toss. Then Newton — sweet, precious Newton — scampers into the room and tries to jump up on Anthony (with nary a growl!). Kate ushers Newton away from Anthony, and they both get up, standing too close, essentially checking each other out.

The Best Places to Stay in England to Live Out Your 'Bridgerton' Fantasies · Claridge's, London · Brown's Hotel, London · Elgin Crescent VIII and Bramerton Street ...

Its position in the middle of the Royal Crescent is unbeatable; you even get a glimpse of it in Bridgerton season one. Most of her frequent flier miles come from trips to the United Kingdom, but she'll fly anywhere in search of a hotel with soft sheets, fluffy robes, and top-tier room service. Pro tip: if you want to binge the entire series while feeling like royalty, book the Lady Astor or Prince of Wales suite — and order a full afternoon tea to your room. This year, the Rocco Forte property is offering a bespoke "shop like a Royal" package, where guests can experience a private tour of the Royal Family's favorite brands and get a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most luxurious ateliers in the neighborhood. While the Bridgerton's wisteria-framed London house is filmed across the Thames in Greenwich, it's meant to be in Grosvenor Square, the largest garden square in Mayfair. Claridge's sits just steps away from the green space, with its glamorous interiors and five-star service sure to please Queen Charlotte herself. If you're anything like this author, then it's a safe bet you'll feel the pull to book a one-way ticket across the pond after getting your Bridgerton fix.