Bridgerton is back on Netflix and season 2 proved to be just as scandalous. But it sets up some major twists for season three. Here's the ending explained.
After outing her best friend Eloise for her involvement with 'radicals' and feminists in order to save her from suspicion of being Whistledown, the plan backfired massively. Eloise was dismissed in the eyes of most of the Ton as a troublemaker, and it had a bad effect on the standing of her family. It seems though that even Eloise isn't immune to affairs of the heart, with a dashing young man at the printers by the name of Theo catching her eye. It curbed the accusations she was Whistledown, but it has fully tarnished her name in the process. At the Featherington ball, Benedict confronted Anthony for not allowing him to do this one thing on his own merit, suddenly believing he is unworthy of the opportunities that had been afforded him. Empowered by her role as Lady Whistledown, the typically yellow-clad Featherington has been getting more confident by the day. Not that she seems to care that much anymore. The moment did at least allow Edwina to forgive her sister. As the second-in-line Bridgerton, Benedict had definitely taken life in his stride up until this point. Though of course, they did get there in the end. Finally, she said yes to his proposal. Thankfully, a kind word from the queen covering up what really went down smoothed things over.
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.
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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.
Season 2 of the Netflix period drama is currently streaming but what happens in the final episode?
As Julia Quinn writes, Kate had "known from the outset that she wasn't the sort who would capture the attention of the ton. She returns his feelings and says: "You do know there never will be a day where you do not vex me," with him replying: "Is that a promise, Miss Sharma?" They then kiss as fireworks shoot across the sky. And he's available." Eloise tells her that she's deduced she is the person behind Lady Whistledown, having worked out that she's a wallflower because she's able to collect gossip, plus she was one of the only people who would have known about Miss Thompson's pregnancy (from season 1) and she worked with Madame Delacroix (Kathryn Drysdale) because Eloise had already dismissed her as a suspect. The book focuses on the romance between Anthony Bridgerton and Kate Sheffield – now Kate Sharma in the TV adaptation – who is also younger in the books (21 years old) than she is the series. When Kate wakes up after her accident, Anthony goes to visit her and proposes but she turns him down, explaining that she plans on returning to India, with Lady Danbury (Adjoa Andoh) having promised to sponsor her mother and sister for another season in the ton.
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Back at the Featherington residence, Lady Portia and her girls arrive from the Queen’s ball to find a pile of stuff in the middle of their entrance hall. With the weight of poverty off her back, Penelope decides to use her powers to make some change, motivated by her earlier conversation with Eloise. "Capital R Rake" ends with the women of London reading a very peculiar issue of Lady Whistledown's Society Papers that questions the diamond tradition and posits that women should be valued for more than just their looks and frivolous skills. Meanwhile, in the ballroom, Anthony takes out Edwina to dance, and Lady Danbury uses her wiles to convince the Queen to give the Sharmas a chance. By the end of the ball, Her Majesty proclaims Edwina the new diamond, and Anthony is intent on marrying her. Upon receiving a letter from the Sheffields, Lady Mary’s parents, Lady Danbury confronts Kate about the Sharmas' real reason for coming to London. Since Mr. Sharma’s death, the family has been going through a tough time, but Lady Mary and Kate have always done everything in their power to keep Edwina ignorant of their difficulties. The true protagonists of the season aren’t Eloise and the Featheringtons, however, but Anthony and Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley). Following the end of his affair with Siena (Sabrina Bartlett) in Season 1, the Viscount Bridgerton has decided to take a wife — except his list of demands can be very… After the death of Lord Featherington (Ben Miller) at the end of Season 1, Lady Portia (Polly Walker) and her daughters face financial difficulties as they await the arrival of the new lord, who is said to be a cruel and cheap old man who exiled his own son to the Americas. With nothing but uncertainty ahead of them, Lady Portia goes through the silverware looking for things to sell, and Philipa (Harriet Cains) fears for the status of her upcoming marriage to Mr. Finch (Lorn Macdonald) without any kind of dowry for her own family to offer. As a matter of fact, Lady Sharma's scandalous elopement is still the talk of the party, with ladies gathering to share their impressions on the new family's arrival while Lady Whistledown has yet to present them with something juicier. A capital-R Rake, as Lady Whistledown so deftly puts it, Anthony isn’t interested in any of the young ladies of London. In a montage that shows him going from dates with aspiring brides to brothels to his office, we see him turn down woman after woman for a myriad of silly reasons. Besides engaging in her usual matchmaking, Lady Danbury is also hosting the first ball of the season, as she does every year. And, for Lady Whistledown, there’s only one thing that matters: finding out who Her Majesty will single out as the diamond of the season. As Eloise gleefully runs out of the Queen’s reception, there’s still one thing she doesn’t know: that her good friend Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) is the one hiding behind the Whistledown alias.
Here's everything you need to know about Simone Ashley, who plays Kate Sharma on Bridgerton season 2, including her previous roles and musical background.
I love the color of my skin, using moisturizer and highlighter so that it looks glowy, healthy, and chocolatey. Whenever we would do a line run and Newton was there, he would just get in the middle of the circle and roll on his back and be like, 'Hey, what's up?' That was quite cute." "There was a massive learning curve for me," she told the publication. Of her personal style, she said: "I'm a big summer girl, still figuring out how to dress for winters. "I was really inspired to maybe try screen more," she said of watching the director's work. While her character Kate has an adorable corgi named Newton, Ashley has a few dogs whom she regularly posts about on social media.
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The new arrivals bring a sense of mystery, more so Lord Jack, as audiences are likely to wonder what his entrance will mean for Portia. In the closing section of the first episode of the second season, the new Lord Featherington arrives, Lord Jack. He has Portia’s possessions moved as in the latest issue from Lady Whistledown questions whether being a diamond is ridiculous, adding that a woman can be so much more. But the Sheffields have agreed to bestow a sizable dowry on her sister and to look after mama, but only if Edwina marries an English man of nobility. The new arrivals bring a sense of mystery, more so Lord Jack, as audiences are likely to wonder what his entrance will mean for Portia. Whilst riding on a horse, Anthony seems taken aback by Bridgerton’s newest arrival Kate Sharma, and despite the pair engaging in a short conversation, she fails to introduce herself properly. After Daphne coaxes Eloise out of her bedroom, she takes her to the Queen. But the staged event is over before it can truly begin when the Queen receives the latest issue from Lady Whistledown. As the local residents speculate whether Lady Whistledown is one of them, Penelope hides items underneath her floorboards.
In the first episode of Bridgerton season two, Kate Sharma has a blistering takedown for Anthony Bridgerton about his treatment of women.
Throw in the entitlement and refusal to negotiate on someone who doesn’t possess all these exceptional traits, and it’s little wonder that he reads as completely superficial. All he really wants, in fact, is “a pleasing face, an acceptable wit and genteel manners enough to credit a viscountess”. Charming, eh? “Your character is as sufficient as your horsemanship. So impossible is Anthony’s list of requirements for a potential suitor that his mother, Violet, takes him to ask after discovering that he has rejected all the potential matches in Regency society. Are young ladies of London truly so easily won by a pleasing smile and absolutely nothing more?” But Anthony is resolute that the “mother of his children” should tick all his boxes, even if he doesn’t desire a love match.
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But so is she: She’s spent the past eight years teaching Edwina “twice as much and watching her work twice as hard as anybody else” to ensure her prospects for a better life — a familiar immigrant narrative. She says the viscount needs her sister’s blessing to court her, and that’s when it happens: Kate’s and Anthony’s eyes meet, they realize their predicament, and he finally learns her name. And suddenly, it’s time for the queen’s ball! She informs him she has neither but is safely on her way to Mayfair. She suggests they pretend this whole meet-cute didn’t happen, and he assures her he’ll keep it a secret, especially since he lost their race. She asks why he thinks his ideal woman would ever want him: “Are the young ladies of London truly so easily won by a pleasing smile,” at which point her eyes dart to his mouth (!). Anthony responds with a smirk, “So you find my smile pleasing.” Selective hearing at its best, folks! Elsewhere in the room, Lady Bridgerton proclaims loudly that her son Anthony (a.k.a. “the Viscount”) will choose a wife this season. She already speaks French, Latin, and Greek as well as Marathi and Hindustani. She can play the piano along with the sitar and murali. It’s a considerate gesture from her bestie, Penelope, who we learned to be the incognito gossip queen in last season’s finale. (I don’t want to objectify these people too much, but in my defense, Bridgerton operates as a visual feast!) Ashley is smoldering and striking, Chandran is bright-eyed and radiant, and Bailey is so handsome it feels rude. He’s still dutifully handling his family’s affairs and being a consummate rake (a.k.a. fuckboy) — a montage depicts him as a habitué of brothels. He nailed the incredibly flawed Anthony in the first season, so peeling back his layers this time around feels exciting. Thanks to British imperialism, the East India Company, and babies born through both, Anglo-Indian aristocrats were indeed a thing back then.
Adjoa Andoh as Lady Danbury, Charithra Chandran as Edwina Sharma, Shelley Conn as Mary. Liam Daniel/Netflix. By. Lauren Morris.
Despite continuing to share these longing looks and sexually tense moments, Anthony proposes to Edwina and the pair almost marry. To avoid scandal, Anthony is forced to marry Kate and they slowly fall in love during their marriage. And how much does the TV show differ from the original source material?
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"But they know I'm a smart lady. Which can be a parent's worst nightmare," she told Veylex. The family later moved to Beaconsfield whilst Simone attended Redroofs Theatre School in Maidenhead for sixth form. "They still find it quite scary and unsettling. It’s a cast and crew of such incredibly intelligent, wonderful people with really big hearts. I’ve never really worn a corset before, so that took some getting used to."
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In a shock, Portia screws Lord Jack over and claims that as there’s a record that she paid into the scheme, she will be a victim. The second season of Bridgerton ends with a time jump of six months. As the ball comes to a close, Portia tells Lord Jack that she has instructed the maids to help him leave. And as they dance, Queen Charlotte suggests that Edwina would be a good match for her nephew, who also happens to be a prince. Following Kate’s accident, Anthony rushes to Kate’s aid and carries her back to the mansion. Instead, she says that she will be returning to India. Eloise and Theo nearly kiss, but she backs out.
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Fans of raunchy Regency dramas rejoice: Bridgerton is back for a second season, and fans are already flooding social media with their reactions.
"Bridgerton S2 costumes are SO much better than last season," fan @itgirlenergy added, while @DebsterPA1 said: "Bridgerton is so imaginative. In terms of the show itself, one thing that fans are pointing out is just how hilarious season two is so far. According to fans' reactions, there's so much more to love than just the characters. I probably watched the first season 6 times in total!" It seems that Bridgerton is set to be the hottest show for spring, whether you binge watch the lot or ration out the eight episodes to make them last as long as possible. By the time most Londoners were starting work, many fans had already watched at least one episode of the hit Netflix show and taken to social media to share their thoughts.
Season 2 of Bridgerton has finally arrived on Netflix and with it come a host of classical covers of modern tunes but which songs feature in the soundtrack?
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"Bridgerton" Season 2 follows Anthony Bridgerton as he sets his sights on courting Edwina Sharma, only for her sister Kate to try and stop him.
It is only at the Featherington Ball, the final event of the season, that Anthony and Kate finally confess how much they love each other, and realize they want to be together. Once she is recovered, Anthony visits Kate with the intention of proposing to her but she refuses to accept, saying her plan was always to go back to India to become a governess. In fact, the final two episodes see Anthony and Kate continue to tip-toe around their feelings before succumbing to some of their desire (though not all), and it is after a night of passion that Anthony finally realizes he wants to propose to Kate.
Kate firmly rejects his offer, however. Regardless, during the races, he continues to pester Edwina and Kate. As Penelope continues to lust after Colin, Eloise ...
If Eloise can figure out the paper stocks are the same, will anyone else? Meanwhile, Queen Charlotte’s investigation deepens, with the identity of Lady Whistledown being narrowed down to a small few, Penelope among them. As a result, Penelope goes to buy a new K. But Genevieve spots her in the market. Regardless, during the races, he continues to pester Edwina and Kate. As Penelope continues to lust after Colin, Eloise realizes that the pamphlet from the races uses the same paper as Lady Whistledown. Penelope tries to claim that it is nothing more than a coincidence. Will Eloise figure out that Penelope is Lady Whistledown? Eloise informs Penelope that the paper stocks are identical as the letter K is misshapen.
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As Edwina processes the events of the day, Anthony and Kate bump into one another and share yet another passionate exchange in which both clearly are holding back their true feelings and refraining from giving in to their inner desires. Then, we cut back to Eloise meeting with the Queen. The Queen accuses Eloise of being Lady Whistledown and gives her an ultimatum. To Daphne, it seems clear Anthony is in love with Kate but is too afraid to admit to his true feelings and, for once, follow the desires of his heart. Cutting to the chapel, Anthony and Edwina’s wedding begins as any normal wedding would with our groom at the altar waiting for his bride to arrive. Soon, everyone from the ton begins embarking to the wedding venue to celebrate Anthony and Edwina’s union which has set the ton a buzz. Then, Lady Sheffield reveals to the whole table the deal between the Sheffields and the Sharmas. Anthony speaks out and demands that the Sheffields leave. It’s a recipe for disaster on both ends, especially when Edwina convinces Kate to join Anthony and the rest of the men on the hunt. Then, we cut to a scene where Kate is about to tell Edwina about the deal with the Sheffields, but Lady Danbury walks through the door and announces that the Sheffields had arrived. Then, Lady Danbury walks into the room and says that the Sheffields are in London and want to meet Edwina and her soon-to-be husband, Anthony. In the midst of everything else happening, Lady Featherington concocts a plan for her own daughter, Prudence, to become engaged to their cousin, Jack. The plan works, and Lady Featherington gets exactly what she wants: a wealthy husband for her daughter to save their family. However, Anthony second guesses proposing to Edwina after the moment he shared with Kate in the garden with the bee. It’s then that Kate wanders over to the bench and discovers it happens to sit at the headstone of Anthony’s father, Edmund.
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By the end of Bridgerton season 2, Eloise appears to be no longer in the frame for Lady Whistledown, so could this mean that Eloise could move forward with Theo in the upcoming seasons? The scandal lands both Eloise and Theo in danger, with Eloise blaming herself for the danger that Theo could be in. And so, she attempts to solve the mystery of Theo. But their interactions land Eloise in danger, as when she gets spotted with him, it leads Queen Charlotte to suspect that Eloise is Lady Whistledown.
Chris Van Dusen breaks down Season 2 of the Netflix juggernaut, from a new, more chaste approach to the central romance to writing out Regé-Jean Page.
And I say that because that’s the way it had to be in order to realize that singular, cohesive creative vision.” “I’ve had a really specific creative vision for the series and I don’t think that vision would have been able to be translated if I didn’t put everything I had into this show. “I hope the world responds to it and embraces it as much as they did in the first season. The first scripted series Van Dusen’s created, “Bridgerton” quickly earned the title of Netflix’s most-watched show ever — 82 million households in its first 28 days, according to the streamer’s own (unconfirmed) data — and scored 12 Emmy nominations, including outstanding drama series. Van Dusen is currently co-writing and executive producing a TV adaptation of Adam Silvera’s bestselling YA novel “They Both Die at the End.” I say, ‘Bring on the pressure!’ I think the pressure worked in Season 1.