# Netflix Just Released a Sneak Peek of Bridgerton Season 2

- Link: https://stayathomemum.com.au/entertainment/tv/bridgerton-season-2/
- Published: 2022-01-20T13:37:01+11:00
- Author: Clare Whitfield

_Get ready for Bridgerton Season 2._

#### **Lady Whistledown is back, and the stakes are higher than ever.**

[Netflix](https://www.purewow.com/entertainment/netflix-new-releases) just released
official photos for _Bridgerton_ season two, offering a rare glimpse of what’s to
come in the [new episodes](https://www.purewow.com/entertainment/bridgerton-season-2-netflix).
Plus, the streaming service also confirmed the upcoming instalment will premiere
on’drumroll, please’March 25.

Netflix shared a slideshow of photos on Instagram, featuring stills from [_Bridgerton_ season 2](https://www.purewow.com/entertainment/bridgerton-season-2-fan-theories).
The caption read, – Who’s ready for Lord Anthony Bridgerton’s search for love??????
_BRIDGERTON_ SEASON 2 MARCH 25TH!

Several O.G. cast members are expected to return, like Phoebe Dynevor (Daphne Bridgerton),
Jonathan Bailey (Anthony Bridgerton), Golda Rosheuvel (Queen Charlotte), Ben Miller(
Lord Featherington), Nicola Coughlan (Penelope Featherington) and Luke Newton (Colin
Bridgerton). However, Reg-Jean Page (Simon Basset, Duke of Hastings) [isn’t returning for season two](https://www.purewow.com/news/rege-jean-page-bridgerton-season-2).
Boooo!

The new episodes of Bridgerton Season 2 will also [feature a few newcomers](https://www.purewow.com/news/bridgerton-season-two-cast),
including Simone Ashley (_Sex Education_), Charithra Chandran (_Alex Rider_), Shelley
Conn (_Liar_), Calam Lynch (_Benediction_) and Rupert Young (_Dear Evan Hansen_).

_Bridgerton_ (which is based on [Julia Quinn’s](https://amzn.to/3b5N08j) book series
of the same name) originally premiered on Netflix back in 2020. While season one
focused on Daphne Bridgerton, the eldest daughter in a very powerful family, the
second instalment will centre on her brother’s quest to find love.

It’s always a pleasure to be reacquainted with the Bridgertons.

## **Some Fan Theories About Bridgerton Season 2**

## 1. ELOISE IS QUEER (AND SHE’LL HAVE A LOVE INTEREST)

In the book series, Eloise (Claudia Jessie) is actually straight, but that’s not
stopping fans from predicting a new twist when it comes to her love life in Bridgerton
Season 2. Given that she has absolutely no interest in entering the marriage market,
this theory could come to fruition.

Quite a few fans on Reddit seem to be on board. In fact, one viewer referred to 
a scene from season one as proof, where Eloise appeared to be – eyeing some of the
female servants. Also, fans have already got a possible love interest in mind. The
[Redditor](https://www.reddit.com/r/BridgertonNetflix/comments/klfky8/queerlgbt_characters/)
wrote, – I have read some fan theories that TV show Eloise could end up with Marina.

Given that so many fans have already spoken out against the lack of gay representation
on the show, it’s possible that writers will switch up Eloise’s storyline.

## 2. BENEDICT IS ALSO GAY

According to the third book, _An Offer From a Gentleman_, Benedict (Luke Thompson)
falls in love with a woman named Sophie Beckett after meeting her at a masked ball.
Still, a _lot_ of fans are predicting that Benedict’s character will deviate from
the original story, where he either turns out to be gay or experiments with bisexuality
before meeting Sophie.

One [Redditor](https://www.reddit.com/r/BridgertonNetflix/comments/klrzxn/benedict_i_hope_you_turn_out_to_be_gaybi/)
said, “**?**?Please let Benedict turn out to be gay/bisexual! It would enlarge the
diversity and inclusiveness this show already tries to have even more.”

The user continued, – BECAUSE of this story taking place in this period in time,
which was really hard for gay people, I think it would make an excellent setting
for an emotional and beautiful gay romance storyline. And I would love it if that
would be between two men.

## 3. MARINA THOMPSON’S FATHER WILL BE THE FEATHERINGTON HEIR

As you may recall, season one of _Bridgerton_ concluded with a huge teaser of a 
Featherington heir, and since this part isn’t included in the books, the fan predictions
have been pouring in. One of the most popular contenders? Marina Thompson’s father.
And it definitely makes sense, since Baron Featherington (Ben Miller) owes him so
much money.

One fan [tweeted](https://twitter.com/thatladyj/status/1345238079871840257), “Someone
posed the idea that Marina Thompson’s dad and/or baby might end up becoming the 
conservator/heir to the Featherington estate as the surviving male relatives. That
would be interesting to watch.”

## 4. OR MAYBE WILL MONDRICH WILL INHERIT THE ESTATE…

Remember, the up-and-coming boxer intentionally threw his match in exchange for 
a pretty hefty sum of money. And while this theory is definitely a stretch, perhaps
there’s even _more_ to his reward than a cut of Baron’s winnings.

One fan [tweeted](https://twitter.com/rashawnscott/status/1343015870889541633), “
Will Mondrich and his wife are gonna take over the Featherington house. They have
the cash.”

## 5. COLIN AND PENELOPE WILL END UP TOGETHER EVEN SOONER THAN FANS THINK

If you’ve read the books, then you already know that Colin (Luke Newton) and Penelope(
Nicola Coughlan) don’t get together until book four, _Romancing Mister Bridgerton.
_But according to this fan, Netflix will most likely speed up that process.

On [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/BridgertonNetflix/comments/l6h86e/theory_about_the_featheringtons/),
they explained, “The more I think about it, the more I just can’t see them dragging
out the romances for Anthony, Benedict, Colin, etc etc throughout the season after
season. It doesn’t seem like their MO to make all these different seasons of a show,
even if it is an extremely popular show.”

“My theory is that the whole plotline of Baron Featherington losing all the family’s
money and dying, thus introducing the new Baron, is all a plot device to speed up
the story,” they continued. “Colin and Penelope already seem to have made a bit 
of progress in the first season, and I could definitely see…Penelope being married
off [to] speed up the process of him falling for her.”

## 6. DAPHNE’S CHILD WON’T BE A PART OF SEASON 2

In the same letter that announced the news about [Reg-Jean Page](https://www.purewow.com/news/rege-jean-page-bridgerton-season-2),
Lady Whistledown also mentioned that Daphne ([Phoebe Dynevor](https://www.purewow.com/news/phoebe-dynevor-bridgerton-season-2))
will “remain a devoted wife and sister, helping her brother navigate the upcoming
social season and what it has to offer.” What does this mean for her baby?

One fan, Tara Bitran wrote in [_The Dipp_](https://thedipp.com/bridgerton/simon-leaving-bridgerton-season-2-theories),–
It’s curious that Lady Whistledown’s latest only describes Daphne as a – wife and
sister – rather than – new mother, since the final moments of her story in season
one welcome the arrival of her and Simon’s newborn child. So when she comes to visit
Anthony and the Bridgerton brood, will she be leaving her child back at Clyvedon
with a wet nurse? Will Lady Danbury step in to help with grandmother-ing duties 
in honour of her friendship with Simon’s late mother?

## 7. FRANCESCA WILL GET WAY MORE SCREEN TIME

Since Francesca (Ruby Stokes) doesn’t interact much with the family, fans, unfortunately,
didn’t see much of her in season one. Could this mean that season two will offer
a new storyline that centres on Francesca? Some fans certainly think so.

“I want to see more of Francesca in season 2,” one [Reddit user said](https://www.reddit.com/r/BridgertonNetflix/comments/l9ah9u/francesca_in_season_2/).“
Maybe they could make Eloise and Francesca debut at the same time? It makes sense
since they’re only a year apart and Eloise was held back a year. They could show
us how different these two sisters are approaching their debut. I can imagine Eloise
pushing all her suitors to Francesca lol.”

One commenter responded, “I’m curious about Francesca too, I find her interesting’maybe
because we know so little about her.”

## 8. WE’LL ALSO BE SEEING MORE OF EDWINA, COMPARED TO THE BOOKS

If you’ve read book two, then you already know that Anthony (Jonathan Bailey) initially
sets his sights on the young Edwina Sheffield (Charithra Chandran). But of course,
things get rather complicated because of her older sister, Kate (Simone Ashley).
Season two, however, could actually explore a budding romance with one of her suitors.

A fan [tweeted](https://twitter.com/MementoMoe/status/1368275156339220480), “Minor
prediction: For Season 2 of _Bridgerton_, we’re getting more of Edwina and her suitor
Mr. Bagwell. Give him a first name and make it a little more ‘He’s the one I love
most but I worry about my family so I’ll take a decent rich guy over him’ early 
on.”

## 9. LADY WHISTLEDOWN MOST LIKELY HAD AN ACCOMPLICE’AND THAT PERSON MIGHT BE REVEALED IN SEASON 2

Although Lady Whistledown’s identity has already been revealed, it still doesn’t
solve the mystery of _how_ she got away with it. In _[The Dipp](https://thedipp.com/bridgerton/lady-whistledowns-accomplice-bridgerton)_,
Olivia Truffaut-Wong wrote, “As a young lady with no money of her own, how does 
she finance printing and distributing the scandal sheet? (Remember, only the first
scandal sheet was given out for free, the rest appeared to require payment.) And
how does she know so much dirt?”

She continued, “In the books, it’s revealed that Lady Whistledown got her start 
thanks to Lord Featherington’s lawyer, who happened to see some of Penelope’s writing
laying around and encouraged her to publish it. So, she wasn’t doing it alone.”

Will season two confirm that Penelope had a secret accomplice?

Looks like fans will have to wait and see…

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