Social media has been in a buzz over it since its Christmas Day premiere as fans discuss the fashion, the drama, and - most of all - the love scenes. When she's not working, you can find her on Twitter chirping about movies & TV, books, politics, ADHD, history, and sharing pictures of her cats Or you can contact her directly at alishag(at)screenrant(dot)com.Dear gentle reader, surely you have heard about "Bridgerton," the Netflix Regency-style romance executive produced by Shonda Rhimes. As a kid, her nose was always in a book or eyes glued to a screen, so it was inevitable she'd end up in two different worlds that are all about storytelling. Alisha has a Master of Arts in English from the University of Dallas and spent her years before jumping into entertainment journalism as an adjunct professor, a background that has come in handy in her editing roles. She's also the co-leader of California Freelance Writers United, a grassroots organization advocating for smarter legislation and forward-thinking labor law for freelance writers in California and across the country. Her work can be found, or expertise cited, at Forbes, CNN, CBS, Variety, CNBC, Marvel, Business Insider,, Film School Rejects, and more. Previously, she was the editor-at-large and editor-in-chief for Movie Pilot. Surely Anthony would feel his friend's absence but at the same time it's necessary for him to grow.Īlisha Grauso is a features editor at Screen Rant, as well as the editorial lead for Atom Insider with Atom Tickets. ![]() The Bridgerton family is going through a rough time at the moment given the current scandal, and while it would seem like Anthony needs all the help he can get from his friend his greatest ally may actually turn out to be Daphne. Finally, Simon's noticeable absence is integral to Anthony's development as a character. Bridgerton season 2 adapts the book The Viscount Who Loved Me, which is all about Anthony and Kate and only shows Simon a scant few times. Another reason is that the Bridgerton television show follows the book series and the episodic focus on a different Bridgerton child each time. There is little need to really expand that story at this stage. The entire focus of Bridgerton season 1 was on Simon and Daphne's romance and viewers got to experience Simon's full character arc throughout their relationship. Ultimately Bridgerton season 2 is better without Simon for a few reasons: firstly, his story with Daphne has already been played out. Removing his close friend and ally from the equation also works to isolate Anthony, which is the best way to amplify the drama in his central love triangle with Kate and Edwina. With Simon removed as a distracting influence, Anthony flourishes in Bridgerton season 2, and it's not certain he would have if had had to compete with season 1's bigger star. ![]() Anthony's arc in Bridgerton season 1 simultaneously delighted and infuriated viewers, with the Bridgerton viscount showing tantalizing glimpses of the emotionally mature, evolved man he could be if only he could get out of his own way, so close to getting it and yet so far away. While it's disappointing that Simon Basset doesn't feature in Bridgerton season 2, Jonathan Bailey's Anthony Bridgerton was another cast member who had something of a breakout himself, albeit for completely different reasons. It leads right into the story set up in the second book in which Anthony is resolved to marry Edwina Sheffield, the toast of that season and who checks off all the right qualities he needs in a wife. The Netflix adaptation follows the book closely in this regard, as his plans are thwarted when her older sister, Kate, starts meddling in the arrangement as she has no intention of allowing the rakish Anthony Bridgerton anywhere near her sister. After having his heart crushed at the end of Bridgerton season 1, the emotionally obtuse Anthony declared that the trick to marriage is to remove love from the equation.
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