![]() The original announcement of the steamy show’s second season came directly from Lady Whistledown’s Society Papers through the “Bridgerton” Twitter account way back in January 2021. After more than a year since the announcement of the continuation of the story, viewers finally got a sneak peek at what to expect when the lush period piece returns this spring. Darcy's, the central couple of Austen’s "Pride and Prejudice." In its four-star review, the Telegraph argues "Bridgerton" season two makes a shift toward a "toned-down Austen-esque sexual longing.Like a simmering romance that builds tension, the creators of the wildly popular Netflix series “Bridgerton” have been keeping fans waiting quite some time for a look at season two. Kate and Anthony's concealed attraction is somewhat similar to Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. “There’s always been a familiarity deep down with what Kate wants,” Ashley said in an interview with Entertainment Weekly.įor all this slow burn energy, season two of "Bridgerton" seems to be taking a cue from the work of Jane Austen. When intimate scenes occur, they center Kate's pleasure - just as season one centered Daphne's.Īccording to Ashley, her character brings confidence and an awareness of her own desire to those scenes. That said, Kate and Anthony's relationship eventually crosses out of "cerebral" territory. "That’s also a very interesting, cerebral way of exploring that innate sexuality." “I think Kate and Anthony feel explicit in the way that they feel naked in front of each other," Bailey said at the press conference. So when Anthony attempts to court Kate's younger sister Edwina (Charithra Chandran), Kate does everything in her power to keep the notorious rake from winning her hand. ![]() Whereas Daphne and Simon agree to embark on a fake courtship, Kate and Anthony start off the season as enemies. ![]() "We’ve never done a sex scene for the sake of doing a sex scene, and I don’t think we ever will." Why should their approach to intimacy be the same? "It's a different story this season, with different characters," Van Dusen said.Īs Van Dusen pointed out, Kate and Anthony are a different couple than Daphne and Simon, in a different situation (cough: love triangle). Liam Daniel / NetflixĪs a result, the change in tone between seasons is rooted in character. Pictured l-r: Phoebe Dynevor and Regé-Jean Page. "We’ve never done a sex scene for the sake of doing a sex scene, and I don’t think we ever will." The sexual chemistry between Daphne and Simon became a hallmark of season one. We use these intimate scenes to tell a story and to push the story forward," Van Dusen said at a press conference held on March 21. While season two contains fewer intimate scenes than Daphne and the Duke's romance, the show's approach to intimacy remains "the same as season one," according to "Bridgerton" showrunner Chris Van Dusen. The headline of The Independent's review states that - in the absence of Daphne and Simon's fiery romance - season two is "so different they might as well have renamed the entire show." Variety claims that season two “gets off on being withholding” (citing an “ Arrested Development” quip), which may come as a “confusing surprise” for fans expecting the steaminess of the first season. Reviews have pointed out the seasons' varying approach to intimacy. Simone Ashley and Jonathan Bailey star as the season two romantic leads, Kate Sharma and Anthony Bridgerton. In season two, audiences will find romantic fervor of a more buttoned-up variety between leads Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) and Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley), adapted from Julia Quinn's romance novel "The Viscount Who Loved Me." Sparks fly, but more through rapid-fire conversation and loaded glances than skin-to-skin contact. From there, a series of steamy scenes unfold in many locations: A library, a staircase, a desk, beyond. ![]() Leads Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor) and her eventual husband, Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings (Regé-Jean Page), kiss in episode four - and then are off to the races. ![]()
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