Anthony Bridgerton bore the weight of duty and desire so Benedict could brood in brushstrokes and Colin could master the art of lovesick simping.
Dearest Gentle Reader, it has come to this author’s most discerning attention that while the eldest Bridgerton son carried the burdens of title, tragedy, and torrid tension, his brothers were merely rehearsing their tales of romantic unrest.
One cannot help but observe: Anthony Bridgerton walked through fire (and gardens) so that Benedict might wallow in bohemian angst and Colin could perfect the art of pining. While one wrestled with duty and desire, the others dabbled in daydreams and devotion.
Make no mistake – without the Viscount’s stormy season, the younger Bridgertons would’ve naught but scandal-free seasons and terribly dull storylines.
How Anthony’s intense romance set the stage for Benedict and Colin’s journeys
Anthony Bridgerton didn’t just fall in love with Kate Sharma, he carried the weight of a whole dynasty on his back while doing it. In Bridgerton Season 2, the Viscount gave us a brooding, emotionally overwhelming slow burn that redefined “serious romance.” And now, his sacrifice cleared the runway for Season 3’s soft boys: Benedict, the tortured artist, and Colin, the reformed simp.
Romancing Mr. Bridgerton (aka Colin and Penelope’s season) is jumping the book queue. Benedict’s Cinderella-inspired arc (An Offer from a Gentleman) should’ve been next. But instead of watching the artsy middle child pine and paint, we’re watching Colin trying to “find himself” (again) and Penelope wrestle with her Whistledown fallout. No shade, but Colin still needs some pre-couple therapy.
Benedict, though? The man’s painting, pouting, and low-key running the Bridgerton estate while Anthony honeymoons (twice) and Colin gallivants abroad. He’s everyone’s emotional support sibling, Eloise’s midnight confidant, and Lady Tilley Arnold’s new playmate. Yet, he stays sidelined while Colin simmers!
Here’s the tea: Benedict’s the Prince Harry of the Bridgerton boys – less pressure, more charm. He’s artsy, s*xually fluid, emotionally available, and doesn’t need a title to make him interesting. He doesn’t just mope, he moans romantically with the flair of a tortured poet.
So yes, Anthony walked. He gritted his teeth through duty, desire, and trauma to give Bridgerton its most intense love story. And now, Benedict gets to soul-search and s*xily sketch. Colin gets to pine in peace. Penelope gets her girlboss moment.
But make no mistake, without Anthony’s grand sacrifice, there’d be no space for these quieter journeys. The Viscount burned bright so his brothers could… vibe.
How Daphne’s absence could shake up the Bridgerton family dynamic
As Bridgerton Season 4 gets underway, fans are facing a surprising absence: Daphne Bridgerton, the heart of Season 1, won’t be back. As per sources, Phoebe Dynevor, who portrays Daphne, won’t return for the second consecutive season, leaving a significant gap in the show’s dynamic.
Daphne’s role was crucial in Season 1, where her love story with Simon Basset set the stage for the entire series. Her absence in season 3 was felt, especially as the family dynamics seemed incomplete. With her missing from Benedict’s (Luke Thompson) wedding in season 4, it raises questions about how the Bridgerton family will function without her.
The show thrives on close family bonds, and Daphne’s continued absence could disrupt this balance, leaving the younger siblings with less guidance and emotional depth.
