Netflix's Bridgerton Season 2 certainly didn't disappoint with the smoldering love triangle, tons of rumors, and a closer look at the main female characters. While the show may be about the Bridgertons and their love stories, it's also about strong female characters. Netflix announced a spin-off series, and Bridgerton Season 2 helped set the stage for delving into the past of the Queen, Lady Bridgerton, and Lady Danbury.
[Warning: The article contains spoiler information for Bridgerton Season 2.]
A young Queen Charlotte has her own story in a 'Bridgerton' spin-off
In 2021, Netflix announced splendid news after the worldwide success of the first season of Bridgerton . According to Variety, the limited spin-off series will delve into Queen Charlotte's past and select female cast members from the ton. Main characters include Violet Bridgerton and Lady Danbury, who fans have all come to love.
"Many viewers never knew the story of Queen Charlotte before Bridgerton brought her to the world, and I'm thrilled that this new series will further expand her story and the world of Bridgerton," said Bela Bajaria, head of global television at Netflix.
The series does not yet have an official title. Bridgerton executive producer Shonda Rhimes will wear her creative hat for the spin-off and serve as its screenwriter. She will be joined by Betsy Beers and Tom Verica as executive producers. Instead of Chris Van Dusen, Jess Brownell will serve as showrunner. Bridgerton Season 2 has already teased the tumultuous past of the show's strong female characters.
Season 2 of 'Bridgerton' delves into the past of Lady Danbury and the Bridgerton matriarch
Lots of heartache happens in the new season between Anthony's battle for heart, every Bridgertons single-player story, and more. Throughout the season, fans learn how Edmund Bridgerton died and its drastic effects on Anthony and the family matriarch. It's one of the ways Bridgerton Season 2 helped set the stage for the spinoff.
Fans aren't too familiar with Violet Bridgerton or her early life. With the new season, fans were only able to learn a little more. Her husband dies of an allergic reaction to a bee sting while she was still pregnant with the youngest child. Grief-stricken, Violet drifts away from her family and has bad thoughts. The flashback scenes show how much she loved her husband the minute he put a ring on her finger. The spin-off series will likely explore how they met.
Lady Danbury has become one of the strongest female characters in the series. His wit, bravado and lively way of thinking are revered. Fans know from the first season that she is Simon Basset's godmother and mentor. She was also a close friend of her mother. But fans don't know anything else. In Bridgerton Season 2, Lady Danbury sets the record straight for Kate that she is not a governess. She was once married, deeply loved and widowed.
Queen Charlotte has her own story to tell after 'Bridgerton' season 2
And the Queen? Queen Charlotte may be looking for scandal, but she has one too. Again, not much is known, but fans do know that her husband, the king, is sick. She tries to keep her failing mind a secret from the ton but she misses him a lot. In the first season, fans learn that they had a daughter named Amelia. She dies of an illness.
In Bridgerton Season 2, the King makes an appearance after the turmoil of Edwina and Anthony's ceremony. He tenderly calls the Queen "Lottie" and calls her his beautiful bride.
Edwina is the one who calms the king down and explains that she knows he and Queen Charlotte had problems during their courtship. But assures him to rest so that they rule the kingdom with love and compassion. The king looks at the queen and she smiles lovingly with grief. He looks at her with a pure love that will surely be explored in the spin-off.