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Bridgerton Season 2: What you need to know before a trip to The Ton on March 25

Ishita SrivastavaMarch 24, 2022 | 11:19 IST

Netflix is all set to release another season of Shonda Rhimes's Bridgerton on March 25. The Regency-era show quickly became one of the most popular shows of the streaming giant and for good reason!

The first season of the show was based on Julia Quinn's book, The Duke and I, while the second season is based on The Viscount Who Loved Me, also by Quinn. The second focuses on the eldest Bridgerton, Anthony and the Sharma sisters: Kate and Edwina.

WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR: Season 2 boasts an impressive track list, featuring covers of songs by Harry Styles, Madonna, Rihanna and Miley Cyrus. Indian fans will be glad to known that for the introduction of the Sharma sisters, a track from Karan Johar's Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham is also being used. (READ MORE HERE: Karan Johar goes to The Ton with K3G for Bridgerton Season 2)

These will be the titles for all the 8 episodes:

Episode 1: Capital R Rake
Episode 2: Off To The Races
Episode 3: A Bee In Your Bonnet
Episode 4: Victory
Episode 5: An Unthinkable Fate
Episode 6: The Choice
Episode 7: Harmony
Episode 8: The Viscount Who Loved Me

The show has been renewed for Seasons 3 and 4. Season 3 will be focusing on the second Bridgerton brother, Benedict while the fourth season will be focusing on Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington, also known as Lady Whistledown.

STORYLINE: Based on the official trailer, the show seems to be based on the 'enemies-to-lovers' trope between Anthony and Edwina's overprotective older sister, Kate. #MajorP&PThrowback

Check out the official trailer here:

It seems that Kate acts as a chaperone to Edwina and handles her 'affairs' and in order to impress Edwina, Anthony needs to make efforts to convince Kate that he is not a complete rake. Ultimately, instead of Edwina, he falls in love with Kate. To better understand the dynamic between Anthony, Kate and Edwina, check out this video:

This season will delve into why Anthony is the way he is, Colin's shift in personality, the secret the Sharma sisters are hiding, Penelope's efforts to keep her dual identity secret, Eloise's first courtship season, Queen Charlotte's quest and the future of the Featheringtons... and a potential scandal. Phew!

THE INDIAN TOUCH: Other than a track from Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, a sneak peek from the show also revealed that viewers will see Edwina having a haldi ceremony.

The video shows Kate and their mother, Mary Sharma applying haldi on Edwina. All three of them are seen in yellow outfits and viewers see Edwina worrying about a change in hers and Anthony's wedding date. Viewers also get to see the room covered in traditional marigold flowers.

Check out the video here:

CHARACTERS

1. ANTHONY BRIDGERTON

This season's male lead is described as a complete rake who is trying to find a wife this season. Played by Jonathan Bailey, the season will also explain Anthony's fear of bees and his relationship with his father (potential reveal episode: A Bee In Your Bonnet). The question in everyone's mind is, will Anthony mend his ways and finally fall in love or will he continue to be distant even with his future wife?

2. KATE SHARMA

Introduced as the overprotective sister who tends to handle her sister's affairs, Kate, played by Simone Ashley, is depicted to be sharp and sarcastic who does not see any redeeming quality in Anthony. She keeps telling Edwina that Anthony is a rake and that she deserves a love match. But viewers are left wondering, what about Kate's affairs and why is she not participating in London's wedding season?

3. EDWINA SHARMA

The younger Sharma sister, Edwina, played by Charithra Chandran seems like a bubbly and a coveted catch in London's 1814 wedding season. But with an overprotective sister, will Edwina be able to express her true wishes or have to settle with what her sister chooses for her?

4. BENEDICT BRIDGERTON

The second Bridgerton brother will be seen having his own share of fun this season. With the focus entirely on Anthony, Season 2 will divulge further into the life of Benedict and how he feels as the second-born Bridgerton. Benedict is played by Luke Thompson.

5. COLIN BRIDGERTON

After returning from his travels in Greece and post his scathing scandal with Marina Thompson, Colin is a changed man. Along with souvenirs and experiences, Colin also displays a sense of loneliness this season. Colin is played by Luke Newton.

6. ELOISE BRIDGERTON

Stepping into her very first courting season, Eloise proves to be one of a kind. With her witty remarks and sharp responses, it will be a delight to watch her struggle and find her way in this season.Claudia Jessie plays Eloise.

PROMOTION: There is a new attraction that has opened in Quezon City, Philippines. Known as Villa Bridgerton, a regency style mansion that includes a banquet hall, the Viscount's suite, a royal carriage and a reception hall, the mansion is all set to make its visitors experience 17th- Century London. Visitors are able to book rooms starting March 25 to April 3.

In a video released Netflix Philippines, viewers see TikTok stars Pipay, Justine Luzares, Ychan Laurenz, Paula Pelaez and GaiaPoly and actress Ivana Alawi role-playing as the Sharma sisters, the Queen, Daphne and Eloise Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington.

Netflix Philippines also released a video of Ivana as Daphne Bridgerton:

The villa is essentially a promotional move for the show. You can see the villa for yourself here.

Safe to say, we all can't wait for March 25!

Last updated: March 24, 2022 | 12:51

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