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Bridgerton Season 1 Ending Explained: Simon, Daphne, And Lady Whistledown

June 23, 2026 Blake 0 Comments

What happens at the end of Bridgerton Season 1? Simon and Daphne’s resolution, Lady Whistledown’s reveal, and what the finale sets up next.

Daphne And Simon Explained: Why Bridgerton’s First Romance Still Works

June 23, 2026 Blake 0 Comments

Why do Daphne and Simon still define Bridgerton? Their Season 1 romance explains the show’s fake-courtship formula, biggest conflict, and lasting appeal.

The Duke Of Hastings Explained: Simon Basset’s Story In Bridgerton Season 1

June 23, 2026 Blake 0 Comments

Who is the Duke of Hastings in Bridgerton? Simon Basset’s Season 1 story explains his title, his vow, his conflict with Daphne, and why he still matters.

Bridgerton Season 1 Finale Review: The Rain Finally Breaks

January 12, 2021 Blake 0 Comments

Bridgerton podcast hosts Mary & Blake discuss the Bridgerton season 1 finale, episode 1.08 – After The Rain.

Mary & Blake review Bridgerton Season 1 Episode 8, “After The Rain,” as Daphne and Simon find their way back, Penelope is revealed as Lady Whistledown, Anthony gets his Season 2 setup, and the finale brings the season full circle.

Bridgerton Season 1 Episode 7 Review: Daphne And Simon Are Oceans Apart

January 8, 2021 Blake 0 Comments

Mary & Blake review Bridgerton Season 1 Episode 7, “Oceans Apart,” as Daphne and Simon’s marriage breaks open, Simon explains his vow, Marina reaches a desperate point, and the show races toward the finale.
We chat the stellar editing in this episode, why all our chips are in on Penelope, and why the best part about Danbury’s party was the leggings from Amazon…

Bridgerton Season 1 Episode 6 Review: When The Honeymoon Turns Into Betrayal

January 5, 2021 Blake 0 Comments

Mary & Blake review Bridgerton Season 1 Episode 6, “Swish,” as Daphne and Simon’s honeymoon collapses into a painful consent question, Marina becomes more like Lady Featherington, and Lady Whistledown blows up Colin’s engagement.
We chat the elephant in the room between Daphne and Simon, Marina’s transformation into Lady Featherington, and Blake’s epic fail with the close out music…

Bridgerton Season 1 Episode 1 Review: Diamond Of The First Water – The Show Knows Exactly What It Is

December 29, 2020 Blake 0 Comments

Mary & Blake review Bridgerton Season 1 Episode 1, “Diamond Of The First Water,” as the Netflix series introduces Daphne, Simon, Lady Whistledown, and a colorful world that knows exactly what it wants to be.
We chat why the show doesn’t apologize for what it is, the brief history of Shonda Rhimes and Netflix, and why Blake cannot remember poor Eloise’s name…