Bridgerton looks set to be Netflix's next big hit, with viewers already starting to binge the Regency romantic drama from super-producer Shonda Rhimes. Particularly, fans have been drawn to the ups and downs of the romance between society belle Daphne Bridgerton (played by Phoebe Dynevor) and the troubled Duke of Hastings Simon Basset (Regé-Jean Page). Though there are clear romantic sparks between them from their first meeting, their love faces many complications along the way, leaving fans worried about what the future holds for the couple.
As we delve into the enchanting world of Bridgerton, we explore the intricate dynamics of love, societal expectations, and personal growth. The story is set in the Regency era, a time when love was often overshadowed by rules and traditions. Daphne and Simon's journey is not just about romance; it is also about understanding themselves and each other in a world that often dictates their choices.
In the series, viewers are taken on a rollercoaster of emotions, as Daphne and Simon navigate their relationship amidst societal pressures and personal challenges. The chemistry between the lead characters is palpable, drawing viewers into their world and making them invested in their journey. But will they find their happily ever after? Let's explore this and more as we uncover the key moments that define their relationship.
Do Daphne and Simon End Up Together in Bridgerton?
WARNING: The following contains spoilers for the entirety of Bridgerton on Netflix.
Like every good romance, Daphne and Simon eventually get their happy ending, but it is far from smooth sailing for them to get there. The pair eventually gets married in Season 1 of the Netflix show, but it seems that their marriage is doomed to failure – a particular problem in the Regency period, where very few marriages ended in divorce, and almost no divorces were granted to wives. In fact, between 1670 and 1857, only four divorces were granted to women in England.
Although divorce was difficult to obtain and socially unacceptable during the time in which Bridgerton is set, Daphne and Simon's marriage appears to be all but over by Episode 7, when the pair agrees to live separately after the end of the social season. Mostly, the thing that is keeping them apart is their differing views on children – namely, that Daphne wants them while Simon does not.
We learn that this is because the Duke had made a vow never to have children, primarily as the ultimate insult to his father – no child means no heir, bringing the Basset line to an end. However, in the finale of the Netflix show, he realizes that his love for Daphne (and desire to not be alone) is stronger than the hatred he has for his father, and Simon agrees to try to have a child with his wife. Bridgerton then ends with the pair welcoming their first child, a boy who is destined to become the next Duke of Hastings.
After this rocky start to their marriage, the books reveal that Daphne and Simon stay together for good. However, this does not mean that they will in the Bridgerton series. Each of the books that the show is based on, by romance author Julia Quinn, focuses on a different member of the Bridgerton family, meaning that Daphne and Simon go from being main to supporting characters. The Netflix series, however, may choose to continue to focus on the Duke and Duchess of Hastings if the show gets more seasons, which means that their marriage in the TV show may face problems that their counterparts in the books did not.
Bridgerton is streaming now on Netflix.
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