Will Bridgerton Sideline Polin Like Daphne & Simon After Season 3?
One of the biggest allures of Bridgerton season 1 was the handsome Duke of Hastings, Simon Basset, and the unconventional courtship he had with Daphne Bridgerton, which turned into one of the hottest and most wholesome love stories on the show.
Simon and Daphne were the ultimate couple, and fans followed their story intently, waiting to see what happened next.
Unfortunately, fans' excitement was short-lived, as Daphne and Simon's love story came to an abrupt end. Daphne and Simon end up marrying, but this marks the end of Simon's character arc, he is no longer the focus when season 2 commences.
Daphne updates her family on his whereabouts and excuses his absence, he is busy with his own life and managing the estate. Although fans were exceptionally disappointed by his departure, this left room to focus on the other characters and their love stories.
A new couple has come into the spotlight, but as fans grow fond of the pair, they cannot help but worry that this love story will also be sidelined when the season ends.
Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington begin as supporting characters with a close friendship. Their relationship adds humor to the series, and they offer each other support in navigating life in Regency-era London. Throughout the series, Colin and Penelope remain close, whilst she harbors a secret crush for him that he never seems to acknowledge.
Season 2 concludes with Penelope overhearing Colin telling others that he will never court her. After everything the pair have been through together, she is heartbroken, but this cannot spell the end for the pair. Penelope deserves a happy ending, and it's about time Colin accepts that he may have feelings for her.
Fans know that in the books the series is based on, Penelope and Colin's friendship turns into romance, and this will likely be one of the main focuses of the story in season 3, but their love story risks being cut short just like that of Simon and Daphne, as season 3 ends and a new love story takes the focus of season 4.
After everything the pair have been through, fans can only hope that their future romance survives past season 3, and the characters can remain together after the season concludes. Fans are simply not ready to get attached to another love story, only for it to be taken away from them.