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Tighten up those corsets and snap open those folding fans, people: Its swooning season.
Which is to say:Bridgertonis back for season two.
The New Arrivals
Nothing like some fresh meat to shake up the ton.
Kate Sheffield/Kate SharmaThe most important new face in high-society London is our Kate.
Much of this is because Kate has zero time for the niceties expected from women of the time.
In short, shes not afraid to speak her mind; in some cases, she cant help it.
Especially when it comes to a certain viscount she finds both abhorrent and charming.
Hmm, I guess add falling for Anthony Bridgerton to the list of things Kate just cant help.
Oh yes, and still very much into telling off a certain viscount while clearly fighting feelings for him.
Do not forget that part.
Edwina Sheffield/Edwina SharmaKates younger sister in both book and TV form is quite lovely.
You want to hate someone who is so popular but in this case, you cant.
Most of her story has to do with figuring that out.
Mary Sheffield/Mary Sheffield-SharmaGood on Julia Quinn for not making Lady Mary a trope-y evil step-mother.
(Thats for a character in the next book!)
Shes a woman who loves both of her daughters equally and makes sure they especially Kate know it.
Its actually very nice.
The Sharmas move to India and eventually, Mr. Sharma dies.
However, they play a pivotal role in the plot.
!What a good boy!!
And yes, I know that might be treasonous in a monarchy, but I said what I said.
He wasnt even twenty when he had to take his fathers place as the head of the family.
Also, he and Violet had a love that is hard to live up to.
Lord Jack FeatheringtonAnother TV-only character, Jack Featherington is the heir to the Featherington household.
Anthony Bridgerton, ViscountOh, Anthony.
No feelings allowed!!
Lady DanburyEvery social circle needs a Lady Danbury.
Shes terrifying but in a way that makes you want to be her when you grow up.
She works a cane like no other.
Her closeness with Queen Charlotte also comes into play, as it is both a blessing and a curse.
If the sport of high society is husband-hunting, Lady D is the MVP.
She has two respites: her friendship with Eloise Bridgerton and her alter ego.
Especially since Queen Charlotte has made Lady Whistledown Public Enemy Number One.
Eloise BridgertonGod bless Eloise Bridgerton!
Shes smart and biting and extremely observant a detective-in-training, you might call her.
This obsession is sure to take her to some interesting places in season two.
Unlike other marriage-minded mamas in the novels, Violet wants her kids to make love matches.
No one had a love like Violet and Edmund!
In the series, Queen Charlotte looms large over the activities of the ton.
She also has a sort-of friendship with Lady Danbury (does a Queen really have any friends?
Benedict BridgertonJust dont call him No.
Hes a human being, with feelings and thoughts and, most surprising, some real artistic skills.
The second Bridgerton child, Benedict harbors a secret talent for sketching and painting.
Less successfully, Benedict tries to cover up his feelings of uselessness within his family.
With his older brother the heir and viscount, Benedict doesnt really know his place.
He is an artist, after all.
This fills part of his void, but hes looking for more.
Ugh, men are the worst in every era, arent they?
In the novel, they show up for family events, including a riveting match of pall-mall.
Regardless, they seem very happy together, off making alphabetically-named babies, so thats nice!
Happy endings forever!!
In season one, she starts hooking up with Benedict Bridgerton, but its nothing serious at the moment.
Well see who else she forms a surprising bond with in season two.
Of course, for Lady Featherington, good really only means rich.
You dont want Lady Featherington to find you in a compromising situation, thats for sure.
Cressida is the mean girl of the ton.
Shell cut anyone who stands in her way of getting a good husband.
Honestly, how dare she?
Marina Thompson Crane and Sir Phillip CraneMarina is perhaps one of the biggest character deviations from book to screen.
(This all takes place at the start of that novel, so it isnt a huge spoiler.)
Marina isnt thrilled, but she doesnt have other options.
Time or Lady Whistledown will tell.
