Meanwhile, Eloise is still hung up over Whistledown’s latest letter, and doesn’t share Pen’s enthusiasm that things are changing. ..
Eloise continues to chase who Whistledown is, noticing the paper and also the printing company too. So naturally, she heads off to track down the place down.
Noticing the insignia on the top of the door at the address, she knows she’s in the right place. Eloise belittles the worker outside – whom we later learn is called Theo Sharpe – and he eventually hands over a flyer for Women’s Rights.
The new Lord Featherington has some rather dubious and questionable choices about the house too, including turning the morning room into his own personal gaming hell. Much like the Bridgerton’s, the attention here turns to the royal races. Everyone shows up, including Lady Danbury in a stunning red dress.
Thomas Dorset escorts Kate but she’s not best pleased when Anthony shows up and persists in trying to get close to her sister. Eventually he ends up sitting next to Edwina, watching the race with her, much to Kate’s disdain.
Despite some of the attendees winning handsomely, Kate tries her best to shield Edwina from Kate. Edwina eventually sees herself before Queen Charlotte who actually picked her to be a diamond for a very specific purpose.
The Queen is interested in who Lady Whistledown is and part of that comes from her use of Edwina, knowing the writer will want access to her. So naturally, the Queen is going to keep an eye on Edwina from here on out.
Anthony tries to win over Edwina by showing her his true feelings for her.
Edwina is trying to find a way to win over Colin, but he’s not interested. She’s been trying to get him to like her for years, but he’s not interested. She’s frustrated and disappointed.
As the evening comes to a close, Anthony is a late arrival and decides to read a letter he’s written out for Edwina. These aren’t his words though, and eventually he gives up pretending to be someone he’s not.
Anthony is a journalist who speaks from the heart and tries to be himself. He promises when it comes to duty and action, he’ll be there for Edwina – but can’t guarantee that he’ll love her the way she wants.
Edwina is taken with Anthony and the pair wind up talking. While they do, Kate takes off after a prolonged stare where she and Anthony catch one another’s gaze.
Penelope tries to talk Kate around while Eloise has figured out the printing house and not only that, she’s also deciphered that the K on those letters is a giveaway. So naturally, Penelope decides to try and right that wrong but she’s spotted down at the market by Madame Delacroix.
Queen Charlotte Receives a List of Names and Pictures to Boot for All those Who Have Conversed with Edwina
The Episode Review
Anthony returns for another episode of “Bridgerton” and tries to win over Edwina while also blunting the sharp edges of Kate as she tries to shield her sister from him. This episode is full of action and suspense, with both Anthony and Edwina trying to get closer to each other while also trying to protect their sister.
This sets up a nice dynamic for the season where it seems destined that Kate and Anthony will end up together in the end.
Lady Whistledown’s drama is still intriguing, and seeing Pen trying to evade prying eyes and keep herself hidden is a nice subplot that’s been explored well across this season so far. Hopefully that continues going forward. ..
The show is still entertaining, even though some of the fireworks may not be as strong as they were the first time around. The main point is that this show delivers its soapy drama with broad brushstrokes, so it’s worth watching even if you don’t love everything about it.
