Bridgerton
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This episode is a doozy.
Traumatic flashbacks, pall-mall(!
Lets get into it!
We start with a flashback to ten years prior.
Its prime father-son bonding, and weve never seen Anthony this happy and at ease.
Food for thought, Anthony!
Suddenly hes gasping for air and on the ground.
Anthony shouts for help, a super-pregnant Violet runs out, and Edmund dies in her arms.
Flash-forward to a much happier present day.
Anthonys invited them to stay over before the rest of the ton arrives for a party.
A possible proposal to Edwina is in the air, and Kate has promised to be amiable.
When they arrive, Anthony first approaches Kate, who admires the picturesque estate and its climbing plants.
I see my plan to win you over is already working, he says, noting her smile.
And then: Mark my words, Miss Sharma.
By the end of your stay, your opinion of me will be much improved.
Daphne interrupts this scheduled foreshadowing to introduce herself, thinking Kate must be Edwina, which Anthony hastily corrects.
Kate chooses the ominously titled mallet of death Anthonys usual go-to.
Both balls land in a muddy marsh.
Kate wades in ankle-deep and whacks hers out, mucking up her dress in the process.
After an indignant Anthony rescues his own ball, Kate realizes shes stuck.
And Im not sure weve ever seen Anthony laugh like this?
Absolutely filthy but in good spirits, Anthony asks how he can finally win Kates approval.
Kate goes to retrieve the ball and finds a memorial monument for Edmund.
The man has experienced and stifled a whole lot of trauma.
Its no wonder hes so counter-dependent and disconnected from his needs.
I feel bad for laughing at him last episode.
Thankfully, this episode isnt all doom and gloom for Anthony.
Later that night, Edwina gushes about the chat to Kate, whose face reads wistful.
Meanwhile, a skeptical Daphne prods Anthony about his impending proposal.
Anthony copies and pastes everything she just said: Yes, this is how he feels.
However did she know?
But in a rookie move, Benedict bogarts the powder, emptying all of it into his tea.
The memorys interrupted, though, by present-day Violet.
Have your cake and eat it too, Anthony!
But Anthony believes that by eschewing love, he can avoid the intense heartbreak he witnessed growing up.
He refers to her absence after the tragedy and says he never wants to be responsible for such pain.
So, of course, he flakes when it comes to asking for Edwinas hand.
Kate exhales with relief, but Edwinas shook up.
Its a quick but lovely scene between the two.
Distressed at the sight of Edwinas pain, Kate says she knew Anthony would hurt her.
She wipes Edwinas tears, reminding her that shes still the seasons diamond and has tons of prospects.
Eloise calls Colin out on being insufferable since returning from Greece.
Colin asks if shes corresponded with Marina Thompson, the reason he disappeared in the first place.
Eloise hasnt been in touch with her but mentions she leaves nearby.
The next day, Kate spots Anthony by the gardens.
Do we get another epic argue-fest?
We could we should but suddenly Anthony sees a bee hovering by Kates collarbone.
He urges her to stay still, but it stings her.
Poor Anthony starts to spiral, frantically asking if shes hurt and whether she can breathe.
She notices his frenzied state and insists shes fine.
She places his hand on her heart and hers on his, trying to ground him.
His panting slows, their noses brush together, they gaze at each others eyes and lips.
(Are panic attacks supposed to be hot?
Im so conflicted.)
A horse neighs in the distance and brings them back to earth.
They run away from each other, overwhelmed and startled.What just happened?
(The aftermath is different too, but getting into that feels spoiler-y.)
Still, I imagine the books version mightve come off as too comedic or over-the-top with real visuals provided.
Oh my God, will these two just get together already?!!
Its not his fault hes the way he is, Newton!
Teach him your ways; teach him what it means to love!
Just look at the royal family.
We get to see Daphnes gorgeous baby son, Augie.
Of course Anthony wants to pick pall-mall mallets based on alphabetical order.
Cousin Jack did not glance once at my bosom.
Iconic entrepreneurs Madame Delacroix and Penelope Featherington are secretly joining forces!
Who fire off the world?
