Bridgerton Creator Reveals Where Simon Is In Season 2

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At least one Bridgertonseason 2 mystery has been cleared up, as creator Chris Van Dusen sheds some light on where the beloved Simon is this time around. At long last, Netflix's hit period romance series Bridgerton returns for season 2 this Friday, and it'll showcase a brand new love story for audiences to swoon over. Taking inspiration from author Julia Quinn's second book, The Viscount Who Loved Me, Bridgerton will now focus on eldest son Anthony (Jonathan Bailey) as he looks for a wife. He sets his sights on the ton's newest «diamond» Edwina Sharma (Charithra Chandran), but her protective sister Kate (Simone Ashley) vows not to make it so easy for him.

Though there's much excitement surrounding Anthony's own romance, many fans are mourning the apparent end of season 1's love story. Bridgerton became an international success in late 2020 thanks to the steamy affair between polished Daphne (Phoebe Dynevor) and rakish Simon, the Duke of Hastings (Regé-Jean Page). The series turned Page into a bona fide star, so when it was revealed that he would not be returning for season 2, audiences were stunned. Dynevor will be back in a limited role for Bridgerton season 2, leaving fans to wonder just what explanation will be given for Simon's absence.

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Now with the Bridgerton season 2 premiere just days away, Van Dusen has told TVLine that while Simon won't appear on screen, his presence will still be felt. That's because Daphne makes a mention of him early on in the season and reveals she's left Simon back home while she travels to London to spend time with her family. In other words, no, Simon is not dead. Van Dusen said:

“We do reference Simon. In the