Bridgerton Season 2 Originally Had More Sex (& Why Those Scenes Were Cut)
An intimacy coordinator on Netflix's Bridgerton season 2 revealed why a lot of sex scenes were cut. Based on Julia Quinn's bestselling book series of the same name, Shonda Rhimes' radiant television adaptation took the world by storm when it hit the streaming service in 2020. Centered on the swanky world of Regency-era London, Bridgerton explores wealth, lust, and betrayal. Bridgerton season 1 broke records for Netflix, earning a dedicated viewership around the world and much media attention. The latter was specifically driven by the show's graphic sex scenes.
Phoebe Dynevor and Regé-Jean Page lit Bridgerton season 1 on fire while playing out Daphne Bridgerton and Simon Basset's whirlwind courtship. Viewers watched the pair go from burning for each other to acting out various sexual escapades. The explicit scenes caused quite the buzz, becoming integral to the show's recipe for success. Naturally, when Bridgerton season 2 was renewed, audiences geared up for more regal romps. The sophomore season found a new relationship to spotlight in Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) and Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley).
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Almost immediately after Bridgerton season 2 began streaming in 2022, a mass of viewers expressed disappointment in the lack of sex scenes. Bridgerton intimacy coordinator Lizzy Talbot addressed the backlash to Glamour, revealing why many sex scenes between Anthony and Kate were cut. Referencing the fact that lots of the content they filmed was left on the cutting room floor, Talbot told the publication:
“We always do more than we need to so there are many options in the edit. I think that that’s a really important thing. I know people have been frustrated that there
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