Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan teases how season 2 will unveil more details about Lady Whistledown's operations. In just a few weeks, one of Netflix's biggest original shows will return for another season of scandal, romance, and NSFW meetings. Bridgerton became a breakout smash when it premiered at the very end of 2020, and Netflix has jumped on that success by renewing it through season 4. Arriving at the end of March, Bridgerton season 2 will focus on the enemies-to-lovers romance of eldest son Anthony (Jonathan Bailey) and newcomer Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley).
Naturally, most of the intrigue surrounding Bridgerton season 2 involves its central love story, but a reveal from the end of the first season has also sparked excitement in the upcoming episodes. All throughout season 1, a mysterious gossip writer known as Lady Whistledown reported on the scandals and triumphs of the London season, much to the chagrin of everyone involved. The Bridgerton finale shocked fans by revealing that shy, underappreciated Penelope Featherington (Coughlan) is actually the woman behind the quill, and season 2 promises to dig deeper into what this means for those around her.
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For Coughlan, it sounds like the surprise Lady Whistledown reveal has actually allowed her to branch out in a major way when it comes to season 2. During a recent interview with Claudia Winkleman on her BBC Radio 2 show, Coughlan teased how season 2 builds upon the finale's twist. It involves getting a closer look at Lady Whistledown's operations, meaning fans will get to learn more about her. Coughlan said:
“Yeah, that reveal at the end of series one, which I won't say what it is,
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