Bridgerton Season 2's Biggest Issue Proved Netflix's Best MCU Lesson
Warning! SPOILERS for Bridgerton season 2.
For Bridgerton season 2, the Netflix show could not bring back season 1's most popular character, and to avoid this mistake in the future, the series must learn from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The Duke of Hastings, Simon Basset, does not reappear in season 2 due to his actor, Regé-Jean Page, declining Netflix's offer to return. The plot hole his absence creates is relatively minor, but future character disappearances could be disastrous unless Netflix learns from Marvel's contract system.
Simon doesn't appear in Bridgerton season 2 as Regé-Jean Page is focusing on developing his film career, and is currently a favorite choice by many to portray the next James Bond. Despite reportedly being offered a hefty sum to return, the star doesn't even make a cameo appearance in season 2, making Daphne's scenes a little awkward, as it is strange she is not accompanied by her husband. This is particularly noticeable during the final scene, when Anthony and Kate celebrate their marriage with the entirety of the Bridgerton family, except Simon.
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If Bridgerton is to adapt all eight of Julia Quinn's novels into TV seasons, it must lock its core cast down with multi-season contracts. The Marvel Cinematic Universe has perfected this process, locking in actors like Robert Downey Jr and Scarlett Johansson for multiple films to ensure consistency within the universe and to avoid having their characters disappear when it would not make sense to. Bridgerton must do the same ahead of season 3 to avoid future absences comparable to the Duke's in season 2.
Thankfully, Anthony and Kate's actors Jonathan Bailey and Simone Ashley have confirmed they will
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