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The show also focused a lot on the issues troubling privileged folk. While the highly-popular Downtown Abbey series made sure to give storylines to the staff, in Bridgerton , the maids, cooks, housekeepers, etc. All of them are happy to serve their rich employers.

The B in 'Bridgerton' actually stands for bisexual

But fear not: After a conversation with Eloise at Colin and Penelope 's wedding breakfast, Benedict decides to return to Lady Tilley's home. When Tilley and Paul return, he takes them up on their offer by kissing them both. But the decision doesn't feel particularly wanton within the context of the show.

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He actually marries a character who is yet to appear in the show called Sophie Beckett. His book also takes place before Colin and Penelope's story. The Bridgerton's masquerade ball, where Benedict meets Sophie in the books, was mentioned at the end of episode 8 so we're officially getting closer to seeing his story play out on screen.

‘Bridgerton’: Luke Thompson Responds to Fan Theories About Benedict’s Queerness

Talk smart about TV! We will notify you when someone replies. I can watch an all-straight series, regardless of I myself being gay. While I agree with you, it already did queerbaiting in season 1, so this was a disappointment to me as I thought they were going to explore it.