Bridgerton
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Finally, were here.
As expected, the queens going all out.
There will be fireworks!
There will be peacocks!
But self-pitying Anthony is not in the mood for jokes and instead laments the burdens of being a first-born.
The viscounts younger siblings decide to toast not to the future but to Kate(?!)
and how Anthony ultimately bested the evil, gatekeeping sister.
The groom gulps his drink down.
Meanwhile, Daphne has a wedding gift to offer Anthony too: her opinion!
She urges Anthony to follow his heart.
She adjusts his cravat and wonders what their father mightve said speculation that Anthony bristles at.
She says the family pities him rather than admires him.
Cool good talk, good talk.
And with that, hes off to get hitched!
A strings cover of Sign of the Times plays as Anthony makes his way to the altar.
Welcome to the final show, indeed.
Hes transfixed when Kate (whose skin is dewy andglowing) walks down the aisle as maid of honor.
Meanwhile, Daphne and Lady Bridgertons eyes are glued to Anthonys reaction, not her.
Earth to Anthony, the archbishop needs his attention.
Still in a daze, Anthonys eyes meet Kates, but this time Edwina notices.
Trying to get back on track, she tells Anthony hes supposed to repeat after the archbishop.
Kates fiddling nervously with one of her bangles, and suddenly it falls to the ground.
Back in their dressing quarters, Edwina calls Kate out and asks if she loves the viscount.
Lady Marys horrified, and Kates at a loss for words.
So Kate goes into a closet and cries, as one does.
Meanwhile, the Bridgertons convene, each with their own theory on whats happening (e.g.
Eloise thinks Edwina simply realized that marriage is code for a womens prison).
Anthony makes telling eye contact with Daphne before leaving the room, and Lady Bridgerton notices.
She pulls the mom card to demand intel.
Anthony pays Edwina a visit, insisting his intention to marry her never wavered.
Because you love me?
He says they both have roles they didnt ask for but must fulfill.
In short, he thinks theyd be a good team.
Edwina says she needs time to think.
Kate leaves the closet, sees Anthony, and pulls an all-star move by running back inside.
Anthony wants her to help sway Edwina, but Kate doesnt want to scheme anymore.
Kate goes back to her sister with a heartfelt apology, insisting Edwina was born to be viscountess.
Kate explains that when their father died, she resolved to prioritize the needs of her mother and sister.
(Moments later, Edwina corrects her: half-sister ouch.)
Edwina and her mother meet with the queen, whos with the newly reconciled Lady Danbury and Lady Bridgerton.
This scene made me unexpectedly emotional; even on her worst day, Edwinas the best.
(Im low-key obsessed.)
But I hope Charithra Chandran also gets major love because she is so great as Edwina.
And Im not the only Edwina fangirl!
The queen finds the youngest Sharma looking at some crown jewelry, and they share a private moment together.
But one must know it is the hardest and greatest choice one can ever make, says the queen.
They soon realize the false pretenses, and Edwina arrives to announce her decision: She wont marry Anthony.
He cant give her what she and everyone deserves in a marriage.
Edwina doesnt think true love involves deception, wandering eyes, or roles to be fulfilled.
And that is victory enough for me, she says before walking away.
She walks up to face Anthony, whos at the altar.
They look at each other, both with sad, furrowed brows.
Goodbye, my lord, she says.
And then they kiss (!!!!).
I know Bridgerton is about fantasy fulfillment, but I didnt know itd cater to the lusting-over-your-mother-in-law crowd.
At least they dont share a bloodline?
Eloise and Theo both confess that they liiiike each other.
This episode stands as firmly anti-peacock!
