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Bridgerton S1E2 — Shock and Delight

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Bridgerton•Season 1•Episode 2

Shock and Delight

7.6/10 · 4,825 votesDec 25, 202062 min

Ranked #6 of 8 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

Simon's apparent courtship of Daphne angers her brother Anthony and threatens to ruin the arrangements he made. Marina opens up to a curious Penelope.

Directed byTom Verica

Written byJanet Lin

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Ruth Gemmell

Ruth Gemmell

Lady Violet Bridgerton

Jonathan Bailey

Jonathan Bailey

Lord Anthony Bridgerton

Luke Thompson

Luke Thompson

Benedict Bridgerton

Phoebe Dynevor

Phoebe Dynevor

Daphne Bridgerton

Regé-Jean Page

Regé-Jean Page

Simon Basset

Luke Newton

Luke Newton

Colin Bridgerton

Nicola Coughlan

Nicola Coughlan

Penelope Featherington

Claudia Jessie

Claudia Jessie

Eloise Bridgerton

Florence Hunt

Florence Hunt

Hyacinth Bridgerton

Will Tilston

Will Tilston

Gregory Bridgerton

Bessie Carter

Bessie Carter

Prudence Featherington

Julie Andrews

Julie Andrews

Lady Whistledown (voice)

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Tom Verica

Tom Verica

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Janet Lin

Writer

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Kyle Bond

Editor

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Ella Burton

Hairstylist

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Pierre Charles

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Episode Summary

"Shock and Delight" is episode 2 of Bridgerton season 1. It scored 7.6/10 from 4,825 votes, ranking #6 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Tom Verica and written by Janet Lin, it aired on December 25, 2020.

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