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Summary
“Oceans Apart”continues the momentum, securing a consistent run of dramatic chapters, ensuring that this story will become a staple and spoken about series on the streaming service. The penultimate chapter is not explosive, but it is decisive and leaves much to the imagination for the ending.
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The opening
“Oceans Apart”opens with Daphne playing the piano, but then she hears Simon participating in pigeon shooting. She opens the doors so he can hear the piano; they are annoying each other on purpose — they are in love but doing anything to be at war with each other. At dinner, it’s incredibly tense, and Daphne tells Simon she doesn’t want to return to his bed. Daphne reminds him it is customary for the wife to have her own chambers once the honeymoon period is over. She then accuses Simon of lies and deception, but before they can continue the conversation, she receives a message that her brother has been embroiled in a scandal and she needs to return. This marriage turned sour really quick, but it’s more born out of frustration than hatred.
A scandal that festers through the town
With the scandal regarding Marina and Colin festering through the town, and Thompson feeling slightly ousted due to being dishonored, both families are in a precarious position.
Colin wants to visit Marina, but Lady Violet and Anthony advise against it. Daphne joins the family cause to help out. Daphne believes her return will give the town something to talk about with her and the Duke. Colin is frustrated, and Daphne calls Marina a stranger. Daphne offers to be a chaperone so Colin can visit Marina. “Oceans Apart” demonstrates how quickly Daphne has grown to be a useful member of the family now she’s a Duchess.
Simon and Daphne remain passionate for each other
As for Simon, he is busy boxing with Will (obviously); his friend can sense his frustrations over his marriage. Simon returns to the Hastings home and asks Daphne if she’s still awake. Daphne asks Simon to join the luncheon with her to support her brother. She then asks where he has been and implies that Simon has been disloyal with other women.
Simon approaches her and asks if she truly believes that their marriage is over, but he says it intensely, knowing full well it isn’t. The two end up kissing on the staircase, and Simon gives her oral; it’s obvious they have missed being apart. But when Daphne suggests continuing in the bedroom, Simon says, “If you are with child, then I shall stay and do my duty to support you both” — Daphne asks what if she isn’t, and Simon states, “Then we shall remain married in name only”. His words hurt Daphne, and she walks off. There may be passion between them, but the problems remain the same.
Chaperone
The next day, Daphne acts as a chaperone for Colin and Marina so they can talk to each other. Marina confirms she is pregnant and Colin feels betrayed; Marina does not want to be shamed and admits that she did not know better. She gets emotional and believed she had no choice. Colin believes he was tricked and tells her that if he knew about the secret before the deception, he’d have married her. He then leaves. Marina’s life is in a dangerous place in “Oceans Apart” — she’s steps away from being on the streets.
Queen’s luncheon
Simon and Daphne attend the Queen’s luncheon; the Queen asks Simon and Daphne if they are having children yet and tells them to update her as soon as possible. The tension between Daphne and Simon is evident. Afterward, the Queen asks Eloise who Lady Whistledown is. She wants her to hurry up and find out.
Ousted
And then the Featherington family shows up, and conversations start to lower; their reputation appears to be ruined. Eloise tells Penelope that Lady Whistledown has taken it too far this time. Lady Featherington tries to speak to Lady Violet Bridgerton, but she walks off. The Featherington family is then asked to leave. Eloise and Daphne are dismayed by the treatment of the family by the community.
I wanted more advice
In a private area in the garden, Lady Violet Bridgerton can tell something is troubling Daphne. She wants to help, but Daphne asks her why she never prepared for married life. Daphne is anguished and in pain, but Lady Danbury enters the fray, and the conversation is quickly over.
Daphne’s offer
Daphne visits Marina and apologizes to her; she states she understands her. Marina talks about George and how he was perfect. Daphne wants to know what station George fights for so she can help him be found. She wants Marina to have a better life because she feels she deserves it. Daphne sees herself in Marina — it’s obvious; there are similarities, but Marina ended up with the short straw.
Ladies night
Daphne attends a ladies’ night organized by Lady Danbury; it involves gambling and drinking. At the table, Daphne speaks to a general’s wife and wonders if she can help find George.
Marina tells Daphne that the general will not entertain a letter from a Duchess and that it needed signing from a Duke. She thanks her for the efforts.
Arguing over households
While having a drink, Anthony talks to Simon about his sister. He tells him that he’s f*cking up the marriage already. Simon tells Anthony that he breaks all his promises. Anthony thinks it’s a shame that due to his father, Simon does not want to lead a household. Simon states that Anthony’s father would be ashamed. The men end up in a fight, but they are soon split up. Are these two even best friends? It’s almost like they hate each other at this point.
A vow
Daphne returns home drunk, and she sees Simon tending to wounds. He claims he has been training too tough with Will. Daphne offers to tend to his cuts which leads to intimacy between them, and despite all the arguing, they kiss. Daphne tells Simon that a child will be a blessing, so he pushes her off. Simon tells her he swore a long time ago that he would never have a child — he made a vow that he would never continue the Hastings line due to his father. Daphne reminds Simon that he made a vow to her and she is dismayed that this is a revenge plot. Simon does not believe his vow on his father’s deathbed can be undone. Daphne states they will be miserable for the rest of their lives, and apart.
She’s obviously feeling rejected and hurt that Simon’s revenge is more important than the love he has for her.
Queen’s concert
Before the Queen’s concert, Daphne looks at herself in the mirror, and she entertains herself that she might be pregnant. At the event, Benedict tries to speak to Sir Granville; Granville tells Benedict that he’s in love with Lord Wetherby and that he risks his life every day for “love” by masking it with a marriage. He explains how difficult it is in love outside the traditions of society. Sir Granville tells Benedict that he’s all talk. “Oceans Apart” gives a slight story about being gay in the 1800s; it’s only a subplot that is touched on lightly and would have benefitted from being expanded.
Eloise tells the Queen that Lady Whistledown is a tradesperson. The Queen tells Eloise that she is hiring someone else to find Lady Whistledown and silence her, which shocks her. When Eloise leaves the concert, she believes she has found the ultimate clue to Lady Whistledown.
The ending
Back at the concert, Anthony sees Siena, who appears to be with another man. During the performance, Simon holds Daphne’s hand. Suddenly, she becomes emotional and walks off. Meanwhile, Penelope checks up on Marina, and she is on the floor unconscious; she’s tried getting rid of her unborn baby.
Daphne checks on herself, and she is bleeding. She’s had a period. She cries in her mother’s arms. As she sobs, Simon’s eyes fill up as he watches the concert. It’s a gutting moment for Daphne, and it could potentially mean that her and Simon’s marriage will only be in the name.
Bridgerton season 1, episode 7 continues the momentum, securing a consistent run of dramatic chapters, ensuring that this story will become a staple and spoken about series on the streaming service. The penultimate chapter is not explosive, but it is decisive and leaves much to the imagination for the ending.
Additional points
- Will is asked to throw his next fight as part of a scam, but he doesn’t want to throw his honor. The scam will sort Will and his family for life.
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FAQs
What happens in oceans apart Bridgerton? ›
Amid accusations of lies and betrayal, a rift forms between the newlyweds, while a deception of another kind could besmirch the Bridgerton family name. Amid accusations of lies and betrayal, a rift forms between the newlyweds, while a deception of another kind could besmirch the Bridgerton family name.
Why was Daphne crying in oceans apart? ›She's had a period. She cries in her mother's arms. As she sobs, Simon's eyes fill up as he watches the concert. It's a gutting moment for Daphne, and it could potentially mean that her and Simon's marriage will only be in the name.
What happened in Season 1 of Bridgerton between Colin and Marina? ›Marina was going to marry Colin Bridgerton to secure a future for herself and her child, but everyone found out about her pregnancy and Colin realized that he was being used. He visited her the following year in her new home with her children, and they made peace.
What happened in ep 7 of Bridgerton? ›Bridgerton Season 2 Episode 7 recap – False Accusation
In complete panic, she tells Penelope what is going on. Penelope is stuck unsure how to save her innocent friend without revealing herself. She seeks advice from Geneieve who simply suggests that she write something about Eloise.
She's had a period. She cries in her mother's arms. As she sobs, Simon's eyes fill up as he watches the concert. It's a gutting moment for Daphne, and it could potentially mean that her and Simon's marriage will only be in the name.
Did Daphne have a miscarriage in episode 7? ›While Marina drugs herself and tries to abort the baby, Daphne takes herself away from the concert as she starts bleeding. Sobbing, her Mother hurries to comfort Daphne as it turns out she's not pregnant after all.
Did Daphne get her period or miscarriage? ›The episode ends with Daphne's period arriving — in distressingly hemorrhagic fashion — despite her dream of motherhood, as Marina's attempt to make an abortifacient tea leaves her unconscious on the floor at the Featherington house.
Who got Daphne pregnant? ›In the closing scene of Season 1 of Bridgerton, Daphne and Simon welcome their first child.
Why did Daphne have sores on her back? ›3) Daphne's scars from prolonged corset dressing.
In another scene, the maids of Prudence Featherington tighten her corsets further as she bends over.
A little more than a month after arriving, Marina realized she was pregnant following a secret relationship back home. Mrs. Varley, upon discovering her unstained sheets, immediately went to Lady Featherington. Lady Featherington confronted Marina with her suspicions.
What happens between Marina and Colin? ›
Marina was desperate for a short courtship so her reputation would not be ruined from having an illegitimate child, something that was considered taboo at the time. After Colin discovers the truth, he feels betrayed and breaks off her engagement.
What was Marina's condition in Bridgerton? ›To recap: In the show, Marina is sent to live with her cousins the Featheringtons after coming down with a scandalous "condition"—a.k.a. pregnancy out of wedlock with a soldier named George Crane, who has stopped responding to her letters by the time she arrives in Mayfair.
What happened between Daphne and Simon in episode 7? ›Simon gets closer to Daphne as he asks him if that's what she truly believes. They kiss and end up having oral sex in the stairs.
Who was Violet pregnant with Bridgerton? ›Violet married the Viscount Edmund Bridgerton, with whom she was very much in love, and they had eight children together. In 1803, while Violet was pregnant, Edmund was stung by a bee and died as a result. His death devastated Violet.
What does Daphne call her period in Bridgerton? ›Courses is an older, fancier way of saying “menses,” or a period. In the Bridgerton time period, the presence or absence of someone's period was essentially the only way of determining whether or not she could bear children or was pregnant, so much is made of courses by the women on the show.
How does Daphne not get pregnant? ›Though Simon had led Daphne to believe he couldn't have children once they wed because he was infertile, she later found out he was actually childfree by choice, and this resulted in her refusing to let him pull out while they were having sex — his chosen method of birth control.
Does Daphne get her period in episode 7? ›Does Daphne get her period in episode 7? The episode ends with Daphne's period arriving — in distressingly hemorrhagic fashion — despite her dream of motherhood, as Marina's attempt to make an abortifacient tea leaves her unconscious on the floor at the Featherington house.
Why did Simon say the baby's name should start with an A? ›The duke also jokes, after the birth of their first child in the season's final (and very affecting) scene, that he “believes” the child's name “must begin with the letter A,” as a nod to the first names of the eight Bridgerton children following alphabetic symmetry.
How many babies do Simon and Daphne have? ›Daphne and Simon have five children together: Amelia, Belinda, Caroline, David, and Edward.
What does Daphne do to Simon? ›The scene where Daphne sexually assaults Simon. Yes, Daphne sexually assaults her husband, Simon, The Duke of Hastings, and I'll explain why. I'm trying not to ruin the plot too much, but in a nutshell: The Duke (Simon) has told Daphne he cannot have children, when in fact he just doesn't want to have children.
What season do Daphne and Simon have a child? ›
"Daphne obviously gave birth at the end of season one, so you will meet the bubba in season two, and it's the prettiest bubba I've ever seen in my life," she said, adding that he's meant to be around 6 months old in the season. "We were so lucky, they were so well-behaved.
How many babies do Daphne and the Duke have? ›In Julia Quinn's book "The Duke and I," which was the first to inspire the "Bridgerton" series, the Duke and Duchess of Hastings give birth to five children.
What did Simon lie about to Daphne? ›Daphne decides to get on top while having sex with Simon shortly after learning that he lied to her about being unable to have children.
What did Daphne name her first child? ›During season two, Daphne casually reveals baby Basset's first name — Augie — which proves they stuck with Simon's request to follow the Bridgerton family tradition of alphabetizing kids' names.
Do Daphne and Simon divorce? ›Bridgerton then ends with the pair of them welcoming their first child, a boy who is one day due to become the next Duke of Hastings. After this rocky start to their marriage, the books reveal that Daphne and Simon stay together for good.
Why is Daphne fat in season 8? ›Daphne Sported An Actual Baby Bump
So much so that she put on weight and even sported a bulging tummy for the majority of Season 8. In real life, Jane Leeves was pregnant at the time, and Daphne getting fat was written into the show to explain her baby bump.
Knowing she's nine years younger than her eldest sibling, we can work out that Daphne, played by Phoebe Dynevor, is supposed to be 22 years old. Phoebe herself is 26 in real life.
Why does Daphne only wear purple? ›Daphne's purple wardrobe symbolizes her marriage to Simon
She begins as a porcelain doll and becomes a woman," Mirojnick told Vogue. Once she marries Simon (Regé-Jean Page), she begins wearing more purple, which symbolizes the mixture of her family's blue hues and Simon's red wardrobe.
Page's Duke of Hastings, who married Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor) in the first season, would have been a background player at best in the second. Page opted to pursue his burgeoning movie career and (minor spoiler alert) does not appear at all in season 2, which debuts March 25.
What does the bee symbolize in Bridgerton? ›While the show nods to this scene—Kate is stung, Anthony fears it will kill her—the incident doesn't result in a hasty marriage like it does in the book. However, the bee seems to symbolize Edmund and how his death has significantly affected who Anthony is now.
What is Marina doing in Episode 7? ›
Knowledgeable, skeptical, beautiful, and, much to her dismay, pregnant, Marina navigates the social season while also strategizing about whether and how she will find a husband in time to avoid scandal. In Episode 7, when all other options seem to have run out, Marina heads to the kitchen.
Who gets blamed for marinas death? ›Polo: Polo is the real culprit in the murder, and kills Marina accidentally in a fit of rage when arguing with her over returning Carla's father's watch — a watch containing incriminating evidence of him and Marina's father. Carla: Carla was Polo's accomplice and the second most culprit.
What is Marina looking for in her sheets? ›Over the course of several scenes, Marina first checks her own sheets for the stains that should've come with menstruation. Then the unsoiled linens get passed around to different members of the Featheringtons' staff before they're brought to Lady Featherington.
Who is Marina's baby daddy elite? ›Polo decides to “take action” by taking back the watch Marina helped steal in a confusing robbery-turned-blackmailing scam with Nano, the father of her baby.
Did Marina lose the baby in Bridgerton? ›In the show, Marina survived and so did her pregnancy, but remember, this is all fiction. "I think the thing to remember is it may not work at all," says Levitt. "Number two, it may work somewhat and damage the pregnancy or damage the placenta.
How does Colin fall in love with Penelope? ›However, the pair are thrown together when Colin returns from his travels, and he slowly starts to have feelings for her as she comes out of her shell following a new friendship with Lady Danbury, who is impressed by Penelope and thinks there is 'more to her' than the wallflower that everyone believes her to be.
Who is the father of Marina's children Bridgerton? ›Sir Phillip Crane
Phillip was first married to Marina Thompson, with whom he had two children: Oliver and Amanda. (Note: In the novels, Marina is a distant cousin of the Bridgertons.
Season 1, Episode 3 Where Daphne touches herself
Although this scene isn't a lovemaking scene, it portrays Daphne touching herself and knowing the idea of pleasure in sex for the first time. After a conversation about sexual pleasure with Simon, Daphne touches herself and embraces a discovery about her body.
The real king George III suffered from a mental condition, now believed to be caused by porphyria. His condition dramatically deteriorated after the death of his child Amelia in 1810.
Why did Daphne feel betrayed by Simon? ›After Daphne realizes that her husband has been practicing the withdrawal method and his "I can't have children" is more of an "I won't have children," the newlywed feels betrayed, believing that Simon has taken advantage of her naivety when it comes to the ins and outs of conception.
Why did Daphne get so mad at Simon? ›
Then, her lady's maid explains the whole process to her, and Daphne realizes that Simon didn't exactly tell the truth. One time when they are having sex, Daphne gets on top of the Duke, and he is forced to finish. He is shocked, and she gets upset with him for lying to her.
Why can't Simon have a baby with Daphne? ›Though Simon had led Daphne to believe he couldn't have children once they wed because he was infertile, she later found out he was actually childfree by choice, and this resulted in her refusing to let him pull out while they were having sex — his chosen method of birth control.
Does Eloise Bridgerton have a baby? ›Eloise and Phillip have three children: Penelope, Georgiana, and Frederick.
How many kids do Kate and Anthony have? ›In author Julia Quinn's Bridgerton book series, Kate and Anthony welcome four children: Edmund, Miles, Charlotte and Mary. They also have a dog named Newton. Ashley confirmed in March that she'll be returning for the show's upcoming third season.
Was Eloise pregnant in Bridgerton? ›Eloise does not become pregnant in Quinn's second book, but she does become a stepmum in the fifth book titled To Sir Phillip, With Love, where she is considered a “spinster” because she is unmarried at the age of 28.
How did Regency ladies deal with periods? ›Without knickers, it was harder for a woman to cope with menstruation. They might wrap a strip of fabric around their hips and wear a muslin napkin looped over the front and back, with stitched 'sanitary pads' lining it, which could be boiled and reused.
Why does Kate call her sister Bon? ›Kate calls Edwina bon while Edwina calls her didi. While these might be perceived as cute nicknames, they're Bengali phrases for “younger sister” and “sister,” respectively.
What does Daphne Bridgerton name her son? ›Four years later, Daphne gives birth to their fourth child and first son, David. Simon knows he will love his son no matter what, just as he does his three daughters.
Who impregnated Marina in Bridgerton? ›George Crane
One Sunday, a boy named George sneaked her some cake and biscuits. He kept bringing her these snacks and they slowly fell in love. They ended up having sex and shortly afterward, she was sent to London for her debut and he went to fight in the war. Neither of them knew at the time that she was pregnant.
In the show, Marina survived and so did her pregnancy, but remember, this is all fiction. "I think the thing to remember is it may not work at all," says Levitt. "Number two, it may work somewhat and damage the pregnancy or damage the placenta.
Who does Hyacinth Bridgerton end up with? ›
Gareth St.
Gareth marries Hyacinth Bridgerton. Hyacinth and Gareth have two children together: George and Isabella.
According to the novel, To Sir Phillip, With Love, she actually ends up marrying Sir Phillip Crane. Fans will know Sir Phillip is currently married to Marina Thompson, the distant cousin of the Featheringtons who nearly wed Colin Bridgerton.
Did Daphne have a miscarriage in Bridgerton? ›As they sit together, Eloise believes she may actually be Lady Whistledown. While Marina drugs herself and tries to abort the baby, Daphne takes herself away from the concert as she starts bleeding. Sobbing, her Mother hurries to comfort Daphne as it turns out she's not pregnant after all.
How did Miss Thompson get pregnant? ›To recap: In the show, Marina is sent to live with her cousins the Featheringtons after coming down with a scandalous "condition"—a.k.a. pregnancy out of wedlock with a soldier named George Crane, who has stopped responding to her letters by the time she arrives in Mayfair.
What is Marina doing in episode 7? ›Knowledgeable, skeptical, beautiful, and, much to her dismay, pregnant, Marina navigates the social season while also strategizing about whether and how she will find a husband in time to avoid scandal. In Episode 7, when all other options seem to have run out, Marina heads to the kitchen.
Who does Eloise end up with in Bridgerton? ›Eloise Bridgerton and Sir Phillip Cane
The printer's assistant with a passion for feminism seems like an ideal mate for Eloise, but it's actually Sir Phillip Crane — the elder brother of Marina Thompson's true love, Sir George — who wins her heart in the books.
Colin is the lead Bridgerton on book four
The pair marry, but have to deal with Cressida Cowper's threats to expose Penelope as Lady Whistledown. Instead, Colin proudly announces the revelation himself, leading to praise from the ton, while saving her reputation, and the pair live happily ever after in wedded bliss.
Much like her mother, Daphne follows family tradition and names her five children in alphabetical order. Starting with the couple's first child Amelia, the Hastings give birth to two more daughters, Belinda and Caroline, and then two sons, David and Edward.
Who is the F child in Bridgerton? ›Everything to Know About “The First Lady”
Ruby Stokes's Francesca, the sixth Bridgerton child, was referenced throughout season one but remained off-screen until the very last episode. That finale appearance was intended to tee up a much bigger role for Francesca in season two.
In author Julia Quinn's Bridgerton book series, Kate and Anthony welcome four children: Edmund, Miles, Charlotte and Mary. They also have a dog named Newton. Ashley confirmed in March that she'll be returning for the show's upcoming third season. "We're going to be back!
Does Eloise marry Theo in the books? ›
According to the novels Eloise and Theo do not end up together. In fact, Theo doesn't feature in the books at all. Theo is a brand new character made for the TV show and probably to give Eloise more of a storyline this season.
Do Daphne and Simon stay together in the books? ›Do Simon and Daphne end up together in the Bridgerton books? Yes, although there are some small differences. While their reunion in the show shares the same spirit as the book, the circumstances are quite different: The book involves Daphne falling off a horse rather than dancing in the rain.
Who inherits the Featherington estate? ›Following the death of Archibald Featherington, Jack inherited his estate, as Jack's own father had died, leaving him as the closest male relative.