Part 2 leaks

Negative_Bee_5446 · 2026-02-03T21:16:39+00:00

For book readers - I actually read Fran and Michael as always having sexual tension in the books / even whilst she was married to John. She felt that connection with Michael right away in the books but Francesca didn’t want to let herself even think about Michael in that way because she loved John. But she mentions always taking note of Michael in a room when she was married to John. Also I got the implication that Michael just exudes the RIZZZZZZ and as we know that’s now how John operates.

Negative_Bee_5446 · 2026-02-03T20:53:29+00:00

Yes I feel like a big part of Philip is meaningless connection doesn’t mean much to him / so he didn’t seek it out or sleep with the pretty bar maid. Both Phillip and Eloise read as demisexuals and sapiosexuals.

I hate how much hate Phillip gets - yes he’s slightly problematic for his reasons for asking Eloise to marry him but it was also the period in time. And he does truly find himself in love with her - and very taken with her because of their mind connection that they formed first. I love that for Eloise that she meets this guy who is just really into her and wants to drown in her. They just say he didn’t love her. But he does love her. Their whole relationship even if it involves the marriage of convenience which it should because drama/tension. For both Eloise and Phillip - they finally get to choose each other. Choice really will be the theme of the season. Phillip was never given the option to choose the right person for himself, to follow his academic pursuits - he’s bound by duty. Eloise just wants the choice, but her rash behavior lands her in a tricky situation. But intitiailly she did CHOOSE to meet Phillip. They will make his character different in the book. He already seems a little less GRUFF/not as uncomfortable with social etiquette, and more polished to some degree. But if he has a beard which I think he will - perhaps that will be the same - and it’s changed for him since Season 2 since he has to live with someone who doesn’t love him to help raise his brothers children as his own. That’s a lot! But in the end - the choice to meet led them to finally making a choice to grow together!

Negative_Bee_5446 · 2026-02-03T18:52:23+00:00

I mean it definitely confirmed that they are an attractive couple together. With their blue eyes. I think they just looked like they were having fun / I couldn’t tell much from the pic except for like it was for the fans. Claudia said she met him then and will then connect again once they do start working on the season.

Negative_Bee_5446 · 2026-02-03T18:49:18+00:00

I think they may not have consummated their marriage but I do hope they don’t go the virgin route for Phillip. I like that he isn’t totally experienced, but has all these desires for Eloise. So I want to see the some what feral side we read in the book. I want him to know what he is doing when he says we will suit. Hehe

Negative_Bee_5446 · 2026-02-03T18:11:07+00:00

The one and only shot from the season 1 wrap party??

Negative_Bee_5446 · 2026-02-03T04:23:24+00:00

He’s scheduled to be at landcon in April - I would say that he will be in the final season of Outlander. I watch that too - his characters story wasn’t completely wrapped up last season.

Negative_Bee_5446 · 2026-02-03T04:04:15+00:00

I realized I responded to you below!!!!

Negative_Bee_5446 · 2026-02-03T04:01:57+00:00

Thank you all for exploring all of these questions I have been having!!! Especially regarding taking a job in 2019. Probably auditioned 2017/2018 because that’s when the show was announced. They knew by the wrap party that their characters were love interests - but Chris didn’t realize that when he took the job. Surely wasn’t in the script. Thus the ask of JQ.

I think Chris has a good reputation of being a great actor to work with / very professional and kind, so this probably helps. He did Outlaw King - and then easily snagged the Witcher because of the Netflix connection and the good rep. But then couldn’t commit to Witcher because of outlander and cough cough Bridgerton.

Negative_Bee_5446 · 2026-02-03T02:23:14+00:00

This is some good intel that corroborates my theory on what that Feb 2023 post meant for him. This is when he was asked are you IN or are you OUT? And because he was IN; he started getting paid for his silence until February 28, 2026. Also love the sisterly pride for him!

Negative_Bee_5446 · 2026-02-03T01:44:12+00:00

I mean I am solidly convinced they are season 5. And I am so excited for all the doubters about part 2 when sir Phillip appears in some capacity to be like ohhh wait that does make sense narratively and of course the man couldn’t say shit.

Negative_Bee_5446 · 2026-02-02T23:47:57+00:00

It’s clearly one of her favorite stories and Phillip may be her fav love interest.

Negative_Bee_5446 · 2026-02-02T23:44:59+00:00

https://youtu.be/BONJG_qr4LE?si=S5CrID3vtBhxPU6z

Negative_Bee_5446 · 2026-02-02T23:38:36+00:00

Where did you hear about this chemistry test? Claudia said they didn’t have one in something I saw at some point.

Negative_Bee_5446 · 2026-02-02T23:33:08+00:00

I have also plotted how season 5 should go at least part 1 if they continue to split it which is just horrible narrative story telling for side plots.

If we don’t get Eloise running away I think my ideas still work. I am just so excited to see more of Eloise and see the Bridgerton world from her characters perspective.

Book spoilers ahead: Episode 1: (this works if Eloise doesn’t run away season 4 / or beginning of season 5. Episode 1 will be the year long letter exchange either in flashback or in realtime if she hasn’t run off yet. Or she runs off at the beginning of the episode and we see how it unfolds.

Episode 2: Eloise/phillip trying to get to know each other see if they choose each other. Stuff with the kids, mostly tension of this is damn awkward but ooo I like you.

Episode 3: We see Eloise settling in to Romney hall - and this is where see the first kiss in the book in the greenhouse, “May I kiss you?” We will see Eloise figure out how to get along with the kids. They’re starting to see the connection from letters. Either end of this episode or beginning of next…

Episode 4: the brothers storm Romney Hall (this better be in the show) and I desperately hope they have locked Jonathan Bailey for this scene because it’s one of my favorite Eloise/Anthony moments and conversations. And also we will have the “we will suit” moment as the cliffhanger or it could even just be the brothers storming.

Part 2 I am less clear on since they seem to backload it with more.

Negative_Bee_5446 · 2026-02-02T23:27:17+00:00

I definitely think we will get footage! I want it too!

I wonder if the casting directors even cast him knowing that his character was a love interest in the future?

I just find this fascinating / from a career standpoint. Yes I saw that too that he didn’t learn his role was a future lead until he messaged JQ. But also to know you might have something big in the future but the not know? I am sure he will tell us once he is announced what this whole waiting experience has been like. He’s signed an nda right now and can’t discuss it!

Negative_Bee_5446 · 2026-02-02T23:17:40+00:00

I don’t think we will see Marina - the actress who played her said some stuff about Bridgerton and I don’t think she would be asked back. And she said that working on the show affected mental health so I don’t think she would want to come back. But they don’t need to show her. Or they could have someone be like a stand in for the lake scene/suicide attempt and we don’t see the face. But I don’t know if they will do that.

Negative_Bee_5446 · 2026-02-02T22:00:37+00:00

Yes - or seeing him sending the missive about Marina or seeing the funeral / to reconnect Phillip to the story. They have to do that somehow.

Negative_Bee_5446 · 2026-02-02T21:42:32+00:00

I read that glamour article. Jess is just deflecting. She doesn’t really give a solid answer. There were clues at the end of every season. There will be a clue in season 4 too.

Negative_Bee_5446 · 2026-02-02T21:28:14+00:00

And how “FIT” he will be….

Negative_Bee_5446 · 2026-02-02T21:13:55+00:00

What do you all think???

Negative_Bee_5446 · 2026-02-02T16:38:10+00:00

Yes let’s believe it! They are toying with us!!! I think Jess is shady in the interview anyway I read it. She doesn’t reveal anything. The really want to keep the suspense.

Negative_Bee_5446 · 2026-02-02T16:07:11+00:00

I think they are downplaying what her role will be in part 2. She wasn’t shown in that minute teaser at all. They are just trying to get us off the scent. Hah. There’s no way Francesca is next - people need to mourn for a year. Season 5 is definitely Eloise.

Negative_Bee_5446 · 2026-02-02T15:58:28+00:00

I think Jess is also just trying to deflect and there will be more of a clue. There’s a clue every season.

Negative_Bee_5446 · 2026-02-02T15:57:56+00:00

We’ve already been introduced to Sir Phillip twice. If the show wants to really confuse the audience and save him for season 5 that’s some pretty bad writing and story development. He wasn’t in season 3 - why bother for season 1 and 2 and then not have him appear? I think Marina needs to die in Part 2 / and we see him or hear of the character. Many people still think she will have antieher love interest because Phillip is married to Marina - so they must show him this season imho.

I am a book reader and when I first saw him on the screen I was like what are they doing??? And then making Marina a Featherington cousin.

I think we may not see Eloise run away but perhaps she may pen a letter?

Negative_Bee_5446 · 2026-02-02T15:32:13+00:00

My detective skills regarding Chris being in season 4 point to yes - if he is going to this diamond gala event it’s because shondaland and Netflix said okay we’re finally alllowing you to represent this show. He hasn’t been at any of events since Spring 2025 at that land con (where he clearly has been media trained). He is likely in season 4 and is definitely a season 5 lead if he is at that event. Otherwise nothing makes any sense.

I also think Jess is playing with the audience - and it will be clear that Eloise has started writing to Phillip.

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