![]() The inclusion of this event in the story completely shifts the romance in both book and TV series and brings to light the major issues in this couple’s relationship. “Daphne had aroused him in sleep, taken advantage of him while he was slightly intoxicated, and held him to her while he poured his seed into her. In that book, the scene is arguably worse.Īs Oprah Mag writes, the book depicts Daphne take advantage of Simon while he is drunk and asleep, so very clearly non-consenting. Now, as many of you will know, the series is based on a set of books - this one is based on The Duke and I by Julia Quinn. ![]() The behaviour is violent and toxic and deserves to be discussed. You seized an opportunity, so I did the very same.” To which she replies: “You took advantage. The scene is uncomfortable watching and many are calling it an example of marital rape - which I don’t think is too serious a classification at all.Īfterwards, Simon looks at Daphne and says: “How could you?” Instead of talking to her husband (which these two suck at), she initiates sex with him, then gets on top and proceeds to hold him down until he climaxes - despite his protests. In the Bridgerton episode titled ‘Swish’, Daphne realises something is up with her sex life and finds out what Simon is doing. But what happens next is all kinds of messed up. ![]() It’s all very manipulative and icky on his part if you ask me. He does this by employing the pull-out method during sex, which we all know is foolproof (read: it is not foolproof, it’s a very bad contraception choice).Īnyway, because Daphne’s knowledge of sex sits at precisely zero, she doesn’t understand what is going on when Simon turns away from her to orgasm. What you quickly learn, however, is that old mate Duke physically can have children, but because of a vow he made to his awful father he is choosing not to. She accepts this as truth and goes along willingly, telling him he is all she needs. In the process of setting up their marriage (this involved a duel) Simon tells Daphne that he “cannot” give her children. Those of you who are familiar with the Bridgerton storyline will know that Daphne Bridgerton and the Duke (a.k.a Simon, a.k.a my husband) wind up getting married after they’re caught making out in a garden because the sex scandal would ruin them otherwise (what a time). Here’s your fair warning that spoilers are about to be dropped henceforth, so take thyself elsewhere if you don’t wish to have the drama revealed to you. With its ridiculously attractive cast (Regé‑Jean Page, marry me?), spicy storylines and impeccable narration by literal (movie) queen Julie Andrews, it’s the stuff of great television.īut there is one scene in the hit series that has left fans feeling unsettled, and it has resulted in some serious criticism of the show. Shonda Rhimes’ period drama Bridgerton has sauntered its way into the hearts of Netflix subscribers all over the world.
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