A heartbroken Daphne puts on a "revenge dress" and captures the Prince's attention at a ball, leaving Simon to watch from the sidelines. The Featherington Scandal
Pressured by Lady Danbury to either propose or step aside, Simon abruptly ends their arrangement, telling Daphne they can never be more than friends. Bridgerton s01e03
To break Marina's spirit, Portia and her housekeeper forge a letter from Marina’s lover, Sir George, claiming he no longer wants her. Bridgerton Sibling Subplots "Bridgerton" Art of the Swoon (TV Episode 2020) - IMDb A heartbroken Daphne puts on a "revenge dress"
Simon and Daphne share intimate moments at an art gallery. In a surprisingly candid conversation, Simon explains sexual pleasure to a sheltered Daphne . Bridgerton Sibling Subplots "Bridgerton" Art of the Swoon
In Season 1, Episode 3, titled "Art of the Swoon," the fake courtship between Daphne Bridgerton and Simon Basset begins to crumble under the pressure of real feelings and royal competition. Simon and Daphne’s Shifting Ruse
Their plan to "fake date" works too well, as Daphne receives multiple proposals. However, the arrival of —the Queen’s nephew—changes the stakes.
Lady Featherington discovers Marina is pregnant and tries to force her into a marriage of convenience.