Bridgerton Shock and Delight (Season 1, Episode 2)
TV-MA
TV Episode | 61 min | Drama, Romance

Bridgerton

Shock and Delight (Season 1, Episode 2)

TV-MA

TV Episode | 61 min | Drama, Romance

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.

Showrunner

Chris Van Dusen

Director

Tom Verica

Writers

Chris Van Dusen (series created by) | Janet Lin (written by) | Julia Quinn (based upon the novels by) | Jess Brownell (executive story editor) & 2 more

Producers

Holden Chang | Sarah Dollard | Sarada McDermott (produced by) | Chris Van Dusen

Composer

Kris Bowers

Cinematographer

Jeffrey Jur

Editors

Kyle Bond (edited by) | Jim Flynn

Casting Director

Kelly Valentine Hendry

Production Designer

Will Hughes-Jones

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Edit Released

Updated Dec 25, 2020

Release date

Dec 25, 2020 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 2 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 13 wins & 77 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
52 cast members

Name	Known for
Adjoa Andoh Lady Agatha Danbury Lady Agatha Danbury See fewer	Invictus (2009)
Lorraine Ashbourne Mrs. Varley Mrs. Varley See fewer	King Kong (2005)
Jonathan Bailey Lord Anthony Bridgerton Lord Anthony Bridgerton See fewer	Bridgerton (2020)
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Nicola Coughlan Penelope Featherington Penelope Featherington See fewer	Derry Girls (2018)
Phoebe Dynevor Daphne Bridgerton Daphne Bridgerton See fewer	Fair Play (2023)
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Florence Hunt Hyacinth Bridgerton Hyacinth Bridgerton See fewer	Bridgerton (2020)
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