It’s different in the Bridgerton books, so here’s what happens between Francesca and Michaela
The showrunner has also explained the change
Here’s everyone Benedict Bridgerton fell for before he asked Sophie to be his ‘mistress’
There are quite a few, actually
‘Leaked’ Stranger Things script reveals dark act in season one that ruins Steve’s character
This can’t be my Steve Harrington
The real reason Sophie ‘refuses’ Benedict’s ‘mistress’ offer in Bridgerton is heartbreaking
I feel so bad for her
This Regency context changed my mind about Benedict’s awful ‘mistress’ proposal in Bridgerton
Turns out, Benedict isn’t actually as bad as we all thought
The staircase scene in Bridgerton gets even more filthy if you change this one Netflix setting
Going back to rewatch it NOW
Benedict’s offer to Sophie after *that* spicy scene was even worse in the Bridgerton book
He promises to buy her dresses if she sleeps with him?!
There’s a deeper meaning behind Benedict and Sophie’s X-rated staircase scene in Bridgerton
Yerin Ha has explained why that location was so important
Bridgerton writer explains Benedict’s true sexuality, and why he ends up with a woman
It was a very important decision
Why Bridgerton recast Francesca, and what really happened to Ruby Stokes
She’s become an iconic character