Bridgerton Why Anthony Hates Every Suitor For Daphne

Bridgerton: Why Anthony Hates Every Suitor For Daphne

In Bridgerton season 1, why does Anthony hate every potential suitor for his sister Daphne? We break down the character’s identity crisis.

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Bridgerton Why Anthony Hates Every Suitor For Daphne

In Bridgerton season 1, why does Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) hate every potential suitor for his sister, Daphne (Phoebe Dynevor)? As the eldest of eight siblings, the viscount is naturally protective of his family – especially after the death of their father – but his overall behavior suggests that he’s a deeply insecure individual suffering from an identity crisis.

Bridgerton season 1 immediately establishes Anthony’s obsession with time, along with various sources of stress. During the first 15 minutes of the series, the viscount has a sexual encounter with the opera singer Siena Rosso (Sabrina Bartlett) then stares at his late father’s watch. Anthony subsequently ends things with his love interest due to her lower social standing creating an inability for them to be together and then learns that his former Oxford classmate, Simon Basset – now the Duke of Hastings (Regé-Jean Page) – appears to be courting his sister, Daphne. Meanwhile, Anthony’s mother pressures him to fully establish himself as the man of the house, rather than simply being a protective brother. In Bridgerton season 1, Anthony’s behavior consistently betrays his stated beliefs.

The Bridgerton series premiere, “Diamond of the First Water,” frames Anthony as the big brother who doesn’t believe that anyone is good enough for his younger sister. At a London ball, the viscount passive-aggressively confronts various potential suitors, which, to be fair, is at first appreciated by the naïve Daphne. Anthony adopts the persona of a father figure, yet he doesn’t quite have the authority to back up his words, evidenced by immature behavior that suggests he’s merely a boy pretending to be a man. First and foremost, the viscount attempts to protect Daphne’s best interests and does indeed succeed during the first three Bridgerton episodes. But then Anthony’s insecurities become a problem and affect the emotional well-being of several individuals. Because the viscount sees the worst aspects of himself in potential suitors, he’s unable to recognize the good intentions of his own friend, the Duke.

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A crucial moment for Anthony transpires in the third episode of Bridgerton season 1, “Art of the Swoon.” On the surface, the viscount appears to be in control of his actions: He ends a relationship with Siena, he believes himself to be protecting his sister’s future (however misguided), and has a friendly conversation with Simon about his intentions with Daphne. From Anthony’s perspective, he’s truly evolving into the father figure that his mother wants him to be. When Siena shows up at a party, though, the viscount is reminded of his own failures and becomes jealous about a potential connection between the Duke and his ex. Anthony tries to re-ignite a romance with Siena out of desperation before suggesting she’s fooling around with his friend. Ironically, the viscount’s behavior mirrors what he’s trying to avoid for Daphne. He may not be a monster, yet he is definitely immature and often self-serving.

In Bridgerton season 1, Anthony suffers from a psychological push-and-pull from one persona to another. If the third episode best highlights his insecurities, then episode four, “An Affair of Honor,” reveals just how dangerous he can be upon challenging Simon to a duel. After catching the Duke in a compromising situation with his sister, the viscount does the right thing by defending Daphne, like a good father figure would. The problem, however, is that Anthony is performing rather than observing. He dismisses Daphne’s feelings to display his masculine bravado, and then inadvertently manipulates Siena, attempting to elicit pity by telling her he’s set to duel in the morning. The viscount’s erratic behavior steadily goes unchecked during most of Bridgerton season 1, and he remains dismissive of others’ criticisms and advice. Still, the final episodes suggest that Anthony seems to recognize his hypocritical ways, which results in a more relaxed demeanor with family members and friends, along with acquaintances who show interest in joining his family. Perhaps it’s just the calm before the storm, a narrative tease for Bridgerton season 2.

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