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The highly anticipated Bridgerton season 3 premiered on Netflix on Thursday, May 16, 2024. Netflix released the third season in two parts with the second part scheduled to premiere on June 13, 2024.
The premiere of Bridgerton season 3 confirmed the absence of Phoebe Dynevor's character, Daphne. Daphne Bridgerton was one of the most popular characters in the first season of Bridgerton. However, her appearance became scarcer in season 2 and she is not going to feature at all in the latest season.
The reason for the absence of Daphne from Bridgerton season 3 is due to Phoebe Dynevor's decision to leave the show. The actress felt that the character had run her course, and there was not much to take her further.
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How does the series explain the absence of Daphne from Bridgerton season 3?
Daphne Bridgerton played by Phoebe Dynevor was the protagonist in the first season of the show. She fell for Simon (Regé-Jean Page) and after a challenging start to their marriage, she eventually settled into a happy life with her husband.
In season 2, Daphne only made appearances when she went home to help her sister Eloise make her social media debut. There were a few glimpses into her married life during season 2, including when she invited Augie to the family's yearly croquet tournament at the Bridgerton estate.
Although Daphne's character is mentioned several times in the current season, her absence is only lightly touched upon. The first episode of season 3 hinted at Daphne's whereabouts, implying that Eloise spent some time away in "the country" at Daphne's estate.
It is inferred, though not stated directly, that Daphne has chosen to spend the most recent social season at Clyvedon Castle with her husband Simon, and their son. The absence of Daphne in the latest season makes sense since it is set to revolve around the romance between Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) and Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan).
Why did Phoebe Dynevor decide to leave Bridgerton?
Phoebe Dynevor's character Daphne was leading the plot and she even continued her prominence in parts of season 2. However, the actress decided that it was the best time to depart from the show since her character Daphne had completed her arc.
There were no tensions between Dyenvor and the Bridgerton team since they understood that the character had completed her journey in the story. In an interview with Variety, dated January 30, 2023, Phoebe Dynevor said—
"Well, I did my two seasons. I’ve done what I wanted to do with that character and she had a great arc.”
It would have been difficult to continue Daphne's arc since Regé-Jean Page already departed the show in the second season. Taking Daphne's story forward in the absence of her husband Simon would not have made sense. In an interview with Screen Rant, the actress mentioned that Daphne has not been completely written off the story and could make a return if the story demanded.
Bridgerton season 3 follows an exciting new chapter in the Regency era as the romance between Penelope Featherington and Colin Briderton blooms in the new season. The first part of Bridgerton season 3 is currently streaming on Netflix.
