The Secret Characters Hidden in Bridgerton That Will Leave You Breathless

Summary

Bridgerton seasons 1 and 2 focused primarily on the eldest siblings, but future seasons will introduce other intriguing characters from the novels.

Sophie Beckett, the Earl of Penwood's illegitimate daughter, is expected to be presented as Benedict Bridgerton's love interest.

In Bridgerton, two intriguing characters yet to make an appearance are Michael Stirling, the 9th Earl of Kilmartin, and Gareth St. Clair, who has caught the attention of Hyacinth.

Warning! Spoilers for the Bridgerton novels ahead. Bridgerton seasons 1 and 2 introduced captivating characters who quickly became fan favorites. However, there are even more impressive characters from the Bridgerton novels who have yet to make an appearance in the Netflix period drama. While focusing primarily on the eldest daughter and son, the seasons managed to introduce all of the Bridgerton siblings. Yet, their stories were overshadowed by the challenges faced by Daphne and Anthony. Although there is a possibility of some briefly mentioned characters returning in future episodes, the romantic interests and important allies of the Bridgerton siblings have yet to make their debut in the show. In contrast to the novels, Sir Phillip Crane has already made appearances in both seasons, providing assistance to Marina Thompson and eventually becoming her husband. However, the central characters of the fifth novel, which revolves around Phillip and Eloise's story, have only been mentioned briefly. Furthermore, the other intriguing characters who have yet to be introduced have not even entered the ton or met the Bridgerton siblings. Regardless of any changes made by Netflix's Bridgerton, these characters will surely steal the spotlight in the background as the remaining Bridgerton siblings embark on their own journeys of love.

8 Sophie Beckett

Sophie Beckett, the illegitimate daughter of the Earl of Penwood, makes her first appearance in Bridgerton's third book, "An Offer from a Gentleman." The book focuses on Benedict Bridgerton's unexpected search for love. Despite not intending to find a wife, Benedict and Sophie meet at a masquerade ball and instantly fall in love. However, Sophie is unable to reveal her true identity as she disobeyed her stepmother's orders by attending the ball. Their next encounter occurs when Benedict saves Sophie from being assaulted by her employer. This meeting also introduces Sophie to the Bridgerton household.

Sophie and Benedict face challenges in their relationship due to their different social statuses, but the true obstacle is Araminta, the Earl of Penwood's wife. Throughout the course of the third book, Sophie's character traits of determination and kindness are highlighted. Near the end of the novel, Araminta recognizes Sophie and has her arrested, while Sophie takes care of Benedict when he falls ill at his countryside cottage.

In both the novels and the Netflix adaptation of Bridgerton, Benedict's romantic interests are portrayed as not being serious. This suggests that Sophie will likely be introduced as his true love and future wife in the TV series, allowing their passionate romance to unfold onscreen in a later season.

7 Oliver Crane

Bridgerton season 2 brought back Marina Thompson to provide closure for Colin, while also briefly mentioning Oliver and Amanda Crane, the children of Marina and Phillip. However, the Bridgerton novels introduced Phillip's children after Marina's passing, when Eloise encounters them in the book To Sir Phillip, With Love. Due to Phillip's inclination to hide in the greenhouse, Eloise spends most of her time with the twins. Interestingly, Oliver becomes notably affected by his father's isolation, even more so than by Marina's death. Nonetheless, Oliver's repeated antics bring some levity to one of the darkest Bridgerton novels.

6 Amanda Crane

In Bridgerton season 2, Marina briefly holds Oliver in her arms, while his twin, Amanda, is only mentioned. However, in the fifth novel of Bridgerton, Amanda's presence coincides with Oliver's as they both make an effort to reject every governess hired by their father, Phillip. Initially, their intention is to persuade Eloise to come back home as well. But, eventually, Eloise manages to win over Amanda. By spending time with Amanda and Oliver, she convinces Phillip that she could become a suitable mother to the twins. This is significant as Phillip's initial requirement in a wife was solely focused on being a good mother to his children.

5 Michael Stirling

Both the Netflix show "Bridgerton" and the Bridgerton novels disregard the character of Francesca Bridgerton, who is absent in season 1 and remains in the background during season 2. However, it is through Francesca that the sixth Bridgerton novel, "When He Was Wicked," introduces Michael Stirling, the 9th Earl of Kilmartin. Despite Francesca's marriage to John, the 8th Earl of Kilmartin, he unexpectedly dies after experiencing a headache in their first year of marriage. Before Francesca's marriage, Michael had already developed feelings for her, but he always maintained his distance out of respect for his cousin's wife.

The death of John affects both Francesca and Michael, but when Francesca decides to remarry in the sixth novel, she does not initially consider Michael as a potential suitor, as she has always regarded him as her best friend. Michael's audacity, unwavering devotion to Francesca, and his ability to offer her different perspectives make him one of the most unique characters yet to be introduced in the world of Bridgerton. Furthermore, the depiction of his malarial fevers in the novel presents an unconventional storyline that has not been explored in Netflix's adaptation before.

4 Hermione Watson

3 Gareth St. Clair

Miss Hermione Watson, Lady Lucinda Abernathy's closest companion, makes her first appearance in Bridgerton's final novel, On the Way to the Wedding. Gregory becomes captivated by Hermione's stunning beauty and spends much of the novel pursuing her, but it is his genuine friendship with Lucy that eventually leads him to fall in love with her. Hermione consistently proves to be a staunch supporter of Lucinda, genuinely caring for her well-being alongside Lucy's brother, Richard Fennsworth. In a twist of fate, Richard later becomes Hermione's husband in the eighth installment of the Bridgerton series.

In Bridgerton's seventh installment, Gareth St. Clair is depicted as an irredeemable rake who owes his salvation to his remarkable grandmother, Lady Danbury. Although Gareth's romantic involvement with Hyacinth takes center stage in It's in His Kiss, it is his family's captivating tale that truly captivates. Gareth has always harbored suspicions about his true parentage, grappling with the knowledge that Lord St. Clair, his supposed father, has never fully embraced him. However, it is through his encounter with Hyacinth that Gareth finally uncovers the truth - and the dazzling treasures of his beloved grandmother, Isabella Marinzoli St. Clair, who stands as the sole beacon of affection within the St. Clair lineage.

2 Isabella Marinzoli St. Clair

1 Lucy Abernathy

Isabella Marinzoli St. Clair is introduced in the seventh installment of the Bridgerton series, It’s in His Kiss. Isabella, Gareth's paternal grandmother, had written a diary in Italian that Gareth couldn't decipher, but Hyacinth was able to. Although Isabella had passed away long before Hyacinth and Gareth's meeting, her diary plays a central role in the novel. It is through the diary that Hyacinth eventually discovers Gareth's true parentage, as Isabella knew who had fathered him with Anne Danbury. Isabella's love for her grandson was matched only by that of her son Edward, Gareth's real father, who also knew the truth but couldn't spend much time with Gareth once he started bearing too many resemblances to Edward.

In Bridgerton’s eighth novel, "On the Way to the Wedding," Gregory finds himself drawn to Lady Lucinda Abernathy, who is already promised to another man. Lucinda astutely realizes that Gregory's intentions are driven by his desire to woo her best friend, Hermione. Despite this, she eventually develops feelings for him, even though their circumstances prevent them from being together. However, everything changes when Lucy and Haselby's wedding day unravels a shocking revelation – Lucy and Richard's father was not the traitor they believed him to be. Instead, it was their scheming uncle who orchestrated Lucinda's engagement to Haselby. With the truth exposed, Gregory and Lucinda are finally free to marry each other, making their journey one of the most eventful in the world of Bridgerton.