The season three finale of “Bridgerton” addresses one of the biggest unresolved storylines from the prequel spin-off “Queen Charlotte” involving Lady Agatha Danbury (Adjoa Andoh) and Violet Bridgerton (Ruth Gemmell) — and the result is a heartwarming scene that solidifies their friendship.
Season three of “Bridgerton” focuses on Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) and Penelope Featherington’s (Nicola Coughlan) friends-to-lovers relationship, while also juggling multiple character arcs. Among those is the arrival of Lord Marcus Anderson (Daniel Francis), Lady Danbury’s younger brother whose presence forces her to reckon with their complex past. Lady Danbury’s friendship with Violet also becomes complicated when Marcus takes an interest in her.
Here’s how the season three finale provides a satisfying resolution for Lady Danbury and Violet.
In ‘Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story,’ young Lady Danbury has an affair with Violet’s dad, Lord Ledger
Arsema Thomas as young Lady Agatha Danbury and Keir Charles as Lord Ledger in season one, episode five of “Bridgerton.”
Arsema Thomas as young Lady Agatha Danbury and Keir Charles as Lord Ledger in season one, episode five of “Bridgerton.” Netflix
“Queen Charlotte,” released in 2023, alternates between the 1700s and the present-day world of “Bridgerton.”
Although the miniseries centers on the relationship between young Queen Charlotte (India Amarteifio) and young King George III (Corey Mylchreest), it also dives into the backstory of young Lady Danbury and explains why she has such an affinity for the Bridgertons.
After the death of her husband, Lord Danbury (Cyril Nri), she connects with Lord Ledger (Keir Charles) and the pair go on secret walks together. They have a brief affair but mutually agree to stop seeing each other.
Then in the season finale, set in the present day, Violet comes to the realization that Lady Danbury and Lord Ledger had a relationship.
Violet tries to lightly prod Lady Danbury into confessing by asking if she ever had the desire to marry again or take a lover after Lord Danbury’s death. Lady Danbury, playing coy, says that she “wanted to feel alive.”
“I have loved and been loved,” she says. “And that is all I shall say.”
Lady Danbury and Violet Bridgerton acknowledge the affair in the season 3 finale of ‘Bridgerton,’ but harbor no hostility
Adjoa Andoh as Lady Danbury and Ruth Gemmell as Violet Bridgerton in the season three finale of “Bridgerton.”
Adjoa Andoh as Lady Danbury and Ruth Gemmell as Violet Bridgerton in the season three finale of “Bridgerton.” Netflix
While having a drink together, Violet asks for Lady Danbury’s blessing to pursue her feelings for Marcus. In response, Lady Danbury says that it’s not her place, and they’re both adults who are free to do what they wish.
“After all, it is not as though I asked your permission,” Lady Danbury adds, subtly referencing the affair. “You know, yes?”
Lady Danbury reciprocates Violet’s sentiments and makes it clear that no man, even a family member, will ever come in the way of their friendship.
“And my brother is a good man,” Lady Danbury says. “And you are a good friend. And that is all I need to know as well. But if he sours things between the two of you, I will pick you over him.”
