Since Lady Danbury is one of the key characters in the Bridgerton series, I really hope she replaces a key character in An Offer From A Gentleman. Lady Danbury has been a strong presence in the show since Bridgerton season 1 and even appeared in the show’s spin-off, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. The Bridgerton supporting cast is one of the things that makes the show so popular, and none other than the formidable Lady Danbury.
Since Lady Danbury has a rich history and is an established character in the series, that makes her the perfect person to take on one of the most important roles in Benedict and Sophie’s story. While Bridgerton has made a big effort to include other characters who aren’t part of the core family involved in the show, there’s still quite a bit we don’t know about Lady Danbury. Hopefully, Bridgerton season 4 will rectify this injustice by delving deeper into Lady Danbury’s life and giving her a new storyline.
In An Offer From a Gentleman, Mrs. Gibbons is the housekeeper and fairy godmother who helps Sophie sneak out to attend the Bridgerton Ball, where she meets Benedict. Since Bridgerton season 3 changed some details from the books, it’s likely that the same will happen in season 4. So far, Lady Danbury has had a reason to appear in the series because she’s an important character in the books. However, Lady Danbury barely appears in An Offer From a Gentleman, leaving her role in the next season of the series unclear.
The uncertainty of Lady Danbury’s storyline in season 4 makes her the perfect character to replace Mrs. Gibbons’ role as Sophie’s fairy godmother. Mrs. Gibbons doesn’t really appear in An Offer From A Gentleman after Sophie leaves Penwood House because they are no longer in the same house. Lady Danbury, on the other hand, is a friend of Violet’s who she visits often. This makes her more likely to meet Sophie and notice the chemistry between her and Benedict.
Lady Danbury is invested in helping the Bridgerton children find their spouses because of her devotion to Violet. She plays a huge role in Colin and Penelope’s story, so it wouldn’t be too hard for her to do the same for Sophie and Benedict. Lady Danbury’s role in Sophie’s life is even more important because Sophie doesn’t really have anyone to support her. Seeing as Sophie is a bastard whose father never adopted her, she has to overcome more hurdles than the biological daughters who are on the marriage market.
Lady Danbury has a knack for spotting true love, which is clearly something Benedict and Sophie have. As Sophie’s fairy godmother figure, Lady Danbury is perfectly placed to offer Benedict advice. Unlike his other siblings, Benedict’s story with Sophie is uncharted territory. This is why Lady Danbury’s wisdom and honesty are needed to help the couple figure out how to be together, as Sophie is not the type of person the upper class expects a Bridgerton to marry.
After 3 seasons of Bridgerton, I really hope that season 4 will be the season where Lady Danbury gets her own romance. Lady Danbury is portrayed as a tough and practical character on the show, so it would be interesting to see her in a romantic setting that would show off her softer side. Queen Charlotte reveals that Lady Danbury was stuck in a loveless marriage and then went on to have an affair with Lord Ledger.
If Lady Danbury doesn’t have a romantic arc in any Bridgerton show, she risks becoming a one-dimensional character.
Bridgerton season 3 has hinted at a possible romance between Violet and Lady Danbury’s brother, Lord Marcus Anderson. Queen Charlotte also shows Charlotte and George’s love story, so it makes sense that one of the show’s biggest characters would get a turn. If Lady Danbury doesn’t have a romantic arc in any Bridgerton show, she risks becoming a one-dimensional character. While her sharp tongue and quick wit are what make me love Lady Danbury, I also think she’s more than just an old housekeeper who’s always right about telling people where to go.
