Bridgerton S01e02 May 2026

When young Simon developed a stutter, his father rejected him as a "failure" and sent him away to be hidden from society.

Anthony Bridgerton is furious about the arrangement, distrusting Simon’s rakish reputation and fearing for his sister's honor. The Origin Story: Simon’s Past Bridgerton s01e02

By pretending to be "glued to each other's side," Simon avoids mothers looking to marry off their daughters, while Daphne becomes a "prize" coveted by other men who suddenly see her as more desirable because a Duke wants her. When young Simon developed a stutter, his father

A close friend of his mother, Lady Danbury, intervened, helping Simon find his voice and gain the confidence to eventually confront his father. A close friend of his mother, Lady Danbury,

Simon's mother died during childbirth after finally delivering a male heir. His father, Lord Hastings, was only concerned with the boy's ability to carry on the family name and showed no grief for his wife.