Bridgerton fans have taken to Reddit to discuss a potential upcoming storyline about Benedict Bridgerton after spotting a detail about his character in seasons one and two - and we think they might have a point!
Posting on Reddit, a fan pointed out that the second eldest Bridgerton sibling, who is expected to take centre stage for the show’s fourth season, is never without a drink in his hand on the show, writing: "Noticed that in s2, we rarely see him without a glass in his hand or under some drug influence.
"Barring the scenes where he is attending society events, he is always drinking/getting high etc. In the show, it has already been focused on, and not passed simply as a part of his otherwise hedonistic lifestyle. There are several scenes in which we see his family members taking note of him being high or drunk. He even uses drinking as a coping mechanism for hangovers! Always carries a flask etc.
© LIAM DANIEL/NETFLIX"Do you think it is leading somewhere? In the book, he was not shown to have any exceptional dependency on alcohol or drugs! I wonder how this part of him may be linked to his character arc and story."
© LIAM DANIEL/NETFLIXFans were quick to reply, with one writing: "I have thought that he might have an upcoming storyline based around a substance abuse problem ever since I saw S2. He is giving every red flag in the book. Jess Brownell also said that he would have an important storyline in S3.
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"Usually most folks disagree here, thinking that they won't do it because it's not a romance show type of story. However, I am of the opinion that Bridgerton is more of a Shonda Rhimes type of show than a romance at this point. IMO, [season two and Queen Charlotte] showed that. But we'll see."
Another fan added: "I had to go rewatch some scenes from the second season, and you're right! Honestly, I was kind of looking forward to seeing Benedict's story. I think his struggles as a second-born son were really brought to light in season 2. Maybe they'll expand more on it in season 3 and hopefully he gets his own season soon."
Referencing a key moment in the novel An Offer From a Gentleman, another person added: "Considering that he’ll grow weary by the time we get to Cavender’s house party and stayed sober i can see this being played out in [season three]."
