What else was hidden in the series "Bridgerton" besides the identity of the 19th-century "Gossip Girl": Princess Diana's house, actors from Harry Potter, 93 dresses, mysterious bees, and Greek mythology. What you need to know about the hidden details...

The show "Bridgerton," dubbed "Gossip Girl" of the Regency era, has been successfully holding its place in Netflix's global top views since its release. Regé-Jean Page and other young actors of the series continue to conquer women's hearts, even making headlines regarding the new James Bond. And the problems of the 19th century resonate with viewers of the 21st century.

Today, the costume drama was predictably renewed for a second season. But what might you have missed in season 1? And let's find out what to expect from season 2.

What Season 2 Will Be About

Our eyes will certainly continue their journey through the visual feast in London. The new season will most likely (if the authors follow the books) tell the story of Daphne's older brother, Anthony, played by Jonathan Bailey.

Chris Van Dusen even before the release of season 1 said that the plan was to film one season per book. It follows that season 2 will be based on the book "The Viscount Who Loved Me."

Interestingly, already in season 1, the authors deviated from the original and introduced a small backstory for Anthony in the form of a relationship with an opera singer. There was no such character in the book, but the dramatic finale hinted that in the future season, the older brother will struggle with the consequences of a difficult romance.

At the same time, the authors promised to continue bringing details from the books to the screen: the banter between sisters and brothers, plot twists, and real couples. So, in season 2, we will see Anthony's love story, which is also not an easy one. They will find him a suitable match, but the wild brother will fall in love with her older sister. And let's not forget that although viewers have been revealed the identity of Lady Whistledown, the characters in the series are still unaware. And we don't know when and how she will be exposed.

Hidden Details

Let's break down interesting details together: from scandalous deviations from the real historical era to hidden insects.

The Bee

At the very beginning of the first episode, we see a bee on the doorknob of the Bridgerton family home. The insect then appears several times on the windowsill throughout the show. And it is present in details of costumes, shirts, and interiors. This is a hint and a clue to the family's past: according to the books, the father of the Bridgerton family died from a bee sting. And the bee itself is such a family emblem. And the series authors confirmed that bees are worth paying attention to.

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace was indeed undergoing reconstruction at the beginning of the 19th century. Also in the series, we notice that King George's house is under construction. This is such a historical reference.

Princess Diana's House

The Bridgerton residence was inspired by Althorp, the former home of Princess Diana. And the blue color is the favorite shade of the well-known princess. And since the Bridgertons are one of the richest and most luxurious families in London, it was quite appropriate to choose an elegant style and house for them.

Ball to Billie Eilish — Bad guy

I think that upon first viewing of the episodes, everyone was surprised by the unusual covers of popular hits of our time. Even in the classical performance of the harp and string quartet, you can quickly recognize songs by Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Shawn Mendes, Maroon 5, and other artists. And the ball scene to Bad guy in dark tones is a separate art form.

Actors from Harry Potter

There is not one, but two actors from the films about the boy who lived in the cast. If the first one could still be easily recognized by all fans, because it is Cormac McLaggen in the role of the Prussian prince.

The second one became a mystery. And it is Regé-Jean Page who appeared in one scene in Deathly Hallows at Bill and Fleur's wedding. And he stood right next to Hermione Granger. The three-second cameo was the beginning of his successful career.

Each Family Has Its Own Color

Each high society family has its own colors and unique color palette. The Bridgertons prefer muted blues, greenish, and pink tones, the Featheringtons — bright yellow, green, orange. The Hastings family are owners of gold, red or burgundy, black colors.

Portraits in the Palace

The portraits in Buckingham Palace depict the actors playing the king and queen. You can also notice a famous still life — this is the real Buckingham Palace, built in 1703.

Chess

No, this is not a reference to "The Queen's Gambit," but rather a hidden detail indicating that all moves are calculated, and the main characters are playing their own game. The chessboard first appears in the scene when Lady Berbrooke is invited for tea. And the mother of the Bridgerton family gets a cool move in the form of exposing an undesirable suitor for Daphne.

A chessboard floor appears in two scenes: during Daphne and Simon's wedding ceremony and during the final ball of the season. The pattern foreshadows their decision to keep their vows to each other and continue working on their marriage.

Mozart

First, the famous composer is mentioned by the queen: "I predicted his success when he was still a child." According to historical records, Mozart indeed arrived in London in 1764. Later, in Daphne's room before preparing for the ball, a sheet of paper with the title of a Mozart opera can be seen on the mantelpiece.

Birds

Accessories made of bird feathers and cages at the ball are a metaphor for the place of women in society. At one of the balls, feathers were woven into the hairstyles of young girls, and in the background, cages stand around the hall. At the same time, men behave "like peacocks," demanding attention. This fully embodies 19th-century society and gender inequality, when girls were limited by rules.

Butterflies

The Featheringtons' grand staircase is hand-decorated with 600 butterflies. This is the family motif of this family. Butterfly elements appear on headdresses, necklaces, and dresses. As a symbol that the girls of this family want to transform from caterpillars into butterflies, thus transforming their image in the eyes of society.

Goddess Athena

There is a statue of the Greek goddess Athena in the queen's garden. The young duchess does not pay attention to the statue then, but there are parallels between their stories.

According to Greek mythology, Athena vowed to remain chaste and never have children (like Simon). A god named Hephaestus tried to seduce her, but she rejected him. But before she pushed him away, he had already conceived a child. In the same way, Daphne tries to trap Simon into giving her a child.

The Story of a Real Boxer

Will Mondrich did not appear in the original books, but the character is entirely based on a real boxer named Bill Richmond. Richmond was a slave but built a successful boxing career, which became his outlet and helped him avoid cruel treatment.

93 Dresses of Daphne

Daphne Bridgerton's wardrobe consisted of 93 dresses. All of them were created and sewn from scratch, by hand. Six people sewed them, the team started creating the outfits almost 9 months before the start of filming the series itself. In total, the series has more than 7,500 unique outfits.

Queen Beyoncé

From the costume designer and makeup artists, we learned that the queen's image, some outfits, and wig styles were inspired by Beyoncé's looks from films and music videos featuring her.