Bridgerton
Lady Whistledown is the drive force of the gossipinBridgerton , and the distribution of her letters is always an anticipated consequence in the show . Every phallus of the Bridgerton familyis very conversant with Whistledown ’s publication , although her identity operator is shrouded in enigma . However , at the oddment of time of year 1 , audiences name that the one and onlyPenelope Featherington is Lady Whistledown .
Inevery time of year ofBridgerton , Penelope take her quill and informs the Ton about all the late scandals and exciting matchesof the season . Whistledown ’s narrations and letters are rife with drama and are very opinionated , although some are more relevant than others . While Whistledown ’s reports in certain episodes are because the news is simply too juicy to ignore , some of Penelope ’s publication hold much more personal meaning .
24Diamond Of The First Water
Season 1, Episode 1
Lady Whistledown’s First Announcement To The Ton
Bridgerton ’s first episodecontains several letters from Lady Whistledownand , ironically , Penelope stick in herself to the community as the author ruffle a lot of feathers . Her breakdown of the Bridgerton and Featherington families is a great means to typeset up theBridgertoncharacters and instal who they are to audiences , but Penelope is heedful in her verbiage .
It ’s hard for the residents to avoid talking about Whistledown ’s deep varsity letter suddenly appearing around the surrounding area .
Whistledown clutch the attention of the Ton on a daylight that should really be about the debutante . While they are still the main focus , it ’s toilsome for the residents to avoid talking about Whistledown ’s mysterious letterssuddenly look around the fence area . However , she ensures that her first letter of the alphabet asserts her ascendency by tell the Ton that her judgment is more important than Queen Charlotte ’s .
Lady Whistledown Chooses Daphne As The Diamond Of The Season
Although Whistledown is adamant that the Ton will never make out who she is , she very much do it them , base an aura of authorization . With Whistledown ’s name on everyone ’s lips , her conclusion to judge Daphne as the time of year ’s Incomparable is perfectly time . Penelope sees Daphne ’s debut with her own eyes , and she knows nobody can abnegate that the Queen ’s response is favourable .
However , in Penelope ’s house , her female parent is far from pleased about Whistledown ’s notion . Portia ’s young daughter does n’t hesitate to draw in focus fromBridgerton ’s Featherington familyand place it on the nominal mathematical group , although it makes signified , consider that Penelope does n’t like being perceive . Even Violet believes that Whistledown is rather harsh about the Featheringtons , unaware that Penelope is doing this to avoid suspicion .
Lady Whistledown Dwells On Lady Danbury’s Party
In the build - up to the ball hosted byBridgerton ’s Lady Danbury , Whistledown build friction in the Ton by discuss the pressures of the first of many societal events of the season . Penelope already fears being a spinster herself , but she is n’t afraid to spark the same worry into the centre of her peers . She also happily calls out some of the male population for their “ abysmally devil-may-care path ” and shames them into reevaluating their priorities over union .
What is surprising , albeit quite funny , is that Penelope mocks her mother ’s choice of dresses . The Featherington vogue is doubtless bold and unequalled , but as Pen try in ulterior time of year , it is n’t to everybody ’s discernment . This letter demonstrates just how positive she is as Whistledown , especially as , at this present moment , she does n’t seem interested about repercussions over sully her own home .
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Lady Whistledown Shifts Her Attention To Marina Thompson
Whistledown ’s sudden announcement that Daphne is no longer the true diamond is a truly gossip - worthy instant . Lady Whistledown ’s decision to deform on Daphneand focus on Marina is helter-skelter , but it is also a cunning one , encounter as she had hoped to push her first appearance back a year , just like Eloise .
However , Penelope ’s actions are more superimposed than this . She have it off that the Queen will detest being wrongly more than anything else , and she have conflict by suggesting this . Whistledown ’s news report also impact Daphne , whose many suitors begin to dwindle , which have her to panic over her aspect on the wedding mart . What ’s even in effect , though , is that Pen pokes at Portia ’s ego by mentioning that the true diamond is under her roof , but she is n’t one of her girl .
Lady Whistledown Updates The Ton On The Bridgertons, Simon, & Marina
Whistledown continues to keep the Ton ’s gab James Mill grinding by feeding information over Simon ’s unyieldingness in not taking a bride . Despite this , Penelope creates more topsy-turvydom by planting the theme in the mother ’ forefront that the Duke of Hastings ’ mind can be changed . However , she also shares the intelligence that Colin has set his sights on Marina .
Lady Whistledown Announces Daphne & Simon
Whistledown ’s letter about the Vauxhall Gardens party is very impactful . Of of course , while it is all staged , Penelope is prompt to describe Daphne and Simon ’s imply courting , reestablishing the eldest Bridgerton daughter as the time of year ’s Diamond . Pen also form sure to assert her dominance as the Ton ’s most knowledgeable by stating that if anyone would share how the couple got together , it would be her .
Pen appear to be more confused by their reckon kinship than anything else , although she seemingly thrives on the new content she has to play with . While she does n’t mention this in the varsity letter , it ’s interesting that Whistledown starts to charge for her report from this moment . It shows that Pen is n’t to be mess with , but also that she is very aware that she has the Ton hanging on her every word .
23Shock And Delight
Season 1, Episode 2
Lady Whistledown Points Out Daphne Entertaining Others
These remarks also encourage other suitors to chase after Daphne , which subvert Simon and Daphne ’s human action even more . Pen sees the two walk together , so it ’s possible that she feels thwarted that Daphne is getting so much aid when she already has the attention of the most wanted man in the Ton , but it ’s more potential she is plainly enjoying report the gossip .
Lady Whistledown Reveals Nigel Berbrooke Has A Love Child
Thanks to Violet Bridgerton and her maiden , Lady Whistledown discovers that Nigel Berbrooke is a far from ideal wooer for Daphne . As the news of Nigel ’s illegitimate son spread through the Ton , Whistledown does n’t waffle to put it in piece of writing for everyone to learn for themselves .
What ’s so great about this moment is thatPenelope shares Whistledown ’s publication with her sisters over tea as if she has n’t written it herself . Even if Pen is n’t sure whether it is reliable or not , she is clearly more invested in Daphne and Simon , and so she does the Bridgerton woman a favor by spreading the rumormonger even further .
22Art Of The Swoon
Season 1, Episode 3
Lady Whistledown Shines A Light On Daphne’s Proposals
Lady Whistledown kicks off “ Art of the Swoon ” by sharing with the Ton that Daphne has turned down three proposals in a hebdomad . Penelope conceive Daphne is waiting on Simon , but upon closer inspection of her words , it ’s apparent that she is in reality sound her own frustrations over the marriage process .
Pen highlights that Daphne is essentially being finical and that the longer she await , the more risk she ’ll leave out out . However , Pen adds that she is also waiting on the perfect wooer , which is a insidious nod to Colin .
21An Affair Of Honor
Season 1, Episode 4
Whistledown does n’t have much to share in “ An Affair of Honor , ” although she does comment on how easily a cleaning lady can flow from state of grace if she enjoys herself too much at a political party . However , it ’s likely that Penelope is too distract by Marina ’s strange behavior to write anything of note .
20The Duke And I
Season 1, Episode 5
Lady Whistledown Confirms Simon & Daphne’s Engagement
While Penelope is rather perturb by Eloise ’s theory to write much as Whistledown in “ An Affair of Honor , ” she is agile to report on Simon and Daphne ’s engagement in “ The Duke and I. ” This is , of course , a shock to the Queen and Prince Friedrich , which is likely a good thing for Penelope , who learn every opportunity to criticise the Queen .
19Swish
Season 1, Episode 6
Lady Whistledown Reveals Colin & Marina’s Plans To Marry
While Whistledown ’s first varsity letter in “ classy ” embark on with her pride Simon and Daphne on their marriage , the story swiftly changes when Penelope grows jealous of Colin and Marina . Despite care about Marina , her mettle is really with Colin .
Regardless , Pen shares the news , which turn over Violet , who dread that Colin ’s relationship is get on too tight . Interestingly , Pen ’s promulgation is n’t part of the episode ’s voice - over , buther sudden modification in attitude toward Marina capsulize everything she is feelingperfectly .
Lady Whistledown Spills On Marina’s Pregnancy
Later in the installment , however , Penelope ’s jealousy gets the better of her . have sex that Marina has been blot out a maternity since her arrival , it is n’t long before Whistledown shares this news program with the Ton . Much to Colin ’s surprise , he check that his before long - to - be married woman is carrying a tyke at the same meter as his neighbors .
IMDB ’s Highest Rated Episodes ofBridgerton
Episode Number
Title
IMDB Score
S3.E4
Old friend
8.6
S2.E8
The Viscount Who eff Me
8.4
S2.E3
A Bee in Your Bonnet
8.2
S3.E5
Tick Tock
S2.E7
Harmony
Lady Whistledown ’s vocalization - over inBridgertondoes imply that Penelope does n’t desire to do this , but she does so for the sake of Colin ’s reputation and happiness . This is also clear when Pen separate down in Eloise ’s arms . While it is a roughshod and even fearful mode to let out such a lurid thing , Pen genuinely believes that Colin deserves to love the verity , but she does n’t want to be the one to tell him .
18Oceans Apart
Season 1, Episode 7
Lady Whistledown Comments On The Fallout Of Marina’s Disgrace
As Whistledown proceed to cover on Marina in “ Oceans Apart , ” she recognizes the impact that the news has on her family . The Featheringtons are at the essence of a huge outrage , and their reliableness is called into question . However , Penelope does n’t hesitate to defame both Colin and Marina for their choice .
Other than Colin and Marina , the only matter worth mentioning is Simon and Daphne ’s lack of Edgar Guest , although this is put down to the duad enjoying wed bliss . Later in the episode , Whistledown herself remarks that there is nothing of note to report , but she cognize that the Ton , especially the Queen , is anticipating her next issue .
17After The Rain
Season 1, Episode 8
Bridgerton ’s time of year 1 endingsees Whistledown wrap up the time of year ’s event and partake some of the less expected mating of the year . She mention that the Hastings ’ ball , the last occasion of the season , could add “ expectancy or dread,”although she later on preen the new mates on their hosting . At the end of “ After the rainwater , ” audience at last see that Lady Whistledown is Penelope .
16Capital R Rake
Season 2, Episode 1
Lady Whistledown Changes Her Attitude On Naming A Diamond
After the dramatics ofBridgertonseason 1 , Penelope cautiously times Whistledown ’s first missive of season 2 . However , she reemerges in “ Capital R Rake ” with a strike by challenge Queen Charlotte to name a Diamond of the season . Pen is incredibly confident in doing this , knowing that the Queen is keen to enter out Whistledown ’s identity , yet she does n’t pause to call out the monarch .
To add vilification to trauma , Whistledown suggest that it is her place to name the Diamond rather than the Queen . However , by the end of the episode , Whistledown decide that the idea of a Diamond is ludicrous and that woman should be celebrated for their achievement . This is mainly because ofthe new Lord Featherington ’s arrival , as Pen realise that titles are n’t earned and do n’t really curb any genuine meaning , although it is also a way of her corroborate Eloise ’s prospect on life .
