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Bridgerton season 3 part 2’s latest trailer pokes fun at Anthony’s (Jonathan Bailey) hypocrisy through one small joke shared by the three eldest brothers. Though Anthony’s screen time in Bridgerton season 3 has been minimal, the trailer for part 2 does seem to have a bit more of the Viscount and his lovely wife, Kate (Simone Ashley). One particular moment between the three eldest Bridgertons highlights not only his reaction to the first half’s events but also how some parts of Anthony’s character may never change.

Anthony seems somewhat upset for a moment during Bridgerton season 3 part 2’s trailer after Colin (Luke Newton) discusses how his engagement to Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) did happen rather “swiftly.” Benedict (Luke Thompson) quickly cuts in as Anthony protests, asking if Anthony plans to fight his brother. The exchange showcases more of the brothers’ dynamic and calls back to a particularly rough patch during season 1 of Bridgerton’s timeline.

Anthony’s Shock Calls Back To His Season 1 Duel With Simon

Anthony Dueled Simon For The Sake Of Daphne’s Honor

Benedict (Luke Thompson) and Anthony (Jonathan Bailey) surprised in Bridgerton season 3 Part 2

The joke in Bridgerton’s trailer highlights the hypocrisy of Anthony’s anger when it comes to fighting for one’s virtue by calling back to his duel with Simon. Anthony fought Simon for the sake of Daphne’s virtue after the two shared a moment in the garden in season 1. Though Daphne was able to get Simon to marry her, Anthony’s quick anger showcased the depths of his propriety at the time. That same propriety, however, seemed to have vanished during Anthony and Kate’s story in season 2, making his desire for a duel quite ironic considering how messy their story became.

Anthony Was Even More “Swift” During His Season 2 Story

Anthony And Kate’s Actions Could Be Considered “Swift” In Season 2

Simone Ashley as Kate Sharma and Charithra Chandran as Edwina Sharma in Bridgerton season 2, episode 8

Anthony in Bridgerton season 2 fell for Kate in quite a messy way, making his worries about a “swift” engagement quite ironic. Anthony and Kate claimed to hate each other throughout the show’s second season as Anthony tried to court Edwina (Charithra Chandran). Despite these claims, the two throughout season 2 could barely be in a room together without getting too close for Regency propriety standards. Daphne even caught them in his study at Aubrey Hall, adding to the irony as she notes how close the two were to kissing.

This attraction was evident after two encounters. The first was at Anthony’s failed wedding, when the two gave into their passions and kissed in the empty church, clearly not caring if they got caught. The second was the garden scene, where the two got to know each other intimately despite their precarious status in the ton. These two scenes compounded the couple’s clear desire for each other at almost every glance. All of these moments highlight just how ironic Anthony’s outrage is, giving fans of Bridgerton yet another reason to love the messy Viscount.