In the second season, the spotlight shifted to Anthony Bridgerton, the eldest of the siblings. Anthony declared his intentions to pursue a marriage devoid of love, although it was clear that fate had other plans in store for him. The season introduced the Sharma sisters, Edwina (played by Charithra Chandran) and Kate (played by Simone Ashley), who found themselves entangled in Anthony's schemes. Mostly based on the second novel in Quinn's series, "The Viscount Who Loved Me," the season explored the twists and turns of Anthony's romantic pursuits, and proved that he is — so far — the most romantic Bridgerton sibling.