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: Eloise notices Penelope sharing gossip that hasn't been published yet and finds the secret stash of papers under Penelope's floorboards.

: A flash-forward shows the couple six months later, happily married and competitive as ever during a game of Pall Mall at Aubrey Hall. 🕯️ Tribute Bridgerton 2x8

: Portia Featherington chooses her daughters over "Cousin Jack." She forges a document to keep the estate for her future grandson and kicks Jack out, keeping most of the money from his ruby scam. : Eloise notices Penelope sharing gossip that hasn't

The most significant shift in the show's status quo occurs when Eloise finally uncovers that her best friend, Penelope Featherington, is . The most significant shift in the show's status

: After Kate survives her riding accident, she and Edwina finally reconcile. Queen Charlotte even hints at a potential match for Edwina with her nephew, Prince Friedrich.

The episode is dedicated to , the show’s Academy Award-winning hair and makeup designer, who passed away in October 2021.

: Their subsequent fight is described by critics as one of the show's most painful "breakups," ending their years-long friendship.