In Season 1, Episode 3, titled "Art of the Swoon," the fake courtship between Daphne Bridgerton and Simon Basset begins to crumble under the pressure of real feelings and royal competition. Simon and Daphne’s Shifting Ruse
Pressured by Lady Danbury to either propose or step aside, Simon abruptly ends their arrangement, telling Daphne they can never be more than friends. Bridgerton s01e03
Lady Featherington discovers Marina is pregnant and tries to force her into a marriage of convenience. In Season 1, Episode 3, titled "Art of
Simon and Daphne share intimate moments at an art gallery. In a surprisingly candid conversation, Simon explains sexual pleasure to a sheltered Daphne . In Season 1