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: 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.

: Benedict discovers Anthony "bought" his way into the Royal Academy with a large donation. Feeling his talent is unearned, he quits the academy in the final scenes. The "Kanthony" Finale Bridgerton 2x8

The episode is dedicated to , the show’s Academy Award-winning hair and makeup designer, who passed away in October 2021. : Portia Featherington chooses her daughters over "Cousin

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

The episode title is a nod to the final book in the Julia Quinn series, and the season ends on a high note for the couple.

: 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

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