The whole 'Simon boxes to get his aggression out while showing off his glistening abs' thing is an appreciated addition to the series, but wasn't in The Duke and I. In the books, the Duke of Hastings didn't box. This event happened later on in episode 2. He comes to her aid after Daphne punches Berbrooke when he become a bit too aggressive. In episode 1's 'Diamond of the First Water,' Daphne accidentally bumps into Simon after attempting to escape Berbrooke's advances, while in The Duke and I Simon is hiding and eavesdropping on Daphne as she rejects Berbrooke. While the pair were inadvertently brought together by the unfortunate Nigel Berbrooke in both the book and the show, the events of their first meeting slightly differed from one another. I remember when I read that very first script, and I saw how they had done some things to structure it differently with the greater emphasis on Lady Whistledown, and having her narrate, and then bringing in Queen was clear to me that they had done it in the exact perfect way.' 'The characters are absolutely true to who they were and the backstory is absolutely true. 'It's not a word for word adaptation, and it shouldn't be. You know, even though the show is set in the 19th century, I still wanted modern audiences to be able to relate to it.' 'I knew from the beginning that I wanted to make the show reflect the world that we live today. 'I feel like there's always going to be differences from the course material with any adaptation, but I'm pretty sure fans of the books are going to see all the elements they love on screen,' showrunnrer Chris Van Dusen tells. It stays true to the wit, characters, seduction, and plot of the original while making room for new details that only serve to enhance the story. Season 1 is largely based on the first novel The Duke and I, and as a fan of the books, this writer can confidently say that the show is one of the most accurate book to small screen imaginings I've seen. 'Bridgerton' Scored Julie Andrews As Its Narrator.'Bridgerton' Season 2 Just Started Filming.Sarah MacLean Defines a Rake in Romance Novels.

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