The confrontation between Eloise and Pen at the end of Season 2 didn't paint her in a particularly positive light, either. Though her intentions may have been good, she dragged the names of both Marina Thompson and her best friend, Eloise Bridgerton, through the mud as Lady Whistledown. However, some of Penelope's actions have proven that she is not without her faults. It's also tough not to sympathize with her unrequited feelings for Colin Bridgerton, who appears to have relegated Penelope to the friend zone.

Even her own mother barely seems to acknowledge her. As an outcast, a wallflower, and someone who is constantly overlooked, she is forced to sit on the sidelines while other girls get all the attention. In some ways, Penelope is instantly relatable. Penelope's character has a lot of complexity, resulting in mixed feelings from fans of the 'Bridgerton' series.

Though Season 2 shows her in a fairly content marriage to Sir Phillip Crane (Chris Fulton), fans will have to wait and see what fate has in store for Marina in the future.

While some felt sympathetic to her situation, others were outraged by her dishonorable actions –- especially when it came to her treatment of Penelope Featherington. Eventually, Marina's woes are made public thanks to Lady Whistledown, and all of her well-laid schemings end up being for naught.įans on Reddit certainly seem to be split down the middle regarding Marina's character. Even after she realizes that her friend, Penelope, was in love with Colin, Marina is determined to stay the course and carry out her plans. In desperation, Marina cons Colin Bridgerton into a swift engagement without revealing to him her dire circumstance. With the man she loved going off to war, leaving her unmarried with an unborn child, Marina is forced to make the best of an awful predicament -– even if her choices hurt those around her.

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