Warning: This article contains minor spoilers for "Bridgerton" season three, part one, and the novel "The Viscount Who Loved Me."
"Bridgerton" fans may be disappointed with Kate and Anthony's quick exit at the beginning of season three, but we think the characters are not gone for good.
After a turbulent love journey in season two, Kate (Simone Ashley) and Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) experience a blissful romance in the opening episode of season three, part one, including a few steamy sex scenes.
In season three, episode one, it becomes clear that the doting couple is still in their honeymoon era after returning to London. Later in the episode, Kate suggests to her husband that they return to their honeymoon because they are not ready to run the Bridgerton household.
Anthony agrees, and the fan-favorite couple does not appear in the remaining episodes of part one, upsetting many Kanthony fans.
This is slowly becoming a trend for "Bridgerton." Despite being one of the most-watched Netflix series and a launchpad for many aspiring British actors, the series has struggled to keep former leads.
Regé-Jean Page and Phoebe Dynevor, who played the leading couple of the first season, both left the series. Francesca Bridgerton also had to be recast ahead of season three after Ruby Stokes left to star in another Netflix series.
Though "Bridgerton" changes its lead characters each season, it is still an ensemble show, and fans are often curious about what happens to their favorite characters after they've married.
However, we think Kate and Anthony may return to the show in season three, part two, or future seasons. Here's why.