What’s The Appeal With The Duke Of Hastings Exactly?
Bridgerton on Netflix is what everyone is talking about. If you haven’t watched it yet, you are totally missing out!
There are many things to love about the Period drama based on Julia Quinn’s novel. But what is drawing everyone’s attention the most is the character of Simon Basset the handsome Duke of Hastings.
Portrayed by Rege-Jean Paul a Zimbabwean — British actor, he is a wounded man who has dedicated his life to wandering, gambling, alcohol and the fulfilment of his carnal pleasures after he vowed to his abusive, frail father on his death bed that he was never going to marry or sire an heir.
Until he meets his match!
The story centres around the up and down love and marriage story between the eye candy Duke and the beautiful woman Daphne Bridgerton who touches his heart and his soul. She compels him to let go of his anger and bitterness and eventually leads him to change his mind on the matter of having children.
Period dramas are wonderful to watch. Handsome men in great roles are refreshing to watch. Romances too attract a lot of attention from viewers. But what is it about Simon Bassett that has totally charmed the world? What is it about Rege- Jean Page’s portrayal of him that has gotten the world to stand still and pay attention?
