The Netflix hit series explores one family’s adventures, and because of their size, the show's cast is bound to see actors leave now and then. With a show that’s going to span eight seasons if done in full, certain characters are going to become less relevant as the plot moves on. This is especially true because the show takes the form of an anthology. Each season follows different characters more closely, while others get side plots to set up their own coming seasons.
Following characters that have already been focused on becomes difficult when the show is responsible for creating stories for all the other significant players.
has already focused on two of the siblings' romances. Season 1 follows the eldest sibling, Daphne, as she falls in love with a Duke. Season 2 follows eldest brother and head of house Anthony through a tumultuous and messy romance. There are six siblings left, and the show has already moved on from the romance of season 1.
Despite the fans wanting characters to stick around, there'll be less room for those roles that have already had their moment in the spotlight. Slowly, as the show did with some of the characters from previous seasons, more of will leave as their roles outgrow the series.
Playing Simon Basset, Duke of Hastings, the romantic lead in season 1Regé-Jean Page got a lot of attention once the show premiered, and then again when he left.
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