What Happened To REYNOLDS In The QUEEN CHARLOTTE Bridgerton Netflix Show

[@BrainPilot]

What do you think happened to Reynolds? Comment your thoughts below! 👑

[@fefegalore]

😭 I was looking for this! I've been worried as hell about Reynolds since I saw older Brimsley dancing alone. I fell apart 💔 (very dramatic, I know). I think he may have died.

[@Andrewclovis]

Severely stressed. They probably dismissed him as he cared for George. Depressed and overcome with emotions as his true love had to e a secret.

[@NigelDMarvin]

I feel like both Reynolds and Brimsley both had small pox and Brimsley survived and he had to watch Reynolds die. So, this could add to Brimsley being sad and potentially any guilt.

[@timandjacquinicklin9596]

Let me guess they also turned him into a black-man too. Tim

[@TiemposDePaz]

@@timandjacquinicklin9596 Lets hope so.

[@chiara6164]

I got completly wrecked by the scene of them dancing and then switching to Brimsley dancing alone 😭

[@BrainPilot]

It was such a powerful scene! I totally understand why

[@eddiem9639]

So did I! I was not ready for that.

[@NIO623]

​@@BrainPilot UT y66 u ty u😅t

[@chris.h_]

It was heartbreaking 😢

[@carlosjuliopv]

I was so sad Dudeee 😢

[@Nightengale90]

Reynolds being dead gives even more weight to the line Brimsley gave the Queen about how her daughters didn't marry because they couldn't leave the Queen, because she has been frozen in time, which Brimsley said she wouldn't have been if the King had died. Brimsley may have had to mourn Reynolds dying and move on with his life. It's sad, but he doesn't seem to regret the time he shared with Reynolds or their love, so ultimately, I'd call it bittersweet.

[@chiaramarenda9968]

Man that's so true I didn't think about that

[@hanatirk4375]

What does it frozen in time means?

[@Nightengale90]

@@hanatirk4375 It means she hasn't moved on with her life. If King George had died, she could have grieved him and moved forward with her life, but he's not dead, so she stays stuck AKA frozen in time.

[@hanatirk4375]

@@Nightengale90 ho ok got it, thank you.

[@boglarkagunics2223]

I thought the same. He knows it, because he lost Reynolds and mourned him.

[@SurrealSaDiabel]

Watching Brimley dancing outside dancing alone made me sob out loud. I was not prepared. Their love story needs to be the next one!!

[@BrainPilot]

That was such a heartbreaking moment!

[@MinnyMann]

Same!

[@donnaabrams2570]

I was already crying cause orchestra was playing I Will Always Love You then seeing Brimley alone broke me!

[@abigaildesouza8476]

na... we don't need to see that

[@SurrealSaDiabel]

@@abigaildesouza8476 sorry one sec........... I'm just.. . I'm looking for... For when I asked for your opinion..

[@Rosula_D]

I was terrified that we would see Reynolds dying, maybe due to George's illness, and watch Brimsley become completely numb. I hope they resolve this in S3 and not in a tragic way. Maybe Reynolds had to "retire" from service and lives in a cute little house in Buckingham Palace's garden.

[@BrainPilot]

That’s probably the closest thing to a happy ending that we’ll see!

[@beysmentssecuritycamera6013]

@@BrainPilot lol I thought he still worked for the king but sense brimsley work for the queen they had to be separated cause I’m pretty sure the king and queen don’t live at the same place …. The queen has too much responsibility and things to care of she stay in the palace while he’s at one of the house considering he’s “just George “ the palace most like give him ptsd and trigger his bi-polarity

[@cdonorab]

Whatever George had it was nothing that a person working for him could get. More than likely he had porphyria a her it direct disease that it is theorized he got from his Tudor/Stuart ancestors.

[@v1ped]

@@beysmentssecuritycamera6013 i've never seen someone refer to a bipolar disorder episode by saying bi-polarity 😭 that's a new one

[@pennysunshine5261]

Reynolds probably passed away 😢 I could also imagine that this created more stress for King George and thereby causing him to fall deeper into mania.

[@BrainPilot]

Very true!

[@sarahwashington00]

That’s my theory too

[@belphegortheripper]

Same, I can’t imagine the royals just letting someone go who knows so much

[@Komorebiki]

Reynolds didn't pass away. There was a deleted scene that they ended up not filming in which Reynolds was alive and well, they just couldn't be together cause of the times. Read my other comment for context.

[@emanatomy]

He probably died, its written by Shonda Rhymes 😉

[@marjoleinsmolders1630]

The show writers left the ending for this love story open. They could bring him back, would be a great twist ❤

[@BrainPilot]

True! That’s one beauty of it!

[@janechoy2073]

I was very upset to not see older Reynolds!

[@BrainPilot]

Totally - I thought Brimsley and Reynolds would get their happy ending!

[@shwetzsri]

@@BrainPilot Maybe it is a happy ending, in a way. They might have lived together and he passed away at an older age. Life is such, isn't it? My grandma has never been the same after her husband of 55 years passed away. They had a happy life and that's why the grief is harrowing.

[@theredqueen1213]

Reynolds was completely devoted to serving the king, even if it meant having to keep things from brimsley. His loyalty to the king was unwavering. Just like brimsly to the queen. He even said it in the end that they are all loyal to the king above all else. Including the queen who was more devoted to the king than her own children. So reynolds would never have left the kings service unless he passed. Hence why brimsly still dances alone in his memory. ❤

[@fhiNkme]

Same thoughts.. its ok if he passed away, makes their love story more interesting. He served the king well

[@cearayoung907]

reynolds is still alive. there was going to be a scene in the end when the queen goes to kew where brimsley would follow her in and him and reynolds would pass each other only to show that there wasn't a toxic ending with them and that they were just separated because the king was back at kew. But the director decided to delete it which is why charlotte tells brimsley she can find George by herself. The author says that even though she didn't create reynolds the director Shonda has other plans for reynolds.

[@mka7743]

QC was mean to Brimsley and to hurt him she relieved Reynolds of his duties. Reynolds May have joined the British army to fight the colonies. When Brimsley looked up towards the sky I think he was wondering if Reynolds was still alive and may come back after the war. Or maybeQC fired him because she never forgot that Reynolds knew George was being tortured and he did not tell her. This has to be her last season coming up because time cannot standstill.

[@sandrajohnson7041]

I loved the Lady Danbury/Violet Bridgerton intertwining story! That last episode explained so much with the party hats.

[@BrainPilot]

Yeah they were great!

[@Cryingcrys]

I didn't get it. Was she also lusting after the same man Lady Danbury was?

[@sem_stitchwitch]

​@@Cryingcrys The party hats were made by Lord Ledger (Violet's father). Lady Danbury having one made Violet realize that her father and Danbury were more than friends.

[@beverlyangie1154]

@@sem_stitchwitch also what happened to lord ledger? After their goodbyes the last time they saw each other we never had of him. What became of their love story? Or should I call it infidelity? Coz lord Ledger had a wife (violets mom) right?

[@Melissarouge]

I didn’t expect to care so much about all of these characters. They wrote such beautiful stories for them it wrecked me. 😢 the fact that they were able to get me so invested in only 6 episodes is a testament to how well written this show was.😊

[@BrainPilot]

They were so easy to relate to!

[@iams1635]

I was already crying with that scene with Charlotte and George dancing and then that transition KILLED me!!! I couldn't hold my tears, specially at the end when Charlotte was under the bed with George.

[@BrainPilot]

Such a powerful moment!

[@twanbuggs9646]

Yes when they was under the bed was emotional to me

[@ktg5241]

Honestly, the ending scene with Brimsley was already so sad then they hit me with them under the bed? I couldn’t 😢

[@brookes2610]

OMG I SOBBED. So simple, but so moving.

[@rahulvinalnarayan9743]

This season was a masterpiece

[@BrainPilot]

Totally agree!

[@rannaluv]

To say that I cried while watching the last episode of Queen Charlotte is an understatement. ❤

[@BrainPilot]

It was a very emotional moment!

[@counter10r]

With Ladies Danbury and Bridgerton being widows set up in contrast to Charlotte (living like a widow with a still-living husband), as well as the conversation between Lady Danbury and Lord Ledger about him feeling like a widower, I think the assumption is that we're also to see Brimsley as a widower/someone who has lost the love of his life to death, though it would be a lovely surprise to see a surprise reunion with Reynolds in Bridgerton 3.

[@Lex77755]

They cared so deeply about Charlotte and George, it’s just so sad that they couldn’t be together because of their society, yet they cared about other happiness so much

[@deamea5098]

I immediately got the impression Reynolds passed watching that scene with them dancing. Especially because the song playing in the background was a cover of I will always love you by Whitney Huston. Though Reynolds and Brimsley are fictional characters. I believe Reynolds may have passed to some sort of illness or accident.

[@Whozcooking]

I would like to add by dolly and Whitney 😩

[@Komorebiki]

He doesn't pass away. According to the actor that plays Brimsley, there was a deleted scene that showed that they just couldn't be together cause of the times, but that Reynolds was alive and well.

[@deamea5098]

@Whozcooking Yes by both Dolly and Whitney, first Dolly though. I was merely quoting the title from wiki page.

[@Whozcooking]

@@deamea5098 lol I just needed to give dolly her recognition I know it’s mainly known by Whitney dolly did her thing as well I love them both 😬🥶

[@deamea5098]

@Whozcooking Sorry if I came off cold 🥶 😅 I was raised in a country music-loving home and it's a sin to not give Dolly her do. And I often get chastised due to my age and the assumed idea that I didn't know that Dolly originated the song first.

[@heidecoetzee7353]

OMG, the part where Brimsley was remembering and dancing on his own outside of the castle in the dark ...I cried..what a scene.

[@BrainPilot]

That was a very emotional moment wasn't it!

[@katmercer4772]

I think Reynold's either passed away and or Reynolds left the position of tending to King George and went on with his life without seeing Brimsley. Taking into account that gay men lived in secret during that time period, it's possible that Reynolds and Brimsley broke off their relationship in order not to be discovered and that's why Brimsley looks sad in that present day scene because that reality of being able to grown old with Reynolds just wasn't possible

[@theloftons8297]

I choose to believe that Reynolds died. I don't think he would have been relieved of his duties because, as time goes on, George would need him even more than before.

[@mcveya6199]

It remaining a mystery will never, to me, diminish the fact he and Brimsley were among the best in the story. Truly appreciate their loyalty to the Crown(s). Their worries for the King and Queen do not even involve their relationship, not even worrying about being found out. It would have been better to know what happened to Reynolds, but that's an artistic license the author has a right to keep. ❤😢

[@LightGE]

Based on Brimsletys comment about "who would choose this life..." I believe Reynolds chose a different life and went to live more independently and found a love more free to be together (as much as could be in that era.) He probably asked Brimsley to leave with him and Brimsley chose to stay because he believed it was "his duty." Although this is fiction, the reason I love these reimagined period stories is that characters like Brimsley and Reynolds represent real people who were excluded from what we're supposed to believe is factual history because of bigotry. These characters may not be real people, but real people can see themselves as a part of the history... and IMO that is important to share.

[@alwaysjale]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@gracehaven5459]

Well, and what's more, gay people have always existed... there's nothing factually incorrect about acknowledging that in a story.

[@LightGE]

@alwaysJalè Exactly. On the contrary, it's factually inaccurate to have denied the existence of gay people in previous historical stories.

[@dark_baphomet]

I don’t believe you can just choose to leave that kind of station, so I assume he is dead as it seems the most logical conclusion, I’d like to see their story though

[@made_in_line2386]

There is a hole in this theory, I don’t think the royals would just let someone go just because they want to especially thát someone knows too much of the inside of the palace;but who knows

[@NigelDMarvin]

Okay, I need a Netflix series just about Brimsley and Reynolds

[@artxlife7236]

I think the Queen Charlotte show really showed the After Ever After reality of these intense romances we enjoy from the Bridgerton series - not everyone ends up still in love and together at the end of their lives, and we saw a lot of different types of love stories in this one, none of which had much of a happy ending. But the old adage holds true - it’s better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.

[@janepoppet3843]

A love story within a love story. All of it was so beautifully depicted. Finding out in real history that George III would often be seen kissing Queen C on the cheek, that they shared the same bed for years, that he never took a mistress just makes me blub even more. Living proof that some people don't ever 'go over the wall'. ❤

[@BrainPilot]

Totally agree. It was so well done!

[@dmwarner515]

I just finished reading the book that goes along with the show and I can say with 100% certainty that Reynolds would never leave King George. They’d been friends since both were little boys. Sadly, I’m thinking he got sick and died. Apparently, this pre-story happens over 50 years before the Bridgertons (according to the book) which makes the King and Reynolds in their late 70’s. Very, very likely that Reynolds is dead. Poor Brimesly. I was bawling at those finally scenes. 😞

[@timeme03]

What is the name of the book

[@dmwarner515]

@@timeme03 Queen Charlotte by Julia Quinn and Shonda Rhimes.

[@HZ-fg9sf]

Fun fact: In the original script, there is a scene where Brimsley went to see older Reynolds too in the end but it got cut out. Not sure when in the production process it got cut so it could be they decided to change the storyline completely or change the impression for audiences and save the reveal for another time. Believe in whatever ecenario fits your head canon. 🙂 Personally I do think the sadder implications has more weight on the story and the sadder ending seems more fitting but selfishly I would love to see Reynolds alive. It can still be bittersweet due to the circumstances but at least the character is still around somewhere. I am going to miss the fun dynamic between the two.

[@JonasLoversupport]

I’ve come to the theory that since the king & the queen are kept separate, so do brimsley & Reynolds. They no longer had excuses to meet nor send messages

[@BrainPilot]

Interesting theory! That would be a sad ending too!

[@Astrid0720]

If this isn't love, then idk what is 😭 We all need a Brimsley and Reynolds in our lives 💗💘💖

[@patygabymendes]

Reynolds always seemed very faithful to the king, even in his worst moments it was one of his highest priorities so I doubt that even if the king was completely immersed in madness and Reynolds was no longer needed, I don't think he would abandon him like that. so after so much history working for him becoming very close, I don't think he just left, it's sad but I think he most likely d¡ed and that's what I thought when I didn't see him at the end

[@Komorebiki]

OFFICIAL EXPLANATION: "There was a scene that we didn't film because it was cut, where I was going to meet the older Reynolds," Hugh (the actor that plays Brimsley) told Vulture. "He was the love of his life, and for whatever reason, they could not stay together. So when they would pass each other in the passageway in the deleted scene, it wasn't a toxic moment. Because of the world they inhabited, it was still a hangable offense to be gay, and it was just not possible."

[@georgianasutu5882]

The best love story this season

[@BrainPilot]

It was one I didn’t even expect to happen but was so good!

[@kbfrommars]

Omg I cried so much…so heartbreaking transition to Brimsley dancing alone

[@BrainPilot]

It’s such a powerful moment!

[@celiatesoro4338]

I really love them added to the story.I assume that Reynolds might have died. I actually shed a tear for that scene, them dancing happily together then transformed into Brimsley being alone dancing.I love what they did to this film, it was creative and a truly work of art indeed. Kudos.

[@TheMelindaZombie]

I enjoyed Bridgerton even though it’s not my normal kinda tv I watch. So I was really surprised to enjoy this one so much. I actually dropped a couple tears at the end of the finale. I can’t believe it. Those are usually reserved for war movies

[@BrainPilot]

Yeah the ending totally caught me off guard! It was a beautiful ending to the show

[@TheMelindaZombie]

@@BrainPilot It really was. When there was still only six minutes left, I didn’t see the conclusion coming. It was perfect.

[@sarahbohde5070]

Does anyone have an idea why Queen Charlotte constantly asks “Is the King dead yet?” My theory after the prequel is she doesn’t want him suffering anymore, but in the first seasons, I thought he was just a pain to her and she wanted to be rid of him.

[@spnn4s106]

Agreed. I think that Charlotte was just thinking it would be so much easier all around if he was dead. She wouldn't have to worry about him anymore.

[@Lex77755]

I think she's pretending to be strong, like she wouldn't be knocked off her feet if her husband died, but she's actually worried about what's going on with her husband. Charlotte wants to get over it, but in the meantime she is terrified of losing George, she can't show it, so she pretends that he is a burden to her.

[@spnn4s106]

@@Lex77755Yes exactly. Very well said. I have not watched any of the other Bridgerton series episodes and this was my first. I have to say I'm addicted now!

[@kariellescott9739]

omg i was saying this a couple days ago

[@bubblechester7656]

I was actually just thinking about this. I agreed with your theory on this. I also thought about a second theory. One of the King’s fears when he was younger and first started to deal with his mental illness was he was going be known as the mad king in history. Maybe this was a fear of not being able to build a real foundation or family legacy and be known for that and not just being sick. As revealed in the present-day scenes, maybe why the queen was so hard on her children to make an heir. Maybe it was all about the namesake of the crown to the people. After she found out there was a new heir she said “they finally did it.” Like it was so much more than.Hopefully this makes sense, just theories. 😅

[@MinnyMann]

it was kind of brilliant how they left it and it and unexpected sobbing. The candlestick and the clock’s love story!❤

[@sheilamcintosh6632]

A most tragic twist would be if Reynolds went off and got married and had children 😢

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

Bridgerton is such a good watch, Love every bit of it

[@BrainPilot]

Yeah, this spin off was very good!

[@tiffaniemcmillan209]

I loved his character. So serious and stoic. And easy on the eyes.

[@fefegalore]

😭 I was looking for this! I've been worried as hell about Reynolds since I saw older Brimsley dancing alone. I fell apart 💔 (very dramatic, I know). I think he may have died.

[@cearayoung907]

For those wondering or didn't know Reynolds is still alive. there was going to be a scene in the end when the queen goes to kew where brimsley would follow her in and him and reynolds would pass each other only to show that there wasn't a toxic ending with them and that they were just separated because the king was back at kew. But the director decided to delete it which is why charlotte tells brimsley she can find George by herself. The author says that even though she didn't create reynolds the director Shonda has other plans for reynolds.

[@arlenebrauckmuller2443]

I definitely feel that Reynolds died.... would have been nicer though if they were able to grow old together, since they really had no life away from their jobs.

[@BrainPilot]

It was extremely sad!

[@trei1658]

Reynolds was probably relieved of his duties due to the King's ill health and probably given a nice chunk of change and possibly land elsewhere. Due to the time period he probably eventually married and had a family of his own. The actor playing older Brimley said in an interview there were several deleted scenes related to them that were cut to leave their story open ended.

[@KK-yn2xb]

Maybe he passed away from Smallpoxes or TB (consumption)? I agree with Penny Sunshine, that would stress the king greatly. He was like a best friend to him

[@goldiesworld2095]

He was soooo loyal

[@BrainPilot]

He was!

[@GinaMaher_]

From an article - Hugh Sachs who plays the older version of Brimsley has revealed what actually happened to Reynolds. Speaking to Vulture, he said: “There was a scene that we didn’t film, because it was cut, where I was going to meet the older Reynolds. He was the love of his life, and for whatever reason, they could not stay together. “So, when they would pass each other in the passageway in the deleted scene, it wasn’t a toxic moment. Because of the world they inhabited, it was still a hangable offence to be gay, and it was just not possible.”

[@GinaMaher_]

That scene would have been super sad! I prefer to think he died.

[@pinklady051]

Makes a lot of sense, sadly. That said, even though I tend to like open endings as they leave more room for interpretation and imagination, , it won't change the fact that the transition to 1817 Brimsley dancing on his own broke my heart ..... I'm still not over it ffs hahah

[@angelicagonzalez6295]

But wait because if Renolds is alive then it would explain why brismley would get so disappointed when he would go to report to the queen the medic called and she shoos him away. It could have been excuse to get them both to see their loves.

[@katherineagar8763]

I found it strange that Charlotte was given a man as a constant companion and not a woman

[@barefootcontessa3112]

I agree with you. I believe Reynolds had died, leaving Brindsley mourning him and lonely. Charlotte going to visit George on her own reminded Brindsley of happier times when he would have been able to spend some time with Reynolds and how he longed for the chance to dance with him again. I was a sobbing mess when I saw Brindsley dancing alone.

[@AnezNa]

The actor who played Brimsley confirmed that the two grew apart and separated. Reynolds is still alive and was to be shown in a deleted scene that got cut.

[@BrainPilot]

But if it was cut from the overall show does that still mean it's canon? As it never actually happened!

[@TvTube-m5j]

Hes probably dead

[@pebble8031]

I really hope Reynolds passed only recently (few years before the current timeline they're showing) due to old age, I'd be shattered if they had to part ways in a younger age and had to grow old without each other

[@dollsrmypassion1567]

I think king George had a psychotic episode, and accidentally killed Reynolds. Remember, Reynolds was the closet person to George, and very zealous of the king. He wouldn't even allow Brimsley come between him and the king. George's mental condition got worse with time, and became more dangerous to himself and others.

[@twanbuggs9646]

Ooh wow never thought about that

[@BrainPilot]

That would be a dark ending!

[@Augustchica814]

I'll add to theory 2. I think Reynold could have married a woman and had a family of his own.

[@Rakhali6767]

Plot twist, brimsley is also mad and reynold is imaginary ahahah

[@BrainPilot]

loool - imagine!

[@cashunaanthony5829]

I thought this at one point. Seems Reynolds said something like this...

[@Lostinamomentillnevergetback]

I feel like our love stories are often filled with so much sadness

[@BrainPilot]

Very true!

[@starshake8998]

I like to think they were together, side by side, working for the royal couple until Reynolds died a natural death in his old age.

[@marialivingston8154]

This may sound wild, but i think that like you said, Reynolds died, but quite possibly had a brain injury from the time that the doctors restrained him from George’s torture room. I think Reynolds gradually descended into severe internal brain damage (so we do not see the physical affects) and suffered in a similar way to George; developing erratic thinking patterns, twitching, uncontrollable shaking, all the while becoming emotionally disconnected to Brimsley, as he started to see the effects. Not much long after, the palace would discover his condition and dismiss him. Later, he would die alone and Brimsley would never see him again. However, he does not show any symptoms of brain damage, so this is really just a theory.

[@charlesemcintosh9544]

I honestly think Reynolds might’ve died or got let go from the staff. Hopefully we’ll get to see more of him in the present day if he’s not dead and he can be reunited with Brimsley. It was sad to see Brimsley dancing by himself older. Thank you for sharing this video, but I can’t wait to see more of your recent videos soon.

[@BrainPilot]

Same! It would be good for it to be referenced in a later season! Thanks, glad you enjoyed the video!

[@TheGhostsAroundYou]

As already mentioned there was originally a scene in the script where they meet so the plan wasn't all along to make it appear that he died. Considering the investment their relationship has provoked I think they will eventually pick this up. I would think that tze almost complete retreat if King George would have removed interaction opportunities for Brimsley and Reynolds and them having no free time and residing in different locations would have made it basically impossible to see each other. That is enough to be as sad as Brimsley seems, Reynolds does not need to be dead for that. And it leaves the door open to still give them a late happy ending. It seems more in the spirit of the show than simply killing him off offscreen.

[@rusty5751]

Broke my heart seeing him dancing by himself 😢

[@BrainPilot]

It was such a heartbreaking moment!

[@ysmeine8]

It was said that there was a scene that was not included where Reynolds walked by without even looking at Brimsley. This suggests that there was a distancing between them by Reynolds. Could he be jealous of the elevation of Brimsley over him due to the queen taking a stronger role in governing due to the kings illness? There was a scene where Brimsley commented that the Reynolds room was better, and he replied that's because I am more important.

[@Tobiasdaniel78]

I think the first assumption is correct. It isn’t logical they would relive caring from the King. They would have needed him more. The third is far fetched… It was clear Brimsly was morning his death - a broken heart 💔.

[@gnixfim]

There's actually another quite plausible explanation that I haven't seen mentioned, but actually has a precedent set in the series already. He could have gotten married to a woman and started his own little family. As someone pointed out, Reynolds and Brimsley could NEVER have ben officially together in the society they were living in, on pain of death. So, Brimsley's comment on who would be free to spend a lifetime with him might just as well reference the fact that him and his lover were not "free" to choose each other as lifetime companions, so his lover chose another, one who had the freedom to accompany him.

[@alexandervillamin9750]

If the main characters are straight, one of the gays will likely die😂✌🏻I will not blame Reynolds for dying, Brimsley and him got probably most of the stress from the king and queen's relationship than the king and queen themselves.🤷🏻

[@helene4397]

I think that Reynolds married, some woman obviously because had he and/or Brimsley caught in action, they would have faced gallows.

[@meguibo]

Hmm I thought offering Reynolds a drink was a little bizarre... immediately thought maybe its related to a death? Then the pregnancy was announced so idk

[@meeeka]

Reynolds was the king's major d'omo, it could be that Reynolds was still at Windsor, tending the King, just as he did during the time of the early story. We also know that the King indeed did have servants tending him. The other thing, George lived to be over 80, which wasn't a common practice in those days and Charlotte was only 5 years younger than the king. Any servants he had who were close to his age, probably were dead.

[@mellllle93]

Since king George lives away from Buckingham in the later story, perhaps Reynolds is there with him and just... rarely gets out to be with Brimsley? So I am with you on theory 3 :) At the least it is what I am hoping.

[@BrainPilot]

Let's hope it's more of a happier ending!

[@chele7677]

I agree. With them being apart because king George and queen charlotte are apart. I believe George eventually outlives Charlotte… so perhaps the two have a few sweet moments then

[@ericahyland1624]

I can think of 2 other possibilities. 1 they broke up and Reynolds is seeing someone else, or 2, They were caught in their atypical (For the day) relationship and One was dismissed from office. Reynolds being the unfortunate one since he was the king's man and it wouldn't be appropriate for a Gay man to be so close to the king, but for his years of loyal service, he was put out quietly as not to cause a stir

[@bettiepaige2295]

It wasnt their love story....more focus should have been on Charlotte and George's love not the two of them hooking up. Or love stories with other main characters more important...Bah.!

[@caidenpeterson1806]

I just assumed he had been let go, after all of the king no longer goes in public, he no longer needs a king's man. So Reynolds would have moved on without Brimsley and with Brimsley being the queen's man he wouldn't have the freedom to associate with palace outsiders on the regular

[@DeterminedDIYer]

you mean cogsworth and lumiere ;) king george iii was 81 when he died. two years after queen charlotte. she was 74. so it's entirely plausible that he died of old age.

[@shaishaigabor3468]

Sorrows, sorrows….

[@healthandwealthdiva]

Sorrows, PRAYERS!!!

[@thewallinthehole]

Imma pretend he's alive because I need one of my new favorite gays to be happy. I want to be happy. I know he probably died by then, I'm just delusional

[@sharizulberg335]

Apparently Shonda Rhimes has confirmed that Reynolds isnt dead.... Maybe there is some more still to come....

[@matlynlang3463]

What if reynolds retired and married a woman and had children because it was what men did in those days. But always pinning away for his one true love brimsley. And maybe even naming a dark haired son after him. Or even calling his sons nickname brim in honor of his true love that soceity wouldnt ever allow. Perhaps he does die in old age, sadly never seeing him again.

[@tanyazutubeaccount]

There’s a deleted scene and he’s alive. He’s older but since they’re gay, their love is forbidden…. Not sure what’s a worse fate…

[@esrabal3306]

Idk why but he just reminds me Jacin Clay from the Lunar Chronicles

[@juliewade2581]

Loved the first one Queen Charlotte, am watching the second one again, loving it. Have to admit I did wonder about the above.

[@maryvalencia7518]

The writer Shonda Rhimes has confirmed that Reynolds is still alive, but hasn't said where he's at.

[@rh7968]

I was actually worried watching the dance scene I thought for sure they would have been spotted and one of them hanged/shot . Poor Brimsley I hope Ren is still alive

[@ifiknewthen13]

Soooooo, you are rewriting a Shondaland original. WOW!! Talk about a going out on a limb!!!!

[@thesyntellavaughn5191]

Brimsley has me invested and him telling the queen he had no one and him dancing alone crying is an understatement. I sobbed for them.

[@katebarton1018]

I think the phrasing of “lifetime” that brimsley used does mean that he and Reynolds shared his lifetime together.

[@mamoutraore229]

I refuse to believe Reynolds is dead. We didnt see him because he was busy elsewear, maybe in the kitchen or something and thats it u.u

[@jasonswain3948]

I think he may have died. Life was precarious and short in the late 18th century.

[@alvinmedina7121]

cool video. I badly think Reynolds died . I adore them both . I would love to see them again

[@SammyLera]

Reynolds didn't want a relationship, his career was too important. He only wanted to serve the King and wouldn't jeopardize that. Brimsley is the one that wanted a relationship. I don't think Reynolds died though, he just served the king.

[@BrainPilot]

That’s fair!

[@princ3sstofu]

there is no way Shonda Rhimes would put these two in here without knowing it'd wrack us all.

[@whodohoodoo]

I believe "Sorrows. Prayers." happened to Reynolds.

[@acey850]

I think Reynolds got married to a woman, as what was expected of a man in those days.

[@angelinashankle75]

Lady Danbury is in every single one of the books she is not made up

[@FaithAndRepentance]

Queen Charlotte show far superior to bridgerton

[@abeal49]

He died of typhoid or tuberculosis (consumption)

[@Corgbean]

I don't think the second theory is very likely because Reynolds knew the secret about George being sick

[@cathytuttle5537]

I think the king would still need someone around him all the time to keep him safe, even if he was in his room all the time.. So reynolds would still be needed..

[@BrainPilot]

Maybe! But there was nobody else there

[@cathytuttle5537]

@@BrainPilot yes, but he would still be needing looked after to make sure he doesn't leave the house or harm himself.

[@FaithAndRepentance]

Please give us Queen Charlotte season 3😢😢😢😢

[@creating1_c1999]

I didn't care for Brimley/Reynolds. I wasn't invested Reynold's at all. I didn't like the cheeky comment that he made to Brimley about "staying in his place, and stop trying to climb". Brimley was best served to not have to deal with a salt stone as he in old age. I surmise he'd be far worst with age.