Bridgerton season 2: Who is Carole Prentice? (And why is the season 2 finale dedicated to her?)

The Bridgerton season 2 finale left fans with a lot to unpack and ponder, but the events of the episodes likely aren’t what led you here today. Instead, it’s likely you just finished watching the season 2 finale and your curiosity was piqued by the tribute to Carole Prentice which appeared after the screen faded to black and the finale credits began to roll.

Following the season 2 finale, the creative team took a moment to celebrate one Carole Prentice with a message that read, “In Memory of Carole Prentice.” The moment was designed to celebrate the life of Prentice, who worked behind the scenes of the Netflix series which is perhaps why you might not have recognized her name right away.

So who exactly is Carole Prentice and what is her connection to Bridgerton?

Who Carole Prentice? (And what is her connection to Bridgerton season 2?)

If the name Carole Prentice does not immediately ring a bell, it’s likely due to the fact that Prentice was not a part of the Bridgerton cast and was instead a part of the behind-the-scenes team who helped bring the series to life.

According to the season 2 premiere credits, Prentice was the COVID-19 production manager for the series. While the specifics of her role with the series are unclear, as COVID-19 production manager she was one of the many individuals helping to ensure the safety of the cast and crew as they worked on filming the series’ second season.

Sadly, Prentice passed away in January 2022 as confirmed in an emotional social media tribute posted by her son and the tribute was a way to honor her legacy and work on the series. It was a fitting way to celebrate Prentice’s life and the impact she had behind the scenes in helping to make season 2 a reality.

Bridgerton season 2 is streaming now on Netflix.