Warning! SPOILERS about Belgravia: The Next Chapter episode 6 ahead.
A secret plaguing the Trenchard family since Belgravia was finally revealed in Belgravia: The Next Chapter episode 6, emotionally shattering both characters involved in the reveal. The secret of Frederick’s true parentage had been known to audiences since Belgravia’s final episode, and it deeply impacted Frederick and James’s childhoods, especially in the way it made Frederick’s early years rife with abuse from Oliver. However, Belgravia: The Next Chapter episode 6 having a badly hurt James share that information with Frederick made all the living Trenchards aware of the reason behind Oliver’s abuse in the hope Frederick forgave himself and James.
While James revealing the secret of Frederick’s real parents was the most impactful revelation in the episode, Belgravia: The Next Chapter episode 6 also focused on Enright’s secret letters, providing more information about the secret addressee. Clara’s life was also full of action in the episode, because of the ordeal of the painting being bought and Stephen’s love declaration, which potentially upends all the new bonds she had formed with his friends. Marquise d’Etagnac’s true motives continue to be unknown, and Belgravia: The Next Chapter episode 6 also added James’s health to the questions future episodes will need to answer.
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9 Robert’s Intentions Might Ruin Mawd Just As She Started To Read
Clara is clearly invested in Mawd’s education but she liked Robert for so long he might compromise her
After Clara introduced Mawd to the possibility of learning how to read, Belgravia: The Next Chapter episode 6 showed them hard at work, with Mawd’s reading skills even providing new information about whom Enright has been writing secret letters to since episode 1. However, Clara’s present to Mawd also made Robert pay attention to her, and while it pleased Mawd considering how long she pined for him, it could also ruin her job prospects. With Robert already attempting to seduce Mawd, she could lose the job she has and potentially better ones, especially if their tryst produced a child.
8 Belgravia: The Next Chapter Still Needs To Reveal Who Receives Enright’s Letters
Mawd’s reading skills showed it was someone in France, but who?
Enright’s letters have been the cornerstone secret of Belgravia: The Next Chapter since its premiere, with Enright keeping them secret from everyone. Belgravia: The Next Chapter episode 6 finally revealed his addressee’s location, with the information becoming available through Mawd’s developing reading skills. While Mawd guessed it must have been a woman to whom Enright wrote because of the secrecy involved, the addressee being located in France hinted at a potential connection to John Bellasis, Frederick’s biological father who fled to Europe in Belgravia’s finale, making it necessary for the truth to be revealed in Belgravia: The Next Chapter’s future.
7 Emily’s Evident Support For Nell Shows She Really Wants To Help Her
She might have started to help her because of James, but now she wants her to be happy
Emily’s eagerness to report back to James about her progress with Nell repeatedly showed how her reasons behind caring for Belgravia: The Next Chapter’s most mysterious character had much to do with making James proud, but circumstances changed in episode 6. Indeed, Emily trying to end her mother’s speech about motherhood in Nell’s presence and then apologizing to Nell in private showed she really cared about her. Emily’s wishes to help Nell find her parents or her past lover showed that she truly wanted to help her, even if her help remained secret, not letting her earn points with James.
6 Mr. Ross & Mrs. Enright’s Marquise Investigation Shows How Shifty Her Story Is
Her chateau’s ruins & what they discovered show she could be a fraud
Marquise d’Etagnac’s urgency with the investors’ funds raised many red flags that only Frederick’s advisor Mr. Ross picked up on, but his investigation can potentially save Frederick from ruin. With Mrs. Enright’s brother sharing the existence of only castle ruins in the d’Etagnac lands, the shady business practices employed by the Marquise point even more to the silver mine deal potentially being fraudulent, especially considering the secrecy involved. Were her investment opportunity to be revealed as a scheme before Frederick’s investment, it could save him from bankruptcy, especially considering Frederick secured himself a loan to invest in the silver mine.
5 Ellerby’s Declaration To Clara Makes Everything More Difficult
Clara cherished their friendship and now she couldn’t ignore what he told her
Although Annie tried to warn Ellerby about the disparity between his situation and Clara’s, he still declared his love for her during one of Clara’s usual walks with him at the heath. His love declaration put Clara in a terrible situation, as she always loved Frederick, but all her new acquaintances she loved spending time with were Stephen’s friends. While Clara must have realized his feelings for her partially, pushing against discussing Frederick “especially with him,” Ellerby’s confession made the discussion about their bond unavoidable, risking Clara’s newfound support group if she were not to start a relationship with him.
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4 Marquise d’Etagnac Having Clara’s Painting Spells Trouble For Clara
While she seemingly supported Clara in episode 6, she has power over her now
Frederick and Clara still have to uncover how dangerous Marquise d’Etagnac truly is, and her acquisition of the painting by Richard Dearden where Clara posed as Aphrodite put Clara firmly in the Marquise’s grasp. While the Marquise only had supportive words for Clara, she consistently suggested opposite things to Frederick and Clara, making their problems worse without them knowing about her influence. Buying the painting Clara posed for unequivocally gave Marquise d’Etagnac the upper hand over Clara, and were she to try to get something from her, she could use her knowledge and ownership of it to force Clara’s hand.
3 Frederick’s Reaction To James’s Wounds Shows He Might Forgive Him
He was clearly affected by James’s wounds and briefly wanted to avenge him
Building upon The Golden Age or Downton Abbey’s popularity, episode 6’s ending stoked more family drama, even as it almost prompted a rekindling of Frederick and James’s bond. Despite James’s revelation about what their mother told him on her deathbed eventually turned Frederick against him once again, Frederick’s first reaction upon seeing James’s wounds was to worry about him and ask him what happened, who did that to him, and why had he stopped eating. Frederick’s immediate reaction being one of empathy instead of anger thus points to Frederick potentially forgiving James once he accepts the information James shared.
2 Emily Learning The Truth About Frederick’s Parents Can Help Clara
Emily can give Clara the full picture about Frederick & James’s problems
Belgravia: The Next Chapter episode 6’s ending shot lingered over Emily’s shock from what she discovered eavesdropping on James and Frederick’s exchange, and her meddlesome qualities could potentially solve problems among many of Belgravia: The Next Chapter’s relationships. Despite Emily not understanding the loneliness Clara felt after Frederick repeatedly ignored her wishes to discuss their problems, knowing the Trenchard secret could actually help Clara understand Frederick’s weaknesses if Emily were to let her know. This could help Clara finally understand Frederick and his bond with James, but also, ultimately, reunite the two brothers still suffering because of their parents’ mistakes.
1 James’s Revelation Put Once Again Distance Between Frederick & Him
Frederick can’t accept the truth & he still believes James to be lying
James’s revelation at the end of Belgravia: The Next Chapter episode 6 finally explained why he asked Clara to continue supporting Frederick, as his knowledge of the Trenchard secret explained why Oliver treated Frederick badly while cherishing James. Although Frederick’s reaction to the revelation was rightfully defensive, not yet ready to trust James, he must have known the explanation made sense. Were Belgravia: The Next Chapter’s last two episodes to show more characters knowing the truth to Frederick, he could welcome back James again in his life, finally reuniting two brothers who suffered far too long for their parents’ secrets.
