I’m so sorry and confused by the exit of the Duke of Hastings. The Duchess appears many times at family gatherings in season 2, but without him. This seems very odd. I think he was so great in season 1 and l really missed him in season 2. I would have liked to see how he progressed in family life with his son. As for season 2, l hate to say this, but l really didn’t like it as well as season 1. I haven’t read the book or will l after watching so far. I just hope it gets better.