Great news for Bridgerton fans! Netflix has just dropped the first trailer for the highly anticipated season of the beloved period drama, featuring the friends-to-lovers story of Penelope and Colin.
The upcoming third season of Bridgerton will focus on the romantic journey of Colin and Penelope (endearingly referred to as “Polin”by avid viewers), deviating from the plot of the original Julia Quinn books that served as the source material for the show.
Is there a release date for Bridgerton Season 3?
The release date for Bridgerton has not yet been announced.
The highly awaited Bridgerton series concluded filming in March 2023, causing speculation for its release during the holiday season of the same year, similar to the first season.
Despite not having an official release window confirmed, it is expected that Bridgerton will return to our screens in 2024. Although the wait may seem lengthy, the excitement for the next installment of this beloved period drama only continues to build.
The cast of Out of the Shadows (2024) includes Jonathan Bailey, Ruth Gemmell, Florence Hunt, Luke Thompson, Claudia Jessie, Simone Ashley, and Will Tilston.
Bridgerton Season 3 Cast: Returning and New Characters
Despite some notable changes in Season 3, most of the Bridgerton siblings have been confirmed to return. This includes Claudia Jessie reprising her role as Eloise, Luke Thompson as Benedict, and Luke Newton as Colin. However, there will also be some departures among the cast.
Jonathan Bailey will return to his role as the eldest Bridgerton sibling, Anthony, the 9th Viscount, and will be joined by his new wife, Kate (formerly known as Sharma), portrayed by the lively Simone Ashley.
Nicola Coughlan is set to reprise her role as the cunning and conniving Penelope Featherington, also known as Lady Whistledown. Polly Walker, Bessie Carter, and Harriet Cains will also be returning as Lady Portia, Prudence, and Phillipa Featherington.
Adjoa Andoh, Golda Rosheuvel, and Ruth Gemmell will be returning to their roles as Lady Danbury, Queen Charlotte, and Violet Bridgerton, respectively, just as they did in Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story.
Sadly, viewers who have been following the series for a while will be disappointed to hear that Daphne, the Duchess of Hastings, will not be making an appearance in Season 3. In January, Phoebe Dynevor, who portrayed the main character in Season 1, announced that Daphne’s involvement in the upcoming season is unlikely, when questioned about her character’s role.
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In July 2022, it was revealed that three additional actors were added to the cast, likely portraying some of Penelope’s potential suitors. Daniel Francis (Once Upon a Time) has been cast as Marcus Anderson, Sam Phillips (The Crown) will take on the role of Lord Debling, and James Phoon will play Harry Dankworth.
In October 2022, it was announced that Hannah New (Maleficent) had been chosen to play the role of Lady Tilley Arnold, a wealthy widow who values her independence and autonomy.
Upcoming Plot for Bridgerton Season 3
The plot summary provided by the official source for Bridgerton Season 3 remains as follows:
Bridgerton, from Shondaland and under the new leadership of showrunner Jess Brownell, returns for its third season where we see Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) finally letting go of her longtime infatuation with Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) after learning of his hurtful comments towards her in the previous season.
Despite her reluctance, she has come to the decision that it is time to search for a husband. Ideally, she hopes to find one who will allow her the freedom to maintain her secret identity as Lady Whistledown, away from the watchful eyes of her mother and sisters.
Despite her efforts, Penelope’s lack of confidence causes her to fail spectacularly on the marriage market. On the other hand, Colin has come back from his summer travels with a newfound confidence and a strong sense of swagger. However, he is disappointed to discover that Penelope, the one person who has always valued him for who he is, is now giving him the cold shoulder.
Colin, determined to regain Penelope’s friendship, suggests mentoring her in confidence-building techniques to assist her in finding a husband this season. However, as his teachings begin to have a strong impact, Colin is faced with the dilemma of whether his feelings for Penelope are purely platonic.
Penelope’s relationship with Eloise (Claudia Jessie) has caused complications, as Eloise has unexpectedly made a new friend. Additionally, Penelope’s increasing prominence in society has made it increasingly difficult to conceal her alter ego, Lady Whistledown.
Bridgerton Season 3 Episode Titles
Part 1
- Episode 1: “Out of the Shadows”
- Episode 2: “How Bright the Moon”
- Episode 3: “Forces of Nature”
- Episode 4: “Old Friends”
Part 2
- Episode 5: “Tick Tock”
- Episode 6: “Romancing Mister Bridgerton”
- Episode 7: “Joining of Hands”
- Episode 8: “Into the Light”
5. A Guide to Bridgerton Season 2 for New Viewers
Penelope was devastated upon hearing Colin’s declaration that he had no intention of courting her. However, based on the summary for the upcoming season, she appears prepared to finally let go of her long-standing crush.
Despite this, she is still considering the possibility of finding a husband. She resolves to search for a companion who will allow her to maintain her independence and continue her double life as Lady Whistledown.
Despite her efforts, her attempts to save her marriage are unsuccessful due to Colin’s return from his summer travels with a new appearance.
Colin was upset to discover that Penelope, who had always embraced him for who he truly was, was now ignoring him. In an attempt to repair their friendship, Colin proposed to mentor Penelope and assist her in finding a suitable husband for the upcoming season.
Throughout this process, Colin was forced to face the potential that his emotions towards Penelope could surpass mere friendship.
Penelope also encountered difficulties in her troubled bond with Eloise (Claudia Jessie), who had developed an unforeseen companionship with someone else.
Penelope’s increasing prominence in high society made it more challenging for her to uphold her clandestine persona as Lady Whistledown.
6. About Bridgerton
Bridgerton is a period drama series available for streaming, created by Chris Van Dusen and produced by Shonda Rhimes. The show is adapted from Julia Quinn’s novel series of the same name, which is set in the highly competitive Regency era of London.
The ensemble cast of the show features Adjoa Andoh, Lorraine Ashbourne, Jonathan Bailey, Ruby Barker, Sabrina Bartlett, Harriet Cains, Regé-Jean Page, Bessie Carter, Nicola Coughlan, Phoebe Dynevor, Ben Miller, Golda Rosheuvel, Luke Newton, and many others including the renowned Julie Andrews.
The plot of the show centers around the Bridgerton family, consisting of eight tightly-knit siblings, as they navigate the complexities of love and happiness in the upper echelons of London’s society. The first season primarily revolves around Daphne, the eldest daughter, and her relationship with the Duke of Hastings, as they enter a sham courtship for their own selfish reasons.
The upcoming Season 2 will shift its focus to Daphne’s brother, Anthony Brigerton, and his romantic pursuits. Despite his intentions to marry Edwina Sharma, Anthony finds himself drawn to her sister, Kate. Unlike Anthony, Kate is a bold and ambitious woman with contrasting opinions, making her all the more intriguing to him.
The cast now features Sex Education’s Simone Ashley as the newly introduced Kate Sharma, as well as Charithra Chandran portraying Kate’s sister, Edwina.
The sequel is anticipated to come out at some point in 2022.
A Netflix spinoff series for Queen Charlotte has been announced and is currently in the process of being developed.
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