Buckle up Bridgerton fans. Season 3 is finally here!!! Fans everywhere are on the edge of their seats as we get closer and closer to the release of the third season of Bridgerton. Millions of eyes will be glued to the screen on May 16th for the first episode of the new season, as we watch the story of the Bridgerton family continue to unfold.
The Bridgertons Are Back
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For those who haven’t seen this amazing Netflix series, let’s fill you in. This story takes place in early 19th-century London and follows the noble Bridgerton family. This family consists of eight children and their mother, Violet Bridgerton, played by Ruth Gemmell. We learn in season one that her husband has died years before and she is left to care for her eight children. We watch the Bridgerton family interact with other families that are part of London’s High Society. This society is referred to as the “ton” and includes all the families of this high status in London at the time.
The town is ruled by Queen Charlotte, a strong-willed woman who has taken over the crown after her husband, King George III, has gone insane. The queen keeps him in private quarters of the palace so that no one will witness his episodes of insanity.
At a certain time every year, every “season”, as they call it, the queen selects a “Diamond”. This Diamond is chosen from all the young girls eligible to be married that year. Queen Charlotte carefully examines each girl to make sure they meet her high standards and are fit to receive this honorable title. The young woman is then courted by all the eligible men interested in her. The mothers of all these girls quarrel amongst themselves in this high-stakes competition and are obsessed with their daughter being chosen as the Diamond.
This Netflix series is based on the eight novels by Julia Quinn that were released between 2000 and 2006. Although the story is fictional, the characters become very real as the show draws you in quickly and takes you to another place and time. Each of the eight books focuses on a specific sibling of the Bridgerton family and their personal story of finding love.
The show’s executive producer is Shonda Rhimes, known for writing and producing the ABC hit series, Gray’s Anatomy, as well as its spin-off, The Practice. She is also responsible for the spin-off of the Bridgerton series Queen Charlotte. This is a fascinating back-story about the queen when she was young, and how she wound up becoming the wife of the king. This is a must-see for all Bridgerton fans.
Now let’s recap the first two seasons.
Bridgerton: Season 1
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The first season of Bridgerton focuses on the fourth oldest sibling, Daphne, played by Phoebe Dynevor. Daphne is very reserved and proper, as well as beautiful and smart. It is time for the queen to select her Diamond. After thoroughly evaluating each girl, the choice is obvious. No one compares to Daphne. The queen chooses her as her Diamond.
Fancy balls are held so eligible young men and women can socialize and potentially find a spouse. The young women are adorned in beautiful Regency-era gowns, specific to that period in actual history.
After meeting many suitors, Daphne is not impressed with any of them. Then a duke comes to the town. He is an old friend of her oldest brother, Anthony. Daphne despises him because of all the wild stories she has heard about him. He is also known to be a player with the ladies and Daphne doesn’t like him at all.
The Duke, named Simon (Regé-Jean Page), begins to despise Daphne as well. He is disgusted by her superior attitude. The two cannot even stand to be in each other’s presence. This is a huge issue because the queen and her close friend, Lady Danbury, who has known Simon since he was a young boy, want very much for them to wed. Daphne’s mother would like to see this happen as well.
The Duke does not want to get married and is trying to fend off all the female attention he is getting from the other eligible young ladies in the town. At the same time, Daphne does not want to be forced to marry any of the men who have been courting her. So, Daphne and Simon devise a plan. They will pretend to fall in love with each other to relieve themselves of the pressure and to make everyone happy. Once all the other young women and men are paired up to be married, they will simply say they do not want to be together anymore.
However, in their efforts to deceive everyone, they wind up actually falling in love. We witness a beautiful romance between them and at the end of the season, they are married.
Season one is over and it is a huge success. Millions of people around the world are watching the show at this point. Bridgerton fans are left wanting more. Finally, after months and months of waiting, the second season is released.
Bridgerton: Season 2
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Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey), the oldest sibling in the family, will hold the spotlight in the second season. Since his father has died and he is the oldest, he has acquired the duty of becoming the “man of the house”, so to speak.
Anthony’s duties include handling the family’s finances, among other things. Part of this role he has fallen into also requires him to find a wife. This has been expected of him for some time now but Anthony has had no interest in marrying. He saw the true love between his mother and father and then watched that love be shattered with his father’s death.
Anthony, however, is shown in season one as having a very steamy sexual relationship with an opera singer. She is of lower social status than his family so they see each other in secret. She eventually breaks off the relationship. She needs a man to marry her and take care of her financially. Anthony shows no intention to do this. He is heartbroken about their breakup but tries to focus on other things.
At this point, Anthony’s mother, Lady Violet, has lost her patience with her oldest son. She confronts him on multiple occasions about him finding a wife, but Anthony is adamant about his feelings on the matter. It has been expected for some time now that he find a wife. People in the ton have started to talk and the pressure on Anthony is escalating. He needs to make a move.
The time of the year has come again and Queen Charlotte chooses a Diamond. The young girl’s name is Edwina and she is beautiful, as well as intelligent and kind. Since Anthony’s time to choose a wife has run out, he is expected to marry her. He courts her but there is nothing between them. They try to have feelings for each other, but it is forced, and they both know it. They discuss it and decide to marry anyway to keep the queen and everyone else happy. The wedding date is set for just a few days later.
Meanwhile, another story has been brewing. Edwina’s older sister Kate, who is very protective of her, has developed a hatred for Anthony. The feeling is mutual and the two cannot stand to be in each other’s presence. They constantly argue and make the situation very uncomfortable for everyone. Edwina wonders if she can marry Anthony if her sister feels this way about him. Also, Anthony wonders what life would be like with a woman whose sister hates him.
Then, in a pivotal scene, Anthony and Kate find themselves alone. The physical chemistry between them is undeniable. They suddenly realize that the hate they feel for each other is passionate love in disguise. The drama of these two falling in love, after seeming to despise one another, is riveting. They wind up getting married at the end of season two.
Now let’s talk about season three!
Bridgerton: Season 3
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After months and months of speculation, it was revealed to us which Bridgerton sibling would be center stage in season three. Colin Bridgerton, played by Luke Newton, will be in the spotlight this time.
Who does he fall in love with? Well, it’s Penelope Featherington, played by Nicola Coughlan. The two have been friends for quite some time but Colin has not shown a romantic interest in her up to this point. She, however, has had a secret love for him for years.
In the previous seasons, Penelope was somewhat of a wallflower. She was plain and unexciting to the young men in the town. However, we are told that Penelope goes through a major physical transformation. She is suddenly turning heads and receiving a lot of attention.
Let’s not forget that in the previous seasons, an anonymous writer named Lady Whistledown had been wreaking havoc in the ton for some time. She writes gossip about the different families and no one knows who she is, not even her best friend, Eloise Bridgerton.
At the end of season one, there was a major plot reveal. We find out that Lady Whistledown is none other than Penelope Featherington, a person that we least expected.
Determined to find out the identity of Lady Whistledown in season two, Eloise can focus on nothing else. When she finds out that it’s Penelope, she is furious and breaks off their friendship. After all, Penelope had “helped” her search for this mysterious writer. Eloise feels betrayed but does not tell anyone else Penelope’s secret. Meanwhile, the queen is desperately searching for Lady Whistledown as well.
A new cast member is Hannah Dodd. She is replacing Ruby Stokes in the role of Francesca Bridgerton. This sibling was hardly seen in the first two seasons, but we are being told that she will play a much bigger role in season three. We also know that Phoebe Dynevor, who plays Daphne Bridgerton, is not coming back for season three. So, we will not see that sibling play a part in the storyline this season.
So, how will it come to be that Colin falls in love with Penelope? Will Eloise and Penelope restore their friendship? Will the queen find out the identity of Lady Whistledown, and if so, what will she do to her? Will Penelope be this season’s Diamond? What part will Francesca play in the storyline? These and many other questions are sure to be answered soon.
The third season of this incredible Netflix drama will be released in two parts. The first four episodes will be available on May 16th, and the last four on June 13th. This new season is sure to captivate viewers just as the other two have. So, grab your popcorn and enjoy watching, as the love story of Colin and Penelope unfolds.
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