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Season 3 stars Luke Newton and Nicola Coughlan.
It's May. That means Bridgerton's third season premiere is just a short carriage ride away. The Netflix series known for soirees, scandals, and steamy romances is changing things up with Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington, or “Polin” for short.
Based on Julia Quinn's Bridgerton book series, Netflix's hugely popular Regency-era show follows the fictional Bridgerton siblings and details their love story (so far). Season 3 will be the first to not follow the order of Quinn's novels and will focus on the fourth book past the third about Colin's brother Benedict. (But that doesn't mean the show won't eventually get to Benedict.) While last season talked about Anthony and Kate's enemies-to-lovers saga, this season could potentially push Pauline from close friend to something more. .
Season 3 is a two-part series that will be released in May and June. Bridgerton is set to return for Season 4, but here's what you need to know about the show's next season.
When does the new season start?
Get your quill (or a more modern writing implement) ready, because you'll need to write down two release dates for Bridgerton's third season.
Here are the first dates the first four episodes will be released: May 16thThe remaining four EPS arrive at . June 13th. You can see new products from next time. 3 AM ET/Midnight PT.
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Here are all the episodes from the two-part season:
Episode 1 – In the Dark
Episode 2 – How bright is the moon
Episode 3 – Forces of Nature
Episode 4 – Old Friends
Episode 5 – TikTok
Episode 6 – Romancing Mr. Bridgerton
Episode 7 – Hold Hands
Episode 8 – Into the Light
What can we expect from this season?
Bridgerton is set in early 1800s London (well, the fantasy version) and jumps between the romances of Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor), Simon Basset/the Duke of Hastings (Regé-Jean Page), and Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey). ) and Kate Schama (Simone Ashley). Now Bridgerton's third son, Colin (Luke Newton), and Featherington's third daughter, Penelope (Nicola Coughlan), will finally become the main characters, and audiences will find out how (or if) they become friends. . To lovers, According to Netflix.
Besides friendship, hidden emotions have been a part of Polin's journey so far. Season 3 showrunner Jess Brownell told Entertainment Weekly that now is the right time for a season of Polin. “We spent two seasons getting to know Penn and Colin. We watched Penn's unrequited love and saw how oblivious Colin was to it. That's a dynamic that can play out for a long time before something changes.” Brownell told the magazine.
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Nicola Coughlan debuts a new dress in Season 3.
Season 3 doesn't become Colin's walk through the park after the events of the Season 2 finale. The season will catch up with Polin after Pen overhears her telling her Colin would never dream of courting her. “We’ll let him do his job,” Brownell told the magazine.
If Colin had the upper hand before, that will no longer be the case in Season 3. “Nic and I have talked many times about how Colin always held the power in their relationship because of her feelings for him,” Newton told Bustle. It was fun, we turned everything upside down.
Please give me the full story
If you're desperate for details like the contents of a thrilling scandal sheet, Netflix has provided a lengthy synopsis of Bridgerton season 3. The summary contains some spoilers related to a specific Lady Whistledown. (If you don't know what I mean, I suggest you bail and watch Bridgerton right now.)
Season 3 shows Penelope Featherington finally giving up on her long-time crush on Colin Bridgerton after her disparaging comments last season, according to Netflix. But she has now decided to take on her husband, preferably someone to support her. She has enough independence to continue her double life as Mrs. Whistledown, away from her mother and her sisters, but her lack of self-confidence causes Penelope's attempts to marry her to fail spectacularly.
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I hope this scene is included in the first episode drop.
According to Netflix, “Meanwhile, Colin returns from his summer trip with a new look and a serious sense of swagger. But he is disheartened to realize that Penelope, who had always appreciated him for who he is, is giving him the best gift of all: her friendship.” Hoping to win it back, Colin proposes to his mentor in a confident way to help Penelope find a husband this season, but as his lessons begin to go somewhat well, Colin is forced to consider whether his feelings for Penelope are misplaced. Complicating matters for Penelope is a rift with Héloïse (Claudia Jessie), who finds a new friend in an unexpected place, and as Penelope's presence grows, it becomes more difficult to maintain her Lady Whistledown alter ego.”
Who are the cast?
In addition to Newton, Coughlan, Jessie, Ashley and Bailey, returning cast members for Season 3 include Luke Thompson as Benedict, Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte, Adjoa Andoh as Lady Danbury, Ruth Gemmell as Violet Bridgerton, Lorraine Ashbourne as Mrs. Varley, and Harriet Included. Keynes as Philippa Featherington, Bessie Carter as Prudence Featherington, Jessica Madsen as Cressida Cowper, Florence Hunt as Hyacinth Bridgerton, Martins Lim Hang-bi as Will Mondrich, and Will Till as Gregory Bridgerton. Stern, Polly Walker as Portia Featherington, and Julie Andrews as Lady Whistledown.
Hannah Dodd plays Francesca Bridgerton, while other new cast members include Daniel Francis as Marcus Anderson, James Phoon as Harry Dankworth and Sam Phillips as Pen's suitor Lord Debling. Page, who appeared in season 1 with Dynevor, confirmed via Instagram that she will not be appearing in this season, and the same could apply to Dynevor, who told Screenrant, “As a viewer, I'm excited to watch (season 3).” there is.
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Bridgerton clan.
Will there be a Bridgerton season 4? Which younger sibling is next?
yes! Netflix has renewed Bridgerton for seasons 3 and 4 in 2021, but it's still anyone's guess which Bridgerton Brothers season 4 will focus on. There is a book for each of the eight siblings, and while the show moves out of their order, executive producer Shonda Rimes told Entertainment Tonight: Each brother's romantic story (Probably more than 8 seasons). Benedict could be picked up for season 4, which would have happened if the show had stuck to Quinn's sequence.
Brownell told TV Insider that the finale of season 3 will include clues as to who the next sibling will be.
Is there a trailer?
of course. In the official trailer, Eloise holds on to Cressida instead of her usual best friend, Pen. This obviously ties into Pen and Eloise's fierce fight last season, but it's still hard to see Pen's pained expression.
Now looking “stronger” than ever, Colin wants to help Pen in her quest to find her husband and escape the Featherington family. However, the outcome of the finale did not appear to them either. Will their friendship be restored? Will Penelope find a mate? Prolonged eye contact in this trailer raises suspicion.
What else can you see now?
In Season 3, the love match from last season cannot be left out. Kate and Anthony go from enemies to lovers. They still seem happy together, according to the following clip, which includes Dodd, the new actress who plays Francesca.
In another sneak peek of Season 3, Pen and Colin's chemistry is on display, and Pen is seen practicing for the real deal with her favorite Bridgerton son. There's also some suspenseful footage that shows Penn confronting Colin about his harsh words from last season. If you want to see the showdown, this might be a bit of a spoiler.