Good news, “Bridgerton” fans: the new season of the Netflix series premieres this Spring. But the ton of “Bridgerton” has had a bit of a makeover since Season 2 two years ago. There’s a new showrunner, Jess Brownell, leading the ranks, and with her, a new story taking center stage: the friends-to-lovers romance between Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton.
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But this Regency era historical drama has way too much going on for this writer to unpack. Read this “Bridgerton” Season 3 official synopsis instead, courtesy of Netflix:
From Shondaland and new showrunner, Jess Brownell, Bridgerton is back for its third season and finds Penelope Featherington has finally given up on her long-held crush on Colin Bridgerton after hearing his disparaging words about her last season. She has, however, decided it’s time to take a husband, preferably one who will provide her with enough independence to continue her double life as Lady Whistledown, far away from her mother and sisters. But lacking in confidence, Penelope’s attempts on the marriage mart fail spectacularly.
Meanwhile, Colin has returned from his summer travels with a new look and a serious sense of swagger. But he’s disheartened to realize that Penelope, the one person who always appreciated him as he was, is giving him the cold shoulder. Eager to win back her friendship, Colin offers to mentor Penelope in the ways of confidence to help her find a husband this season. But when his lessons start working a little too well, Colin must grapple with whether his feelings for Penelope are truly just friendly. Complicating matters for Penelope is her rift with Eloise, who has found a new friend in a very unlikely place, while Penelope’s growing presence in the ton makes it all the more difficult to keep her Lady Whistledown alter ego a secret.
“Bridgerton” stars Nicola Coughlan, Luke Newton, Claudia Jessie, Luke Thompson, Golda Rosheuvel, Adjoa Andoh, and Ruth Gemmell. Lorraine Ashbourne, Hannah Dodd, Simone Ashley, and Jonathan Bailey also star. Harriet Cains, Bessie Carter, Jessica Madsen, Florence Hunt, Martins Imhangbe, Will Tilston, Pollie Walker, and Julia Andrews round out the main cast. Additional key cast this season include Hugh Sachs, Emma Naomi, Kathryn Drysdale, and Sam Phillips.
As noted earlier, Jess Brownell takes over as showrunner for “Bridgerton” this season. She also leads executive producers with Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers, Tom Verica, and Chris Van Dusen. Directors this season include Verica and Tricia Brock.
Netflix breaks its latest season of “Bridgerton” into two four-episode parts this Spring. Part 1 premieres on the streamer on May 16, while Part 2 premieres on June 13. Watch the new trailer for “Bridgerton” Season 3 below.