Netflix’s Bridgerton is spreading holiday cheer while also celebrating the series’ anniversary. The streaming service released a gorgeous season three teaser poster and photos from the much-anticipated season on Christmas Day, which also happens to be the anniversary of the show’s premiere in 2020.
The season three cast is led by Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington and Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton, together affectionally known as #Polin. The third season also stars Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton, Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton, Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte, Adjoa Andoh as Lady Danbury, and Ruth Gemmell as Violet Bridgerton. Lorraine Ashbourne plays Mrs. Varley, Hannah Dodd is Francesca Bridgerton, Simone Ashley is Kate Sharma, Jonathan Bailey is Anthony Bridgerton, and Harriet Cains is Philipa Featherington.
Additional season three cast members include Bessie Carter as Prudence Featherington, Jessica Madsen as Cressida Cowper, Florence Hunt as Hyacinth Bridgerton, Martins Imhangbe as Will Mondrich, Will Tilston as Gregory Bridgerton, Polly Walker as Portia Featherington, and Julie Andrews as Lady Whistledown. Hugh Sachs is Brimsley, Emma Naomi plays Alice Mondrich, Kathryn Drysdale is Genevieve Delacroix, and Sam Phillips is Lord Debling.
The eight-episode third season will be split into two parts, with part one (episodes 1-4) premiering on May 16, 2024. Part two (episodes 5-8) follow on June 13.
Jess Brownell is the showrunner and executive produces. Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers, Tom Verica, and Chris Van Dusen also executive produce.
Netflix released this description of season three:
“Bridgerton is back for its third season and finds Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) has finally given up on her long-held crush on Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) 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 (Claudia Jessie), 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.”
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