Netflix has announced that hit period comedy Bridgerton will return for "an ultra-sexy, lavish season 3" in 2024, as romance blossoms between Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton).
The streaming giant says that new season will be split into two four-episode parts, with Part 1 premiering on 16 May 16, followed by Part 2 on 13 June 13.
Netflix have also unveiled a preview video featuring a voiceover by Lady Whistledown which features the show's very loyal fanbase and weaves together fan tweets, comments from various social media platforms, and TikTok videos.
According to the official synopsis for the new season, "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.
The new season will see the return of series regulars Claudia Jessie (Eloise Bridgerton), Luke Thompson (Benedict Bridgerton), Golda Rosheuvel (Queen Charlotte), Adjoa Andoh (Lady Danbury), Ruth Gemmell (Violet Bridgerton), Lorraine Ashbourne (Mrs. Varley), Hannah Dodd (Francesca Bridgerton), and Simone Ashley (Kate Sharma).
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