Series synopsis
Bridgerton is an American drama television series that premiered on Netflix on December 25, 2020. It was created by Chris Van Dusen. It stars Ruth Gemmell, Jonathan Bailey, Luke Thompson and Regé-Jean Page.
Wealth, lust, and betrayal set in the backdrop of Regency era England, seen through the eyes of the powerful Bridgerton family.
Premise
Wealth, lust, and betrayal set in the backdrop of Regency era England, seen through the eyes of the powerful Bridgerton family.
Premise: Even a wallflower can bloom.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ruth Gemmell as Lady Violet Bridgerton
- Jonathan Bailey as Lord Anthony Bridgerton
- Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton
- Regé-Jean Page as Simon Basset
- Yerin Ha as Sophie Baek
- Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton
- Victor Alli as Lord John Stirling
- Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton
Supporting cast
- Florence Hunt as Hyacinth Bridgerton
- Will Tilston as Gregory Bridgerton
- Charithra Chandran as Edwina Sharma
- Adjoa Andoh as Lady Agatha Danbury
- Julie Andrews as Lady Whistledown (voice)
- Polly Walker as Lady Portia Featherington
- Bessie Carter as Prudence Featherington
- Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte
- Shelley Conn as Lady Mary Sharma
- Ben Miller as Lord Archibald Featherington
- Joanna Bobin as Lady Cowper
- Harriet Cains as Philipa Featherington
Guest cast
- Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington
- Jessica Madsen as Cressida Cowper
- Phoebe Dynevor as Daphne Bridgerton
- Ruby Barker as Marina Thompson
- Hannah Dodd as Lady Francesca Stirling
- Simone Ashley as Kathani 'Kate' Sharma
- Calam Lynch as Theo Sharpe
- Jamie Beamish as Lord Nigel Berbrooke
- Georgia Burnell as Celia
- Lynette Clarke as Simon’s Nurse
- Daphne Di Cinto as Duchess of Hastings
- Cairo Eusebe as 6-Year Old Simon
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 32 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | December 25, 2020 | December 25, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 8 | March 24, 2022 | March 25, 2022 |
| Season 3 | 8 | May 15, 2024 | June 13, 2024 |
| Season 4 | 8 | January 28, 2026 | February 26, 2026 |
| Season 5 | 0 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Diamond of the First Water Daphne debuts on London's marriage market as a new gossip sheet sets high society atwitter and Simon, the eligible Duke of Hastings, returns to town. |
December 25, 2020 |
| 2 |
Shock and Delight Simon's apparent courtship of Daphne angers her brother Anthony and threatens to ruin the arrangements he made. Marina opens up to a curious Penelope. |
December 25, 2020 |
| 3 |
Art of the Swoon After Daphne catches the eye of a royal suitor, she turns to Simon for relationship advice. Lady Featherington tries to browbeat Marina into marriage. |
December 25, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Capital R Rake Anthony begins his search for a wife, Eloise braves her society debut, and Lady Danbury helps the queen choose a diamond among the season's debutantes. |
March 25, 2022 |
| 2 |
Off to the Races Facing heated competition and a prickly foe, Anthony steps up his courtship game. Eloise makes a Lady Whistledown discovery as a family member returns. |
March 25, 2022 |
| 3 |
A Bee in Your Bonnet The Sharmas arrive at the Bridgerton's country estate, where Anthony seeks to win Kate's good opinion amid bad memories and a ruthless game of pall-mall. |
March 25, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Out of the Shadows The debutantes enter the marriage mart as Francesca navigates her first season out. A well-traveled bachelor returns, and Penelope unveils a new look. |
May 16, 2024 |
| 2 |
How Bright the Moon Penelope begins her private lessons in charming suitors, but the arrangement quickly grows complicated. A dazzling debutante seizes the queen's attention. |
May 16, 2024 |
| 3 |
Forces of Nature Penelope catches the eye of nature-loving Lord Debling, to the dismay of other admirers. A near-catastrophe on a windy day makes a hero out of Colin. |
May 16, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Waltz Despite pressure from the ton, Benedict Bridgerton isn't one to settle down — until a masked woman at a ball unexpectedly captures his heart. |
January 29, 2026 |
| 2 |
Time Transfixed To find his mystery woman, Benedict enlists the help of none other than Lady Whistledown. Lady Danbury's patience with the Queen wears decidedly thin. |
January 29, 2026 |
| 3 |
The Field Next to the Other Road An unexpected detour draws Benedict and Sophie closer together. Back in Mayfair, the help gains the upper hand in a heated "maid war." |
January 29, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 25, 2020 |
| Last aired | February 26, 2026 |
| Status | Returning Series |