BRIDGERTON. “The Bridgerton Chronicle” will be back for season 3. Date, plot, casting… Here’s everything we know about the sequel to Netflix’s event series.
[Mis à jour le 4 avril 2022 à 9h37] Fans of Lady Wishtledown gossip can rest assured. The Chronicle of the Bridgertons, will come back for a season 3 and even for a season 4! It must be said that the romantic series from Netflix is a real success for the streaming platform. Just three days after its launch, season 2 had already recorded 193 million hours of viewing, making it the biggest launch of an English-language series on the platform. streaming.
For now, the return date of The Bridgerton Chronicle season 3 is unknown. According to Nicola Coughlan, filming should begin in the summer of 2022. We can therefore expect a release a few months later, most likely in 2023. The main plot of this sequel has also not been confirmed. If we follow the order of Julia Quinn’s books, the romance of Benedict, the second child of the Bridgerton siblings, should be at the heart of the story.
But it is not impossible that the writers change the order of the books to focus on the love story between Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington, already approached since season 1. On the casting side, Ashley Simone confirmed that she would be back in the guise of Kate and that her story with Anthony would once again be deepened in this sequel.
Which character at the heart of the intrigue of Bridgerton season 3?
As for the cast of The Bridgerton Chronicle season 3, Simone Ashley has confirmed that Anthony and Kate will be back and their relationship will be explored further in this sequel. However, she did not specify which character the plot would center on. If Netflix decides to follow the chronology of the books, this new burst of episodes should concern the romance between Benedict Bridgerton, who will fall in love with Sophie Beckett, the illegitimate daughter of an earl. Shonda Rhimes had however announced that the series would not necessarily follow the chronology of the novels: “There are eight Bridgerton children so we plan to follow the romantic stories of each of them. Nevertheless, we are not necessarily going to follow the ‘order of the books but each will have its story”, she assured Entertainment Tonight. Indeed, the romance between Colin and Penelope is already beginning to be told in season 2. However, they are only the protagonists of the fourth novel, therefore potentially season 4. Unless there is a change of order in the chronology of the series. We are still awaiting confirmation from Netflix to learn more.
Netflix revealed the synopsis for season 2 of The Bridgerton Chronicle in a press release: “Lord Anthony Bridgerton, Viscount and eldest of his siblings, sets out in search of a most respectable wife. If he is convinced that it is his duty to preserve the Bridgertons name, his efforts to find a young girl to match his mad demands seem futile.Until Kate and her younger sister Edwina Sharma arrive from India.When Anthony begins courting Edwina, Kate understands his true intentions – he is in no way seeking to marry for love – and decides to do everything possible to prevent this union.But the speckled foil exchanges between Kate and Anthony only bring them closer each other, complicating the situation for everyone… On the other side of Grosvenor Square, the Featheringtons must welcome their new heir, while Penelope tries to establish her position in high society, while say simulating his most unmentionable secret to those close to him.”
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Regé-Jean Page achieved worldwide success by interpreting Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings, in The Bridgerton Chronicle. But the comedian announced in April 2021 that he will not appear in the sequel to the series. It should therefore be absent from season 2, devoted to the romance between Anthony and Kate. To justify his departure, Regé-Jean Page spoke to Variety about his discussion with the production before season 1, which had told him that each season was independent and had a specific plot: “I said to myself, ‘It’s interesting’ , because it felt like a limited series. I can participate, I can contribute, and then the Bridgerton family moves on.” However, the actor is not replaced in the role of Simon during this season 2. His wife, Daphne, appears well in this salvo of 8 new episodes, and the Duke of Hastings is indeed mentioned a few times. .
Even before the release of season 2, The Bridgerton Chronicle had been renewed. There will not only be a season 3 but also a season 4. It was a letter from Lady Whistledown, relayed on Netflix’s social networks, which announced the happy news for the fans: “Very privileged member of society. It looks like we have a special announcement to make. Bridgerton will be returning for a season 3 and a season 4. The author is going to have to buy some ink. Sincerely. Lady Whistledown.”
However, we do not yet know the release date of these two sequels, but the filming should begin in the summer of 2022 for a probable release in 2023. If we follow the order of the books, season 3 could follow the romance between Benedict, the youngest of the Bridgerton family, and Sophie Beckett, the illegitimate daughter of the Earl of Penwood who works as a servant (a story that is reminiscent of that of Cinderella). Season 4 should see the end of a romance between Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington.
Serial sheet
The Bridgerton Chronicle is the adaptation of the novels of the same name, written by Julia Quinn. Each season adapts one of the volumes of this literary saga. The first season consists of eight episodes, lasting 57 to 72 minutes. The series is currently streaming on Netflix. Season 2 arrives on the 25th March 2022 on Netflix.
Synopsis – Set in 19th century England, under the English Regency, the series follows the Bridgerton family, and more specifically the eight children of Viscountess Lady Violet. Each season focuses on one of the children of the family, and depicts their respective love stories in London’s high society.
- Phoebe DynevorDaphne Bridgerton
- Regé-Jean Page: Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings
- Jonathan BaileyAnthony Bridgerton
- Adjoa Andoh; Lady Danbury
- Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton
- Ruth GemmellLady Violet Bridgerton
- Luke ThompsonBenedict Bridgerton
- Luke NewtonColin Bridgerton
- Ruby StokesFrancesca Bridgerton
- Will Tilston: Gregory Bridgerton
- Florence Hunt: Hyacinth Bridgerton
- Polly WalkerLady Portia Featherington
- Ben Miller: Lord Archibald Featherington
- Bessie CarterPrudence Featherington
- Harriet CainsPhilippa Featherington
- Nicola Coughlan: Penelope Featherington
- Ruby BarkerMarina Thompson
- Golda Rosheuvel: Queen Charlotte
- Sabrina Bartlett: Siena Rosso
- Kathryn Drysdale: Genevieve Delacroix
- Jessica MadsenCressida Cowper
- Martins Imhangbe: Will Mondrich
- Julian OvendenSir Henry Granville
- Jamie Beamish as Nigel Berbrooke
- Freddie Stroma: Frederick of Prussia
- Lorraine Ashbourne: Mrs. Varley
- Julie Andrews: Lady Whistledown (voice)
- Simone Ashley as Kate Sharma (season 2)
- Charithra Chandran: Edwina Sharma (season 2)
- Shelley Conn: Mary Sharma (season 2)
- Rupert Evans: Edmund Bridgerton (season 2)
- Calam Lynch: Theo Sharpe (season 2)
- Rupert YoungJack (season 2)
In previous episodes of season 2 of The Bridgerton Chronicle, Daphne Bridgerton had found love in the arms of Simon, the Duke of Hastings. After breaking up with opera singer Siena, the eldest of the Bridgertons, Anthony, also decides to get married, but not necessarily for love! Finally, the end of the first season revealed that Penelope Featherington was hiding behind Lady Whistledown, this mysterious character who revealed the secrets of each other. Moreover, Lord Featherington has been killed and his fortune will go to a man whose identity we do not yet know. But his name does not seem to please Lady Portia.
Season 1 : The first season of Bridgerton focuses on Daphne Bridgerton, the fourth child of Viscountess Lady Violet. Daphne enters the world and meets the Duke of Hastings, Simon Basset. The latter refuses to marry, despite pressure from his relatives and his mentor. Meanwhile, Daphne is desperate to find a suitable husband. Find below the complete list of episodes of season 1 of Bridgerton:
- Episode 1: A diamond from the first water (58 minutes)
- Episode 2: Shock and Delight (61 minutes)
- Episode 3: The Art of Swooning (57 minutes)
- Episode 4: A Matter of Honor (61 minutes)
- Episode 5: The Duke and I (61 minutes)
- Episode 6: Frou-frou (57 minutes)
- Episode 7: On Both Shores of an Ocean (61 minutes)
- Episode 8: After the rain (72 minutes)
Season 2 : The second season of The Bridgerton Chronicle focuses on the character of Anthony Bridgerton, the eldest of the siblings who makes the firm decision to finally settle down to get married, without considering a union of love. He sets his sights on Edwina Sharma, to the great displeasure of her big sister Kate who refuses that she does not marry for love. But quickly, Kate and Anthony grow closer, further complicating the situation. Below is the complete list of Bridgerton season 2 episodes:
- Episode 1: A scent of debauchery (70 minutes)
- Episode 2: Race Day (53 minutes)
- Episode 3: Stung to the quick (68 minutes)
- Episode 4: Victory (58 minutes)
- Episode 5: What if it was written? (58 mins)
- Episode 6: The Choice (68 minutes)
- Episode 7: Harmony (58 minutes)
- Episode 8: The Viscount Who Loved Me (71 minutes)
The Bridgerton Chronicle has been available on Netflix since December 25, 2020. To discover it in streaming, all you need is a subscription to the platform. The entirety of Season 1 is currently available and viewable on Netflix. Season 2 goes live on March 25, 2022.