We have been seriously excited about Bridgerton season three since, well, we binge-watched the second season in one sitting back in March.
It’s hardly surprising since there IS SO MUCH more to come – after all, there are rather a lot of Bridgerton siblings to get through. Considering this is Netflix’s biggest series ever, we are clutching our pearls for all the chaos Lady Whistledown is still due to deliver.
Season two favourite (and Sex Education star) Simone Ashley has opened up in an interview with Vogue about her character Kate’s character development in season three, and what we can expect from the new Viscountess after season two’s rather intense storyline and romantic conclusion.
“We’re filming a dance this week and tonally it’s so different – sweet, endearing and light, compared to the heaviness of their story last season,” she explained. When it comes to Kate’s new role in high society, she says we’re going to see more vulnerability than last season.
“Even though she comes across as fierce, people like that are sometimes the softest on the inside. They develop that skin because they’re vulnerable. You see her insecurities and fears. She’s f**king nervous and I think there’s strength in admitting that.”
Here’s everything else we know so far about Bridgerton‘s upcoming third season.
What’s the plot for Bridgerton season 3?
There are eight Bridgerton siblings and eight novels. So far, we’ve seen the story of Daphne Bridgerton (played by Phoebe Dynevor), and the second series follows the eldest sibling, Lord Anthony Bridgerton (played by Jonathan Bailey) – so going by Quinn’s books, the third should follow second-eldest sibling Benedict Bridgerton (played by Luke Thompson).
But hold your horses! We have confirmation that season three will actually follow the blossoming love story between Polin, AKA Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton).
The synopsis for season three reads:
“From Shondaland and new showrunner, Jess Brownell, 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.