Bridgerton Season 3 Release Date
After a long wait, Bridgerton season 3 is finally here. The show is back with more corsetry and nightly balls. This time, the focus is on wallflower Penelope Feathering ton and her budding relationship with Colin Bridgerton.
Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton reprise their roles from season 2. This time around, though, it’s Penelope’s turn to find love.
Part 1 Release Date
It’s been a while since we last saw the ton of Bridgerton – but the wait is finally over, as season three of the popular Regency romp arrives on Netflix. With the new social season in full swing, expect plenty of corsetry and nightly balls to grace our screens once more as Penelope Feathering ton and Colin Bridgerton’s romance takes Centre stage.
The series has become a hit since its debut in 2020, with its popularity soaring so much that it spawned a limited prequel spin-off featuring Queen Charlotte and even collaborations with makeup brands such as Pat McGrath Labs and Kiko. Based on the Julia Quinn books, Bridgerton has quickly become one of Netflix’s most beloved and popular series – with its starry cast of Jonathan Bailey, Simone Ashley, Adjoa Andoh, Polly Walker, Emma Naomi, Hugh Sachs, Golda Rosheuvel, Claudia Jessie, Martins Imhangbe, and Harriet Cains gaining worldwide fame.
As with previous seasons, this one will be released in two parts, following the same model as Netflix’s biggest releases like Stranger Things and The Witcher. It’s a strategy that allows the show to be discussed and shared while also keeping fans invested, as the space between episodes enables anticipation and excitement to build.
Part 1 of Bridgerton season 3 will launch on May 16, with Episodes one to four available to binge immediately. This will be followed by the release of Part 2 a month later, on June 13, with Episodes five to eight.
While the season will Centre on Penelope and Colin’s blossoming relationship, the other Bridgerton siblings will face their own personal challenges. Benedict is still trying to find his way after giving up art, Francesca hopes to find a husband, and Eloise struggles with the fallout from her relationship that put her family at risk.
Of course, it’s not all doom and gloom for the Bridgerton’s, as the first four episodes of season three will end on a cliffhanger that will set up Part 2 of the series to answer the burning questions that have been on everyone’s minds. It’s sure to be a season full of surprises and twists, as we get to watch the Bridgerton’s continue to navigate their way through the world of high society and sexy scandal.
Part 2 Release Date
After a yearlong break, Bridgerton fans are ready for the return of this beloved series. The third season of the Regency-era drama is set to hit Netflix on May 16 and will continue following the lives of the Bridgerton clan, including Penelope Feathering ton and Colin Bridgerton. But unlike previous seasons, this time around the episodes won’t be released weekly. Instead, they’ll be divided into two parts with four episodes in each one. The first part will drop on Thursday, and the second part will arrive a month later on June 13.
This unique release model has been used by other popular Netflix shows such as Stranger Things and The Witcher. It forces fans to wait a little bit longer for the latest episodes, but it also creates delayed gratification and generates excitement. Plus, it gives the show a big, bold cliffhanger that will keep fans talking and eagerly anticipating the next chapter.
The first part of Bridgerton season 3 will contain the first four episodes, and it will be available to watch on May 16. For those in the US, that means it will be available at midnight PT (3 am ET). In other countries, the episode will debut at different times depending on your region. For example, it will be available at 3 am in the East Coast and 8 am in Australia.
In addition to the new episodes, Netflix will be releasing some behind-the-scenes photos from the production. The photos feature a wide range of shots from the show’s sets, and offer glimpses of the Bridgerton family members and their lives. Among the most interesting shots is one that depicts a dramatic moment in the story, where Penelope helps her brother-in-law Benedict with his bleeding hand.
Another photo from the shoot shows a more intimate scene between Colin and Penelope, with Colin holding a letter for his wife. This suggests that their story is going to get a lot more intense in the upcoming season. It also implies that the season will focus on the couple’s relationship more than on other characters’ stories.
Season 3 Release Date
After what has felt like an interminable wait, season 3 of Bridgerton is finally here. The new episodes of the Regency rom-com bring back the corsetry, nightly balls and Lady Whistledown dispatches that made the series so popular, but this time around there’s more to be excited about than ever before. The third season brings with it a new love story, and plenty of new drama that will turn heads on the Ton.
While two of the Bridgerton siblings found their happily ever after in season 2, it’s now time for Colin (Luke Newton) to find his match. A host of franchise regulars, including Jonathan Bailey and Simone Ashley, return for this new chapter of the story, as well as series creators Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers.
This season will be centered on Penelope Feathering ton (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton’s friends-to-lovers arc. The season will skip the fourth book in Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton series, Romancing Mister Bridgerton, to focus on Colin and Penelope’s story. The first four episodes of the season will be released on May 16 and part two will follow a month later.
The decision to split the season into two parts has been a good one for the series. By releasing the season in this manner, it has allowed Netflix to build excitement and buzz for the new episodes. This is a strategy that it has also used for other big-name releases such as Stranger Things and The Witcher, and it has helped them achieve huge success.
In the first part of the season, we’ll see that Penelope is still working to build her confidence and make herself more a match for the men she comes across. She’s been offered a role at an estate and has been flirting with several potential suitors, but her lack of self-confidence is holding her back from finding the perfect man. Meanwhile, Colin has returned from his summer sojourn looking and feeling better than ever. He’s disheartened to learn that Penelope is giving him the cold shoulder, and he becomes eager to repair their relationship.
Part 4 Release Date
After a swoon-worthy second season, and the Emmy-winning miniseries Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, Netflix’s rom-com series will be back for more. The first official trailer for the third season of the show is out, bringing Colin and Penelope’s love story into the spotlight with a new set of swoon-worthy moments.
While the second season focused on Daphne and Simon, this one will be all about Penelope Feathering ton (Nicola Coughlan). Penelope enters this social season feeling lonelier than ever. Her mother suggests she may be a spinster-widow for life, and she’s even fallen out with her best friend, Eloise Bridgerton (Claudia Jessie).
According to the official synopsis, this season will focus on Penelope trying to find a husband who can give her the freedom to continue living as Lady Whistledown. But it’s not going to be easy. Colin is coming home from his summer travels looking every bit the leading man, but he’ll be disappointed to discover that Penelope has given him the cold shoulder.
The third season of the popular Regency era series will also explore how the sisters manage their social calendars, and what kind of trouble they get into. And with a new season of the hit show, comes the promise of more romance, scandals, and sibling rivalry.
Netflix’s version of Bridgerton is based on Julia Quinn’s novels. Each season covers a book, and the series has tended to follow the order of Quinn’s books. However, this season will be the first to skip a couple, skipping the third book on Colin’s brother Benedict and moving straight to Colin and Penelope’s story from the fourth book.
In a new interview with Refinery29 Australia, showrunner Jess Brownell confirmed that the writers are already working on the fourth season of the popular Regency era drama. It’s unclear which of Quinn’s eight novels the next season will take on, but it is likely to be the fourth.
Conclusion
The first part of Season 3 will be released today, May 16th. The second part, containing the final four episodes, will be released on June 13. The season is available to stream now.