The glossip, glamour and gall that the Bridgerton series brings is returning to our screens this month with Season Three and we can’t wait…
WHO: Nicola Coughlan – need we say more? Galway actor, fashion icon, and all round lovely person Nicola Coughlan is returning to our screens again as her character Penelope Featherington for Bridgerton season three – and this time she is in the driving seat.
The new showrunner Jess Brownwell, who created Inventing Anna, has taken the reigns for this season with gusto and is bringing her new energy and excitement to the show. She has also revealed a not-so-subtle hint in the last episode of this season as to who next season’s leading pair will be. Benedict Bridgerton (played by Luke Thompson), or Eloise Bridgerton (played by Claudia Jessie), seem likely – time will reveal all.
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WHAT: The Netflix series, based on Julia Quinn’s bestselling novels, has seen the romantic journeys of the two elder Bridgerton siblings, Daphne and brother Anthony (Jonathan Bailey), in Seasons 1 and 2, and so Season 3 is all set up for Colin Bridgerton’s love story. But really – it’s the time for Penelope Featherington to really shine.
The series begins when Penelope has finally given up on her long-held crush on Colin Bridgerton (played by Luke Newton) after hearing his disparaging words about her last season. She has, however, decided she wants to take a husband, preferably one who will provide her with enough independence to continue her double life as Lady Whistledown and far away from her mother and sisters. Lacking in confidence, Penelope’s attempts at finding a marriage fail. Meanwhile, Colin has returned from his summer travels with a new look and a serious swagger. As soon as he realises Penelope, the one person who always appreciated him is giving him the cold shoulder – he is disheartened.
Colin offers to mentor Penelope in the ways of confidence to try and help her find a husband this season. But, as these things usually go, as they continue with their lessons, Colin becomes confused as to whether his growing feelings for Penelope are truly platonic. The romance between the two has been brewing since Season 1 and #Polin is the new term dubbed by fans – we are all quite ready for this romance to blossom.
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.
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WHEN: The new season will be released two separate release dates – just to keep us on our toes.
Part 1: 4 Episodes on May 16
Part 2: 4 Episodes on June 13
WHERE: On Netflix – to watch wherever you feel most comfortable.
Until then, watch the trailer here:
