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☆ 'Bridgerton' finally confirmed its season 4 lead — here's everything we know about the next season
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-23 | by ( Olivia Singh | Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

AdvertisementBenedict's love story will be the focus of season 4Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton on season three, episode one of "Bridgerton." The official logline for next season reads: "The fourth season of 'Bridgerton' turns its focus to bohemian second son Benedict (Luke Thompson). AdvertisementLuke Newton and Nicola Coughlan will reprise their roles as Colin and Penelope Bridgerton in season 4Luke Newton and Nicola Coughlan on season three of "Bridgerton." Ashley told reporter Josh Rom during a "Bridgerton" season three screening premiere on Wednesday that she will return for season four. 'Bridgerton' season 4 won't come out until 2026Martins Imhangbe as Will Mondrich and Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton on season three, episode two of "Bridgerton."

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☆ ‘Bridgerton’ sparks discussion about ‘mixed weight’ couples on screen – and not everyone is happy about it
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —The fictional romance between Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) on Netflix’s “Bridgerton” continues to be the talk of TV, but not all of the discussion has pleased viewers. As celebrated as the pair is, Tovar’s article acknowledges the problematic discussion the characters’ romantic relationship has spurred. “For some, this romance is unsettling because it forces them to consider that humans are simply not governed by tidy, predictable rules,” Tovar writes. “There’s one scene where I’m very naked on camera, and that was my idea, my choice,” Coughlan added at the time. It just felt like the biggest ‘f—k you’ to all the conversation surrounding my body; it was amazingly empowering.”

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☆ Some disgruntled 'Bridgerton' fans are turning on the showrunner
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-27 | by ( Caralynn Matassa | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

A two-part release schedule sidelined Colin and Penelope's story for other character arcsLuke Newton as Colin Bridgerton and Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington on season three, episode two of "Bridgerton." "I'm so disappointed honestly by 'Bridgerton' season three, part two," TikToker @lightfrommars said in one video that's been viewed over 770,000 times. Complaints from 'Bridgerton' fans could affect the show — though it's probably safe for nowDoes this spell doom for the Bridgertons? "Bridgerton" season three also topped Nielsen's streaming chart, with 2.19 billion viewing minutes. AdvertisementSo no matter how mad the "Bridgerton" fans are — and how much some factions may insist they're not watching anymore — I'd put my money on the romantic drama's continuation.

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☆ How 'Bridgerton' Merch, Brand Collabs, and Marketing Made Regency Era Cool Again
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +14 min

Advertisement'Bridgerton' provided escapist entertainment during a period of isolationPhoebe Dynevor as Daphne Bridgerton and Regé-Jean Page as Simon Basset in season one of "Bridgerton." Will Tilston, Florence Hunt, Luke Thompson, Ruth Gemmell, Luke Newton, and Nicola Coughlan in "Bridgerton" season three. Not only did "Bridgerton" fans read the novels, but they showed off the books themselves — original editions, newer covers, and limited edition variant box sets — on BookTok. Bath & Body Works teamed up with "Bridgerton" to create a 36-piece collection of candles, body care, and more. Not only did Bath & Body Works' "Bridgerton" products sell well, Cooper said, but they helped attract younger customers to stores thanks to promotional efforts on social media, where the "Bridgerton" campaign was the company's "most engaged" effort of the year.

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☆ 'Bridgerton' showrunner Jess Brownell says author Julia Quinn gave her blessing for Francesca's queer romance
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-18 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewWarning: Major spoilers ahead for season three, part two of "Bridgerton," and "When He Was Wicked," the sixth Bridgerton book. "In, for example, deciding to tell a queer story with Francesca, I spoke with Julia Quinn, I got her blessing." She finds that partner in John Stirling, the Earl of Kilmartin (Victor Alli). Hannah Dodd as Francesca Bridgerton and Victor Alli as John Stirling on season three, episode six of "Bridgerton." Victor Alli as John Stirling and Masali Baduza as Michaela Baduza in the season three finale of "Bridgerton."

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☆ 10 books to read while you wait for the next season of 'Bridgerton'
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-17 | by ( Samantha Grindell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Part two of season three of "Bridgerton" premiered on Netflix on Thursday. Season four has no release date yet, but historical romance books can make the wait easier. You can start with "Romancing Mister Bridgerton" by Julia Quinn. AdvertisementThe final four episodes of "Bridgerton" season three premiered on Netflix on Thursday after weeks of anticipation. And on Friday, Netflix and Shondaland announced that "Bridgerton" has brought over £275 million, or about $349.3 million, to the UK economy.

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☆ Everything to know about 'Bridgerton' newcomer Masali Baduza
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

South African actor Masali Baduza joins the cast of "Bridgerton" as Michaela Stirling. Baduza makes her first appearance in the season three finale. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementWarning: Major spoilers ahead for season three of "Bridgerton" and the book "When He Was Wicked." This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ 'Bridgerton' season 3 changes how Penelope's Lady Whistledown identity is revealed — and it's so much better this way
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-13 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Read previewWarning: Major spoilers ahead for "Bridgerton" season three, part two, and the book "Romancing Mister Bridgerton." Penelope Featherington's secret identity as Lady Whistledown is finally revealed in part two of "Bridgerton" season three. Since season one, Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) has secretly published a gossip column about London's high society under the pseudonym Lady Whistledown. Liam Daniel / NetflixIn "Romancing Mister Bridgerton," Colin Bridgerton discovers Penelope's Whistledown secret before their engagement and is the first person to find out. Liam Daniel / NetflixIn both "Romancing Mister Bridgerton" and "Bridgerton" season three, London's high society decides to hunt down Lady Whistledown.

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☆ How the 'Bridgerton' characters have changed since season 1
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-21 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Netflix's "Bridgerton" is currently in its third season and centered on Colin and Penelope's relationship. Most of the cast members who were in the first season are still part of "Bridgerton." Similar to Julia Quinn's book series of the same name, the Regency-era drama has focused on a different Bridgerton sibling's love story each season. In season three, Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) is the latest member of the titular family to find love, with his longtime friend Penelope Featheringon (Nicola Coughlan). This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ What to know about the mysterious new 'Bridgerton' character Lord Anderson, who was created just for the show
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-20 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Here's everything to know about Lord Anderson and his blossoming romance with another "Bridgerton" character. AdvertisementLord Marcus Anderson doesn't exist in Julia Quinn's 'Bridgerton' novelsDaniel Francis as Lord Anderson, Adjoa Andoh as Lady Danbury, and Ruth Gemmell as Lady Violet Bridgerton on season three, episode four of "Bridgerton." Like newcomer Lord Debling (Sam Phillips), Lord Anderson is an original character created specifically for the TV series. Part 1 teases a potential romance developing between Lord Anderson and Lady Violet BridgertonDaniel Francis as Lord Marcus Anderson and Ruth Gemmell as Lady Violet Bridgerton on season three of "Bridgerton." AdvertisementAdjoa Andoh as Lady Agatha Danbury and Daniel Francis as Lord Marcus Anderson on season three of "Bridgerton."

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☆ Is Daphne Bridgerton going to show up in season 3 of 'Bridgerton'?
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-20 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor) is the eldest of the Bridgerton sisters and the fourth-eldest Bridgerton sibling. Unfortunately, Dynevor confirmed in January 2023 that she was not returning for "Bridgerton" season three. Daphne Bridgerton and Simon Basset in "Bridgerton." Liam Daniel/BridgertonDaphne is mentioned several times in 'Bridgerton' season threeDaphne doesn't make an appearance in the first four episodes of season three of Bridgerton, though all of her siblings do. But In "Romancing Mr. Bridgerton," the Julia Quinn novel that this season of "Bridgerton" loosely follows, Daphne hosts a ball toward the end of the season.

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☆ 'Bridgerton' fans are praising the disability representation in season 3, including an 'autistic-coded' character
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-18 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Read previewWarning: Spoilers ahead for "Bridgerton" season three, part one. Fans are lauding season 3 for its representation of people with disabilitiesZak Ford-Williams as Lord Remington on season three of "Bridgerton." — Michelle Birkby (@michelleeb) May 16, 2024Today is Global Accessibility Awareness day and @bridgerton season 3 premier day. Francesca Bridgerton is autistic. Francesca isn't explicitly stated as being on the autism spectrum in Julia Quinn's 'Bridgerton' novels or on the TV seriesHannah Dodd as Francesca Bridgerton on season three, episode two of "Bridgerton."

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☆ A glow up, an unexpected mentor and a whole lot of sex: How Penelope became the leading lady in Season 3 of ‘Bridgerton’
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-18 | by ( Rochelle Beighton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

In an unexpected twist, Colin takes on the role of mentor, helping Penelope navigatethe world of courtship. And it works, with Penelope soon attracting the attention of LordDebling (Sam Phillips), a character who doesn’t appear in the books. (From left) Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton, Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington in "Bridgerton." They ended up being really fun and watching them back, I think they’re really beautiful.”What the pair aren’t comfortable with is dishing out dating advice. “Bridgerton” begins its third season with Part 1 on May 16 and Part 2 on June 13 on Netflix.

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☆ Opinion: Thank goodness this season of ‘Bridgerton’ isn’t short on the sex
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-18 | by ( Opinion Sara Stewart | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —“Bridgerton” is finally back, and the new season has been infused with a much-needed aphrodisiac. But season three, which centers on Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) — a.k.a. In recent months, there’s been talk about how sex is returning to movies after a long, dull period of primarily PG-13 fare. ), but this season’s “Bridgerton” is doing a fine job with the foreplay as well, teasing the furtive looks and fantasies of its two leads as well as delving into several other boudoirs. Escaping into the candy-colored, racially diverse, endlessly horny utopia of Mayfair might just be the perfect balm for the 2024 soul.

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☆ Lord Kilmartin courts Francesca in 'Bridgerton' season 3 — here's what happens to them in the books
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Francesca Bridgerton's story begins in season three of "Bridgerton." AdvertisementWarning: Major spoilers ahead for season three, part one of "Bridgerton," and "When He Was Wicked," the sixth Bridgerton book. This season, "Bridgerton's" romantic subplot is almost as compelling as its main storyline. While Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) and Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) get their act together, another character also makes romantic inroads: Francesca (Hannah Dodd), the sixth Bridgerton sibling. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ Lady Tilley Arnold is Benedict's new love interest on 'Bridgerton' season 3 — here's what to know about her, and if she's in the books
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Benedict Bridgerton has a new love interest on season three of "Bridgerton" — a widow named Lady Tilley Arnold who's in no rush to remarry but is enjoying the company of the titular family's second-born sibling. AdvertisementLady Tilley Arnold doesn't appear in Julia Quinn's Bridgerton book seriesHannah New as Lady Tilley Arnold on season three, episode three of "Bridgerton." Hannah New as Lady Tilley Arnold and Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton on season three, episode three of "Bridgerton." Does Benedict Bridgerton end up marrying Lady Tilley Arnold? Hannah New as Lady Tilley Arnold and Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton on season three, episode three of "Bridgerton."

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☆ Is Lord Debling in the 'Bridgerton' books? Here's what to know about the new season 3 character courting Penelope
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Here's everything you need to know about Lord Debling and how he influences Polin's love story on the show. Lord Debling isn't part of Julia Quinn's novelsPenelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Lord Debling (Sam Phillips) on season three of "Bridgerton." But Lord Debling doesn't appear anywhere in the novel or the book series as a whole. On 'Bridgerton,' Lord Debling courts Penelope Featherington but stops once he realizes she has feelings for Colin BridgertonLord Debling (Sam Phillips) and Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) on season three of "Bridgerton." When Lord Debling meets Penelope, they bond over being perceived as outsiders because of their uniqueness.

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☆ Cressida Cowper is getting a redemption arc in 'Bridgerton' season 3. Here's how it differs from the books.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

"Bridgerton" season three is making a big change to the former villain Cressida Cowper. AdvertisementIn the books, Cressida marries before Penelope and Colin's love storyJessica Madsen as Cressida Cowper and Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton in "Bridgerton" season three. Liam Daniel / NetflixCressida appears in two "Bridgerton" books: "The Viscount Who Loved Me," which was source material for season two, and in "Romancing Mr. Bridgerton," which underpins season three. In "Romancing Mr. Bridgerton," Cressida is a vain, mean bully of London society. Cressida pretends to be Lady Whistledown and later blackmails PenelopeJoanna Bobin as Lady Cowper and Jessica Madsen as Cressida Cowper in "Bridgerton" season 3.

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☆ 'Bridgerton' showrunner Jess Brownell explains how a Pitbull cover made its way into a pivotal scene in season 3
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-16 | by ( Olivia Singh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Warning: Major spoilers ahead for season 3 of Netflix's "Bridgerton." A cover of Pitbull's "Give Me Everything" plays during Colin and Penelope's carriage scene in episode 4. Showrunner Jess Brownell told BI she picked the song because it had the "right crescendo" for the moment. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . The love story between Colin (Luke Newton) and Penelope (Nicola Coughlan), collectively known by the ship name Polin, gets the spotlight on this season of "Bridgerton."

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☆ 'Bridgerton' star Claudia Jessie thinks there's 'definitely room' for Eloise to have a queer love story
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-15 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Fans have speculated that Eloise Bridgerton could have a queer storyline on "Bridgerton." Claudia Jessie, who plays Eloise, says that she loves that fans read the character as queer. Jessie said that there's room for a queer storyline for her on the show. AdvertisementIf you think that Eloise Bridgerton may read as a queer character, you're not alone — Claudia Jessie, who plays her in the show, doesn't think it's out of the realm of possibility. Eloise, the second-eldest Bridgerton sister (and fifth-eldest Bridgeton) made her debut in society during the second season of "Bridgerton," the Netflix series based on Julia Quinn's novels.

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☆ Here's how old the stars of 'Bridgerton' are compared to their characters' ages
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Gabbi Shaw | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

In the show, the Bridgerton kids and their friends range from 12 to 32 years old. AdvertisementOne of Netflix's biggest hits of all time is the TV series "Bridgerton," based on the Julia Quinn Regency-era romance novels of the same name. "Bridgerton's" first two seasons were hugely popular for the streamer, as was the spin-off series "Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story." Now, Netflix's merch store is filled with "Bridgerton" products, including T-shirts, jewelry, tea sets, tiaras, and artwork. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ 'Bridgerton' season 3 teasers have fans freaking out about the famous 'mirror scene' — here's what actually happens in the book
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-04 | by ( Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Teasers for season three of "Bridgerton" have hinted at the famous "mirror scene" from the books. Here's what actually happens in the "mirror scene" from Julia Quinn's fourth "Bridgerton" novel. AdvertisementIf you were paying attention to the "Bridgerton" teaser drop on March 27, you might feel very intrigued by something that the book's fans call the "mirror scene." pic.twitter.com/KRC6nsx7H1 — Bridgerton (@bridgerton) March 27, 2024Fans were quick to link the sequence to the book's famous "mirror scene." NetflixHere's how the 'Bridgerton' mirror scene actually goes down in the bookIn book four, "Romancing Mister Bridgerton," Penelope and Colin finally get engaged.

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☆ ‘You Can’t Hide It’: Georgette Heyer and the Perils of Posthumous Revision
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-30 | by ( Alexandra Alter | More About Alexandra Alter | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Georgette Heyer, one of the most popular and influential romance authors of all time, was not a romantic when it came to her work. “I ought to be shot for writing such nonsense,” she once declared in a letter to her publisher. Among her ardent fans, though, she remains revered as the Queen of Regency Romance, a subgenre she essentially created and popularized. Her intricately researched historical narratives are still widely read nearly 50 years after her death; Julia Quinn, whose Regency romance series “Bridgerton” spawned the hit Netflix series, called her “the original.”To date, Heyer’s books have sold around 20 million copies. But some readers have questioned her enduring popularity in light of offensive ethnic and antisemitic stereotypes that occasionally appeared in her work.

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REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File PhotoLOS ANGELES, June 14 (Reuters) - The Netflix (NFLX.O) romantic comedy "XO, Kitty" is returning for a second season, becoming the No. 1 streaming service's first television series to be spun-off from an original Netflix film, the "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" movie trilogy. "XO, Kitty" has a Korean lead character and "Queen Charlotte" features a Black actor in the title role. The 2016 science fiction series "Stranger Things" was its first successful entertainment franchise, with related merchandise and plans for a spin-off series and a stage play. The "XO, Kitty" brand has a partnership with Sanrio, a Japanese entertainment company, and American fashion retailer Forever 21 for a clothing line.

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India Amarteifio Photo: NETFLIX‘Bridgerton” isn’t exactly “Downton Abbey,” or Coca-Cola, but it is certainly a brand, one poised to provide ample opportunities for prequels, sequels, different flavors and, to judge by “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story,” even a diet option, if storylines had calories. The original series, based on Julia Quinn ’s fanciful period novels, has thus far been Royalty Lite, but has included a colony’s worth of characters, many of whom could be the subject of their own spinoffs. Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Thursday, Netflix“Queen Charlotte,” developed by star producer Shonda Rhimes , concerns the imperious sovereign (Golda Rosheuvel) who ruled over the first two seasons of the original “Bridgerton” and has reason to be tart: Her husband, George III , is mad. Her feckless son is running the country. And she distracts herself by manipulating the social hierarchy, atop which she presides with her outlandish headpieces aspiring further heavenward, like the spires on a cathedral.

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