Exciting News: Bridgerton Season 5 in Production with New Storyline
Bridgerton Season 5 Announcement
The beloved Netflix series Bridgerton is gearing up for its fifth season. Following the conclusion of Season 4, the streaming giant and Shondaland confirmed the new season's production on March 24, much to the delight of fans. Filming is currently taking place near London, featuring Hannah Dodd and Masali Baduza in the roles of Lady Francesca Stirling and Michaela Stirling, respectively. Season 4 focused on Yerin Ha as Sophie Baek and Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton, and the upcoming season will explore the aftermath of John’s death, a character both Francesca and Michaela cherished.
Plot Details for Season 5
Bridgerton Season 5 Plot
As per Netflix's announcement, the fifth season will delve into the life of Francesca, the introverted middle daughter. Two years after the loss of her husband, John, she contemplates remarrying. However, the return of John's cousin Michaela to London to manage the Kilmartin estate complicates her emotions, igniting new feelings within her.
Masali Baduza expressed her excitement, stating, "[We’re] super grateful and excited!" Hannah Dodd added, "When you spend so much time with a character, you genuinely do want them to be happy. So I am really looking forward to [Francesca] feeling like she deserves love."
About the Series
About Bridgerton
Bridgerton is adapted from Julia Quinn's series of novels, which chronicles the romantic escapades of the eight Bridgerton siblings. The initial two seasons were based on the first two books: The Duke and I and The Viscount Who Loved Me, focusing on Daphne Bridgerton and Simon, the Duke of Hastings, as well as Viscount Anthony Bridgerton and Kate Sharma. The third season shifted to the fourth book, Romancing Mister Bridgerton, showcasing the love story of Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington. The fourth season returned to the third book, An Offer From a Gentleman, highlighting the cross-class romance between Benedict and Sophie.
Insights from the Creators
Bridgerton Makers' Word
Showrunner Jess Brownell remarked, "It feels groundbreaking. Obviously, there are a lot of great shows that have depicted queer love. We’re not the first by any means. But to make an entire Bridgerton season about a sapphic relationship feels huge." The upcoming season will consist of 8 episodes, with Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers, Tom Verica, and Chris Van Dusen serving as Executive Producers.