"Bridgerton" Season 3 First Photos Unveiled

The first photos of the third season of Netflix's smash-hit romance TV series “Bridgerton” has been unveiled at Netflix’s Tudum 2023 event in Brazil.

“Bridgerton” season 3 picks up with Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) finally giving up on her long-unrequited feelings for  Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) after hearing him disparage her to his friends in the previous season. 

She decided to focus on finding a proper husband who will respect her independence so she may continue her double life as Lady Whistledown, away from her mother and sisters. However, her search doesn’t go so well due to her lack of confidence, but she finds help from Colin after he gets back from his summer travels with a new look and major swagger. As the lessons start working a little too well, Colin is faced with figuring out what his true feelings for his friend really are. 

Penelope is also facing hardship due to her rift with Eloise (Claudia Jessie), who has found a new friend in a very unlikely place. Her growing presence in the ton makes it all the more difficult to keep her Lady Whistledown alter ego a secret.

 The upcoming season will feature newcomers Daniel Francis, Sam Phillips, and James Phoon. Francis plays Marcus Anderson, a charismatic presence who lights up any room he enters, attracting the notice of certain matriarchs in the town — and the ire of others. Phillips portrays Lord Debling, a genial lord with unusual interests. Phoon stars as Harry Dankworth. While not necessarily the brightest, Danworth’s looks open doors for him among the ton.

Season 3 also welcomes new showrunner and executive producer Jess Brownell who is taking over duties following series creator Chris Van Dusen’s exit last season. Van Dusen will remain an executive producer this season alongside Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers, and Tom Verica.

Jess Brownell is taking over duties as showrunner for Season 3 following the resignation of the series creator Chris Van Dusen. Brownell also serves as an executive producer alongside Van Dusen, Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers, and Tom Verica of Shondaland.