Dearest readers and royal fans ofBridgerton, Season 2 is upon us! The hitNetflixoriginal series,Bridgerton, returns two years later, bringing more romance and intrigue to viewers worldwide. TheShonda Rhimesseries immediately gained attention in 2020, having amassed over 82 million Netflix watches in the series’ first 28 days on the streaming platform.Bridgertonheld the title of the most-watched original series on Netflix, only to be surpassed bySquid Gamein 2021.
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Season 2 will continue following the Bridgertons, a wealthy family in early 19-century England trying to find love among the other elite. While last season was more focused on Daphne Bridgerton and the Duke, this season will focus on Lord Anthony Bridgerton.
What is the Premise of ‘Bridgerton’ Season 2?
Season 2 ofBridgertonfollows Lord Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) and his new love interest. In the first season ofBridgerton, Anthony refused to marry and was an overbearing and controlling older brother to his sister Daphne (Phoebe Dynevor), whose love life was the main focus of the season. However, he met Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley) and had a change of heart, believing in love. Now, viewers can expectBridgerton Season 2 to include the joining of the Sharma and Bridgerton households now that Anthony has possibly found his suitor.
Fans will also now be exposed to yet another family in theBridgertonuniverse and the drama that ensues. Additionally, since Lady Whistledown has been revealed as Penelope Featherington (Nicola Couglan), fans can expect more detective-like excitement between her and Eloise Bridgerton (Claudia Jessie). Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) will also be traveling in Season 2, so there should be excitement afoot in his journey.
Will the Duke of Hastings Return?
Sadly, Simon Basset, the Duke of Hastings (Regé-Jean Page),will not be returning for Season 2. It appears as though this choice was made by producers and not Page.
In an interview withVariety, he wasn’t worried about leaving the show, as Simon’s character arc has been completed. “Simon was this bomb of a one-season antagonist, to be reformed and to find his true self through Daphne,” Page said. While it’s sad to see that Page’s journey inBridgertonhas come to end, it’s not on a completely bitter note.
Are There Any New Characters?
Shelley Connportrays Lady Mary Sharma, the mother of Kate and Edwina who returns to London.Rupert Youngis Jack, the new Lord Featherington following the death of Archibald Featherington (Ben Miller).Calum Lunchportrays Theo Sharpe, a printer’s assistant who works with Lady Whistledown. Finally,Rupert Evansjoins the cast as Lord Edmund Bridgerton, the father of the eight Bridgerton siblings. In Season 2, there are flashbacks to before his death where Evans is featured.
Some Familiar Faces Returning
With another season comes returning characters and familiar faces. Returning characters include Lady Whistledown (Julie Andrews), Queen Charlotte (Golda Rosheuvel), Dowager Countess Bridgerton (Polly Walker), and Lady Portia Featherington (Ruth Gemmell).
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Jonathan Baileyplays Anthony Bridgerton, Jessie as Elouise Bridgerton, Coughlan as Penelope Featherington,LukeNewtonas Colin Bridgerton, andLuke Thompsonplays Benedict Bridgerton.Phoebe Dynevorplays Daphne,Florence Huntis Hyacinth Bridgerton, andWill Tilstonas Gregory Bridgerton.
How Closely is the Series Following the Novels?
Season 2 ofBridgertonis based on the second ofJulia Quinn’sBridgertonseries titledThe Viscount Who Loved Me. Without many spoilers, many by-the-book fans found some small things thathappened to be different in the series. The main plot is still quite accurate, but the small details are a bit different.
The Sharmas were originally called the Sheffields, there is a bit of timeline difference between Lord Anthony Bridgerton and Kate Sharma, and Penelope’s storyline and identity as Lady Whistledown takes a larger role in Season 2 than it did in the novel.
Will There Be a Season 3?
In terms of future seasons,Bridgertonwas renewed back in April 2021 for Seasons 3 and4. Netflix announced this in a letter in the Lady Whistledown theme, stating that “…Bridgerton shall return for seasons three and four.” Considering that Season 2 just released, it is possible that a Season 3 debut as soon as Summer 2023.
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Additionally, the next novel isAn Offer From a Gentlemen, which follows Benedict’s love story. It is probable thatBridgertonmay continue long enough for all the Bridgerton siblings to have their own love story played out. Also announced in May 2021 is a limited prequel focused on the life of ayounger version of Queen Charlotte. A release date is still unknown.
When Will Season 2 Be Released?
BridgertonSeason 2 was released on July 12, 2025, on Netflix.The trailer was releasedon July 22, 2025, during theTUDUMFan Event.
