History of Bridgerton in Timeline
Bridgerton, a Netflix series created by Chris Van Dusen based on Julia Quinn's novels, presents an alternative history Regency romance set in early 19th-century London. The show revolves around the Bridgerton siblings as they navigate the competitive marriage market. Uniquely, this Regency era features racial equality established by George III, who elevated people of African descent due to Queen Charlotte's heritage. The series explores themes of love, family, and social status within this reimagined historical context.
1956: Classical Music Pieces Used in the First Season Composed Later
Some classical music pieces used in the first season were composed later than 1813, the year of the first season. Examples include Dmitri Shostakovich's Suite for Variety Orchestra, which was written sometime after 1956.
2001: Inspiration for Orchestral Covers
In 2001, the film A Knight's Tale inspired Bridgerton to feature orchestral covers of contemporary popular music.
July 20, 2018: Netflix Announces Bridgerton Adaptation
On July 20, 2018, Netflix announced that Shonda Rhimes, through Shondaland, would produce a screen adaptation of Julia Quinn's Bridgerton novels, with Chris Van Dusen as showrunner.
June 19, 2019: Julie Andrews Cast as Lady Whistledown
On June 19, 2019, Julie Andrews was cast as Lady Whistledown. Phoebe Dynevor and Regé-Jean Page were cast as the leads, with Jonathan Bailey, Golda Rosheuvel, and others co-starring in Bridgerton.
July 2019: Principal Photography Commences
In July 2019, principal photography commenced for Bridgerton, setting the stage for the series production.
February 2020: Principal Photography Wraps
In late February 2020, principal photography wrapped for Bridgerton, marking the end of the filming phase.
December 25, 2020: First Season Debut
On December 25, 2020, the first season of Bridgerton was released, marking the beginning of the series' run.
2020: Perfectly Timed Premiere
In 2020, Bridgerton's premiere on Christmas Day was perfectly timed to provide entertainment after the first terrible year of COVID-19.
2020: Increased Interest in Stately Homes
Since the launch of Bridgerton in 2020, stately homes around England have seen an increase in interest and visitors.
January 2021: Official Announcement of Second Season
In January 2021, the second season of Bridgerton, focusing on Anthony and based on 'The Viscount Who Loved Me', was officially announced.
January 2021: Second Season Renewal
In January 2021, the series was renewed for a second season, ensuring the continuation of the Bridgerton saga.
January 21, 2021: Jonathan Bailey Reprising Role as Anthony
On January 21, 2021, it was announced that Jonathan Bailey would reprise his role as Anthony and would be the center of the show's second season.
January 27, 2021: Netflix Announces Viewership Numbers
On January 27, 2021, Netflix announced that 82 million households watched at least two minutes of Bridgerton's first season, amounting to 625 million hours viewed.
March 2021: Production Begins
In March 2021, production on the second season of Bridgerton began, starting the filming process.
April 5, 2021: Additional Cast Members Announced
On April 5, 2021, Charithra Chandran joined the cast as Edwina. Also, Rupert Young was cast as a new character, Shelley Conn was cast as Mary, and Calam Lynch was cast as Theo Sharpe in Bridgerton.
April 13, 2021: Renewal for Seasons Three and Four
On April 13, 2021, creator Van Dusen announced on Twitter that Bridgerton had been renewed for a third and fourth season.
April 2021: Renewal for Seasons Three and Four
In April 2021, Bridgerton was renewed for a third and fourth season, further expanding the series.
May 2021: Netflix Orders Queen Charlotte Prequel Series
In May 2021, Netflix ordered a limited prequel series from Shondaland to focus on young Queen Charlotte, a character who does not appear in the Bridgerton novels. Rhimes wrote the spin-off and served as executive producer alongside Betsy Beers and Tom Verica.
May 2021: Permission Refused for Film Set
In May 2021, the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead refused permission to build a film set for the second season of Bridgerton in Sunninghill Park near Windsor.
May 28, 2021: Rupert Evans Joins Cast as Edmund Bridgerton
On May 28, 2021, Rupert Evans joined the cast as Edmund Bridgerton, the late patriarch of the Bridgerton family.
July 15, 2021: Production Paused Due to COVID-19
On July 15, 2021, production on the second season of Bridgerton was paused for 24 hours after a crew member tested positive for COVID-19.
August 2021: Production Resumes After Halt
In August 2021, production for the second season of Bridgerton resumed after being halted due to COVID-19.
September 2021: Scene Preview at Tudum
In September 2021, a preview scene from season 2 of Bridgerton aired during Netflix's Tudum: Extended Talent Panel.
October 2021: Bridgerton Surpassed by Squid Game
In October 2021, Squid Game surpassed Bridgerton as the most-watched original series launch on Netflix.
November 20, 2021: Production Wraps
On November 20, 2021, production for the second season of Bridgerton wrapped, marking the end of filming.
2021: Concept Album Based on Season 1
In 2021, Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear wrote The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical, a concept album based on season 1 characters and situations, which won a Grammy Award in 2022.
February 14, 2022: First Teaser Trailer Released
On February 14, 2022, the first teaser trailer for the second season of Bridgerton was released, giving audiences a glimpse of what's to come.
March 22, 2022: World Premiere in London
On March 22, 2022, a world premiere was held at Tate Modern in London, England, prior to the release of Bridgerton's second season.
March 25, 2022: Second Season Premiere
On March 25, 2022, the second season of Bridgerton premiered, continuing the story of the Bridgerton family.
April 2022: Bailey and Ashley Confirmed for Season 3
In April 2022, Jonathan Bailey and Simone Ashley were confirmed to return for the third season of Bridgerton.
April 2022: Dave Arrowsmith Fired from the series
In April 2022, production designer Dave Arrowsmith was fired from the series following allegations of abusive behavior and bullying on set.
May 2022: Castle Howard Exhibition
In May 2022, Castle Howard opened an exhibition titled Castle Howard on Screen: From Brideshead to Bridgerton, showcasing the location's film history.
May 22, 2022: The Simpsons Features Bridgerton-like Scene
On May 22, 2022, the 33rd season finale episode of The Simpsons featured a period drama called "Tunnelton" with a Lady Whistledown-sounding narrator, and a character emerging from a lake, similar to a scene in Bridgerton.
July 2022: New Cast Members Announced for Season 3
In July 2022, Daniel Francis, Sam Phillips, and James Phoon were cast in undisclosed capacities for the third season of Bridgerton.
July 2022: Netflix Sues Barlow and Bear
In July 2022, after Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear presented The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical live in concert, Netflix sued them for copyright infringement.
July 2022: Third Season Photography Begins
In July 2022, principal photography began for the third season of Bridgerton.
August 2022: Chandran Not Returning as Edwina
In August 2022, Charithra Chandran reported that she would not reprise her role as Edwina for the third season of Bridgerton.
September 2022: Queen Charlotte Series Title and First Look Announced
In September 2022, Netflix announced that Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story would be the title for the series and released the first look.
October 2022: Hannah New Joins Cast
In October 2022, Hannah New joined the cast of Bridgerton as Lady Tilley Arnold.
January 2023: Dynevor Confirms Absence from Season 3
In January 2023, Phoebe Dynevor confirmed she would not appear in the third season of Bridgerton.
March 2023: Third Season Photography Wraps
In March 2023, principal photography wrapped for the third season of Bridgerton.
May 4, 2023: Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Release
On May 4, 2023, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, a spin-off series focused on Queen Charlotte, was released.
June 2023: New View Count List
Since Netflix started the list in June 2023, Season 3 of Bridgerton recorded the highest single weekly view count for any Netflix series, regardless of language.
December 2023: Third Season Split Announcement
In December 2023, it was announced that the third season of Bridgerton would be split into two parts.
2023: New Viewership Method
In 2023, Netflix introduced a new method for counting viewership, dividing hours watched by runtime, and expanded the measurement window from 28 to 91 days, affecting how Bridgerton's success was measured.
2023: Novelization of Queen Charlotte Series Released
In 2023, a novelization of the Queen Charlotte series, written by Rhimes and Quinn, was released by Avon Books.
February 14, 2024: Valentine's Day Event Unveils Season 3 Details
On February 14, 2024, at a Valentine's Day Event, the episode titles, exclusive photos, and first look footage for season 3 of Bridgerton were released alongside a panel attended by Rhimes, Brownell, Quinn, and cast members.
April 11, 2024: Release of Season 3 Part 1 Trailer
On April 11, 2024, the trailer for season 3 part 1 of Bridgerton was released.
May 2024: Coughlan and Newton Confirmed for Season 4
In May 2024, Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton were confirmed to be returning for the fourth season of Bridgerton.
May 16, 2024: Premiere of Third Season Part 1
On May 16, 2024, the first part of the third season of Bridgerton premiered, with the first four episodes being released.
June 13, 2024: Release of Third Season - Part 2
On June 13, 2024, the second part of the third season of Bridgerton was released, completing the season.
July 2, 2024: Season 3 Becomes Tenth Biggest Series
On July 2, 2024, Season 3 of Bridgerton became Netflix’s tenth biggest English-language series ever with 91.9 Million views.
July 2024: Benedict to Lead Season 4
In July 2024, it was confirmed that Benedict Bridgerton would be the lead for Season 4 of Bridgerton.
August 2024: Yerin Ha Cast as Sophie Baek
In August 2024, Yerin Ha was cast as Sophie Baek, known as Sophie Beckett in the novel, for season 4 of Bridgerton, while Jonathan Bailey confirmed his return for only a few weeks of filming.
September 2024: Katie Leung and Others Join Cast
In September 2024, Katie Leung, Isabella Wei and Michelle Mao joined Bridgerton as Araminta, Rosamund, and Posy, while Hugh Sachs and Emma Naomi were upgraded to series regulars.
September 16, 2024: Principal Photography Commenced
On September 16, 2024, the principal photography for Bridgerton's fourth season officially commenced.
October 2024: Ashley Confirmed to Return
In October 2024, Simone Ashley confirmed that she would be returning for season 4 of Bridgerton, later confirmed to be in an additional cast role.
2024: Bridgerton's Streaming Success in 2024
In 2024, Bridgerton Season 3 achieved significant streaming success, becoming the second most-watched series on Netflix during the first half of the year with 92 million views and the most-streamed original series with 21.42 billion minutes viewed, with Season 3 accounting for 56% of those views.
2024: Doctor Who Episode Inspired by Bridgerton
In 2024, the sixth episode of Doctor Who's season, titled "Rogue," drew significant inspiration from Bridgerton, focusing on intrigue and romance at an English country party in 1813. The show was directly referenced by the main character, Ruby Sunday.
January 1, 2025: Season 3 Ranked Sixth All-Time
As of January 1, 2025, Season 3 of Bridgerton was sixth in Netflix's top-10 all time list, for any language, with 846.5 million hours viewed/106 million views.
January 2025: Dynevor Unsure About Season 4 Appearance
In January 2025, Phoebe Dynevor revealed that she had not yet been asked to return for an appearance in the fourth season of Bridgerton.
May 2025: Renewal for Seasons Five and Six
In May 2025, Bridgerton was renewed for a fifth and sixth season, confirming the show's continued success.
May 2025: Netflix Announces Dual Season Renewal
In May 2025, Netflix officially announced a dual season renewal of seasons 5 and 6 for Bridgerton.
May 2025: Season 4 Release Confirmation
In May 2025, Netflix officially confirmed that season 4 of Bridgerton would be released sometime in 2026.
June 20, 2025: Photography Wraps
By June 20, 2025, filming for Bridgerton's fourth season had concluded, marking a significant milestone in the production timeline.
2026: Forthcoming Season 4 Release
In 2026, Netflix had previously mentioned that season 4 of Bridgerton would be released, but in May 2025, it was officially confirmed.
2026: Forthcoming Release of Fourth Season
In 2026, the fourth season of Bridgerton is set to be released, adding another chapter to the series.
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