History of Bridgerton in Timeline
Bridgerton is a Regency-era romance series on Netflix, created by Chris Van Dusen and based on Julia Quinn's novels. The show centers on the Bridgerton siblings as they navigate London's competitive marriage market. Set in an alternate 19th-century London where racial equality was established by King George III due to Queen Charlotte's heritage, the series explores themes of love, scandal, and social class within the aristocracy.
1956: Suite for Variety Orchestra written after this year.
Dmitri Shostakovich's Suite for Variety Orchestra was composed sometime after 1956, which is later than 1813, the year the first season of Bridgerton is set.
2001: Inspiration from A Knight's Tale
In 2001, the film 'A Knight's Tale' inspired the use of orchestral covers of contemporary popular music in the first season of Bridgerton.
July 20, 2018: Netflix Announces Bridgerton Adaptation
On July 20, 2018, Netflix announced that Shonda Rhimes, through Shondaland, would produce the 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 the voice of Lady Whistledown in Bridgerton, with additional casting announcements for lead and co-starring roles.
July 2019: Principal Photography Commenced
In July 2019, principal photography for Bridgerton began, taking place in London and Bath, as well as various estates and parks around England.
February 2020: Principal Photography Wrapped
In late February 2020, principal photography for the first season of Bridgerton was completed.
December 25, 2020: First Season Debut
On December 25, 2020, the first season of Bridgerton was released.
2020: Success Due to Timing
In 2020, the success of Bridgerton was attributed to its perfectly timed premiere on Christmas Day, offering entertainment during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020: Bridgerton inspires tourism to historical sites.
Since the release of Bridgerton in 2020, stately homes like Ranger's House experienced increased interest and visitation due to the series' popularity. Walking tours of filming locations were also created, including an official one by Netflix, highlighting the show's impact on tourism.
January 2021: Second Season Officially Announced
In January 2021, the pre-production for Bridgerton's second season was officially announced, focusing on Anthony and based on the book 'The Viscount Who Loved Me'.
January 21, 2021: Jonathan Bailey to Reprise Role
On January 21, 2021, Netflix announced that Jonathan Bailey would be reprising his role as Anthony in Bridgerton and would be the center of the show's sophomore season.
January 27, 2021: Netflix Announces Viewership Numbers
On January 27, 2021, Netflix announced that 82 million households had watched at least two minutes of Bridgerton's first season, totaling 625 million hours viewed.
March 2021: Production Begins on Second Season
In March 2021, production began on the second season of Bridgerton.
April 5, 2021: Charithra Chandran Joins the Cast
On April 5, 2021, Charithra Chandran joined the cast of Bridgerton as Edwina, with Rupert Young, Shelley Conn, and Calam Lynch also cast in new roles.
April 13, 2021: Series Renewed for Third and Fourth Seasons
On April 13, 2021, creator Van Dusen announced on Twitter that Bridgerton had been renewed for a third and fourth season.
May 2021: Netflix orders Queen Charlotte prequel series
In May 2021, Netflix ordered a limited prequel series from Shondaland centered on young Queen Charlotte.
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 Bridgerton's second season in Sunninghill Park near Windsor.
May 28, 2021: Rupert Evans Joins the Cast as Edmund Bridgerton
On May 28, 2021, Rupert Evans joined the cast of Bridgerton 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 temporarily paused for 24 hours after a crew member tested positive for COVID-19.
August 2021: Production Resumes
In August 2021, production for Bridgerton's second season resumed after being halted due to positive COVID-19 tests.
September 2021: Season 2 Preview at Tudum
In September 2021, a scene from season 2 of Bridgerton was previewed during Netflix's Tudum: Extended Talent Panel, followed by first look stills.
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 Wrapped for Second Season
On November 20, 2021, production for the second season of Bridgerton was completed.
2021: Barlow and Bear Write Unofficial Bridgerton Musical
In 2021, Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear created "The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical," a concept album inspired by season 1 characters and situations. The album later won the 2022 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album.
February 14, 2022: Second Season Teaser Trailer Released
On February 14, 2022, the first teaser trailer for the second season of Bridgerton was released.
March 22, 2022: World Premiere Held in London
On March 22, 2022, a world premiere for the second season of Bridgerton was held at Tate Modern in London, England.
March 25, 2022: Second Season Premiere
The second season of Bridgerton premiered on March 25, 2022.
April 2022: Bailey and Ashley Confirmed for Season 3
In April 2022, it was confirmed that Jonathan Bailey and Simone Ashley would return for Bridgerton's third season as Viscount and Viscountess Bridgerton.
May 2022: Castle Howard Opens Bridgerton Exhibition
In May 2022, Castle Howard launched an exhibition titled "Castle Howard on Screen: From Brideshead to Bridgerton," showcasing the stately home's appearances in film and television.
May 22, 2022: The Simpsons parodies Bridgerton
On May 22, 2022, The Simpsons' season 33 finale featured a period drama parody called "Tunnelton", which included a Lady Whistledown-esque narrator and a character emerging from a lake, similar to a scene in Bridgerton season 2.
July 2022: Francis, Phillips and Phoon Cast in Undisclosed Roles
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 for copyright infringement
In July 2022, Netflix took legal action against Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear for copyright infringement after they presented songs from their concept album, "The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical," live in concert at the Kennedy Center.
July 2022: Principal Photography Began for Third Season
In July 2022, principal photography began for the third season of Bridgerton.
August 2022: Chandran Will Not Reprise Edwina Role
In August 2022, Charithra Chandran reported that she would not reprise her role as Edwina for Bridgerton's third season.
September 2022: Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Announced
In September 2022, Netflix officially announced the title for the Queen Charlotte prequel series as "Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story" and released a first look at the series.
October 2022: Hannah New Joins Cast as Lady Tilley Arnold
In October 2022, Hannah New joined the cast of Bridgerton as Lady Tilley Arnold.
January 2023: Dynevor Confirms No Appearance in Season 3
In January 2023, Phoebe Dynevor confirmed she would not appear in the third season of Bridgerton, but remained open to returning "in the future".
March 2023: Principal Photography Wrapped for Third Season
In March 2023, principal photography for the third season of Bridgerton wrapped up.
May 4, 2023: Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Released
On May 4, 2023, Netflix released "Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story", a six-episode limited prequel series focusing on young Queen Charlotte.
May 2023: Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Release
In May 2023, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, which is a spin-off series centered around Queen Charlotte, was released.
June 2023: Season 3 Recorded Show's Biggest Opening Weekend
In June 2023, Bridgerton Season 3 part 1 recorded the show's biggest opening weekend to date with 165.2 million views. At the time, Season 3 also recorded the highest single weekly view count for any Netflix series, regardless of language, since Netflix started the list in June 2023.
December 2023: Third Season Split Announced
In December 2023, it was announced that the third season of Bridgerton would be split into two parts.
2023: Netflix Changes Viewership Measurement
In 2023, between seasons 2 and 3, Netflix implemented a new method for counting viewership, dividing the number of hours watched by a show's runtime and expanding the measurement window to 91 days.
February 14, 2024: Valentine's Day Event for Season 3
On February 14, 2024, at a Valentine's Day Event, Bridgerton's season 3 episode titles, exclusive photos, and first look footage were released alongside a panel attended by Rhimes, Brownell, Quinn, and cast members.
April 11, 2024: Season 3 Part 1 Trailer Released
On April 11, 2024, the trailer for Bridgerton season 3 part 1 was released.
May 2024: Coughlan and Newton Confirmed for Fourth Season
In May 2024, Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton were confirmed to be returning for the fourth season of Bridgerton.
May 16, 2024: Third Season Part 1 Premiere
The first part of the third season of Bridgerton, consisting of the first four episodes, premiered on May 16, 2024.
June 13, 2024: Third Season Part 2 Premiere
On June 13, 2024, the second part of Bridgerton's third season was released.
July 2, 2024: Season 3 Ranks in Netflix's Top 10
On July 2, 2024, Bridgerton's season 3 became Netflix's tenth biggest English-language series ever, with 91.9 million views.
July 2024: Benedict Bridgerton 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) in Bridgerton, and Jonathan Bailey confirmed his return for the fourth season.
September 2024: Katie Leung, Isabella Wei, Michelle Mao Join Cast
In September 2024, Katie Leung, Isabella Wei, and Michelle Mao joined the cast of Bridgerton as Araminta, Rosamund, and Posy, while Hugh Sachs and Emma Naomi were upgraded to series regulars.
September 16, 2024: Fourth Season Principal Photography Commenced
On September 16, 2024, principal photography commenced for the fourth season of Bridgerton.
October 2024: Netflix uses "The Carriage Scene" to launch "Moments" feature
In October 2024, Netflix used "The Carriage Scene" from Bridgerton, along with the tagline "What a Ride" and the scene's timestamp, to promote the launch of their new "Moments" feature on the Netflix mobile app.
October 2024: Ashley Confirmed to Return for Season
In October 2024, Simone Ashley confirmed that she would be returning for the fourth season of Bridgerton in an additional cast role as opposed to series regular in the previous two seasons.
2024: Season 3 Ranks as Most Watched
In 2024, Season 3 of Bridgerton became the second most watched series on Netflix during the first half of the year, with 92 million views. It also had the second-highest viewing figures for streaming in 2024, with 11 billion minutes of watch time.
2024: Doctor Who is inspired by Bridgerton.
The sixth episode of the 2024 season of Doctor Who, titled "Rogue," was heavily inspired by Bridgerton. The episode, set at an English country party in 1813, features intrigue and romance, and Bridgerton is directly referenced by Ruby Sunday.
January 1, 2025: Season 3 Sixth on Netflix All-Time List
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 and 106 million views.
January 2025: Dynevor Not Asked to Return for Season 4
In January 2025, Phoebe Dynevor revealed that she had not yet been asked to return for an appearance in Bridgerton's fourth season. Upon casting, Yerin Ha made a playlist on Spotify to prepare for the role which included the song “Into My Heart” (Korean: 그대가 이렇게 내 맘에) by Lee So-ra as well as songs by Benjamin Clementine and Billie Eilish.
May 2025: Netflix Announces Dual Season Renewal
In May 2025, Netflix officially announced a dual season renewal of seasons 5 and 6 for Bridgerton.
June 20, 2025: Fourth Season Principal Photography Wrapped
By June 20, 2025, principal photography for the fourth season of Bridgerton had wrapped.
August 21, 2025: "The Carriage Scene" wins TV Moment of the Year
On August 21, 2025, "The Carriage Scene" from Bridgerton season three was awarded the TV Moment of the Year at the Edinburgh International Television Festival.
February 26, 2026: Fourth Season Part 2 Premiere
On February 26, 2026, the second part of Bridgerton's fourth season premiered.
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