History of Bridgerton in Timeline
Bridgerton, a Netflix series created by Chris Van Dusen and produced by Shondaland, is a Regency-era romance set in an alternative early 19th-century London where racial equality has been established by King George III. The show revolves around the Bridgerton family siblings as they navigate London's competitive social season, seeking suitable marriages. The series is based on Julia Quinn's book series and features an inclusive aristocracy due to Queen Charlotte's African heritage.
1956: Dmitri Shostakovich's Suite for Variety Orchestra Composition
Sometime after 1956, Dmitri Shostakovich's Suite for Variety Orchestra was composed. This classical music piece was later used in the first season of Bridgerton, despite being created after the season's setting in 1813.
2001: Inspiration from A Knight's Tale
In 2001, the use of classic rock songs in the film A Knight's Tale inspired the first season to feature orchestral covers of contemporary popular music.
July 20, 2018: Netflix Announces Shondaland Production
On July 20, 2018, Netflix announced that Shonda Rhimes, through her production company Shondaland, would produce the screen adaptation of the Bridgerton series novels by Julia Quinn, 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. Phoebe Dynevor and Regé-Jean Page were also cast as the leads, alongside Jonathan Bailey, Golda Rosheuvel, and other co-stars.
July 2019: Principal Photography Commenced
In July 2019, principal photography commenced for the Bridgerton series.
February 2020: Principal Photography Wrapped
In late February 2020, principal photography wrapped for the Bridgerton series.
December 25, 2020: First Season Debut
On December 25, 2020, the first season of Bridgerton was released.
2020: Perfect Timing of Premiere
In 2020, the premiere of Bridgerton on Christmas Day was seen as perfectly timed, providing entertainment after the first year of COVID.
2020: Increased Interest in Stately Homes
Since the launch of Bridgerton in 2020, stately homes around England have seen an uptick in interest and visitors, with Ranger's House noting increased awareness.
January 2021: Second Season Renewal
In January 2021, Bridgerton was renewed for a second season.
January 2021: Second Season Official Announcement
In January 2021, the show was officially announced to have a second season, 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, 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 had watched at least two minutes of the first season of Bridgerton, amounting to 625 million hours viewed.
March 2021: Production Began 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 as Edwina, Rupert Young joined as a new character, Shelley Conn was cast as Mary, and Calam Lynch was cast as Theo Sharpe.
April 13, 2021: Renewal for Third and Fourth Seasons
On April 13, 2021, creator Van Dusen announced on Twitter that the series had been renewed for a third and fourth season.
April 2021: Renewal for Seasons Three and Four
In April 2021, Bridgerton was renewed for both a third and a 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. The series was written by Rhimes, who also served as executive producer alongside Betsy Beers and Tom Verica. The Queen Charlotte character does not appear in the Bridgerton novels.
May 2021: Film Set Permission Refused
In May 2021, the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead refused permission to build a film set for the second season in Sunninghill Park near Windsor.
May 28, 2021: Rupert Evans 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 was paused for 24 hours after a crew member tested positive for COVID-19.
August 2021: Production Resumed on Second Season
In August 2021, production resumed on the second season of Bridgerton after a pause.
September 2021: Season 2 Preview at Netflix's Tudum Event
In September 2021, a preview of a scene from season 2 aired during Netflix's Tudum: Extended Talent Panel, followed by first look stills.
October 2021: Bridgerton's Record Surpassed by Squid Game
In October 2021, Squid Game surpassed Bridgerton as the most-watched original series launch on Netflix.
November 20, 2021: Second Season Production Wrapped
On November 20, 2021, production for the second season of Bridgerton wrapped up.
2021: Barlow and Bear's Musical Album
In 2021, Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear wrote a concept album based on season 1 characters called The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical, which later 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.
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 season two's eight episodes.
March 25, 2022: Second Season Premiere
On March 25, 2022, the second season of Bridgerton premiered.
April 2022: Dave Arrowsmith Fired
In April 2022, Dave Arrowsmith, the production designer for the series, was fired following allegations of abusive behavior and bullying on set.
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 as Viscount and Viscountess Bridgerton, exploring their married life.
May 2022: Castle Howard Exhibition
In May 2022, Castle Howard opened an exhibition titled Castle Howard on Screen: From Brideshead to Bridgerton, showcasing its role as a filming location.
May 22, 2022: The Simpsons Parody
On May 22, 2022, The Simpsons featured a period drama parody called "Tunnelton" in its 33rd season finale episode.
July 2022: New Cast Members for Season 3
In July 2022, Daniel Francis, Sam Phillips, and James Phoon were cast in undisclosed capacities for the third season.
July 2022: Netflix Sues Barlow and Bear
In July 2022, Netflix sued 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
In July 2022, principal photography began for the third season of Bridgerton.
August 2022: Chandran Reports No Return as Edwina
In August 2022, Charithra Chandran reported that she would not reprise her role as Edwina for season 3.
September 2022: Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Title Announcement
In September 2022, Netflix announced that the title for the prequel series would be Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story and released the first look.
October 2022: Hannah New Joins Cast as Lady Tilley Arnold
In October 2022, Hannah New joined the cast as Lady Tilley Arnold for the third season.
January 2023: Dynevor Confirms Absence from Season 3
In January 2023, Dynevor confirmed she would not appear in the third season, but was open to returning in the future.
March 2023: Principal Photography Wrapped
In March 2023, principal photography wrapped for the third season of Bridgerton.
May 2023: Queen Charlotte Spin-Off Release
In May 2023, the spin-off series Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, focused on Queen Charlotte, was released.
June 2023: Netflix Starts Weekly View Count List
In June 2023, Netflix started the list of highest single weekly view count for any Netflix series, regardless of language.
December 2023: Season 3 Split Announcement
In December 2023, it was announced that the third season of Bridgerton would be split into two parts.
2023: Novelization of Queen Charlotte series released
In 2023, Avon Books released a novelization of the Queen Charlotte series. The novel was written by Rhimes and Quinn.
2023: Netflix's New Viewership Counting Method
In 2023, Netflix introduced a new method of counting viewership, dividing hours watched by runtime and expanding the measurement window to 91 days.
February 14, 2024: Valentine's Day Event: Episode Titles and Exclusive Photos Released
On February 14, 2024, at a Valentine's Day Event, the episode titles, exclusive photos, and first look footage for Season 3 were released alongside a panel attended by Rhimes, Brownell, Quinn, and cast members.
April 11, 2024: Trailer for Season 3 Part 1 Released
On April 11, 2024, the trailer for Season 3 Part 1 of Bridgerton was released.
May 2024: Coughlan and Newton Confirmed for Season Four
In May 2024, Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton were confirmed to be returning for the fourth season of Bridgerton.
May 16, 2024: Season 3 Part 1 Premiered
On May 16, 2024, Part 1 of Season 3 of Bridgerton premiered, featuring the first four episodes, with a world premiere held in New York City.
June 13, 2024: Third Season: Part Two Premiere
On June 13, 2024, the second part of Bridgerton's third season premiered.
July 2, 2024: Season 3 Tenth Biggest English-Language Series
On July 2, 2024, Season 3 became Netflix’s tenth biggest English-language series ever with 91.9 Million views so far.
July 2024: Benedict Bridgerton to Lead Season 4
In July 2024, it was confirmed that Benedict Bridgerton would be the lead character for Season 4 of the Bridgerton series.
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 the fourth season.
September 2024: Additional Cast Members Join Season 4
In September 2024, Katie Leung, Isabella Wei and Michelle Mao joined 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: Ashley Confirmed to Return for Season 4
In October 2024, Ashley confirmed that she would be returning for Season 4, but in an additional cast role.
2024: Season 3 Viewing Figures
In 2024, Season 3 became 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.
2024: Doctor Who Inspiration
In 2024, the creators behind Rogue, the sixth episode of Doctor Who, took inspiration from Bridgerton as the episode revolves around intrigue and romance at an English country party in 1813.
January 1, 2025: Season 3 Sixth in Netflix's All-Time List
As of January 1, 2025, Season 3 was sixth in Netflix's top-10 all time list, for any language, with 846.5 million hours viewed, equivalent to 106 million views.
January 2025: Dynevor Not Yet Asked to Return
As of January 2025, Dynevor revealed that she had not yet been asked to return for an appearance in the fourth season.
April 2025: Fourth Season Filming to Wrap
In April 2025, filming for the fourth season of Bridgerton is set to wrap.
2026: Fourth Season Release
In 2026, the fourth season of Bridgerton is scheduled to be released.
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