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 marriage market. Set in an alternate 19th-century London where racial equality was established by George III due to Queen Charlotte's African heritage, the series blends historical fiction with romance and drama. The story explores themes of love, social status, family dynamics, and scandal within the backdrop of high society.
1956: Classical Music Pieces Used Later Than 1813
After 1956, Dmitri Shostakovich's Suite for Variety Orchestra was written, which would later be used in the first season of Bridgerton, despite being composed after the year 1813, when the show is set.
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 and other co-stars also announced.
July 2019: Principal Photography Commenced
Principal photography for Bridgerton commenced in July 2019.
February 2020: Principal Photography Wrapped
Principal photography for the first season of Bridgerton wrapped in late February 2020.
December 25, 2020: First Season Debut
On December 25, 2020, the first season of Bridgerton was released.
2020: Premiere on Christmas Day
Bridgerton premiered on Christmas Day of 2020, providing entertainment after the first terrible year of COVID.
2020: Increased Interest in Stately Homes
Since the launch of Bridgerton in 2020, stately homes around England saw an uptick in interest and visitors.
January 2021: Second Season Renewal
In January 2021, Bridgerton was renewed for a second season.
January 2021: Second Season Officially Announced
In January 2021, the show was officially announced to have a second season, focused on Anthony and based on the book The Viscount Who Loved Me.
January 21, 2021: Jonathan Bailey to Center Season 2
On January 21, 2021, it was announced that Jonathan Bailey would reprise his role as Anthony and 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, totaling 625 million hours viewed.
March 2021: Production Began on Second Season
Production on the second season of Bridgerton began in March 2021.
April 5, 2021: Casting Announcements
On April 5, 2021, Charithra Chandran joined the cast as Edwina; Rupert Young joined to play a new character; Shelley Conn was cast as Mary; and Calam Lynch was cast as Theo Sharpe.
April 13, 2021: Series Renewed for Seasons 3 and 4
On April 13, 2021, creator Van Dusen announced that the series had been renewed for a third and fourth season.
April 2021: Third and Fourth Season Renewal
In April 2021, Bridgerton was 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, focusing on the young Queen Charlotte. Shonda Rhimes wrote the spin-off and served as executive producer alongside Betsy Beers and Tom Verica.
May 2021: Filming Set Denied Permission
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 Joins the Cast
On May 28, 2021, Rupert Evans joined the cast as Edmund Bridgerton.
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
In August 2021, production of the second season of Bridgerton resumed after being halted.
September 2021: Season 2 Preview at Tudum: Extended Talent Panel
In September 2021, a scene from season 2 was previewed during Netflix's Tudum: Extended Talent Panel, followed by first look stills of Bridgerton.
October 2021: "Squid Game" Surpasses Bridgerton Viewership
In October 2021, Squid Game surpassed Bridgerton as the most-watched original series launch on Netflix.
November 20, 2021: Production Wrapped for Season 2
Production for the second season of Bridgerton wrapped on November 20, 2021.
2021: Barlow & Bear Wrote Concept Album
In 2021, Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear wrote a concept album based on characters and situations in season 1 of Bridgerton titled The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical.
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 Held at Tate Modern
On March 22, 2022, a world premiere for Bridgerton's second season was held at Tate Modern in London.
March 25, 2022: Second Season Premiere
On March 25, 2022, the second season of Bridgerton premiered.
April 2022: Bailey and Ashley Confirmed for Season 3
In April 2022, Bailey and Ashley were confirmed to return for the third season as Viscount and Viscountess Bridgerton.
April 2022: Dave Arrowsmith Fired from Series
In April 2022, Dave Arrowsmith, the production designer, was fired from the series following allegations of abusive behavior and bullying on set.
May 2022: Castle Howard on Screen Exhibition Opened
Castle Howard opened an exhibition titled Castle Howard on Screen: From Brideshead to Bridgerton in May 2022.
May 22, 2022: The Simpsons Season Finale Features Bridgerton Reference
On May 22, 2022, the 33rd season finale of "The Simpsons" featured a scene where Marge and her friends watched a period drama called "Tunnelton", which included a Lady Whistledown-sounding narrator and a character emerging from a lake similar to Anthony in Bridgerton's second season.
July 2022: Netflix Sues Barlow & Bear for Copyright Infringement
After Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear presented songs from The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical live in concert at the Kennedy Center in July 2022, Netflix sued them for copyright infringement.
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: Principal Photography Started for Season 3
Principal photography for the third season of Bridgerton began in July 2022.
August 2022: Chandran not returning for Season 3
In August 2022, Chandran reported that she would not reprise her role as Edwina for the third season.
September 2022: Queen Charlotte Series Title and First Look Released
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 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 remained open to returning in the future.
March 2023: Principal Photography Wrapped for Season 3
Principal photography for the third season of Bridgerton wrapped in March 2023.
May 4, 2023: Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story Release
On May 4, 2023, the spin-off series Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story was released.
June 2023: Season 3 Recorded Highest Single Weekly View Count
Season 3 of Bridgerton 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: Season 3 to Be Split Into Two Parts
In December 2023, it was announced that Bridgerton's third season would be split into two parts.
2023: Novelization of Queen Charlotte Series Released
In 2023, a novelization of the Queen Charlotte series, written by Shonda Rhimes and Julia Quinn, was released by Avon Books.
2023: Netflix Changes Viewership Calculation Method
In 2023, between seasons 2 and 3 of Bridgerton, Netflix began calculating viewership by dividing hours watched by runtime and expanded the measurement window to 91 days.
February 14, 2024: Season 3 Sneak Peek at Valentine's Day Event
At a Valentine's Day Event on February 14, 2024, Bridgerton's Season 3 episode titles, exclusive photos and first look footage were released alongside a panel of Shonda Rhimes, Jess Brownell, Julia Quinn, and cast members.
April 11, 2024: Trailer Released for Season 3 Part 1
The trailer for Season 3 part 1 of Bridgerton was released on April 11, 2024.
May 2024: Coughlan and Newton Returning for Season 4
In May 2024, Coughlan and Newton were confirmed to be returning for the fourth season of Bridgerton.
May 16, 2024: Season 3 Part 1 Premiered
On May 16, 2024, the first part of Season 3 of Bridgerton premiered, consisting of the first four episodes.
June 13, 2024: Third Season Part 2 Premiere
On June 13, 2024, the second part of the third season of Bridgerton premiered.
July 2, 2024: Season 3 Ranks Among Netflix's Biggest Series
On July 2, 2024, Bridgerton 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 for Season 4.
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.
September 2024: Additional Cast Members Join Season 4
In September 2024, Katie Leung, Isabella Wei, and Michelle Mao joined the cast as Araminta, Rosamund, and Posy. Hugh Sachs and Emma Naomi have been upgraded to series regulars in Bridgerton.
September 16, 2024: Principal photography commenced for Season 4
Principal photography commenced for the fourth season of Bridgerton on September 16, 2024.
October 2024: Ashley Confirmed to Return for Season 4
In October 2024, Ashley confirmed that she would be returning for the fourth season, later confirmed to be in an additional cast role as opposed to series regular in the previous two seasons in Bridgerton.
2024: Season 3 Among Most Watched Series in 2024
During the first half of 2024, Bridgerton Season 3 became the second most watched series on Netflix with 92 million views. The season also had the second-highest viewing figures for streaming in 2024, with 11 billion minutes of watch time. According to Nielsen, Bridgerton was the most-streamed original series of 2024 with 21.42 billion minutes viewed.
2024: Doctor Who Episode Inspired by Bridgerton
In 2024, the creators of "Rogue", an episode of Doctor Who, drew inspiration from Bridgerton for its intrigue and romance set at an English country party in 1813. The show was directly referenced by the main character, Ruby Sunday.
January 1, 2025: Season 3 in Netflix's Top-10 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/106 million views.
January 2025: Dynevor Unsure of Return for Season 4
In January 2025, Dynevor revealed that she had not yet been asked to return for an appearance in the fourth season of Bridgerton.
May 2025: Fifth and Sixth Season Renewal
In May 2025, Bridgerton was renewed for a fifth and sixth season.
May 2025: Netflix Announces Renewal of Seasons 5 and 6
In May 2025, Netflix officially announced a dual season renewal of Bridgerton for seasons 5 and 6.
May 2025: Season 4 Release Confirmed for 2026
In May 2025, Netflix officially confirmed that Season 4 of Bridgerton would release sometime in 2026.
June 20, 2025: Principal photography wrapped up for Season 4
Principal photography for the fourth season of Bridgerton wrapped up by June 20, 2025.
2026: Season 4 Expected Release
Netflix confirmed in May 2025 that Season 4 of Bridgerton is expected to release sometime in 2026.
2026: Fourth Season Release
The fourth season of Bridgerton will be released in 2026.
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