Whilst men slept, Shonda Rhimes was cooking!!
In December 2020, renowned writer, showrunner and director Shonda Rhimes jolted us all from COVID slumber with the release of the first season of one of the most captivating period dramas to date, ‘Bridgerton.’
Filled with scandal, drama, alluring characters, riveting romance, and steamy scenes, ‘Bridgerton’ took everyone by surprise. Nearly four years later, we’re all set for the third season and fourth story in the series.
Whether you’re just joining the bandwagon or you’re an old-timer who seems to have forgotten much-needed details, we’re here to bring you up to speed.
From Season 1 and Season 2, here’s everything you need to keep in mind ahead of Season 3’s premiere on May 16;
Pairings
Two of the Bridgerton children are now off with their own spouses: Daphne with Duke Hastings and Anthony with Kate Sharma.
Season three will focus on the third Bridgerton brother, Colin, and his long-time best friend, Penelope Featherington.
We also saw the second Bridgerton sister, Eloise, soften up a little into the warm arms of a young printer, Theo Sharpe, which unfortunately crumbled after a scandalous last-ditch effort by Lady Thistledown(Penelope Festherington) to save Eloise.
Lastly, in the last instalment, ‘Queen Charlotte,’ we also learn that Lady Danbury once had an affair with Lady Bridgerton’s father when she was younger, resulting in an awkward relationship between the two.
Friendships
Our favourite besties ran into tough luck with their friendship. Yep, I’m talking about Eloise and Penelope. While Eloise remained hell-bent on defying society’s standards, Penelope secretly harboured thoughts of romance and love, especially crushing on the third Bridgerton brother, Colin. After some scandals featuring the Queen, Eloise, and Lady Whistledown, Eloise’s suspicion was aroused. After some digging, she discovered her best friend, Penelope, is, in fact, Lady Whistledown, who basically ruined her life in her previous publications.
Friendzoned
Penelope’s heart got shattered when she overheard Colin telling his friends that he could never court her.
The House Featherington Dilemma
Yet another failed attempt by the Featheringtons to boost their societal status and repair their reputation as their cousin who was engaged to one of the Featherington daughters proved to be a scam, seeing fake jewellery and was sent packing.
The King Without His Throne
In Queen Charlotte, we are plunged into the ferocious love story of Queen Charlotte and King George. Turns out the King is still alive but suffers from a mental illness that renders him unfit to be King. The King resides in Kew Palace, leaving Queen Charlotte to rule Buckingham.
And there you have it!
All caught up to speed!
Now, you can join the long line of people eagerly waiting for the premiere of season 3.
Unlike previous seasons, however, the third season is split into two, with Part One premiering on May 16th and Part 2 on June 13th.
