Netflix has announced the arrival of new episodes of the famous series produced by Shondaland, it will be released very soon and will have a new protagonist: here are all the details.
The TV series Bridgerton will soon return on Netflix with a new and exciting second season. The company has confirmed this with a truly original announcement. The costume show has been seen by more than 63 million users and in more than 76 countries around the world is still number one after weeks. The renewal was therefore more than obvious, although the official announcement came only yesterday.
The series was born from a millionaire agreement between the streaming platform and Shondaland, the production company of Shonda Rhimes, a true American celebrity in the world of series. She has already worked on several successful products, including Grey’s Anatomy. Bridgerton is a more recent idea, inspired by the novels of Julia Quinn. The plot tells the story of a family in London in the early nineteenth century, busy between beginnings in society, gossip, new acquaintances and love. The Bridgerton family is composed of eight brothers and sisters and the first season is dedicated to Daphne and the Duke of Hastings. The second, however, will focus on another component.
Bridgerton 2: Netflix’s announcement
Netflix confirmed the arrival of the second season of Bridgerton with a special statement, recalling the famous magazines of Lady Whistledown, who in the original series has the voice of Julie Andrews.
Reprising the graphics of the compendiums of the mysterious spreader of gossip about London society, Netflix broadcast on its digital channels the following message:
“Dear Readers, after the latest gossip, it is my honor to reveal that Bridgerton will return with a second season. I hope you have a bottle of ratafia ready in your pantry for this wonderful occasion.”
The incomparable cast of Bridgerton will return to the set in the spring of 2021. The author of the series has informed me that it will be Lord Anthony Bridgerton who will dominate the scene. My pen is already at the ready to chronicle all of his romantic escapades.
Anyway, gentle readers, before you ask for more details, know that I cannot offer any more news at this time. Patience, after all, is a virtue.
Hearfully yours, Lady Whistledown.”
Inside the message, where Netflix had fun impersonating the fictional Lady, are interesting details. First of all, filming will begin soon, so we won’t have to wait too long for the new episodes. Already there is talk of the end of 2021 or early 2022.
Also, the company announces us the new protagonist: it will be Anthony, the older brother.
Bridgerton: how long could the series last
If we take into account the novels, the seasons of Bridgerton could reach eight in total. In fact, the first one is based on the book “The Duke and I” but Julia Quinn has structured the saga, so as to describe in detail the story of the eight brothers and sisters of the family.
The second series will surely be dedicated to the novel “The Viscount Who Loved Me” and so there are six more left to appeal.
Anthony Bridgerton already played an important role in the first season and the audience could get attached and curious about the character, played by actor Jonathan Balley.
In short, all that remains is to wait for the release of the new episodes. In the meantime, to deceive the wait, you can watch other TV series similar to Bridgerton.