- Season 1 of Netflix and Shondaland’s breakout romantic drama, Bridgerton, premiered on December 25.
- The show, adapted from the Julia Quinn romance novels, stars Regé-Jean Page, Phoebe Dynevor, Jonathan Bailey, Golda Rosheuvel, Julie Andrews as the narrator, and more.
- But will there be a season 2? Read ahead for everything we know.
- Spoilers ahead.
It may be a little too premature to start talking about Bridgerton season 2, but our enthusiasm can’t be overstated. Though it came on Christmas at the eleventh hour of a tumultuous 2020, we’ll say that the romantic period drama was one of the highlights of our year. (And not just because of the ever-steamy episode six.) The lavish sets, delightfully British cast, and Regé-Jean Page have us hooked. And we want more.
From the Lady Whistledown reveal to that mysterious buzzing bee, Bridgerton’s season 1 finale left us with a number of questions that only a second season—and the books—could answer. So dear readers, we did our best to speculate what season 2 would have in store, based on conversations with the showrunner, the cast, and the rantings of an impassioned fanatic (this writer).
The showrunner says it’s “too early” to confirm a season 2—let alone a premiere date.
We know it’s not the news you (or we) want to hear, but it’s realistic. Seeing as Bridgerton just premiered on December 25—and there’s the added stressor of a global pandemic—showrunner Chris Van Dusen tells OprahMag.com that he’s still wrapping his head around the first season, and it’s “too early” to get into detail about a season 2. Plus, Netflix hasn’t even renewed the show yet.
But don’t be discouraged. Van Dusen has a few ideas of what he’d like to see in a second season, which we’ll get into soon.
Regé-Jean Page said he’d return to the cast.
When asked if he’d return as Simon, Duke of Hastings, leading man Regé-Jean Page, tells OprahMag.com, “Absolutely, why not?” In the event that does happen, we’ll likely get to watch Simon and Daphne (Phoebe Dynevor) as loved-up new parents, as we saw the duchess give birth to their son in the finale.
“I think there a lot of good stories to be told in this world,” Page says. “There’s a plethora of characters and each of those characters has cousins, uncles, and dogs, and I think people enjoy exploring all of those depths and nooks and crannies.”
Here’s hoping that the rest of the cast, from Dynevor to Golda Rosheuvel (Queen Charlotte), and even Julie Andrews, are on the same page because there is definitely more story to tell for them all.
The bee in the last frame of the season 1 finale could symbolize what’s to come.
While we were blown away by the Lady Whistledown reveal, what stood out to us the most in the season 1 finale episode, “After the Rain,” was the very last frame before the ending credits. Right after Daphne gives birth to her and Simon’s son, the camera pans over to focus on a bee on the windowsill.
Now, fans of the novels will know that bees are particularly significant in the second book of the series, The Viscount Who Loved Me, which centers on the eldest brother Anthony Bridgerton. We’ll save you the details because the novel is a must-read, but in the end, a bee is the very thing that cements his fate with his soul mate.
So, our theory is that the season 1 finale bee symbolizes that season 2 will heavily revolve around Anthony Bridgerton finding his perfect match.
Bridgerton’s season 2 could have less focus on Daphne and Simon.
The eight Julia Quinn books each follow a romance of an individual Bridgerton sibling, as the rest fall to the background after marrying. Van Dusen tells us it’s his hope to follow that same pattern in a potential new season, explaining that storylines like the troubled Marina Thompson’s are purposefully left open-ended to leave room to explore later on and “expand on the books.”
“I’d love to be able to tell Eloise’s story and Collin’s story,” Van Dusen says. “[But] I want to explore the stories for all the characters, not just the Bridgertons. From the Featheringtons, who are amazing and so fun to write, to Lady Danbury’s stories, and Queen Charlotte’s.”
Quinn has thoughts on the refreshing format as well. “Usually you either have one true ensemble cast, or you have a cast where the main characters stay the main characters all the way. Whereas this is a little bit different, which I think will be fun for people. And I think because of that it really mimics the experience of reading a romance novel.”
So, whose stories aren’t finished yet?
We’ll give you a quick rundown on what’s still up in the air for some of our favorite Bridgerton characters:
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Anthony Bridgerton
He needs to find love after getting his heart broken by Siena, and the season 1 finale bee gives us hope that it’s just around the corner.
Lady Whistledown
We won’t spoil her identity yet, but we’d love to know how on earth they became the most esteemed anonymous gossip amongst “the Ton.” What is the motivation and how do they afford those newspaper circulation costs?
Marina Thompson
Poor Marina had arguably the worst London season of them all, seeing as she had to hide a pregnancy, then she attempted to get rid of said pregnancy, she tricked a Bridgerton into falling for her, learned her lover died in battle, and agreed to marry his brother to avoid ruin. We just hope she gets a break.
Penelope Featherington
Penelope clearly has a thing for Collin Bridgerton, but if the show follows her book storyline, spoiler alert she’ll end up with him soon enough.
Queen Charlotte
We just want more of the fabulous queen and her amazing wigs. Plus, will the show delve further into the real history of the royal that inspired her, including her 15 children and her husband infamously known as “The Mad King George?”
Eloise Bridgerton
Eloise is independent, stubborn, and completely uninterested in finding a husband—but will she stay that way? If the series follows her book, To Sir Philip, With Love, a true love is definitely in her future, but not before spending a few years as a spinster. And next to Queen Charlotte, she’s the most motivated to uncover the identity of Lady Whistledown, and we can’t wait to see the look on her face when she figures it out.
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