Bridgerton is a historical American love television series based on Julia Quinn’s novel. The first screenplay is available on Netflix, produced by Shondaland and written by Chris Van Dusen. It centres on the titular Bridgerton family and is set in the competitive Regency-era London during a social season when young aristocrats and members of the upper classes are let loose into society. The most popular season of Bridgerton was the second.
AT THE TIME, THERE WAS AN English-language TV series on Netflix, with 656.16 million hours in the first 28 days of release. On March 25, 2022, it generally received positive reviews and was ranked first in 92 countries on the platform. For three weeks, it was the most viewed television programme in the United States, according to Nielsen Media Research.
Netflix’s first season began on December 25, 2020, and generally received positive reviews, with 625.49 million hours of viewing, making it the most-watched English-language series on Netflix until its second season at the time of its premiere.
Meet the Actors
Simone Ashley (Kate Sharma)
British actress Simone Ashley plays the title role in the second season. The 26-year-old is recognised for her role as the popular girl Olivia in the Netflix comedy Sex Education. She has also had appearances in the British television series Sister, Crash, and Broadchurch, as well as Pokemon Detective Pikachu.
Adoja Andoh (Lady Danbury)
It is hardly unexpected that Adoja Andoh, who portrayed Lady Danbury so well, is a well-known actor with the Royal Shakespeare Company. Adoja has been in practically every episode, but if you recognise her, it’s usually because she worked on Law & Order: UK.
Jonathan Bailey (Anthony Bridgerton)
If you’re obsessed with Jonathan Bailey, you’re not alone. Some of us (this is about me) consider it the best detective series ever made, starting with a tour of Broadchurch. Really. Look at
Claudia Jessie (Eloise Bridgerton)
Claudia, 17, is “smart, angry and rebellious” and “is fast approaching the age of marriage, but she thinks she is destined to do much bigger things.” She was fascinated by her debut film and the idea of finding a husband. Eloise is good friends with Penelope.
Golda Rosheuvel (Queen Charlotte)
I’ll wait while you name a better royal. Golda is outstanding as Queen Charlotte, but if you’re wondering where else you’ve seen her, she also starred in Luther and Lady Macbeth with Florence Pugh. She also appears in the BBC television programme Silent Witness, which I have never seen but will do as soon as possible.
Phoebe Dynevor (Daphne Basset)
A young, beautiful lady came from a wealthy family and joined society in season one to find a good spouse. She periodically makes trips from her marital home in season 2 to assist her brother Anthony in finding a bride.
Nicola Coughlan (Penelope Featherington)
Clever, romantic and kind, “Kalam” is the youngest of the three girls, but she doesn’t get along with the rest of Featherington. She is a little shy and “prefers to be silent in the ballroom than in the spotlight.” Penelope has a unique friendship with Eloise Bridgerton. She’s Lady Whistleon in disguise.
Shelley Conn (Mary Sharma)
Shelley Conn is best known for playing this part of the pond in the Lifetime series The Mistress and Lottery, and the Fox Terra Nova series was also short-lived. He also appeared on BBC Liar with Joan Froggatt at Downton Abbey. After Bridgerton, he joins the Good Omens fantasy series from Prime Video.
Luke Thompson (Benedict Bridgerton)
Before taking on the role of Bridgerton, Born Third, Newton was best known for his roles in the British Disney series The Lodge and the teen series The Cut. Since the show’s success, he was incredibly dedicated to Bridgerton, as his character became a lead role in his love story (described in Julia Quinn’s fourth romantic book Mr Bridgerton).
Luke Newton (Colin Bridgerton)
Colin Bridgerton is played by actor Luke Newton, best known for his work on the Disney television series The Lodge and the British television series The Cut. V