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Bridgerton

Seasons: 2

Created By: Chris Van Dusen

Starring: Adjoa Andoh, Lorraine Ashbourne, Jonathan Bailey, Ruby Barker, Sabrina Bartlett, Harriet Cains, Bessie Carter, Nicola Coughlan, Phoebe Dynevor, Ruth Gemmell, Florence Hunt, Claudia Jessie, Ben Miller, Luke Newton, Regé-Jean Page, Golda Rosheuvel, Luke Thompson, Will Tilston, Polly Walker, Julie Andrews

It’s safe to say Netflix finally found its new crown jewel, and that’s only kind of an intended pun. When Bridgerton premiered on Christmas Day in 2020, the Shonda Rhimes-produced series was an overnight success. Millions upon millions fell for the steamy and romantic period piece, making it the most-watched Netflix series of all time with a reported 82 million households watching in the first month. That many people can’t be wrong about a show, right?

Based on the novels of the same name by Julia Quinn, Bridgerton takes place in Regency-era London within the competitive high society world of dukes and debutantes. The romantic series adds a touch of mystery in the form of Lady Whistledown (Julie Andrews), an anonymous newsletter columnist airing the Bridgerton family’s dirty laundry to everyone.

Bridgerton season 2 debuted on March 25, 2022, and was another hit!

Plus, the Netflix show was impressively renewed for seasons 3 and 4! Clearly, you should start watching before the next season premieres this summer.

Verdict: WATCH