Bridgerton’s rise to the top of Netflix’s streaming charts has been no fluke, with the two seasons to date since 2020some of the best and most emotionally gripping of any series on any streamer in that time. From the tender love stories to theiconic orchestrating of pop songs, many factors have fed into Bridgerton’s success.
With Season 3 right around the corner, and with the spotlight ready to be shone ontwo of the series' most beloved side characters, namelyNicola Coughlan’s Penelope Featherington andLuke Newton’s Colin Bridgerton, anticipation is currently at its highest. So, with that in mind, here is a look at exactly how you’re able to watch Season 3 ofBridgerton.
Bridgerton
Set in the glamorous world of Regency London, the Bridgerton family maneuvers through the opulent and treacherous landscape of high society. Daphne Bridgerton, the family’s eldest daughter, enters the marriage market, sparking a whirlwind romance with the enigmatic Duke of Hastings.
When Does ‘Bridgerton’ Season 3 Come Out?
BridgertonSeason 3 Part 1 hits Netflix on July 30, 2025, at 3:00 a.m. EST.However, that is only part 1 of the season, with a second part released weeks later on June 13. Each of these parts will consist of four episodes, with the entire season consisting of eight episodes.
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Can You Watch ‘Bridgerton’ Without Netflix?
Bridgertonis a Netflix Original series, which meansyou can only watch the show on Netflix. Thankfully, Netflix offers several options at various prices to help everyone find a plan that’s best for them. Below, we’ve listed the various plans and features if you’re undecided about which to choose from.
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Watch the ‘Bridgerton’ Season 3 Trailer
The officialBridgertonSeason 3 traileris available to watch above. Accompanied by a typically brooding orchestral score, themission statement for Season 3is on full display throughout the trailer, that being the will-they/won’t-they romance that surrounds Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton. An official synopsis for Season 3, provided byTudum, says:
“Penelope enters Season 3 finally ready to give up her longtime crush on Colin. However, that doesn’t mean she’s done with love. Instead, Penelope has decided it’s time to take a husband — and preferably one who will give her the freedom to continue her double life as Lady Whistledown, far away from the prying eyes of her mother and sisters. Lacking in confidence, Penelope’s attempts on the marriage mart fail spectacularly. Meanwhile, Colin has returned from his summer travels with a new look and a serious sense of swagger. But he’s disheartened to realize that Penelope, the one person who always appreciated him as he was, is giving him the cold shoulder. Eager to win back her friendship, Colin offers to mentor Penelope in the ways of confidence to help her find a husband this season. But when his lessons start working a little too well, Colin must grapple with whether his feelings for Penelope are truly just friendly. Complicating matters for Penelope is her rift with Eloise, who has found a new friend in a very unlikely place, while Penelope’s growing presence in the ton makes it all the more difficult to keep her Lady Whistledown alter ego a secret.”
What’s the ‘Bridgerton’ Season 3 Episode Schedule?
Luckily forBridgertonfans, afull episode schedule and each episode title have now been released. The official schedule for Season 3 reads as follows:
More Netflix Series Like ‘Bridgerton’ You Can Watch Right Now
The period drama genre is certainly no new phenomenon, butBridgertonhas indeedincurred somewhat of a renaissance for the genreover recent years. With that in mind, here are three suggestions for what you can watch whilst you wait forBridgerton’s third season.
The Law According to Lidia Poët
Forbidden from practicing law, a woman prepares an appeal to overturn the court’s decision in this true story of Lidia Poët, Italy’s first female lawyer.
Set some 50 years afterBridgerton,The Law According to Lidia PoëtfollowsMatilda De Angelisas the titular lawyer - the first female lawyer in Italian history. However, apatriarchal judicial system swiftly kicks her out, simply because of her gender. An old tale with very relevant themes,The Law According to Lidia Poëtis bolstered by a cast of terrific performers, perhaps none more so than De Angelis in the lead role. Inspired by true events, this is one seriesBridgertonfans will surely love.
The Empress
When rebellious Elisabeth falls for Emperor Franz and becomes his unlikely bride, she enters a world of tensions and intrigue at the Viennese court.
Another series based on true events,The Empresstells the tale of the 19th century Bavarian princess and Australian empress, Elisabeth (Devrim Lingnau). Featuring enoughimpressive costumes and steamy sex to even rivalBridgerton,The Empressis a quintessential period drama that will keep you gripped by the eyes and red in the face.
Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story
Betrothed against her will to King George, young Charlotte arrives in London on her wedding day and faces scrutiny from the monarch’s cunning mother.
It would be impossible to recommendBridgerton-esque shows without recommending theBridgertonspin-off,Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. Framed as both a sequel and a current spin-off by moving between times, thisShondalandtale features all the aspects ofBridgertonfans have come to know and love, as well as giving answers to some of the history in the show’s famed family tree.
