Renewed: Bridgerton

Netflix has renewed hit romance Bridgerton for a third and fourth season, just as production is getting underway on the second.

Created by Chris Van Dusen based on the Julia Quinn romance novel series of the same name, the Shonda Rhimes-produced series has been a runaway hit for the streamer. The news comes despite headlines that star Regé-Jean Page’s character, the Duke of Hastings, will not return for the second season.

“Bridgerton swept us off our feet,” Netflix’s vice president of global television, Bela Bajaria, said. “The creative team, led by Shonda, knew the material and delivered a beautiful, emotional, romantic drama for our members. They have some exciting plans for the future, and we think audiences will continue to swoon for this show. We’re planning to be in the Bridgerton business for a long time to come.”

Shonda Rhimes added: “From the first time I read Julia Quinn’s delicious Bridgerton series, I knew these were stories that would captivate a viewing audience. But the evolution of this adaptation would not be a success without the many significant contributions of the entire Shondaland team. This two-season pickup is a strong vote of confidence in our work and I feel incredibly grateful to have partners as collaborative and creative as Netflix. Betsy (Beers) and I are thrilled to have the opportunity to continue bringing the world of Bridgerton to a worldwide audience.”

Source: The Wrap