On Christmas day last year, Shondaland debuted the freshman season of Bridgerton on Netflix, delivering one of the streamer’s most popular shows in years. In honor of the one-year anniversary of its arrival, Shondaland and Netflix announced the premiere date for the next season on Christmas. Season 2 of Bridgerton will start streaming on March 25, 2022, and you can watch the reveal video below.
Season 2 of Bridgerton follows Lord Anthony Bridgerton (Bailey), the eldest Bridgerton sibling and Viscount, as he sets out to find a suitable wife. Driven by his duty to uphold the family name, Anthony’s search for a debutante who meets his impossible standards seems ill-fated until Kate (Simone Ashley) and her younger sister Edwina (Charithra Chandran) Sharma arrive from India. When Anthony begins to court Edwina, Kate discovers the true nature of his intentions—a true love match is not high on his priority list — and decides to do everything in her power to stop the union. But in doing so, Kate and Anthony’s verbal sparring matches only bring them closer together, complicating matters on both sides. Across Grosvenor Square, the Featheringtons must welcome the newest heir to their estate while Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) continues to navigate the ton whilst keeping her deepest secret from the people closest to her.
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Other returning stars Adjoa Andoh (Lady Danbury), Lorraine Ashbourne (Mrs. Varley), Harriet Cains (Philipa Featherington), Bessie Carter (Prudence Featherington), Phoebe Dynevor (Daphne Basset), Ruth Gemmell (Violet Bridgerton), Florence Hunt (Hyacinth Bridgerton), Martins Imhangbe (Will Mondrich), Claudia Jessie (Eloise Bridgerton), Luke Newton (Colin Bridgerton), Golda Rosheuvel (Queen Charlotte), Luke Thompson (Benedict Bridgerton), Will Tilston (Gregory Bridgerton), Polly Walker (Portia Featherington), and Julie Andrews (Lady Whistledown). Newcomers to the cast include Shelley Conn (Mary Sharma), Calam Lynch (Theo Sharpe), and Rupert Young (Jack).
Bridgerton is created by Chris Van Dusen who serves as showrunner; season 2 will be his final season on the show. He executive produces alongside Shondaland’s Shonda Rhimes and Betsy Beers. Fans of the first season will also notice that breakout star Regé-Jean Page is not back for the second season, another big change for the show moving forward. That announcement was made with a statement released by Shondaland and Netflix in April.
“Dear Readers, while all eyes turn to Lord Anthony Bridgerton’s quest to find a Viscountess, we bid adieu to Regé-Jean Page, who so triumphantly played the Duke of Hastings,” the statement read. “We’ll miss Simon’s presence onscreen, but he will always be a part of the Bridgerton family. Daphne will remain a devoted wife and sister, helping her brother navigate the upcoming social season and what it has to offer – more intrigue and romance than my readers may be able to bear.”
On Instagram, Page added, “The ride of a life time. It’s been an absolute pleasure and a privilege to be your Duke. Joining this family – not just on screen, but off screen too. Our incredibly creative and generous cast, crew, outstanding fans – it’s all been beyond anything I could have imagined. The love is real and will just keep growing.”
Bridgerton will debut its second season on March 25, 2022. For now, you can binge the first season in its entirety on Netflix. Meanwhile, fans can also look forward to an upcoming spinoff on Queen Charlotte.
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