Bridgerton fans, we finally have a release date

The third installment of the period drama is finally returning to our screens in 2024.

Netflix confirmed that season three will be released in two parts next summer.

Bridgerton will return with two 4-episode parts, with Part 1 premiering on May 16th, 2024, followed by Part 2 on June 13th, 2024. 

Irish actress and Derry Girls star, Nicola Coughlan will be the lead actress in season three.

She stars as Penelope Featherington in the beloved Netflix series.

Rejoice in this most thrilling news. Bridgerton Season 3 shall debut in two parts: Part 1 on May 16 and Part 2 on June 13. pic.twitter.com/BQEb6Lahlw

— Netflix (@netflix) December 12, 2023

Irish actress Nicola Coughlan will be the star of season three

Season three follows Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) who has finally given up on her long-held crush on Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) after hearing his disparaging words about her last season.

She has, however, decided it’s time to take a husband, preferably one who will provide her with enough independence to continue her double life as Lady Whistledown, far away from her mother and sisters.

But 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 (Claudia Jessie), 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.

We're already counting down the days to season three.

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