Get Your First Look at Penelope and Colin in 'Bridgerton' Season 3

Alert the 'ton, because your first look at Penelope and Colin in Bridgerton Season 3 is here. Netflix released four new images, including one especially steamy shot, at a global fan event on June 17.

The romantic and scandalous series set in Regency London was renewed for Season 3 way back in April 2021—along with an upcoming Season 4. Lady Whistledown herself announced the news in her society papers, teasing, "This author shall have to purchase more ink..."

In the first 28 days after Bridgerton's December 2020 debut, a record 82 million households tuned into the sexy period drama, making it the "biggest series ever on Netflix" at the time (until Squid Game came along, that is). Less than a month after the premiere, Bridgerton was renewed for a second season, while a third and fourth season were announced months after that.

Fans will have to wait and see what tea Whistledown will spill in her next gossip column, but in the meantime, here is everything we know so far about Bridgerton Season 3, including a first look at Penelope and Colin's romance.

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When is the Bridgerton Season 3 release date?

Netflix has yet to announce a Season 3 release date. However, production began on July 20, 2022, so Season 3 can't be too far off now.

Is there trailer or first-look images for Bridgerton Season 3?

There isn't a trailer, but at a global fan event on June 17, Netflix gave a first look at Penelope and Colin in Season 3. From the looks of it, this may be Bridgerton's sexiest season yet.

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What will Season 3 of Bridgerton be about?

The first two seasons of the period drama have followed the order of Julia Quinn's Bridgerton book series, which the Netflix show is based on. However, Season 3 will skip the third book and go to Book 4, Romancing Mister Bridgerton, which focuses on Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton's storyline.

According to Netflix, the third season "finds Penelope Featherington has finally given up on her long-held crush on Colin Bridgerton after hearing his disparaging words about her last season." She is, however, pursuing a marriage that will allow her to continue her double life as Lady Whistledown.

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."

Nicola Coughlan, who plays Penelope, promised steamy sex scenes in Season 3, but admitted (via Digital Spy) that she was nervous to film them or have her family see them.

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"There's a scene in the carriage. And it's just if they're sort of arguing, and then it all gets very romantic, shall we say, but I think it will be such a good scene in the show. It terrifies me to think of filming but I think it would be really great," she said. "So I know that it gets extremely racy in that scene. I know already stuff that's gonna happen."

Who is in the Bridgerton Season 3 cast?

The official Season 3 cast and any new additions after Seasons 1 and 2 have yet to be revealed, but it's safe to assume that the Bridgerton family, along with Lady Whistledown (whose real identity is none other than Penelope Featherington), will return for the third season.

The one character who won't be back? Daphne!

Phoebe Dynevor, who plays the Season 1 protagonist, confirmed in January that she won't be returning for Bridgerton Season 3.

The actress announced the news in an interview with ScreenRant published in January 2023. When asked if there are any exciting developments for Daphne Bridgerton in the next season, she replied, "Sadly, not in season 3. Potentially in the future. But Season 3, I'm just excited to watch as a viewer."

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Here's who we do expect to see:

Jonathan Bailey as Anthony Bridgerton

Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton

Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington

Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton

Adjoa Andoh as Lady Danbury

Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte

Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton

Will Tilston as Gregory Bridgerton and Florence Hunt as Hyacinth Bridgerton

Ruth Gemmell as Lady Violet Bridgerton

Harriet Cains as Philipa Featherington and Bessie Carter as Prudence Featherington

Ben Miller as Lord Featherington and Polly Walker as Lady Portia Featherington

Simone Ashley as Kate Sharma

Charithra Chandran as Edwina Sharma

Other likely cast members include Sabrina Bartlett as Siena Rosso, Martins Imhangbe as Will Mondrich, Lorraine Ashbourne as Mrs. Varley and Julie Andrews as the voice of Lady Whistledown.

Will there be more Bridgerton after Season 3?

Yes! Season 4 was announced at the same time as Season 3. Breathe easy.

How to watch Season 3 of Bridgerton

The series streams exclusively on Netflix, which is where Season 3 will arrive.

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