Bridgerton series 3 part 1 start time, cast list, how many episodes and part 2 release date

After a two-year wait, the third series of Bridgerton is coming to Netflix. The period drama shot to success in December 2020 and quickly became one of Netflix's most successful shows.

Based on the book series by Julia Quinn, each series focuses on a different member of the Bridgerton family and their romantic endeavours. The third series will follow Colin Bridgerton, played by Luke Newton, who is the third oldest Bridgerton brother, and his love interest Penelope Featherington played by Derry Girls star Nicola Coughlan.

A synopsis for the third series reads: "Bridgerton is back for its third season and finds Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) has finally given up on her long-held crush on Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) after hearing his disparaging words about her last season.

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"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." Here is everything you need to know about the highly anticipated third series of Bridgerton. Want less ads? Download WalesOnline’s Premium app on Apple or Android.

Bridgerton series three start time

Big fans of the show might be planning on an early morning as Bridgerton will drop on Netflix at 8am on Thursday, May 16. The previous two series of Bridgerton and the spin-off show Queen Charlotte are already available on Netflix.

Bridgerton series cast list

Jonathan Bailey as Anthony, Viscount Bridgerton

Simone Ashley as Kathani "Kate" (nee Sharma), Viscountess Bridgerton

Nicola Coughlan as Penelop Featherington

Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton

Hannah Dodd as Francesa Bridgerton

Martins Imhangbe as Will Mondrich

Emma Naomi as Alice Mondrich

James Bryan as Nicky Mondrich

Elias Amos as John Mondrich

Ariella Warburton as Daisy Mondrich

Sam Phillips as Lord Debling

Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton

Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton

Ruth Gemmell as Violet, Dowager Viscountess Bridgerton

Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte

Adjoa Andoh as Lady Danbury

Jessica Madsen as Cressida Cowper

Bessie Carter as Prudence Featherington

Harriet Cains as Philipa Featherington

Kathryn Drysdale as Genevieve Delacroix

How many episodes are in Bridgerton series three, part one?

There will be four episodes released in Bridgerton series three, part one. Four more will drop in the second part.

When is Bridgerton series three, part two released?

Fans will have a month-long wait before the second part of series three drops on Netflix. The second part will be released on Thursday, June 13. For the latest TV & Showbiz news, sign up to our newsletter.