Bridgerton

Wealth, lust, and betrayal set in the backdrop of Regency era England, seen through the eyes of the powerful Bridgerton family.

Bridgerton (2020-present) is a Netflix period romance series created by Chris Van Dusen and produced by Shondaland. Set in a glittering Regency era London, it follows the powerful Bridgerton family through the marriage market of the social season, with each season spotlighting a different sibling. Lady Violet Bridgerton (Ruth Gemmell) anchors the household while her eldest son Lord Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) and his siblings Benedict (Luke Thompson) and Colin (Luke Newton) chase love, reputation and independence. Simon Basset (Regé-Jean Page) and Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha) add further romantic tension in the series' most-discussed storylines. The engine is simple: a suitor wants a match, society watches every move, and secrets threaten to unravel reputations at each ball and garden party. Told as a continuing multi-season story with a new romantic pairing at its core, it blends lush costume drama, sensual intimacy and a pointedly anachronistic pop soundtrack. The tone is playful, sumptuous and frankly steamy, with flirtatious banter giving way to heartfelt longing. Fans of Pride and Prejudice, Downton Abbey and Gossip Girl will find the same mix of social scheming and glamorous romance here.

Audiences broadly rate Bridgerton as a positive, glossy period romance with strong lead performances and an entertaining, sensual appeal, though its seasons draw mixed reactions.

• Pride and Prejudice (1995)regency era romance, society marriage plotting, glossy period costume
• Downton Abbeyperiod romance drama with courtship intrigue and aristocratic social scheming
• Gossip Girlglossy scandal-driven high society romance with narrated social gossip

Created by

Chris Van Dusen

Release Date

2020-12-25

Episode runtime

62 min

Rating

7.5 / 10 (3422)

What is Bridgerton about?

Regency era London's powerful Bridgerton family navigates courtship, scandal and desire during the social season.

What is Bridgerton like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Bridgerton as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Bridgerton violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Bridgerton.

What did critics think of Bridgerton?

Audiences broadly rate Bridgerton as a positive, glossy period romance with strong lead performances and an entertaining, sensual appeal, though its seasons draw mixed reactions.

Which shows are like Bridgerton?

Shows with a similar feel include Pride and Prejudice (1995), Downton Abbey, and Gossip Girl.

How long is Bridgerton?

Bridgerton: 5 seasons, 32 episodes.

Is Bridgerton still running?

Yes, Bridgerton is still running.

Where can I watch Bridgerton?

In United States, Bridgerton streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.