‘Bridgerton’ stars dish on Colin and Penelope in season 3
“Bridgerton” stars Nicola Coughlan and Claudia Jessie chat with USA TODAY’s Ralphie Aversa about a major moment in the first part of season 3.
Dearest gentle reader, be warned: There are “Bridgerton” season 3 spoilers ahead.
After much anticipation, the steamy historical romance series returned for season 3 on May 16 with four new episodes. The second part of the current season arrives this month.
Episode No. 4 ended on a major cliffhanger, when Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) asked Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) to marry him, which followed a spicy moment in her carriage.
Here’s everything you need to know about when and where to tune into part No. 2 of “Bridgerton” season 3, as well as answers to some commonly Googled questions.
When does ‘Bridgerton’ season 3, part 2 come out?
The second half of season 3 comes out Thursday, June 13.
Where to watch ‘Bridgerton’ season 3
All episodes of “Bridgerton” are on Netflix.
Watch the ‘Bridgerton’ season 3, part 2 trailer
How many episodes are there in ‘Bridgerton’ season 3?
There are eight episodes in “Bridgerton” season 3. They are being released in two parts – the first half on May 16 and the second half on June 13.
Here are the episode titles, courtesy of Netflix’s Tudum.
Part 1
- Episode 1: “Out of the Shadows.”
- Episode 2: “How Bright the Moon.”
- Episode 3: “Forces of Nature.”
- Episode 4: “Old Friends.”
Part 2
- Episode 5: “Tick Tock.”
- Episode 6: “Romancing Mister Bridgerton.”
- Episode 7: “Joining of Hands.”
- Episode 8: “Into the Light.”
‘Bridgerton’ season 3 cast
Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton reprised their roles as Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton, the principal characters followed in season 3.
Many other series regulars have or will return, including Claudia Jessie (Eloise Bridgerton), Luke Thompson (Benedict Bridgerton), Golda Rosheuvel (Queen Charlotte), Adjoa Andoh (Lady Danbury), Ruth Gemmell (Violet Bridgerton), Lorraine Ashbourne (Mrs. Varley), Simone Ashley (Kate Sharma), Jonathan Bailey (Anthony Bridgerton) and more.
The character of Francesca Bridgerton also reappeared this season, but is now being played by Hannah Dodd. Ruby Stokes, the original cast member, left the “Bridgerton” cast to appear in Netflix’s project, “Lockwood & Co.”
Three new actors have taken the “Bridgerton” stage in season 3: Sam Phillips as Lord Debling, Daniel Francis as Marcus Anderson and James Phoon as Harry Dankworth.
Where was ‘Bridgerton’ filmed?
The series is filmed throughout the U.K.
Who does Francesca Bridgerton marry?
Warning: This section contains information from the “Bridgerton” books that has not yet aired on the show.
According to People magazine, Francesca marries John Stirling. However, he later dies and she marries his cousin Michael Stirling.
How old is Penelope in ‘Bridgerton’ season 3?
Penelope is supposed to be 19 years old in season 3 of “Bridgerton,” according to Cosmopolitan. In real life, Coughlan is 37 years old.
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