Bridgerton Season 3 focuses on Penelope and Colin's love story, here is the first look

Netflix's hit Regency-era drama "Bridgerton" will return for a third season, this time focusing on the love story between Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton).

The new season will pick up where the second season left off, with Penelope still heartbroken after overhearing Colin's snide comments about her. She has decided to take a husband, preferably one who will provide her with enough independence to continue her double life as Lady Whistledown.

Colin, on the other hand, returns for Season 3 with a new swagger about him. He is determined to win back Penelope's friendship, and he offers to help her build her confidence in order to change her luck with her husband's search.

As their lessons progress, Colin begins to realize that his feelings for Penelope are more than just friendly. But will he be able to win her heart before she finds someone else?

Here’s the first look:

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The new season will also introduce three new characters: Marcus Anderson (Daniel Francis), Lord Debling (Sam Phillips), and Harry Dankworth (James Phoon).

Francis plays Marcus Anderson, a charismatic presence who attracts the notice of certain matriarchs in the ton. Phillips plays Lord Debling, a genial lord with unusual interests. And Phoon plays Harry Dankworth, a man whose looks open doors for him among the ton.

Jess Brownell will serve as showrunner for Season 3, following the resignation of Chris Van Dusen. Brownell also serves as an executive producer alongside Van Dusen, Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers, and Tom Verica of Shondaland.

Meanwhile, Penelope's rift with her best friend Eloise (Claudia Jessie) continues to complicate matters. And as Penelope's presence in the ton grows, it becomes all the more difficult for her to keep her secret identity as Lady Whistledown.

FAQs

Does Daphne appear in season 3 of Bridgerton?
The show had made clear that Phoebe Dynevor who played the role of Daphne will not be featuring in the upcoming season of Bridgerton.

Is Simon coming back for season 3 Bridgerton?
Phoebe Dynevor and Regé-Jean Page will not be in season three. Regé-Jean Page, who played the Duke of Hastings Simon Bassett, did not return to the show for season two, and he won't be back for season three.