‘This title has proven immensely popular!’ Netflix teases ‘exciting news’ about Bridgerton after the show was tipped to run for EIGHT seasons
Netflix has teased ‘exciting news’ about Bridgerton after the show was tipped to run for eight seasons.
The series debuted on Christmas Day and has remained in the top spot on Netflix’s most-watched list ever since, proving to be a mammoth success.
And now the streaming giant has teased ‘exciting news’ about the ‘immensely popular’ racy period drama.
‘Exciting’: Netflix has teased ‘exciting news’ about Bridgerton after the show was tipped to run for eight seasons (show leads Phoebe Dynevor and Regé-Jean Page in show still)
According to Deadline, Netflix said in their fourth quarterly shareholder letter: ‘This title has proven immensely popular and we’ll have some exciting news about Bridgerton later this week.’
The steamy period drama is set to rack up more than 63 million views by the end of January and has already earned the title of the fifth largest original series to launch on Netflix.
Bridgerton, which has earned a 90% critical approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, is Shonda Rhimes’ first scripted show for Netflix since she struck a $150 million deal with the streaming giant.
Top spot: The series debuted on Christmas Day and has remained in the top spot on Netflix’s most-watched list ever since, proving to be a mammoth success ( Nicola Coughlan and Claudia Jessie L-R in show still)
The racy drama follows the self-titled family and how their lives are turned upside-down by the revelations of the illusive and anonymous Lady Thistledown.
Earlier this month, it was reported that Bridgerton could likely go from overnight sensation to an eight-season run, according to the creator of the Netflix hit.
Chris Van Dusen, the showrunner, has teased that it could have a very long lifespan.
‘Immensely popular’: And now the streaming giant has teased ‘exciting news’ about the ‘immensely popular’ racy period drama (Regé-Jean and Jonathan Bailey in show still)
Speaking to Collider, he said: ‘This being a family of eight children and there being eight books, I would love to be able to focus and really tell stories and love stories for all the Bridgerton siblings. For each character, for sure. I would love that.’
He explained that season one was ‘primarily about Daphne and her love story with Simon’ but that there is much more to delve into.
The show is based on Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton novels – the second one called The Viscount Who Loved Me.
Wowsers: The steamy period drama is set to rack up more than 63 million views by the end of January and has already earned the title of the fifth largest original series to launch on Netflix
Book two follows Daphne Bridgerton’s elder brother Anthony, who is on the hunt for a wife.
As well as this, the story of Daphne and Simon Basset’s marriage would continue, as well as the developments of Lady Portia Featherington following her husband’s death. The mystery of Lady Whistledown’s identity also continues.
Julia Quinn refers to her sequel books as ‘second epilogues’.
Plot: The racy drama follows the self-titled family and how their lives are turned upside-down by the revelations of the illusive and anonymous Lady Thistledown (Golda Rosheuvel pictured)
They are The Duke And I, The Viscount Who Loved Me, An Offer From A Gentleman, Romancing Mister Bridgerton, To Sir Phillip, With Love, When He Was Wicked, It’s In His Kiss, and On The Way To The Wedding.
There were also a further two books focused around the writings of Lady Whistledown from the Bridgerton series, released in 2003 and 2004.
Netflix have not confirmed further instalments but an announcement seems inevitable.
Gimme more! Earlier this month, it was reported that Bridgerton could likely go from overnight sensation to an eight-season run, according to the creator of the Netflix hit