Bridgerton Season 3 Prediction: How Different Will the Show's Tone Be?

Summary

• Bridgerton's portrayal of love earned the show the love and adoration of fans.
• The first season of the show enticed many viewers with its uninhibited sex scenes.
• Season 2 was much more subtle in its portrayal of romance and passion.
• Season 3 may be a perfect blend of the two when it comes to romance.

Despite its size, Netflix has few universally popular projects. In that sense, Stranger Things and Bridgerton are definitely the streaming service's flagships, beloved by millions of fans around the world. And while the former has captivated audiences with its intense plot, beautiful CGI, and brilliant teen actors, the latter owes its success to another factor.

When it premiered in 2020, Bridgerton proved to be an instant hit. Based on the eponymous series of novels by Julia Quinn, the show is set in the Regency era and masterfully evokes the period with its moral convictions, prejudices, and fascinating costumes. But apparently it's the modern portrayal of romance and sex scenes combined with the historical setting that has drawn millions of viewers to the show.

The Heat of Season 1

Bridgerton was an instant hit when it premiered in 2020, thanks to the steamy romance between its main characters, Daphne Bridgerton and Duke of Hastings Simon Basset, portrayed by Phoebe Dynevor and Regé-Jean Page, respectively. The forbidden fruit nature of their relationship, which stemmed from the conflict between Simon and Daphne's brother Anthony, who were best friends, enticed many viewers to follow their story.

In that sense, their romance and passionate sex scenes were the best reward for the audience's patience and interest. And even though Bridgerton wasn't a pioneer in depicting steamy scenes, it was the combination of passion and Regency-era fashions that captivated most people.

The Subtlety of Season 2

Season 2, on the other hand, was very different in this regard. Unlike Bridgerton's first installment, the second season was much more subtle in its portrayal of romance. For example, Anthony and Kate's love story ended up being much more intense but restrained than Daphne and Simon's. In fact, many viewers appreciated the build-up of passion in the second episode.

As Season 3 approaches, many Bridgerton fans are wondering what tone it will take romantically. Our theory is that the Netflix drama will take the best features of the existing two seasons and blend them into the third installment. The result will be an intensely nuanced and equally passionate love story between Penelope Featherington, who was also revealed to be the famous and mysterious local gossip Lady Whistledown, and Colin Bridgerton.

In other words, we predict that Season 3 of Bridgerton will be the golden ratio between the lust and desire of the first two installments. Season 3 will premiere on May 16th.