Bridgerton Season 3 Won't Be Out in 2023: The Crown Season 6 Release Date Proves It
It would appear that we must face the harsh reality and let go of any hope for a December premiere.
Dear gentle reader, I bring you distressing news. Brace yourself; the agonizing wait for Bridgerton Season 3 has just been extended indefinitely.
Yesterday, Netflix announced that The Crown's sixth and final season will be divided into two parts, premiering on November 16 and December 14, respectively. You might be wondering what this has to do with Bridgerton.
Well, there are a few implications that come with this news, which regrettably confirm that the love story of Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton will not be gracing our screens in 2023.
December 14th Leak
For the past few months, the primary thread of hope sustaining the Bridgerton fandom has been the Tudum leak from Netflix Portugal. While unveiling the new first-look photos of Penelope and Colin during the Tudum event in June, @NetflixPT inadvertently revealed a tantalizing piece of information.
'Season three of Bridgerton premieres December 14,' the caption to the photos read.
Though the posts were later edited and the release date removed, Bridgerton fans staunchly believed in the December 14 premiere. Nothing short of an official announcement could persuade them otherwise until this very moment.
No Two Premises on the Same Day
As soon as the release date for The Crown Season 6 Part 2 was announced, it became clear that the original Netflix Portugal leak had to have been about The Crown and not Bridgerton. The social media team likely looked at the wrong schedule line and mixed up the two shows.
After all, they are quite similar. Both are period dramas, and both have significant fan bases.
Now, let's be realistic: what are the odds of two flagship historical dramas premiering on the same day amidst the Christmas rush? Exactly, they are non-existent. Zero. Zip. Nada.
It truly saddens me to say this, but we are likely facing a 2024 premiere after a long two-year hiatus. While in the more immediate future, we're probably looking at several more months of complete radio silence on Bridgerton.
Source: Reddit.