Bridgerton Series Five and Six Officially Greenlit as Netflix Invests Big in Show’s Future

Fans of Bridgerton can rejoice — Netflix has officially confirmed that the beloved period drama will continue beyond season four, with series five and six now in the works. The news comes amid fresh reports of a significant financial investment from Netflix, signaling the streamer’s continued confidence in the show’s enduring popularity.

According to The Sun, Netflix has committed to a multi-million-pound deal to secure two more seasons of the Shondaland-produced Regency-era romance. With season four already in production and set to debut in 2026, the announcement ensures that Bridgerton will remain a centerpiece of Netflix’s original content slate for years to come.

A Bold Future for the Bridgertons

A TV insider told The Sun, “After introducing the controversial gender swap at the end of series three, which saw Michael Stirling changed to Michaela, there’s a chance execs could jump ahead in the timeline to focus on Francesca’s story.” This isn’t the first time the show has deviated from author Julia Quinn’s original novel order. The series previously flipped the romantic arcs of Colin and Benedict, giving Colin’s love story precedence in season three.

As fans digest these creative choices, speculation is already mounting about which characters and couples will take center stage in the newly confirmed seasons.

Season Four: A Cinderella Twist

Season four, currently in production, will spotlight Benedict Bridgerton, portrayed by Luke Thompson, and his budding romance with Sophie Beck — played by Australian actress Yerin Ha. Drawing on classic fairy tale elements and Regency-era class tensions, the upcoming season will explore themes of forbidden love and social inequality. Sophie is a maid, far removed from Benedict’s aristocratic world, adding new depth to the series’ exploration of love across class divides.

“Despite his brothers both being happily married, Benedict is loath to settle down — until an enthralling woman captures his attention,” Netflix shared in a statement. The couple’s relationship begins with a masquerade ball, where Sophie is known only as “The Lady in Silver,” further emphasizing the Cinderella-inspired storyline.

Yerin Ha, whose past credits include small roles in Halo, is set to make her breakout in the Netflix drama. The eight-part season will reportedly take around eight months to film, with no official release date yet announced.

Familiar Faces and Newcomers

Fans can also expect to see the return of fan-favorite characters, including Jonathan Bailey as Anthony Bridgerton, Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington, Ruth Gemmell as Lady Violet Bridgerton, and Golda Rosheuvel reprising her role as Queen Charlotte.

Nicola Coughlan, now portraying a married and maternal Penelope, was seen cradling a ginger-haired baby in a promotional image dropped on Valentine’s Day. The scene confirmed the continuation of Penelope and Colin’s story, which concluded with their long-awaited marriage and Penelope’s farewell to her alter ego, Lady Whistledown.

New additions to the cast include Katie Leung as Lady Araminta Gun and her daughters, Posy (Isabella Wei) and Rosamund (Michelle Mao), as well as Sophie Lamont, Geraldine Alexander, and Oli Higginson in supporting roles.

A Promising Path Ahead

Showrunner Jess Brownell has acknowledged the lengthy production timeline. “We are working to try and put the seasons out more quickly,” she told The Hollywood Reporter. “They do take eight months to film, then they have to be edited and dubbed into every language. The writing also takes time, so we’re on a two-year pace — but trying to speed things up.”

As anticipation builds for season four, the confirmation of two more seasons has only fueled excitement among fans who have followed the Bridgerton family’s romantic entanglements since 2020. With Netflix’s major investment and a loyal global audience, Bridgerton is showing no signs of slowing down.

Whether the show sticks to the book series or continues to creatively diverge, one thing is clear — the Bridgertons aren’t going anywhere.