Bridgerton season 5: everything we know about the Netflix show's return

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Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000

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Season 4 might have only just finished, but we already know whose love story is next. Here's everything we know so far about Bridgerton season 5 on Netflix.

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romantic leads - Production has begun as of March 2026 - Season 5 renewed before season 4 was released - Will have a two year time jump - Other main cast expected to return, but not confirmed Bridgerton season 5 has officially started production, and everything I want to happen in the hit Netflix show
is set to come true. After John Stirling's (Victor Alli) untimely death in season 4 , the stage was set for his widow Francesca Bridgerton (Hannah Dodd) and cousin Michaela Stirling (Masali Baduza) to fall head over heels for each other... and it's happening sooner rather than later. Do not fret, dearest readers, for a certain countess shall find love again... Bridgerton Season 5 is now in production. pic.twitter.com/roXewr7ocq March 24, 2026 Yes, the pair are officially our season 5 romantic leads, beating out fan favorite Eloise (Claudia Jessie) to shine in the spotlight. It also marks the first LGBTQIA+ couple in the series and, frankly, even the thought makes my heart soar. Article continues below You may like Bridgerton season 5 stars are ready for Francesca-Michaela LGBT romance Bridgerton season 5 is 'pretty much done' and starts shooting 'very soon' Bridgerton season 4 part 2 ending explained and season 5 predictions

The girls are ready to be LGBT icons , but what do we actually know about Bridgerton season 5 so far? Today's best Netflix deals Netflix - Standard
with ads $6.99 /mth View at Netflix Netflix - Standard $15.49 /mth View at Netflix Netflix - Premium $22.99 /mth View at Netflix Bridgerton season 5 release window predictions The tension is palpable. (Image credit: Netflix)
As of March 2026, Bridgerton season 5 has only just gone into production, so we're looking at a 2027 release at the very earliest.

However, as we had to wait two years between seasons 3 and 4, a 2028 release window might be more likely. Bridgerton season 5 trailer: is there one? Bridgerton Season 5 | Official Announcement | Netflix - YouTube Watch On It's incredibly early days, so the above story announcement is your lot for now (although that has me excited enough). Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. Bridgerton season 5 cast Smiles all round. (Image credit: Netflix) Obviously Hannah Dodd and Masali Baduza will be fronting Bridgerton season 5, but here's who else we can expect to return: Yerin Ha as Sophie Baek Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton Julie Andrews as Lady Whistledown Lorraine Ashbourne as Mrs. Varley Nicola Coughlan as
Penelope Bridgerton Daniel Francis as Lord Marcus Anderson Ruth Gemmell as Violet Bridgerton Florence Hunt as Hyacinth Bridgerton Martins Imhangbe as Will Mondrich Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton Katie Leungas Lady Araminta Gun Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton Michelle Maoas Rosamund Li Emma Naomias Alice Mondrich Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte Hugh Sachs as Brimsley Will Tilston as Gregory Bridgerton Polly Walker as Portia Featherington Isabella Wei as Posy Li As you can see, I've left a few key names out of this list.
For obvious reasons (ie his character is dead), Victor Alli , who plays John Stirling, will not be returning.

It's also not a given that Jonathan Bailey (Anthony Bridgerton) and Simone Ashley (Kate Bridgerton) will return either, as their appearance in season 4 part 2 was a cameo. What to read next Emily in Paris season 6: everything we know about the Netflix show's return Virgin River season 8: what we know
about hit Netflix show's return Bridgerton season 4 part 1 release date and time on Netflix

Lady Danbury (Adjoa Andoh) has taken her leave of Queen Charlotte's palace as of the season 4 finale, meaning her return also isn't guaranteed.

Watch this space for updates, and potential new characters announced as filming begins. Bridgerton season 5 plot predictions Violet is in her situationship era. (Image credit: Netflix) Spoilers for Bridgerton season 4
to follow. Obviously, we're leading with the Francesca-Michaela romance, with season 5 supposedly kicking off with a two year time jump after Sophie and Benedict's wedding in the season 4 finale.

You might also remember that Michaela fled London without so much as saying goodbye... so the fact that she returns out of the blue after so much time is bound to have Francesca reeling.

"What's most exciting about Season 5 is that it is going to be a season about queer joy. It is not going to be a season about queer trauma," showrunner
Jess Brownell told Netflix.

"There are going to be difficulties for the characters and conflict the same way there is for every Bridgerton character. But we are still always
grounding our love stories in the fact that this series is about joy."

Other characters, such as Eloise, seemingly now have no direction at all, given she was the fan favorite to take over as romantic lead (fingers crossed for season 6 eh?)

We also need to find out who the new Lady Whistledown is, though this isn't a guarantee either. Will there be more seasons of Bridgerton? These two still haven't had their time to shine. (Image credit: Netflix) While Bridgerton has been renewed for seasons 5 and 6, Brownell is ultimately working with a plan for 8 seasons in total one for each Bridgerton child.

When I asked her about potential spinoffs following Violet's journey in
season 4 part 2, Brownell answers, "I would watch the hell out of it. I leave spin off territory to Shonda [Rimes]. I'm focused on trying to get through eight seasons of Bridgerton . But, yeah, I'd love that."

So while seasons 7 and 8 haven't been officially confirmed, they're being worked on... and unless something goes badly wrong between now and then, I don't see why they wouldn't come to light. Today's best Netflix deals Netflix - Standard with ads $6.99 /mth View at Netflix Netflix - Standard $15.49 /mth View at Netflix Netflix - Premium $22.99 /mth View at Netflix Follow
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