Summary
Bridgertonauthor Julia Quinn gives an update on the plans for the series beyond season 4. Season 4 was officially confirmed back in April 2021, in an announcement that verified the development of both seasons 3 and season 4.Bridgertonseason 3has since been released on Netflix in two parts in the spring of 2024, wowing audiences with its deeper dive into Penelope’s story. TheBridgertonshow is based on the novel series written by Quinn.
Now, Quinn offers an update toPeopleas to whatBridgerton’s plans might be beyond season 4. She teased that “there are plans” forcontent beyond season 4. She also praised theBridgertonteam’s attention to detail and thoroughness when it came to adapting the series. Check out the full quote from Quinn below:
One of the things that was very exciting when they actually first bought the series was that it was really clear to me that they put a lot of thought into it already.
We had to go through everything and very specifically say, ‘These characters are included, these characters are not.’ In that process, it was really clear to me thatthey had a long plan and were really thinking about all the books.
I think that’s been going through the whole way. Which is a long-winded way of saying, ‘Yes, there are plans [for beyond season 4].’ But, of course, those plans can always change.
Bridgerton’s Future Already Looked Bright
But Quinn’s Quote Makes Things Look Even Better
Quinn was still notably cautious in saying that “those plans can always change” when it comes to the future ofBridgerton. Part of Quinn’s hesitation here likely comes from the fact thatseason 5 has not yet been confirmed at Netflix. WithBridgertonseason 4still in development, there is still ample time for a fifth to be renewed, but Quinn likely does not want to jump the gun by saying that it is officially in the works. Still, Quinn’s statement thatBridgertonhas plans beyond season 4 is a hopeful testament to season 5’s likelihood.
Even before this, the continuation ofBridgertonlooked optimistic.Both parts of season 3did extremely well on Netflix, amassing tens of millions of views and remaining in the Global Top 10 list for weeks. The release ofBridgertonseason 3 also caused other seasonsto creep back onto the viewership chart, showing audiences' ongoing investment in the series as a whole and its potential for rewatching. This suggestedBridgertonmight have enough momentum to sustain many more seasons.
Bridgertonseason 3 was the first to release in two parts on Netflix.
Bridgertonseason 5is also not the only way to continue the universe beyond season 4. The serieshas already made one spinoff series withQueen Charlotte: a Bridgerton Story, andcould continue its universe through other spinoffs. With eight novels in total and a couple of epilogues and anthology series, there is still ampleBridgerton-related content to adapt, and from how Quinn is talking, it sounds like there are ideas for its continuation.
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Bridgerton, released on July 06, 2025, is set in Regency-era England and follows the lives of the influential Bridgerton family. The series explores themes of wealth, lust, and betrayal, portraying societal dynamics through a blend of romance and intrigue.
