Bridgerton renewed for season 5 and 6
Netflix's Regency-era hit drama Bridgerton will continue its romantic reign, as the streaming giant has officially renewed the series for a fifth and sixth series. The announcement was made during the streamer's annual Upfront presentation, with the news delivered in quintessential Bridgerton fashion — via a special edition of Lady Whistledown's society papers.
The future of the ton looks bright, with whispers suggesting that the upcoming instalments will focus on Francesca Bridgerton (portrayed by Hannah Dodd), whose understated yet poignant love journey began in Series 3, and Eloise Bridgerton (Claudia Jessie), the fiercely independent sister whose turn in the spotlight has been much anticipated.
Meanwhile, it has also been confirmed that Season 4, which follows the bohemian second son Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson), will premiere in 2026. Keeping to the show's current biennial release schedule, Netflix had notably omitted Bridgerton from its 2025 line-up, effectively signalling the later debut.
Masquerade and mystery in first look of season 4
Netflix has unveiled a first glimpse at Series 4, offering fans a tantalising look at the moment Benedict meets his mysterious love interest — the so-called Lady in Silver — during a masquerade ball hosted by Lady Violet Bridgerton. The encounter hints at a romance that may challenge Benedict's free-spirited ideals and artistic temperament.
A global sensation since 2020
Since its debut in December 2020, Bridgerton has become a cultural and commercial powerhouse. It remains one of Netflix's most-watched English-language series, with Series 1 and 3 still sitting comfortably in the platform's all-time top 10. The show has also spawned successful merchandise, live events, and a well-received prequel, Queen Charlotte .
Executive producer and showrunner Jess Brownell continues to lead the creative team, alongside Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers, Tom Verica, and Chris Van Dusen.
Lady Whistledown confirms the news
As per tradition, Lady Whistledown herself confirmed the renewal:
'Dearest gentle reader, this author is pleased to report that Netflix's jewel of the season, Bridgerton, shall return for two further series. It appears our beloved family still has many tales to tell — and many hearts yet to be stolen.'
With more love stories yet to unfold, the Bridgerton universe shows no signs of slowing down.
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