Scripted series · Netflix
Bridgerton
Even a wallflower can bloom.
Who's in it
Cast
The principal ensemble across the run of the series.
Ruth Gemmell
Lady Violet Bridgerton
32 eps
Jonathan Bailey
Lord Anthony Bridgerton
21 eps
Luke Thompson
Benedict Bridgerton
32 eps
Regé-Jean Page
Simon Basset
8 eps
Yerin Ha
Sophie Baek
8 eps
Luke Newton
Colin Bridgerton
31 eps
Victor Alli
Lord John Stirling
12 eps
Claudia Jessie
Eloise Bridgerton
32 eps
Florence Hunt
Hyacinth Bridgerton
32 eps
Will Tilston
Gregory Bridgerton
32 eps
Charithra Chandran
Edwina Sharma
8 eps
Adjoa Andoh
Lady Agatha Danbury
32 eps
Julie Andrews
Lady Whistledown (voice)
32 eps
Polly Walker
Lady Portia Featherington
29 eps
Bessie Carter
Prudence Featherington
24 eps
Golda Rosheuvel
Queen Charlotte
32 eps
Shelley Conn
Lady Mary Sharma
8 eps
Ben Miller
Lord Archibald Featherington
8 eps
Joanna Bobin
Lady Cowper
23 eps
Katie Leung
Lady Araminta Gun
8 eps
Harriet Cains
Philipa Featherington
20 eps
Molly McGlynn
Maid Rose
8 eps
Rupert Young
Lord Jack Featherington
8 eps
Michelle Mao
Rosamund Li
8 eps
Kathryn Drysdale
Genevieve Delacroix
18 eps
Isabella Wei
Posy Li
8 eps
Martins Imhangbe
Will Mondrich
24 eps
Emma Naomi
Alice Mondrich
21 eps
Lorn Macdonald
Albion Finch
13 eps
James Phoon
Harry Dankworth
9 eps
Molly Jackson-Shaw
Miss Hartigan
8 eps
Lorraine Ashbourne
Mrs. Varley
25 eps
Daniel Francis
Lord Marcus Anderson
14 eps
Nicola Coughlan
Penelope Featherington
32 eps
Jessica Madsen
Cressida Cowper
23 eps
Phoebe Dynevor
Daphne Bridgerton
13 eps
Ruby Barker
Marina Thompson
9 eps
Hannah Dodd
Francesca Bridgerton
16 eps
Simone Ashley
Kathani 'Kate' Sharma
13 eps
Calam Lynch
Theo Sharpe
6 eps
The Nutevio profile
TV DNA
How Bridgerton actually feels to watch, measured on the traits our editors track across every series.
Signature profile
Bridgerton reads strongest on Character Depth, Emotional Weight and Bingeability.
How fully written and psychologically layered the ensemble is.
How much the series is designed to affect you.
How hard it is to stop after one episode.
How much each hour depends on the one before it.
How often an episode ends on a hook you can't ignore.
The sustained pressure the series keeps you under.
Visual ambition — scale, craft and set-piece filmmaking.
The scale, internal logic and texture of the world.
How often the series is genuinely funny, by design.
The story
What it's about
Wealth, lust, and betrayal set in the backdrop of Regency era England, seen through the eyes of the powerful Bridgerton family.
The run
Seasons
5 seasons · 32 episodes.
Season 1 · Complete
Season 1
20208 episodes
6.6IMDbThe eight close-knit siblings of the Bridgerton family look for love and happiness in London high society.
Best episode · S01E01 Diamond of the First Water
Season 2 · Complete
Season 2
20228 episodes
6.5IMDbDuty, desire and scandal collide when Viscount Anthony Bridgerton decides to marry, only to meet his match in his intended bride's headstrong big sister.
Best episode · S02E02 Off to the Races
Season 3 · Complete
Season 3
20248 episodes
6.7IMDbAs a new crop of debutantes yearns to become the brightest of the ball, a wallflower with a double life finds her light amid secrets and surprises.
Best episode · S03E01 Out of the Shadows
Season 4 · Complete
Season 4
20268 episodes
6.4IMDbDespite his elder and younger brothers both being happily married, Benedict is loath to settle down — until he meets a captivating Lady in Silver at his mother’s masquerade ball.
Best episode · S04E05 Yes or No
- Poster unavailableSeason 5
Season 5 · Unannounced
Season 5
0 episodes
Where the series peaks
Best Episodes
The hours that define the show, ranked by audience response and editorial signal.
S04E05
Yes or No
A new neighbor shakes up Bridgerton House. Hyacinth and Gregory take their first steps into society. Penelope struggles with the loss of anonymity.
- Directed by Gia-Rayne Harris
- Written by Lauren Gamble
S01E01
Diamond of the First Water
Daphne debuts on London's marriage market as a new gossip sheet sets high society atwitter and Simon, the eligible Duke of Hastings, returns to town.
- Directed by Julie Anne Robinson
- Written by Chris Van Dusen
S04E07
The Beyond
The Bridgerton family unites in the wake of a tragedy. Sophie's plans hit a snag. Benedict faces a heartwrenching choice.
- Directed by Anya Adams
- Written by Tess Leibowitz
S04E06
The Passing Winter
Sophie fears the consequences of an impulsive decision. Benedict comes to terms with a new heir. A lavish ball is upended by a shocking announcement.
- Directed by Amy McIntyre
- Written by Annabelle Hood
S03E01
Out of the Shadows
The debutantes enter the marriage mart as Francesca navigates her first season out. A well-traveled bachelor returns, and Penelope unveils a new look.
- Directed by Tricia Brock
- Written by Jess Brownell
S01E05
The Duke and I
To fend off rumors about their garden escapade, Simon and Daphne must make a personal appeal to the queen. Marina's wedlock scheme dismays Penelope.
- Directed by Sheree Folkson
Recently aired
Latest Episodes
S04E08
Dance in the Country
- Directed by Anya Adams
- Written by Daniel Robinson
S04E06
The Passing Winter
- Directed by Amy McIntyre
- Written by Annabelle Hood
S04E03
The Field Next to the Other Road
- Directed by Tom Verica
- Written by Cathy Lew
Behind the series
Created by
Showrunners, creators, executive producers and the writers who set the voice of the series.
Chris Van Dusen
Showrunner
Betsy Beers
Executive producer
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Scott Collins
Executive producer
Tom Verica
Executive producer
Jess Brownell
Executive producer
Shonda Rhimes
Executive producer
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Janet Lin
Writer
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Elizabeth Reichelt
Writer
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Annabelle Hood
Writer
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Geetika Lizardi
Writer
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Daniel Robinson
Writer
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Azia Squire
Writer
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Eli Wilson Pelton
Writer
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Abby McDonald
Writer
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Lauren Gamble
Writer
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Cathy Lew
Writer
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Leila Cohan-Miccio
Writer
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Sarah Dollard
Writer
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Lou-Lou Igbokwe
Writer
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Sarah L. Thompson
Writer
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Tess Leibowitz
Writer
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Oliver Goldstick
Writer
The craft
Key Crew
Directing, writing, production, camera, music and editing.
Executive production
- Betsy BeersExecutive Producer
- Holden ChangProducer
- Scott CollinsExecutive Producer
- Eli Wilson PeltonProducer
- Tom VericaExecutive Producer
- Jess BrownellExecutive Producer
Writing
- Janet LinWriter
- Elizabeth ReicheltWriter
- Annabelle HoodWriter
- Geetika LizardiWriter
- Daniel RobinsonWriter
- Azia SquireWriter
Direction
- Anya AdamsDirector
- Bille WoodruffDirector
- Jaffar MahmoodDirector
- Andrew AhnDirector
- Cheryl DunyeDirector
- Gia-Rayne HarrisDirector
Cinematography
- Diana OlifirovaDirector of Photography
- Alicia RobbinsDirector of Photography
- Jeffrey JurDirector of Photography
Music
- Kris BowersOriginal Music Composer
Recognition
Awards
5 wins
Primetime Emmy Awards
1 win · latest 2021
- WinnerPrimetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Period and/or Character Hairstyling2021
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American Film Institute Awards
1 win · latest 2021
- WinnerAmerican Film Institute Awards2021
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Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards
1 win · latest 2021
- WinnerMake-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards2021
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MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance
1 win · latest 2021
- WinnerMTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance2021
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NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series
1 win · latest 2021
- WinnerNAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series2021
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Where to watch
Streaming
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