Television has consistently portrayed scandalous writers as individuals who often find themselves entangled in their own provocative affairs. Bridgerton seems to follow this trend, as its upcoming third season will focus on the captivating story of Penelope Featherington (played by Nicola Coughlan) and her friend Colin Bridgerton (played by Luke Newton), who transition from being friends to lovers. Adding to the complexity, fans of the show will remember that Penelope was revealed as the anonymous Lady Whistledown, the author behind the Society Papers. Until now, this dual identity has allowed Penelope, who is typically overlooked by high society, to maintain a low profile, except for Eloise’s awareness. However, in the upcoming season, her two worlds are bound to collide, leading to an intensifying situation for her.
During Netflix’s Tudum event, Nicola Coughlan, while on the red carpet, shared exciting details about the upcoming season of Bridgerton. According to Coughlan, this season is poised to be the most scandalous one yet. When questioned about the level of scandal viewers can anticipate, the actress tantalizingly replied that it would be “very” scandalous. She mentioned that Lady Whistledown, who holds all the secrets, will face increasing challenges in keeping them concealed, with scandalous love affairs emerging left and right. Coughlan assured fans that the season would be “extremely spicy,” raising the stakes even higher after a sizzling second season.
From the audience’s perspective, there is much to be thrilled about, especially as they have been privy to Penelope’s secret for quite some time. What will unfold when someone accustomed to manipulating the whims of high society suddenly loses control? Lady Whistledown has played a quiet yet influential role in shaping the lives and reputations of the ton in previous seasons, and the absence of her pen is bound to have significant consequences.
Season Three is All About Romance
While viewers can expect sizzling chemistry between characters, Nicola Coughlan also promised that this season of Bridgerton would be filled with more romance than ever before. In an interview with People Magazine during the Tudum event, Coughlan expressed that while the first season focused on passion and the second on longing, the third season would be all about romance. She described the romantic moments on set that left the cast in awe and spoke of the love portrayed being truly special and faithful to the original books.
However, the road to romance for Penelope and Colin is not expected to be smooth. Fans who have closely followed the series will remember a heartbreaking moment when Penelope overheard Colin dismiss the idea of courting her to a group of gentlemen, followed by laughter. This betrayal from her close friend understandably leaves Penelope enraged at the beginning of the third season, leading her to seek solace in the prospect of marriage and putting herself out there in society to attract suitors. This raises the question of how Penelope will navigate her anger towards Colin and eventually find herself falling into his arms.
Source: Collider
