Season 1

Season 1
Episode Count	8
Premiere Date	December 25, 2020
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The first season of Bridgerton premiered December 25, 2020 on Netflix. The season consists of 8 episodes.

Plots

The eight close-knit siblings of the Bridgerton family look for love and happiness in London high society. Inspired by Julia Quinn's bestselling novels.

Summary

Bridgerton follows Daphne Bridgerton, the eldest daughter of the powerful Bridgerton family as she makes her debut onto Regency London's competitive marriage market. Hoping to follow in her parents' footsteps and find a match sparked by true love, Daphne's prospects initially seem to be unrivaled. But as her older brother begins to rule out her potential suitors, the high society scandal sheet written by the mysterious Lady Whistledown casts aspersions on Daphne. Enter the highly desirable and rebellious Duke of Hastings, committed bachelor and the catch of the season for the debutantes' mamas. Despite proclaiming that they want nothing the other has to offer, their attraction is undeniable and sparks fly as they find themselves engaged in an increasing battle of wits while navigating society's expectations for their future.

Bridgerton is a romantic, scandalous, and quick-witted series that celebrates the timelessness of enduring friendships, families finding their way, and the search for a love that conquers all.

Cast

Main Cast

• Adjoa Andoh as Lady Agatha Danbury (7/8)
• Lorraine Ashbourne as Mrs. Varley (6/8)
• Jonathan Bailey as Lord Anthony Bridgerton (8/8)
• Ruby Barker as Marina Thompson (8/8)
• Sabrina Bartlett as Siena Rosso (5/8)
• Harriet Cains as Philippa Featherington (8/8)
• Bessie Carter as Prudence Featherington (8/8)
• Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington (8/8)
• Phoebe Dynevor as Daphne Bridgerton Basset (8/8)
• Ruth Gemmell as Lady Violet Bridgerton (8/8)
• Florence Hunt as Hyacinth Bridgerton (8/8)
• Martins Imhangbe as Will Mondrich (5/8)
• Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton (8/8)
• Ben Miller as Lord Archibald Featherington (8/8)
• Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton (8/8)
• Regé-Jean Page as Simon Basset (8/8)
• Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte (7/8)
• Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton (8/8)
• Will Tilston as Gregory Bridgerton (8/8)
• Polly Walker as Lady Portia Featherington (8/8)
• Julie Andrews as Lady Whistledown (8/8)

Recurring Guest Stars

• Ruby Stokes as Francesca Bridgerton (2/8)
• Molly McGlynn as Rose Nolan (8/8)
• Joanna Bobin as Lady Araminta Cowper (7/8)
• Jessica Madsen as Cressida Cowper (6/8)
• Jamie Beamish as Lord Nigel Berbrooke (2/8)
• Simon Ludders as Humboldt (4/8)
• Jason Barnett as Jeffries (7/8)
• Hugh Sachs as Brimsley (7/8)
• Joseph Macnab as Featherington Footman (3/8)
• Nathan Vidal as Delivery Boy (2/8)
• Naomi Preston-Low as Handsome Young Lady (3/8)
• Emma Beattie as Ambitious Mama (2/8)
• Al Nedjari as Lord-in-Waiting (1/8)
• Joanne Henry as Judgy Mama (5/8)
• Oli Higginson as Bridgerton Footman (2/8)
• Geraldine Alexander as Mrs. Wilson (4/8)
• Kathryn Drysdale as Genevieve Delacroix (6/8)
• Ray MacAllan as Hastings Driver (4/8)
• Julian Ovenden as Sir Henry Granville (5/8)
• Freddie Stroma as Prince Friedrich (3/8)
• Amy Beth Hayes as Lady Trowbridge (2/8)
• Lorn Macdonald as Albion Finch (2/8)
• Emma Naomi as Alice Mondrich (3/8)
• James Fleet as King George III (2/8)
• Ned Porteous as Lord Wetherby (2/8)
• Sandra Teles as Lucy Granville (2/8)
• Tom Lorcan as Clyvedon Footman (2/8)
• Rob Kendrick as Composer (2/8)
• Chris Fulton as Sir Philip Crane (1/8)

Notes and Trivia

• Filming for this season wrapped in late February 2020.
• Netflix announced that 82 million households had watched the first season by in the first 28 days after its release, making it the most-watched original series launch in the platform's history.
• Season 1 focuses on Daphne and Simon's relationship, the subject of the first book in Julia Quinn's Bridgerton series, The Duke and I.

Episodes

No. in series	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date
1	1	"Diamond of the First Water"	Julie Anne Robinson	Chris Van Dusen	December 25, 2020
		Daphne debuts on London's marriage market as a new gossip sheets sets high society atwitter and Simon, the eligible Duke of Hastings, returns to town.
2	2	"Shock and Delight"	Tom Verica	Janet Lin	December 25, 2020
		Simon's apparent courtship of Daphne angers her brother Anthony and threatens to ruin the arrangements he made. Marina opens up to a curious Penelope.
3	3	"Art of the Swoon"	Tom Verica	Leila Cohan-Miccio	December 25, 2020
		After Daphne catches the eye of a royal suitor, she turns to Simon for relationship advice. Lady Featherington tries to browbeat Marina into marriage.
4	4	"An Affair of Honor"	Sheree Folkson	Abby McDonald	December 25, 2020
		Daphne receives a stunning gift from Prince Friedrich but soon courts scandal at a ball. Eloise searches for clues to Lady Whistledown's identity.
5	5	"The Duke and I"	Sheree Folkson	Joy C. Mitchell	December 25, 2020
		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.
6	6	"Swish"	Julie Anne Robinson	Sarah Dollard	December 25, 2020
		On her honeymoon, Daphne discovers just how misinformed she is about the physical aspects of the marital bed. Colin comes to a decision about Marina.
7	7	"Oceans Apart"	Alrick Riley	Jay Ross & Abby McDonald	December 25, 2020
		Amid accusations of lies and betrayal, a rift forms between the newlyweds, while a deception of another kind could besmirch the Bridgerton family name.
8	8	"After the Rain"	Alrick Riley	Chris Van Dusen	December 25, 2020
		The duke and the duchess's season-ending ball signals a turning point for their marriage – and ushers in changes of fortune and fate to those around them.

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