The Regency-era period drama is back for a third outing on Netflix

Fetch our finest jewels and put on your best dress because Bridgerton season 3 part 1 has finally landed on Netflix — and part 2 isn’t far behind.

This high-society drama is based on the novel series of the same name by author Julia Quinn and brought to streaming via Shonda Rhimes’ Shondaland production company. Set in the social circles of Regency-era London, an upper-class world known as the ‘Ton,’ it follows members of the Bridgerton family as they search for love and strive to avoid scandal.

Last year, Netflix delivered the very first franchise spin-off Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story which followed a younger version of Golda Rosheuvel’s Charlotte, played by India Amarteifio.

Read more: Why was Francesca recast in Bridgerton season 3?

Its success has only amplified viewers’ appetite for more aristocratic action — so with that in mind, here’s you need to know about Bridgerton season 3.

When is Bridgerton season 3 part 2 being released?

Bridgerton season 3 will be released in two parts. (Netflix)

Bridgerton season 3 is being released on Netflix in two parts. The first half is out now, and the second will be released on Thursday, 13 June. The two parts will feature four episodes each.

The show has already been renewed for a fourth season, but it’s unclear when that will arrive.

Is there a trailer for Bridgerton season 3?

A trailer for Bridgerton season 3 part 2 arrived with great haste in early June, with secrets bubbling to the surface and romance featured throughout.

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The full-length trailer for part 1 of Bridgerton’s third outing was released in April, reuniting viewers with their favourite show and teasing a new romance that’s about to heat up.

Watch it below.

What happened in Bridgerton season 3 part 1?

A lot happened in Bridgerton season 3 part 1. (Netflix)

Part one of Bridgerton season 3 is available now on Netflix. In it, we catch up with Penelope as she struggles to come to terms with discovering that the love of her life, Colin Bridgerton, isn’t interested in her.

As our heartbroken heroine attempts to move on with her life, things are made more difficult thanks to the continued friction between her former best friend Eloise Bridgerton, who has discovered Penelope’s secret - that she’s really local scandal scribe Lady Whistledown.

When Colin returns from his travels, he finds Penelope determined to find a husband and offers to help her find one, which she eventually does via the rich Lord Debling. However, Colin and Penelope’s recently reignited closeness leads to Colin developing unexpected feelings for her — something that throws a spanner in the works for Penelope’s newfound romance with Lord Debling.

The new season is based on Julia Quinn’s novel Romancing Mister Bridgerton. (Netflix)

However, Debling’s not her true love — that’s Colin — and as Bridgerton season 3 part 1 comes to a close, the pair’s clandestine romance eventually comes to the fore, putting an end to Lord Debling’s proposal plans and leading to a heated exchange between Penelope and Colin.

As the half-season comes to a close, Colin proposes to Penelope - but her secret remains, hanging over the events of part 2.

Who stars in Bridgerton season 3?

Luke Newton reprises his role as Colin Bridgerton in season 3. (Netflix)

Plenty of familiar faces are back for Bridgerton season three, including Jonathan Bailey as Anthony, Adjoa Andoh’s Lady Danbury, Harriet Cains as Philippa Finch, Jessica Madsen as Cressida Cowper, Polly Walker’s Portia, Emma Naomi’s Alice Mondrich and Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton.

Hannah Dodd takes over the role of Francesca Bridgerton from Lockwood & Co’s Ruby Stokes and Simone Ashley is back as new Lady of the House, Kate.

Hugh Sachs, Bessie Carter, Ruth Gemmell, Golda Rosheuvel, Claudia Jessie and Martins Imhangbe are all back on the show too.

Simone Ashley and Jonathan Bailey play Kate Sharma and Anthony Bridgerton. (Netflix)

Meanwhile, Black Sails star Hannah New joins Bridgerton as Lady Tilley Arnold, a character described as a “firebrand” widow with money to burn.

Phoebe Dynevor, who played eldest Bridgerton sibling Daphne, will not be returning but hasn’t ruled out an possible appearance in future seasons.

Bridgerton season 3 part 1 is out now on Netflix, and part 2 will be released on 13 June.