…By Judah Olanisebee for TDPel Media.
The success of Bridgerton and its recent spin-off centered around Queen Charlotte has set the stage for more exciting possibilities within the Bridgerton universe.
Shonda Rhimes, the creator of the hit Netflix series, has dropped hints about the potential for another spin-off, igniting speculation and excitement among fans.
Bridgerton’s second season shattered Netflix’s record for the highest number of viewing hours during its initial week, accumulating an astonishing 251.74 million hours.
Queen Charlotte, the captivating spin-off exploring the rise to prominence and power of the queen, quickly became the most streamed show of the month in both the UK and the US.
The popularity of Bridgerton, set in the Regency era and centered around the fictional aristocratic Bridgerton family, has cultivated a devoted following.
The series has not only captured viewers’ hearts but has also sparked a resurgence of interest in Regency fashion, with major retailers stocking Bridgerton-inspired clothing.
At the Queen Charlotte London premiere, Shonda Rhimes hinted at the possibility of further expanding the Bridgerton-verse.
While there are no concrete plans to explore specific characters, Rhimes admitted to becoming intrigued by Violet Bridgerton’s story while writing the spin-off.
Played by Ruth Gemmell in the original series and portrayed as a young and curious teenager by Connie Jenkins-Greig in Queen Charlotte, Violet Bridgerton’s journey could potentially captivate audiences in a new series.
With a wealth of characters and untold stories from the Ton-verse, the fictional society depicted in Bridgerton, fans are eager to see Netflix commission another series following the success of Queen Charlotte.
As viewers await further developments, the allure of Bridgerton’s world continues to grow, promising more delightful and enchanting tales to come.