Just in time for Valentine's Day, a special Bridgerton livestream presented by Netflix on Shondaland revealed a few fun facts about season 3, including a premiere scene between Penelope (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin (Luke Newton) and a list of episode titles. New photos of the new characters were also revealed.
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The panel helped celebrate the upcoming season, which will debut in two parts on May 16 and June 13 of this year. Panelists included executive producer Shonda Rhimes, showrunner Jess Brownell, writer Julia Quinn, and cast members including Coughlan, Newton, Golda Rosheuvel, Adjoa Andoh, Claudia Jessie, Luke Thompson, and Martins Imhangbe.
During the discussion, it was confirmed that there would be book-to-episode adaptations, exclusive photos, sneak peeks, and even a surprise fan wedding announcement. Rhimes and Brownell offered some tidbits about what fans can expect from Season 3, while Quinn revealed which pieces from her source material will be making it to the screen, including a particular fan-favorite moment from the novel Romancing Mr. Bridgerton where Penelope wraps Colin's hand after he accidentally cuts it. This is further revealed in the photos below.
Meanwhile, the episode titles offer some clues for readers and are sure to generate intrigue for fans of the show, as all eight episodes of the season have been revealed. Among the lineup are “Out of the Shadows,” “How Bright the Moon,” “Forces of Nature,” “Old Friends,” “Tick Tock,” “Romancing Mr. Bridgerton,” “Joining of Hands,” and “Into the Light.”