Bridgerton season 5: everything we know about the Netflix show's return
It's Franchela's time to shine, baby
· TechRadarNews By Jasmine Valentine published 29 March 2026
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- Francesca and Michaela will be romantic leads
- Production has begun as of March 2026
- Season 5 renewed before season 4 was released
- Will have a two year time jump
- Other main cast expected to return, but not confirmed
Bridgerton season 5 has officially started production, and everything I want to happen in the hit Netflix show is set to come true.
After John Stirling's (Victor Alli) untimely death in season 4, the stage was set for his widow Francesca Bridgerton (Hannah Dodd) and cousin Michaela Stirling (Masali Baduza) to fall head over heels for each other... and it's happening sooner rather than later.
Yes, the pair are officially our season 5 romantic leads, beating out fan favorite Eloise (Claudia Jessie) to shine in the spotlight. It also marks the first LGBTQIA+ couple in the series and, frankly, even the thought makes my heart soar.
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The girls are ready to be LGBT icons, but what do we actually know about Bridgerton season 5 so far?
Bridgerton season 5 release window predictions
As of March 2026, Bridgerton season 5 has only just gone into production, so we're looking at a 2027 release at the very earliest.
However, as we had to wait two years between seasons 3 and 4, a 2028 release window might be more likely.
Bridgerton season 5 trailer: is there one?
Bridgerton Season 5 | Official Announcement | Netflix - YouTube
It's incredibly early days, so the above story announcement is your lot for now (although that has me excited enough).
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