"Bridgerton," a popular Netflix series, captivates audiences. - The most-watched historical drama on online streams.
Shonda Rhimes' "Bridgerton," season three's part one, premiered on May 16th, and it hasn't taken long for it to dominate English streaming shows on Netflix. For the past two weeks, it has remained on top with 25.3 million views in a week, a fantastic achievement. The fascinating show, inspired by Julia Quinn's novels, is about the Bridgerton family's members looking for love in London's high society during the early 19th century.
The loyal followers of the series, also referred to as "Ton" (source: the series), didn't just watch the new episodes in the millions. They also helped season one reach the second most-watched series on Netflix with 6.4 million views. Season two is in fourth place with 5.3 million views, and the spin-off "Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story" is in eighth place with 3.1 million views.
With such a phenomenal performance, the highly expected second part of season three promises to be an even bigger hit. It is set to premiere on June 13th, and Netflix anticipates even more viewers. Based on the first four episodes, "Variety" reports that they already have generated an impressive 45.1 million views in their opening weekend.
In season three's plot, Colin Bridgerton comes back from his life-changing journey through Europe. Meanwhile, Penelope Featherington tries to marry to get away from her disagreeable sisters and their overbearing mother. Colin, her childhood friend, assists her in finding a husband. With several surprising twists and turns, the season is set to be a must-watch.
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