- Primary Subject: Bridgerton Season 5
- Key Update: Netflix has officially renewed the series through Season 6, with the story expected to focus on either Eloise or Francesca Bridgerton.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: February 27, 2026
- Quick Answer: Netflix confirmed Bridgerton Season 5 will happen, likely centering on Eloise or Francesca’s romance. Production patterns suggest a potential release in late 2027 or 2028.
Bridgerton Season 4 has officially come to an end, leaving fans facing another long wait for the next chapter of the beloved romance series.
With four novels still remaining in Julia Quinn’s book series, on which the show is based, the story is far from over, as another Bridgerton sibling prepares to take center stage.
So, whose love story will be told next? Here’s everything we know so far about Bridgerton Season 5.
Will There Be Bridgerton Season 5?
Long before Bridgerton Season 4 premiered, Netflix had already renewed the series for Seasons 5 and 6.
This ensures that fans will continue to follow the romantic journeys of the Bridgerton siblings for at least two more seasons.
After Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) falls in love with Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha), a maid and the illegitimate daughter of nobility, another member of the family is sure to take the lead in the next chapter of the story.
What is Bridgerton Season 5 About?
While the big question is who will lead Bridgerton Season 5, the upcoming fifth and sixth seasons are expected to focus on either Eloise (Claudia Jessie) or Francesca (Hannah Dodd). However, which of the two will take the spotlight first remains to be seen.
“Both characters with the initials on my pocket squares will get seasons in 5 and 6. In what order? I can’t say,” showrunner Jess Brownell teased in an interview with Deadline.
Only four Bridgerton siblings remain unmarried, but Eloise and Francesca are considered the most likely leads, as both characters are now fully grown adults ready to enter the marriage mart.
So, if the series follows the order of Quinn’s novels, Eloise would be next. In the fifth book, To Sir Philip, With Love, she develops an unexpected romance with the socially awkward Sir Philip.
However, the Netflix adaptation has already deviated from the original book sequence by telling the love story of Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) and Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) before Benedict’s arc.
Because of this change, there is also a strong possibility the show could move directly to Francesca’s story, adapting When He Was Wicked instead.
Why Francesca May Lead Bridgerton Season 5?
Warning: Major Season 4 Spoilers Ahead. Read with precaution.
Bridgerton Season 3 saw the marriage of Francesca to Lord John Stirling (Victor Alli). Despite her earlier worries in Season 4 about conception and intimacy, she eventually formed a strong bond with her husband.
Francesca also developed a close relationship with John’s cousin Michaela (Masali Baduza). However, in a dramatic twist, John died at the end of Season 4.
While these events follow the books, there is one notable change: Michaela was a male character named Michael in the novels.
This suggests that the show may introduce a significant twist in Francesca’s storyline, potentially marking Bridgerton’s first queer storyline.
With John’s death and the evolution of Francesca and Michaela’s relationship, Bridgerton Season 5 could focus on their journey together.
When Will Bridgerton Season 5 Be Released?
So far, Netflix has not announced a release date for Bridgerton Season 5. However, based on the show’s pattern of releasing new seasons roughly every two years, it’s likely that the next season will follow a similar schedule.
Season 1 premiered on December 25, 2020, followed by Season 2 on March 25, 2022, Season 3 on May 16, 2024, and Season 4 on January 29, 2026.
If this pattern continues, Bridgerton Season 5 could be expected to arrive in late 2027 or early 2028.
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