11 Shows Like Bridgerton When You Need More Regency-Era Romance

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Dearest Readers, Part One of the much-anticipated third season of Bridgerton is streaming on Netflix. If you’re like us, you’re already planning on bingeing the first four episodes in one sitting. To satisfy your cravings until Part Two is released, we’ve curated a list of the most regal, scandalous, and steamy shows like Bridgerton to watch now.

The popular Netflix series premiered on December 25, 2020, and is based on author Julia Quinn’s popular novels about the Bridgerton family. The latest third season tells the story of the fourth book in the Bridgerton series, Romancing Mister Bridgerton , which focuses on the friends-to-lovers romance of Colin and Penelope. The first four episodes of Season 2 arrived on May 16, while the final four will debut on June 13.

According to Netflix, Season 3 begins with Penelope ready to give up her longtime crush on Colin. Instead, she has decided it’s time to take a husband, preferably one who will allow her freedom to continue her double life as Lady Whistledown.

“Lacking in confidence, Penelope’s attempts on the marriage mart fail spectacularly. Meanwhile, Colin has returned from his summer travels with a new look and a serious sense of swagger. But he’s disheartened to realize that Penelope, the one person who always appreciated him as he was, is giving him the cold shoulder. Eager to win back her friendship, Colin offers to mentor Penelope in the ways of confidence to help her find a husband this season,” the official synopsis reads.

The description continues, “But when his lessons start working a little too well, Colin must grapple with whether his feelings for Penelope are truly just friendly. Complicating matters for Penelope is her rift with Eloise, who has found a new friend in a very unlikely place, while Penelope’s growing presence in the ton makes it all the more difficult to keep her Lady Whistledown alter ego a secret.”

From the adored Bridgerton prequel, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, which dives into the monarch’s origin story, to beloved period dramas like Downton Abbey and Sanditon, there’s a variety of shows that capture the elegance, romance, and intrigue that Bridgerton fans love. Whether you’re drawn to the opulent costumes, the setting of regency-era London, or the intricate social dynamics, these shows like Bridgerton are sure to whisk you away to another era.