Bridgerton has been one of Netflix’s biggest shows since it premiered in 2020, with all three seasons on Netflix’s all time most viewed TV show list, and a large fanbase that has only grown since the beginning. Bridgerton has broken many Netflix records, and has a continuous habit of breaking its own streaming record. All three seasons feature compelling love stories with strong secondary characters to fill in the blanks.

Since Bridgerton has a massive fanbase, many fans are casual viewers without any deeper stakes. On the other hand, a significant portion of fans have also read the Bridgerton books, and other fans are simply big enthusiasts of the show. All three seasons of Bridgerton have many Easter eggs that casual viewers would not pick up on. However, true Bridgerton fans would notice the subtle details the show has implemented, whether from the books, noted patterns, or simple callbacks to a previous episode.

10Francesca Wears Daphne’s Debut Gown For Her Own Debut

Francesca Bridgerton’s Debut Is A Nod To Her Older Sister Daphne After Her Exit

Each Bridgerton season features a different Bridgerton sister debut. In season 1, Daphne debuted, and the season also happened to be her love story. Eloise debuted in Bridgerton season 2, much to her chagrin. By the time Bridgerton reached its third season, the show had written out Daphne, choosing to focus on her younger sister, Francesca, instead, making Francesca Daphne’s replacement. As one last tribute to Daphne Bridgerton, the show put Francesca in Daphne’s debut dress for her own debut. It is a nice treat for Daphne fans and an excellent way to reintroduce Francesca as a more central character.

9Henry Granville’s Speech Foreshadows Benedict’s & Francesca’s Romances

His Speech About Forbidden Love Fits Both Benedict’s & Francesca’s Stories

In Bridgerton season 1, episode 7, “Oceans Apart,” Benedict confronts Henry Granville about his secret romance with Lord Wetherby, despite Henry’s marriage to a woman named Lucy, with whom Benedict had an affair before realizing who her husband was. Henry responds with a poetic and heartfelt speech that explains his situation as a gay man. Casual viewers would not pick up on anything other than it being a deeply meaningful moment, but true Bridgerton fans would understand the scene’s double entendre. Henry Granville’s epic speech foreshadows both Benedict’s and Francesca’s stories.

Benedict relates to Henry’s speech because of his pansexuality and his romance with Sophie Beckett. Henry Granville and Lord Wetherby’s relationship must be a secret because society will not accept it—something Benedict will endure due to the class differences between him and Sophie. Sophie is part of the working class, so her romance with Benedict will be forbidden. Henry Granville’s speech also foreshadows Francesca and Michaela’s story. They will encounter many hurdles to be together while grieving for John. However, their story will have a happy ending, suggesting that their love will break barriers for same-sex relationships in the ton.

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The Opening Credits Change Each Season
Bridgerton has a stunning opening credits sequence that includes subtle details describing the season. The credits begin with the primary Bridgerton’s name on a tree—Daphne for season 1, Anthony for season 2, and Colin for season 3. The tree will have Benedict’s name for Bridgerton season 4. The remainder of the opening credits are mostly the same, with two exceptions. One branch grows candles in the Bridgerton season 1 opening credits, referencing Simon and Daphne’s “I burn for you” line. Season 2 has Pall Mall for Anthony and Kate, while season 3 has Lady Whistledown’s quill and paper for Penelope.

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Bridgerton Sibling
Season
Corresponding Book
Premiere Date

Daphne Bridgerton
1
The Duke And I
December 25, 2020

Anthony Bridgerton
2
The Viscount Who Loved Me
March 25, 2022

Colin Bridgerton
3
Romancing Mr. Bridgerton
Part 1: May 16, 2024 & Part 2: June 13, 2024

Benedict Bridgerton
4
An Offer From A Gentleman
TBA 2026

One last branch also changes with each season. This branch depicts underlying themes rather than direct references. Bridgerton season 1’s opening credits have a dance sheet, which correlates with the importance of dance in Simon and Daphne’s courtship. The season 2 opening credits have a clock, representing time running out before Anthony decides whether to follow his heart or his head. Finally, Bridgerton season 3’s opening credits have a butterfly branch, which concurs with the presence of butterflies throughout the season, representing Penelope growing from a caterpillar into a butterfly.

7Benedict’s Conversation With Eloise On The Swings In Season 3 Directly Nods To Sophie Beckett

Sophie Beckett Will Change Benedict Bridgerton

In Bridgerton season 3, episode 8, “Into The Light,” Eloise and Benedict have another one of their iconic conversations on the swings. Benedict says, “It feels as if the next thing I learn might change me entirely,” which is a direct nod to his future romance with Sophie Beckett. Sophie marks a before and after in Benedict’s life. He is a changed person after meeting the Lady in Silver. Benedict’s quote not only suggests what happens when Benedict and Sophie meet, but it hints that season 4 will focus on Benedict, and a recent Bridgerton update has confirmed Benedict as the next romantic lead.

6Kate & Anthony’s Final Love Scene In Season 2 Is Duplicated From Episode 7 With A Flipped Frame

Bridgerton Used The Same Shot Of Anthony & Kate Twice

In Bridgerton season 2, episode 7, “Harmony,” Kate returns to her room the morning after spending the night with Anthony. Kate has flashbacks of their intimate night together. One of them features Anthony and Kate smiling into their kiss. However, in season 2, episode 8, “The Viscount Who Loved Me,” the show uses the same shot in a different scene, but this time, it is in their Aubrey Hall home. The two moments are identical, except that the shot is flipped in episode 8. The flipped frame suggests a new scene, but attentive Bridgerton fans would immediately spot the similarity.

5Colin’s Confession Of Jealousy To Penelope Is A Direct Nod To His Book Arc

Colin Bridgerton’s Arc Was Much Bigger In Romancing Mr. Bridgerton

One of Colin and Penelope’s last scenes in Bridgerton season 3 involves Colin admitting to Penelope that he was “envious of her success.” Although he does not elaborate further, book fans will pick up on the reference to Colin’s book arc. In Romancing Mr. Bridgerton, Colin’s primary storyline involves figuring out his life’s purpose. Anthony is the viscount, Benedict is an artist, but Colin cannot figure out himself, even after years of traveling. He is jealous of Penelope because she discovered her purpose at a young age, but Colin is 33 and does not know what to do.

It was disappointing that Bridgerton did not really incorporate Colin’s storyline into the show, especially since season 3 is his story.

Eventually, Penelope helps him gain confidence in his writing, which makes Colin realize his purpose is to be a writer, side-by-side with Penelope. It was disappointing that Bridgerton did not really incorporate Colin’s storyline into the show, especially since season 3 is his story. Although Bridgerton moved up Colin and Penelope’s story, making them 22 and 19 instead of 33 and 28, the show could still have included Colin’s individual plot. Nevertheless, it was satisfying that the show did not leave out his arc entirely, even if they should have done more.

4Each Season Finale Has The Next Season’s Bridgerton Say Something Hypocritical

Anthony, Colin, & Benedict Have All Done The Exact Opposite Of What They Said

 

Each Bridgerton finale has many hints as to whose love story is next. Bridgerton incorporates these hints by having the next central Bridgerton say something that will be the complete opposite of what will happen. In season 1, Anthony tells Daphne, “I finally determined the difficulty: love itself. Removing it from all romantic relations shall make me all the better for it.” However, in season 2, Anthony follows his heart and marries the love of his life. Kate Sharma. In the season 2 finale, Colin tells his friends, “I would never dream of courting Penelope Featherington.”

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Colin does not court Penelope in season 3; he proposes marriage and skips the entire courtship process instead. Regardless, Colin could not imagine being with Penelope, and now they are married and in love. Finally, in Bridgerton season 3, episode 8, “Into The Light,” Benedict tells Tilley that he is not looking for a serious romance and wants to remain free. Nevertheless, when Benedict finally meets Sophie in season 4, he will likely change his mind. The source material dictates that Benedict will want to commit to a serious relationship with no one else except Sophie Beckett.

3Penelope Featherington And Kate Sharma Primarily Wear Shades Of Blue In Their Seasons

Blue Is The Bridgerton Color

One subtle trend that Bridgerton has been consistent with is that the female protagonist wears blue during their season, even if she marries into the Bridgerton family and is not born one. Kate Sharma and Penelope Featherington wear various shades of blue in their respective seasons. Kate and Penelope wear other colors: Kate also wears orange, orange, purple, and pink, while Penelope also wears green and yellow. However, they sport shades of blue when they are protagonists, suggesting they will become Bridgertons. Kate often wears more purplish blues, while Penelope sports greenish shades of blue.

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2The Bee In The Last Shot Of Season 1 Suggests Anthony Is Next

A Subtle Nod To Bridgerton Season 2’s Protagonist

The final scene in Bridgerton season 1, episode 8, “After The Rain,” consists of Daphne giving birth to Auggie, her son with Simon, as Violet looks on. The last shot moves away from the birthing bed and toward the windowsill, where a bee rests for a few moments before flying away. This moment subtly suggests that Anthony will be the Bridgerton protagonist in season 2. When Anthony’s father died of a bee sting, Anthony became wary of bees—so much so that when Kate is stung, he has a panic attack, thinking Kate will die from the sting.

1Colin & Penelope Reach A Turning Point In Each Season Finale

Each Season Finale Holds Something Different For Colin And Penelope

Colin and Penelope reach a different milestone in each Bridgerton finale. In season 1, episode 8, “After The Rain,” Penelope is ready to tell Colin how she feels about him until Colin tells her he will travel to Greece for the year. Although his announcement defers her plans to tell him, this moment demonstrates that Colin and Penelope have genuine trust and friendship in their dynamic. In Bridgerton season 2, episode 8, “The Viscount Who Loved Me,” Colin acknowledges that Penelope is special, and their friendship is partly why he wanted to expose Jack Featherington—to save Penelope’s family from ruin.

Each final ball also shows how their relationship progressed; in season 1, Colin and Penelope have a casual conversation. In season 2, they share a dance as friends. In season 3, they dance as husband and wife.

This action illustrates how Colin and Penelope have grown close. She is more important to him than anyone other than his family. The season 2 finale also presents a setback—Colin cannot imagine being with Penelope romantically. However, the Bridgerton season 3 finale introduces Colin and Penelope’s last milestone. Colin sees Penelope in a romantic light, and now, they have reconciled and are happily married. Each final ball also shows how their relationship progressed; in season 1, Colin and Penelope have a casual conversation. In season 2, they share a dance as friends. In season 3, they dance as husband and wife.

Benedict relates to Henry’s speech because of his pansexuality and his romance with Sophie Beckett. Henry Granville and Lord Wetherby’s relationship must be a secret because society will not accept it—something Benedict will endure due to the class differences between him and Sophie. Sophie is part of the working class, so her romance with Benedict will be forbidden. Henry Granville’s speech also foreshadows Francesca and Michaela’s story. They will encounter many hurdles to be together while grieving for John. However, their story will have a happy ending, suggesting that their love will break barriers for same-sex relationships in the ton.

9Henry Granville’s Speech Foreshadows Benedict’s & Francesca’s Romances

His Speech About Forbidden Love Fits Both Benedict’s & Francesca’s Stories