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Bridgerton returns for its third season: Members of the Ton have gathered for the latest season of Netflix’s acclaimed 19th century drama, after the second season ended in early 2022. Since then, fans have been hoping for the storyline to bring together Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton), particularly as the “Polin” relationship is a fan favorite in the original books by Julia Quinn.

What’s happening? The first episode shows Penelope struggling to cope with her conniving mother and sisters, along with the fallout with her best friend, Eloise Bridgerton (Claudia Jessie). She decides that her only hope is having a makeover to step into the marriage market and find a husband. Penelope lacks the skills to charm prospective suitors so she confides in Colin, who agrees to help her find a husband — and begins to develop feelings for Penelope.

Netflix has only dropped the first half of the season, but the reviews are already mixed:The first four episodes of the eight-episode season are out now (with the second half premiering on 13 June). Some critics are lukewarm about the new season so far: “The elevation of Penelope from a wallflower, observing and critiquing the Ton’s society, to the show’s protagonist, does her a disservice. Not least because the character is deeply flawed, exploiting her friends and family for the vicarious thrills of tittle-tattle,” the Independent says.

WHERE TO WATCH- You can watch the series on Netflix or catch the trailer (watch, runtime:2:47).

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