Netflix's hit period drama Bridgerton is set to return for a second series later this month, with new images hinting at even more scandal and passion. Jonathan Bailey, who plays Anthony Bridgerton, was pictured emerging from a lake in a wet, see-through shirt, drawing comparisons to Colin Firth's iconic Mr Darcy in the BBC's 1995 adaptation of Pride and Prejudice.
The second series, which arrives on Netflix on March 25, follows Anthony's search for a wife. He becomes embroiled in a love triangle with the Sharma sisters, Edwina and Kate, after Edwina is suggested as a match. However, Anthony finds himself drawn to her older sister Kate, with Bailey describing their connection as 'animal primitivism and a wild attraction.'
Bailey admitted feeling pressure to keep viewers engaged following the first series' success, which starred Phoebe Dynevor and Rege-Jean Page. He told The Sun: 'Stepping into the shoes Phoebe and Regé-Jean wore... has taught me a lot. This season has kept me on my toes. I got really fit, I made sure to eat well and get loads of sleep.'
The Valentine's Day trailer teased more sex, scandal, and romance, with Lady Whistledown—revealed in the season one finale to be Penelope Featherington—returning with sharper commentary. The synopsis reveals that Anthony's courtship of Edwina is complicated by Kate's determination to protect her sister from his less-than-romantic intentions.
Meanwhile, the Featherington family must welcome a new heir, and Penelope continues to navigate high society while keeping her secret identity hidden. The series promises a mix of colourful costumes, dramatic twists, and steamy encounters.
