We’re still recovering from season four of Bridgerton, However, Netflix has announced that season five is already underway with Francesca Bridgerton and Michaela Stirling confirmed as the leads.
Taking to social media, the streaming giant shared a stunning image confirming that season five is in production. The short clip declares that “love begins again” and sees Francesca and Michaela, affectionately called Franchaela by fans, brushing hands.
The season will follow Francesca (Hannah Dodd) as a young widow ready for a second chance at love two years after the death of her husband John. When his cousin Michaela (Masali Baduza) returns, Francesca must choose between her complicated feelings – will she “stick to her pragmatic intentions or pursue her inner passions?”.
Season five is inspired by Julia Quinn’s When he was evilwith Michael in the book being gender-swapped to Michaela. This will be the first time a same-sex romance takes place as the central plot of Bridgerton, much to the delight of fans.
Speaking about the importance of portraying this, Hannah said: “[Those love stories] have traditionally been excluded from things like period dramas – and queer people were, always have been and always will be. So they deserve a love story just like everyone else.”
While fans are excited for Franchaela to shine in the upcoming season, some shared their disappointment that Eloise Bridgerton is still waiting for her main character moment. However, Bridgerton love to surprise in many ways so while Franchaela will be in the spotlight, we can’t wait to see what happens with the rest of our favorite regency family.
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