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Warning: Potential SPOILERS for Bridgerton season 3 part 2!
Bridgertonseason 3 part 1 came and went almost too quickly, but not before dropping hints about what may occur once part 2 hits Netflix. The streaming service dropped the first four episodes ofBridgertonseason 3 last month, providing a taste of anotherBridgerton family member’s romantic pursuit in the ton of Regency London. After its first two seasons, following the love stories of Daphne and Anthony Bridgerton,the series finally touched on the family’s third-eldest sibling, Colin, and his highly anticipated romance with fan-favorite franchise character and Featherington bachelorette, Penelope.
Bridgertonseason 3 part 1 proved their romance wouldn’t be a cakewalk, though, and the two grappled with societal pressures and potential suitors, among other things, before choosing each other. While self-proclaimed Polin fans luckily saw Colin and Penelope seal the deal by theend ofBridgertonseason 3 part 1,the couple still have much to endure before their happily ever after, including the bitter agenda of a future adversary. Fortunately, in the wait for part 2,Julia Quinn’snovel seriesand a small clue from season 3 part 1 can provide great insight into what will happen next.
How Long You Have To Wait For Bridgerton Season 3 Part 2
Netflix has a new release schedule for Bridgerton this year, premiering season 3 in 2 parts, with the first coming out in May, and the second in June.
Bridgerton Season 3, Episode 4 Teases Cressida’s Blackmailing Story
Catch The Small Foreshadowing At The Beginning Of Episode 4
In the novel and TV series, Cressida Cowper (Jessica Madsen) is a seemingly cruel debutante, often taking her bitterness out on Penelope. Between snide remarks and instances of underhandedness, however,Bridgertonseason 3 part 1 appeared to redeem Cressida’s worse qualities, with some characters and even viewers going so far as to come to Cressida’s defense. Yet, as Quinn’s novel series and a short season 3 part 1 foreshadowing indicates,Cressida may be beyond redemption, as she is in the works to blackmail Penelope in one ofBridgerton’sbiggest villain stories to date.
According to Quinn’s novelRomancing Mr. Bridgerton,for which season 3 is adapted, Cressida will learn ofPenelope’s secret identity as Lady Whistledownand use it as fuel for blackmail.Bridgertonseason 3 subtly teases this big villain twist in episode 4 when Lord Debling calls on Penelope, and her sisters insist that she must have blackmailed him for his affection. It appears to be an insignificant dig, but the wisecrack could also foreshadow the considerable shift in Penelope’s season 3 part 2 story whenCressida’s blackmail plan endangers Penelope’s relationship with Colin and status in the ton.
Bridgertonseason 3 part 2 will premiere on Netflix on Thursday, June 13.
When Will Cressida’s Blackmail Story Happen In Bridgerton?
Cressida’s Blackmail Story Is Likely To Occur Throughout Season 3 Part 2
BecauseBridgertonseason 3 followsRomancing Mr. Bridgertonto some extent,Cressida’s blackmail storyline should theoretically take place at some point in part 2if the series doesn’t divert from Quinn’s canon. PerRomancing Mr. Bridgerton, Cressida demands a large sum of money from Penelope in exchange for keeping quiet about Lady Whistledown’s identity. The vile plan then pushes Colin and Penelope’s relationship to the limit as they attempt to balance their feelings for one another with how to deal with Cressida’s threat.
Seeing as Cressida’s blackmail plan gives rise to a string of consequences, such as Colin discovering Lady Whistledown’s true identity,it’s likely that this storyline will occur rather early inBridgertonseason 3 part 2 and unravel throughout the course of it.Bridgertonhas been setting up Cressida’s villain arcfor a while now, particularly in that she’s never been the most agreeable character in the series. ComeBridgertonseason 3 past 2, Cressida’s true colors could finally be revealed as Penelope and Colin’s last true hurdle before their happily ever after.
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Bridgerton, released on July 31, 2025, is set in Regency-era England and follows the lives of the influential Bridgerton family. The series explores themes of wealth, lust, and betrayal, portraying societal dynamics through a blend of romance and intrigue.
