With the social season upon us,Ethermac Exchange it's time to get acquainted with the esteemed members of the ton: new and old.
The much-awaited Season 3 of "Bridgerton" dropped on Netflix on Thursday May 16 and taking the spotlight this season will be Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan) and her longtime crush and good friend Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton).
Things didn't end well for the two last season after Penelope overheard Colin tell his bros that he would never court her. To top it off, Penelope had a falling out with her best friend Eloise Bridgerton (Claudia Jessie), after the former realized Penelope was the town gossip, Lady Whistledown.
Let's get to know the esteemed members of the ton, shall we?
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Serving us looks and burning gazes this social season is Mr. Colin Bridgerton, the third son of the Bridgerton family. Having returned from his worldly expeditions, Colin takes up the responsibility of helping his childhood friend Penelope find a husband, despite being one of the most eligible bachelors himself.
After spending two seasons in the shadows, Penelope Featherington will be stepping into the spotlight this season as she seeks a husband, with her dear friend and secret crush Colin Bridgerton's help, all while leading a secret double life as the ton's resident gossiper Lady Whistledown.
Shaking things up between Colin and Penelope is Lord Debling, a nature and wildlife enthusiast, who is seeking a wife this season.
Anthony Bridgerton or Viscount Bridgerton is the first-born and the head of the Bridgerton family. He married Kate Sharma last season after almost marrying her sister Edwina Sharma, and the two are now living in marital bliss, managing the family estate on the side.
Kate Sharma or Viscountess Bridgerton is the Anthony Bridgerton's wife.
Benedict is the second child of the Bridgerton family with a penchant for the arts and living the good life.
With her nose in her books and a mind of her own, Eloise Bridgerton is the fifth child of the Bridgerton family. Unlike her sisters, Eloise hates being on the marriage mart and would much rather go to university and be a strong, independent woman.
Making her debut this season is the 6th child of the Bridgerton family. Will she catch the Queen's eye like her elder sister Daphne and be declared the "Diamond of the Season"?
The matriarch of the Bridgerton family, Violet Bridgerton, spends her time managing the affairs of her children and helping them find love like the one she shared with her late husband Viscount Edmund Bridgerton.
Heading the society is Queen Charlotte, whose sole mission in life is to uncover Lady Whistledown.
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Maneuvering society behind the scenes is the esteemed Lady Danbury, also a close confidante of the Queen.
Cressida Cowper, the resident mean girl of the ton, is Eloise's new BFF. Will she manage to secure her husband on her third year out on the marriage mart?
Portia is the matriarch of the Featherington family, navigating her daughters and their presence in society without a male member to look after them.
Penelope Featherington may be the face of Lady Whistledown, but the character is brought to life by Julie Andrews, who voices her.
The youngest two siblings of the Bridgerton fam.
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