The first trailer for Bridgerton season 3 takes a closer look at Colin and Penelope’s anticipated romance, which is filled with plenty of surprises.

A new trailer for Bridgerton season 3 reveals a first look at Colin (Luke Newton) and Penelope’s (Nicola Coughlan) blossoming romance. After a two-year wait, the sizzling Netflix series is ready to return with Penelope, a.k.a. Lady Whistledown, now pursuing suitors for marriage. This comes following the events of Bridgerton season 2 finale, where Colin’s harsh words about Penelope push the female protagonist to move forward with her life.

Now, Netflix has released a full trailer for Bridgerton season 3.

The trailer begins in a literary style, with narration saying “Dearest gentle reader. We have been apart for far too long.” The trailer includes a brief bit of Anthony and Kate enjoying their newfound happy marriage. Colin Bridgerton’s appearance is a major focus of the trailer. Even Colin’s brother notes how much the character has bulked up while abroad. Penelope and Colin soon form a friendship, as Colin offers to help Penelope find a husband. After a huge makeover, Penelope begins spending her time with a suitor, Lord Debling (Sam Phillips), grabbing even Colin’s attention.

Everything The Bridgerton Season 3 Trailer Reveals

The Bridgerton season 3 trailer includes several illuminating beats related to character arcs in the upcoming season. For the character of focus, Penelope, it seems that her falling out with Eloise from the season 2 finale has continued into the upcoming season. Shockingly, Eloise has chosen her new companion in Cressida, who is a notably snobbish character. There are a number of reasons why this newly formed Bridgerton friendship might be happening, including Cressida being single and unwed, but it will feel like a significant blow to Penelope as Eloise holds her grudge.

The trailer also further confirms that Francesca Bridgerton will factor heavily in the events of Bridgerton season 3. This character is recast in Bridgerton season 3, as Ruby Stokes played a younger version of the role in five episodes spread across seasons 1 and 2. Now, the sixth-eldest Bridgerton sibling will be played by actress Hannah Dodd. While Francesca is not the focus of the clip, both this and a previously released scene from Bridgerton suggest that the character is in distress, hinting that she may have to overcome challenges in season 3.

Actor
Bridgerton Role

Jonathan Bailey

Ruth Gemmell
Violet

Claudia Jessie
Eloise

Luke Thompson
Benedict

Luke Newton
Colin

Will Tilston
Gregory

Florence Hunt
Hyacinth

Julie Andrews
Lady Whistledown (Voice)

Polly Walker
Portia Featherington

Adjoa Andoh
Lady Danbury

Golda Rosheuvel
Queen Charlotte

Sam Phillips
Lord Debling

With the romance expected to fall under the friends-to-lovers trope, the trailer also introduces Lord Debling, who seems to court Penelope. The character is described as an outsider who enjoys wildlife and is a conservationist and a vegetarian. As a result, the new season will continue to showcase another love triangle in the midst, as the courting between Penelope and Lord Debling has Colin starting to have new feelings for her.

The biggest focus of Bridgerton season 3 is Penelope and Colin. The duo seemed to be making romantic progress towards the end of season 2, only for the final episode to include a scene wherein Colin, repressing his feelings, is overheard saying that he would never date a girl like Penelope. As evidenced in the trailer for Bridgerton season 3, the upcoming season will focus on their rocky romance.