'Obviously, there are a lot of great shows that have depicted queer love,' said showrunner Jess Brownell. 'But to make an entire 'Bridgerton' season about a sapphic relationship feels huge.'
confirmed on Tuesday that Dodd’s Francesca Bridgerton will be the next sibling to find true love in the adaptation of Julia Quinn’s bestsellers.'Shogun' Adds Five to Cast as Season 2 Production Rolls On It was also in that season that we saw the death of Francesca’s new husband, John , setting the show up to focus on the blossoming romance between Francesca and John’s cousin, Michaela .
A plot synopsis reads: “In Season 5, Francesca decides to reenter the marriage mart for practical reasons, two years after the death of her beloved husband, Lord John Stirling . But when John’s cousin Michaela returns to London to tend to the Kilmartin estate, Fran’s complicated feelings will have her questioning whether to stick to her pragmatic intentions or pursue her inner passions.”showrunner Jess Brownell said: “More than ever, season 5 is going to be about yearning… It feels groundbreaking. Obviously, there are a lot of great shows that have depicted queer love. We’re not the first by any means. But to make an entireseason five is now in production. Starring Hannah Dodd as Francesca Bridgerton and Masali Baduza as Michaela Stirling.” Another post added: “FRANCHAELA RISING” with new photos of the actresses.has been an immensely successful franchise for the streaming giant, having accrued hundreds of millions of views over the course of its four-season run so far. The first instalment saw Rege-Jean Page and Phoebe Dynevor fall in love as Simon and Daphne Bridgerton, followed by season two’s Jonathan Bailey and Simone Ashley, and then Luke Newton and Nicola Coughlan in season three.Chappell Roan Says Miley Cyrus “Walked So I Could Run” During ‘Hannah Montana’ Anniversary Special: “The World Really Took It Out on You”. We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services. // This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the GoogleThe Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. © 2026 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
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