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Bridgerton puts female romance at heart of season five

Bridgerton puts female romance at heart of season five

Summary

The upcoming fifth season of the Netflix series "Bridgerton" will focus on a central romance between Francesca Bridgerton, played by Hannah Dodd, and Michaela, portrayed by Masali Baduza. This marks the first time a same-sex romance is at the center of the show’s storyline.

Key Facts

  • "Bridgerton" is preparing to release its fifth season on Netflix.
  • The main romance will be between two female characters: Francesca and Michaela.
  • This is the first central storyline featuring a same-sex romance in "Bridgerton".
  • Francesca's character was married to John Stirling, who died before this season.
  • Michaela is depicted as Lord Kilmartin's cousin who visits London.
  • The story explores Francesca's feelings as she reconsiders her future.
  • The show is based on Julia Quinn’s romance novels about the Bridgerton family.
  • Filming has started for the new eight-episode series.

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